M.A.904 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the United Kingdom

(a)   When importing an aircraft onto the United Kingdom register from a third country or from a regulatory system where Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 does not apply, the applicant shall:

  1. apply to the CAA for the issuance of a new airworthiness certificate in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012;

  2. for aircraft other than new, have an airworthiness review carried out in accordance with point M.A.901;

  3. have all maintenance carried out to comply with the AMP approved in accordance with point M.A.302.

(b)   When satisfied that the aircraft is in compliance with the relevant requirements, the organisation performing the airworthiness review, shall send a documented recommendation for the issuance of an airworthiness review certificate to the CAA.

(c)   The owner of the aircraft shall allow access to the aircraft for inspection by the CAA.

(d)   The CAA shall issue an airworthiness certificate when it is satisfied that the aircraft complies with the requirements of Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(e)  The CAA shall also issue the airworthiness review certificate. The certificate shall be valid for 1 year, unless the CAA decides to reduce the period of validity for reasons of aviation safety.