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(a)  In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 3, this Annex (Part-ML) applies to the following other than complex motor-powered aircraft not listed in the air operator certificate of an air carrier licensed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008:

(1)  aeroplanes of 2730 kg maximum take-off mass (MTOM) or less;

(2)  rotorcraft of 1200 kg MTOM or less, certified for a maximum of up to 4 occupants;

(3)  other ELA2 aircraft.

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(c)  For the purpose of this Annex, the following definitions shall apply:

(1)  ‘independent certifying staff’ means certifying staff who does not work on behalf of an approved maintenance organisation and who complies with, alternatively:

(i)  the requirements of Annex III (Part-66);

(ii)   for aircraft to which Annex III (Part-66) does not apply, the certifying staff requirements in force under any relevant enactment ;

(2)  ‘maintenance organisation’ means an organisation holding an approval issued in accordance with, alternatively:

(i)  Subpart F of Annex I (Part-M);

(ii)  Section A of Annex II (Part-145);

(iii)  Section A of Annex Vd (Part-CAO).

(3)  ‘owner’ means the person responsible for the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft, including, alternatively:

(i)  the registered owner of the aircraft;

(ii)  the lessee in the case of a leasing contract;

(iii)  the operator.