CS 26.301 Compliance plan for (R)TC holders and applicants

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

Compliance with point 26.301 of Part-26 is demonstrated when a compliance plan exists that includes the following:

(a) a project schedule identifying all the major milestones for meeting the compliance dates as specified in points 26.302 to 26.309 of Part-26, as applicable;

(b) a proposed means of compliance with the applicable requirements as specified in points 26.302 to 26.309 of Part-26, including as appropriate, methods and procedures for:

(1) performing the damage tolerance evaluation (DTE) of baseline structure, modified structure and published repairs;

(2) identifying the aeroplane structural configuration to be evaluated;

(3) identifying widespread fatigue damage (WFD)-susceptible structure;

(4) identifying the source of engineering data that will be used to perform the required evaluations;

(5) performing the WFD evaluation of structure;

(6) establishing a limit of validity (LOV) and plans for distribution upon approval (including incorporation of the LOV into the (airworthiness limitation section) ALS);

(7) identifying and developing the maintenance actions required to support the LOV;

(8) developing a baseline corrosion prevention and control programme (CPCP); 

(9) establishing a process to ensure the continuing structural integrity programme remains valid;

(10) establishing the list of fatigue-critical baseline structures (FCBSs);

(11) developing the repair evaluation guidelines (REGs);

(c) a plan for submitting a draft of all the required compliance items for review by EASA not less than 60 days before the applicable compliance date.