GM 21.B.120(c)(3) Investigation preparation and planning

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

Following acceptance of an application and before commencing an investigation the CAA should:

— identify the site locations needing investigation

— liaise with the CAA of another State where there is seen to be a need to visit a production facility in that State for one of the following reasons:

a) where a manufacturer has contracted part of the production to another organisation holding a production organisation approval and a need arises to ensure the contract has the same meaning for all parties to the contract, and the local CAA of the State agrees

b) to inspect a product (or part or appliance) under production where the sub-contractor is not holding a POA

— co-ordinate with the CAA of a third country and/or the CAA where there is seen to be a need to visit a production facility in that country for one of the following reasons:

a) where a manufacturer has contracted part of the production to another organisation holding a production organisation approval issued by the CAA or accepted through an recognition agreement in accordance with Article 12 of the Basic Regulation and a need arises to ensure the contract has the same meaning for all parties to the contract, and the CAA and/or the CAA agrees

b) to inspect a product (or part or appliance) under production where the sub-contractor is not holding a POA.