21.B.30 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

SI No. 588/2023

(a) The CAA may allocate tasks related to the initial certification or to the continuing oversight of products and parts and persons subject to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the CAA must:

1. ensure it has a system in place to continuously assess compliance of the qualified entity with Annex 6 to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139. That system and the assessment results must be documented;

2. establish a written agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which specifies:

(i) the tasks to be performed;

(ii) the declarations, reports and records to be provided;

(iii) the technical conditions to be met when performing such tasks;

(iv) the related liability coverage;

(v) the protection given to the information acquired when carrying out such tasks.

(b) The CAA must ensure that the internal audit process and the safety risk management process established under point 21.B.25(a)(5) covers all the certification and continuing oversight tasks performed by the qualified entity on its behalf.