ARO.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

(a) Tasks related to the initial certification, specialised operation authorisation or continuing oversight of persons or organisations subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules shall be allocated by the CAA only to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the CAA shall ensure that it has:

(1)  put a system in place to initially and continuously assess that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. This system and the results of the assessments shall be documented.

(2)  established a documented agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

(i)  the tasks to be performed;

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

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

(iv)  the related liability coverage; and

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

(b) The CAA shall ensure that the internal audit process and safety risk management process required by ARO.GEN.200(a)(4) covers all certification, authorisation or continuing oversight tasks performed on its behalf.