{"id":179,"date":"2020-11-26T19:29:27","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T19:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/?p=179"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:49:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:49:43","slug":"easa-part-ml","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/easa-part-ml\/","title":{"rendered":"EASA Part ML (&amp; Owner Pilot) Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more about new possibilities in light aircraft maintenance for owner pilots with EASA Part-ML (Owner Pilot Maintenance, Self Declared Aircraft Maintenance Program [AMP] etc..<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.59.44-1024x686.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.59.44-1024x686.png 1024w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.59.44-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.59.44-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.59.44.png 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AMP Example Cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\">Since March 2020, EASA Part-ML is in effect. The rules governing the maintenance of light airplanes are set into (supranational immediately binding EU law) and apply to all airplanes applicable by the definition of Part-ML which are bearing an EASA registration, no matter the particular national country or national aviation authority (NAA). This article is meant as a brief overview to EASA Part-ML for a typical owner\/pilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the days of inquiring &#8220;can I extend engine TBO in France&#8221; or &#8220;can I keep the prop on condition in Germany&#8221; are gone. The rules are harmonized throughout EASA member states, and they are seemingly more adequate for the operations and clientele they intend to regulate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If so desired, the owner can elect to bear full responsibility for airworthiness, and with that comes more flexibility to maintain one&#8217;s airplane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following is applicable to privately owned and operated (according to EASA Part NCO) airplanes with a maximum weight not exceeding 2730kg. We&#8217;re talking of typical Single\/Multi Engine Piston\/Turboprop planes here. <br><br>Again to reiterate, as long as the maximum weight is less than 2730kg, and the type of operation is non commercial other than complex (in other words: non revenue private flights and flight training*), Part-ML applies. <br>Examples: Cessna 172? Check! <br>Cirrus SR22? Check! <br>Piper PA46, M600 or Jetprop? Check! TBM 900 series? Negative (weight in excess of 2730kg)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abbreviations: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NAA: National Aviation Authority aka &#8220;CAA&#8221; in pilot speak (e.g. LBA for Germany, DGAC for France etc.) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMP: Aircraft Maintenance Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MIP: Minimum Inspection Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DAH: Design Approval Holder (Manufacturer)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMM: Aircraft Maintenance Manual issued by DAH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*CAMO: Cont. Airworthiness Management Organisation (required for commercial flight training\/ATO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAO: Basically a CAMO, but with less authority requirements for it\u2019s organisation (Safety Management etc..)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NCO: Non Commercial other than Complex (Private flights with SEP\/MEP\/SET planes) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TCDS: Type Certificate Data Sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AD: Airworthiness Directive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MX: Maintenance (sorry, airline pilot lingo)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TBO: Time before Overhaul (e.g. a manufacturer\u2019s recommendation to overhaul an engine, propeller or other xomponent at a certain age or after a number of hours in operation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Condition: Never touch a running system on set intervals alone. Instead, inspect the condition and repair, overhaul or replace when required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A simplified step by step to maintenance under EASA Part-ML <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Declaration of aircraft maintenance program <br><\/strong><br>The pilot owner declares (no approval required!) the AMP for the airplane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. The Basis of the AMP  <br><\/strong><br>An AMP can be based either on<br>a) the MIP according EASA Part-ML&nbsp;<br>or&nbsp;<br>b) the AMM of the DAH&nbsp;<br>or&nbsp;<br>c) is <strong>not<\/strong> required at all if an owner follows all DAH instructions. In this case, one would declare that the airplane is maintained by observing all DAH AMM instructions (including engine\/prop TBO limits). It is then not required to formulate a custom AMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Adapting the AMP<br><\/strong>If either option 2 a) or b) was elected, an AMP pertaining to a specific aircraft or, if all planes are identical, a fleet of planes, needs to be written. EASA published a handy AMP template which acts as a nice draft for one&#8217;s own AMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-af4041c0-34f5-4d41-9c66-fc742deab239\" href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/partmlamp01.pdf\">Click here for the EASA Part-ML AMC Template<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/partmlamp01.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-af4041c0-34f5-4d41-9c66-fc742deab239\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Except for Airworthiness Limitations stated in the TCDS and\/or the DAH AMM (usually found in chapter 4) as well as any ADs, the owner can deviate from the recommendations stated in the DAH AMM (which, on modern planes are usually found in chapter 5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.53.15-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.53.15-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.53.15-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.53.15-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.53.15.png 1452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Example of Airworthiness Limitations in Chapter 4 of the DAH AMM (must be observed) [\u00a9 Cirrus Design Corporation]<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.52.50-1024x466.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.52.50-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.52.50-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.52.50-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.52.50-1536x699.png 1536w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-15.52.50.png 1564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Examples of Time Limits in Chapter 5 of the DAH AMM (recommendations, deviations can be applied in the AMP) [\u00a9 Cirrus Design Corporation]<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These deviations cannot be less restrictive than the MIP though, and therefore &#8220;on condition&#8221; translates to inspecting the items at least every 100 hrs or annually, whichever occurs first, as this is the standard interval specified in the EASA MIP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DAH AMM for the Cirrus SR22\/SR22T states the following time limits (Note: these are not airworthiness limits and legally only a recommendation, which is why you can decide for alternate tasks and intervals): <br>Task \u2192 Overhaul Engine&nbsp;<br>Interval \u2192 12 years\/2000hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Task -&gt; Replace Alternator<br>Interval -&gt; Every 1700 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, you can deviate from these DAH AMM time limits in your AMP to maintain e.g. the engine &#8220;on condition&#8221; by stating: <br>Task \u2192 Compression Test, Boroscope, Oil Filter Inspection et al..<br>Interval \u2192 100 hours\/12 months whichever earlier.<br><br>Again, the 100 hours\/12 months align the DAH AMM deviation of the individual AMP to the provision of &#8220;not being less restrictive than the MIP&#8221;. The MIP includes a blanket statement for all MIP tasks and items that states:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be performed at every annual\/100-h interval, whichever comes first.<\/p>\n<cite>AMC1ML.A.302(d) Aircraft maintenance programme<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-d99bfb13-8d6f-48b4-9855-4ca9b87e0fc3\" href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pml-mip01.pdf\">Click here for the EASA MIP<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pml-mip01.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-d99bfb13-8d6f-48b4-9855-4ca9b87e0fc3\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Pilot Owner Maintenance &#8211; time to get your hands dirty, or not, your choice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Pilot Owner now has extensive rights to perform and <strong>release<\/strong> his own maintenance actions. For instance, if the items for the 50hr check on your airplane are all covered by the EASA published list of Pilot Owner maintenance tasks, you can issue the CRS &#8211; Certificate for Release to service after the 50hr inspection yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-29b4c2a8-0da7-46c9-ab01-059fc63c8086\" href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pml-opm01.pdf\">Click here for a list of EASA Pilot Owner maintenance approved tasks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/pml-opm01.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-29b4c2a8-0da7-46c9-ab01-059fc63c8086\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. The ARC (Annual Inspection and Airworthiness Review Certificate)<\/strong> <strong>and risk aspects consideration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ARC is valid 12 months and can be extended by&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a Part 145 workshop (organisation)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a CAMO\/CAO (organisation, this doesn&#8217;t mean your airplane must be under a CAMO\/CAO contract). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the Competent Authority (&#8220;national aviation authority&#8221;, organisation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>independent review staff (Part 66 with &#8220;ARC approval&#8221;, a person) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s important to note that, for obvious reasons, your AMP will be subject to review during the ARC extension as well. While the airworthiness review staff isn&#8217;t responsible for the &#8220;quality&#8221; of your AMP, they can elect to not extend the ARC if they deem your AMP grossly negligent and\/or inappropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While, with a self declared AMP, the owner is fully responsible for maintenance and airworthiness, the airworthiness review staff might fear to be &#8220;blamed&#8221; and be held liable as well for signing off an ARC on a plane that had an \u201einsufficient AMP&#8221;. Perhaps the AMP in question isn&#8217;t adequate for the type of operation or the owner\/declarer of the AMP is not taking applicable risks into account at all. <br>Obviously, in the interest of flight safety, sensible maintenance management and practices coordinated by knowledgeable and involved owners (or if so desired by a CAO\/CAMO) according to the actual use case (and ensuing operational risks) should be applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quoting EASA: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When evaluating an alternative to a maintenance task issued or recommended by the DAH, such as the extension of TBO intervals, or when considering not to include a maintenance task issued or recommended by the DAH, a risk-based approach should be taken, considering aspects such as the operation of aircraft, type of aircraft, hours and years in service, maintenance of the aircraft, compensating measures, redundancy of components, etc.<\/p>\n<cite>AMC1ML.A.302(c)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pertaining to the above, EASA also published risk aspects that should be considered. An excerpt is shown below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.22.19-1002x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.22.19-1002x1024.png 1002w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.22.19-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.22.19-768x785.png 768w, https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Bildschirmfoto-2020-11-26-um-19.22.19.png 1112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Risk aspects that should be considered according to EASA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#0073a8\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Points 1. to 5. above sum up the basics of EASA Part-ML. Now, let&#8217;s go into additional details for completeness.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. CAMO or CAO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Pilot and\/or Owner can also voluntarily contract a CAMO or CAO. In this case, the owner is not responsible for the maintenance and airworthiness of his plane. This responsibility then rests with the contracted CAMO\/CAO. Bearing this responsibility, a  CAMO\/CAO will track the maintenance status of the airplane, manage workorder packages for maintenance organisations and issue\/extend the ARC. Needles to mention here is that the added convenience, service and most importantly the delegated liability come at a price. The bandwith here is several hundred to several thousand Euro annually, with the occasional CAMO service provided complimentary to good\/long-standing customers at some maintenance shops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AMP is subject to approval by the contracted CAMO\/CAO. Pilot Owner Maintenance and deviations \u2013 see pt. 3 above \u2013 are still possible, but are obviously subject to the consent of the CAMO\/CAO as well. It\u2019s not black and white, your experiences will vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar to pt. 2 above (except for the owner bearing no responsibility) a contracted CAMO\/CAO can also follow the DAH AMM, in which case no individual AMP will be created. I want to emphasize that in both cases, pt. 2 above and using a CAMO\/CAO, the airplane will be maintained according to exactly the same instructions (the DAH AMM). Food for thought.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Exceptions and special provisions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While legally flight training in an ATO is Part NCO, airplanes in commercial ATOs (&#8220;open to the public&#8221;) require to be under contract with CAMO or CAO, except when the ATO &#8220;adds&#8221; an owner&#8217;s airplane and only the owner will be trained on it. <br>For non-profit clubs that operate an ATO (&#8220;not open to the public&#8221;), airplanes owned or operated (&#8220;leased&#8221;) need no CAMO\/CAO contract. As to how \u201eopen\u201c or \u201eclosed\u201c a commercial ATO vs. a flying Club is in reality is subject to debate, however those are the rules. <br><br>Also noteworthy so I\u2019ll mention it again, is that an AMP can be applied to a fleet of airplanes (same type) if they are to be maintained identically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A quick recap of options for EASA airplane Owners and Pilots \/ TL;DR <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A) If you contract with a CAMO\/CAO (aka. &#8220;controlled\/surveillance maintenance environment&#8221;) \u2192 same options as ever before: <br>The CAMO can either approve an individual AMP or follow the DAH AMM. <br>Advantage: Responsibility for airworthiness lies with the CAMO. This can be a liability factor in case things get really ugly in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">B) If you declare your own AMP \u2192 new and harmonized options all over EASA territory for Owners and Pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-af4041c0-34f5-4d41-9c66-fc742deab239\" href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/partmlamp01.pdf\">Click here for the EASA Part-ML AMC Template<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/patricklienhart.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/partmlamp01.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-af4041c0-34f5-4d41-9c66-fc742deab239\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C) Declare that your airplane will be maintained according to the DAH AMM, then you do not need to create an AMP \u2192 While still bearing the responsibility, you can always point to the DAH AMM, as that is the basis for maintaining your airplane. This might be a good choice if you do not want a CAMO\/CAO but choose a &#8220;drop keys, no questions asked&#8221; style of maintenance, for instance to preserve resale value on a newer plane, peace of mind, ease of operation and would like to have the option to point at the DAH AMM for liability reasons (this isn\u2019t legal advice!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. Conclusion and Recap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EASA&#8217;s Part-ML provisions allow maintenance of light airplanes in a very similar fashion to N-reg planes (FAA Part. 91), which, in the end, will materialize better and more tailored ways of maintenance at bearable costs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Did this article help you learn more about EASA Part-ML? <\/strong><br><strong>Let me know and comment below. 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