What is CAMO?

CAMO, PART M - Subpart G: Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO)

“PART M Subpart G” refers to a specific section of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) PART M, which outlines regulations for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft components.

This section defines the requirements and responsibilities for organizations approved to manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft. Here’s what it generally includes:

Key Provisions:

1. Approval Requirements:

? Organizations must be approved as a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) to manage the continuing airworthiness of aircraft.

? They must meet specific conditions, including staffing, facilities, and procedural standards.

2. Responsibilities:

? Ensure that the aircraft under their management are maintained in an airworthy condition.

? Develop and control a maintenance program for the aircraft.

? Coordinate maintenance tasks with approved maintenance organizations.

? Keep records of all maintenance performed and compliance with airworthiness directives.

3. Airworthiness Review:

? CAMOs can be approved to issue or recommend an Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) following a thorough review of the aircraft’s continuing airworthiness.

4. Personnel Requirements:

? Employ sufficient qualified staff with expertise in continuing airworthiness management.

? Appoint key management personnel, including a Continuing Airworthiness Manager.

5. Documentation and Record-Keeping:

? Maintain detailed records for each aircraft under management, including maintenance, inspections, and modifications.

This Subpart ensures that aircraft continue to meet the required safety and airworthiness standards throughout their operational lives.