What is PART-CAMO?

In my other article introduced Subpart G, I missed to introduce Part CAMO, so I have add another quick read article for Part CAMO to tell the difference and implementation.

PART CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation) is a regulatory framework introduced by EASA to replace Part-M Subpart G for the management of aircraft continuing airworthiness.

? Implementation Date: 24 March 2020.

? Mandatory Transition: All Part-M Subpart G approvals ceased to be valid after 24 September 2021.

? Purpose: Enhance safety and compliance by integrating modern Safety Management System (SMS) principles into the management of continuing airworthiness.

Key Features of PART CAMO

1. Safety Management System (SMS):

? Proactively identifies hazards, assesses risks, and implements mitigation strategies.

? Aligns with ICAO Annex 19 requirements for Safety Management.

2. Management System:

? Combines SMS with Compliance Monitoring, replacing the older Quality System used in Subpart G.

? Provides a holistic approach to managing airworthiness and safety risks.

3. Focus on Safety Culture:

? Encourages organisations to foster a safety-first mindset throughout all operational levels.

4. Applicability:

? Mandatory for organisations managing:

? Complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA).

? Aircraft used for commercial air transport (CAT)

So…..Why the Change?

1. Improved Safety:

? Part-M Subpart G lacked a robust safety framework. PART CAMO addresses this by embedding SMS principles.

2. Global Alignment:

? PART CAMO aligns with ICAO’s global aviation safety standards, particularly Annex 19.

3. Efficiency and Risk Management:

? By introducing proactive measures, PART CAMO reduces the likelihood of incidents and regulatory non-compliance.

Transition Impact

? Organisations previously operating under Subpart G had to adapt their procedures, staff training, and systems to comply with PART CAMO.

? This includes adopting SMS, restructuring compliance monitoring, and fostering a proactive safety culture.

Conclusion: PART CAMO is a significant step forward from Subpart G, focusing on proactive safety management and a holistic approach to compliance. It modernises airworthiness management and ensures alignment with global safety standards, making aviation safer and more efficient. In a global context, Subpart G might still remains relevant for non-EASA states or regions that use EASA regulations as a reference but have not yet adopted Part-CAMO. Countries outside of Europe may still implement Subpart G or SMS for their own airworthiness management systems.