Is part-M applicable to approved part-145 organisations?

Yes, part-M is applicable to part-145 organisations.

Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) 2042/2003 states that organisations and personnel involved in maintenance of aircraft and components shall comply with part-M. Nevertheless, not all the requirements of part-M are applicable to part-145 organisations.

Part-145 organisations shall take into account the following requirements of part-M.

• M.A.402 Performance of maintenance
• M.A.403 Aircraft defects
• M.A.501 Installation
• M.A.502 Component Maintenance

In addition, part-145 refers to the following Appendices of part-M:

• Appendix II to part-M (EASA Form 1)
• Appendix IV to part-M (Class and rating system)
• Appendix IX to AMC M.A.602 and AMC M.A.702 (EASA Form 2)
• Appendix X to AMC M.B.602(a) and AMC M.B.702(a) (EASA Form 4)