The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on January 09, 2024, issued a notification regarding the Draft CAR-ML Continuing Airworthiness Requirements.
The following has been stated: -
•This CAR-ML establishes the common technical standards and guidelines for continuing airworthiness management of aircraft and components for installation on aircraft, where such aircraft are not classified as complex motor-powered aircraft and are not listed in the air operator certificate (AOC) / Non-Schedule Operator Permit (NSOP) of an air operator.
•This CAR is harmonized with EASA Part-ML requirements and is issued under the provisions of Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules 1937.
•CAR-ML is applicable to the following other than complex motor-powered aircraft not listed in the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) / Non-Scheduled Operator Permit (NSOP) of an air operator:
1) aeroplanes of 2 730 kg maximum take-off mass (MTOM) or less.
2) rotorcraft of 1 200 kg MTOM or less, certified for a maximum of up to 4 occupants.
3) other Category 2 “Light Aircraft”.
•This CAR establishes common technical requirements and administrative procedures for ensuring the continuing airworthiness of aircraft as detailed in ML-1, including any component for installation thereto, which are:
(a)Registered in India; or (b) Registered in a foreign country and used by an Indian operator for which India ensures oversight of operations.
•Comments concerning the draft are invited by February 08, 2024.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. Issue 1 December 2023]
