AC 145-7A

Historical

Advisory circular · Issuance of Repair Station Certificates to Foreign Approved Maintenance Organizations Under the Maintenance Implementation Procedures of a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement

Approved
September 23, 2002
Last reviewed
October 31, 2024
Cancels
AC145-7
Cancelled by
AC145-11
Family
AC 145-7 · 2 versions
Revision
A
14 CFR parts
145, 43, 121
Cited by
1 AD

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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Appendix 3 JAA Ratings for Components Other Than Complete Engines or APU and Corresponding FAA Ratings

JAA Ratings FAA Ratings C-1 Air Cond & Pres Accessory—Class 1 or 3 C-2 Auto Flight Instrument—Class 3 Gyroscope C-3 Comms & Nav Radio—Class 1 Co mmunication, Class 2 Navigation C-4 Doors & Hatche s Limited Airframe C-5 Electrical Power Accessory—Class 2 Electrical, Class 3 Electronic C-6 Equipment Limited Airframe , Specialized Service or Limited Radio, Accessory C-7 Engine—APU Limited Accessory C-8 Flight Controls L imited Airframe, Accessory—Class 1, 2, or 3 C-9 Fuel—Airframe Limited Airfra me, Accessory—Class 1, 2, or 3 C-10 Helicopter—Rotors Limite d Airframe—Make and Model C-11 Helicopter— Transmission Limited Airframe—Make and Model C-12 Hydraulic Accessory—Class 1 C-13 Instruments Instrument—Class 1 Mechanical, Class 2 Electrical, Class 3 Gyroscope, Class 4 Electronic C-14 Landing Gear Limited Airframe—Landing Gear C-15 Oxygen Limited Airframe, Limite d Accessory, Limited Specialized Service C-16 Propellers Class 1 Pr opeller—Fixed Pitch, Class 2 Propeller—All Other C-17 Pneumatic Accessory—Class 1 Mechanical C-18 Protection (Ice/Rain/Fire) Accessory—Class 1 Mechanical, Limited Specialized Service C-19 Windows Limited Airframe, L imited Specialized Service C-20 Structural Limited Airframe

NOTES:

/g183/g32 All specialized services must be accomplished using FAA-approved data.

/g183/g32 Limitation on JAA ratings as identified by aircraft or component manufacturer.

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Appendix 3 JAA Ratings for Specialized Services and Corresponding FAA Ratings

JAA Ratings FAA Ratings D-1 Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Limited Specialized Service—NDI

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Appendix 4 APPENDIX 4.

SAMPLE REGULATORY COMPARISON CHART.

This section includes a sample regulatory comparison chart referenced in the accountable manager’s statement.

Inclusion of this chart in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) manual supplement is optional. If used, a third column cross-referencing the corresponding Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) manual section to that rule should be added.

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (14 CFR) PART 145/JOINT

AVIATION REQUIREMENTS (JAR) COMPARISON CHART

14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

145.1 Applicability. 145.10 Applicability.

NOTE: JAR 145.10 does not include a special provision for manufacturers.

145.2 Performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance, alterations, and required inspections for an air carrier or commercial operator under the continuous airworthiness requirements of Parts 121 and 127, and for airplanes under the inspection program required by Part 125.

FAA Special Condition Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) 3.1.1(c)(vi)

145.3 Certificate required. 145.1 Maintenance Organization Approval.

145.11 Application and issue.

145.15 Application and Issue.

145.90 Continued Validity of Approval.

NOTE: The FAA will issue one certificate to each Joint Aviation Authority (JAA)/National Aviation Authority (NAA) AMO.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a)

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Appendix 4 14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

145.13 Certification of foreign repair stations:

Special requirements.

145.15 Application and Issue.

145.90 Continued Validity of Approval.

145.15 Change or renewal of certificates.

145.85 Changes to the AMO.

145.17 Duration of certificates.

145.90 Continued Validity of Approval.

145.19 Display of certificate.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(g)

145.21 Change of location or facilities.

145.85 Changes to the AMO.

145.23 Inspection. 145.90 Continued Validity of Approval.

145.25 Advertising. FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(f)

145.31 Ratings. Appendix 1 NOTE: Ratings issued under the FAA certificate cannot exceed the scope of the NAA/JAR rating.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(d)

145.33 Limited ratings. Appendix 1 NOTE: Ratings issued under the FAA certificate cannot exceed the scope of the NAA/JAR rating.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(d)

145.35 Housing and facility requirements.

145.25 Facility Requirements.

145.37 Special housing and facility requirements.

145.25 Facility Requirements.

145.39-145.43 Not applicable to foreign repair stations.

145.45 Inspection systems. 145.65 Maintenance Procedures and Quality System.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(viii)

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Appendix 4 14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

145.47 Equipment and materials: Ratings other than limited ratings.

145.40 Equipment, Tools, and Material.

145.75(b) Privileges of the AMO.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(h) NOTE: The AMO must have the materials and equipment necessary to perform the functions appropriate to the ratings it seeks before issuance.

145.49 Equipment and materials: Limited rating.

145.40 Equipment, Tools, and Material.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(h)

145.51 Privileges of certificates.

145.45 Approved Data.

145.75 Privileges of the Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO).

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(i) NOTE: The AMO must comply with the FAA contracting/subcontracting rules in 14 CFR Part 145.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a) NOTE: The FAA will issue one certificate for each AMO facility location, even if the multiple locations are covered by a single JAR 145 certificate.

145.53 Limitations of certificates.

145.80 Limitations on the AMO.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(ii) NOTE: The FAA Special Condition requires procedures to ensure that major repairs and major alterations or modifications as defined in 14 CFR are accomplished under data approved by the FAA.

145.55 Maintenance of personnel, facilities, equipment, and materials.

145.80 Limitations on the AMO.

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Appendix 4 14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

145.57 Performance standards.

145.45 Approved Data.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(i), (ii), (v), and (vii)

145.59 Inspection of work performed.

145.30 Personnel Requirements.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

145.61-145.63 Not applicable to foreign repair stations.

145.71 General requirements.

145.10 Applicability.

145.73 Scope of work authorized.

145.75 Privileges of the AMO.

145.75 Personnel. 145.30 Personnel Requirements.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(v)(e)

145.77 General operating rules.

145.90 Continued Validity of Approval.

145.79 Records and reports. 145.55 Maintenance Records.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(ii)

145.101-145.105 Not applicable to foreign repair stations.

14 CFR PART 43/JAR COMPARISON CHART

14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

43.1 Applicability. 145.1 General.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a) NOTE: The FAA will issue one certificate for each JAA/NAA AMO facility location, even if the multiple locations are covered by a single certificate, providing all the requirements have been met.

43.2 Records of overhaul and rebuilding.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

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Appendix 4 14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

43.3 Persons authorized to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alterations.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.5 Approval for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.7 Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.9 Content, form, and disposition of maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration records (except inspections performed in accordance with Parts 91, 123, 125 and §§ 135.411(a)(1) and

135.419 of this chapter.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.11 Content, form, and disposition of records for inspections conducted under Parts 91 and 125, and §§ 135.411(a)(1) and

135.419 of this chapter.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.12 Maintenance records:

Falsification, reproduction, or alteration.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.13 Performance rules (general).

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.15 Additional performance rules for inspections.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

43.16 Airworthiness Limitations.

145.50 Certification of Maintenance.

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Appendix 4 14 CFR JAR AMO-Ref.

43.17 Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed on U.S. aeronautical products by certain Canadian persons.

Not applicable to JAA or JAA/NAA.

NOTE: 14 CFR § 43.17 applies only to certain Canadian persons.

It is based on a bilateral agreement between the United States and Canada.

43 APPENDIX A—Major Alterations, Major Repairs, and Preventive Maintenance.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a)

43 APPENDIX B— Recording of Major Repairs and Major Alterations.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a)

43 APPENDIX C— [Reserved] Not applicable.

43 APPENDIX D—Scope and Detail of the Items (as Applicable to the Particular Aircraft) to be Included in Annual and 100-Hour Inspections.

Not applicable.

43 APPENDIX E— Altimeter System Test and Inspection.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a)

43 APPENDIX F—ATC Transponder Tests and Inspections.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(a)

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Appendix 4

14 CFR 145.2—AIR CARRIER PART 121 REQUIREMENTS/

JAR COMPARISON CHART

14 CFR JAR AMO

121.361 Applicability. FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(vi)

121.363 Responsibility for airworthiness.

Not applicable to repair stations.

121.365 Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration organization.

145.30 Personnel Requirements.

NOTE: 14 CFR § 121.365(b) and (c) is not covered by the JAR.

121.367 Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations programs.

145.65(a) Maintenance Procedures and Quality Systems and appendix 2 item 4.2 cover 14 CFR § 121.367(a).

145.30(c) Personnel Requirements and

145.40 Equipment, Tools, and Material cover 14 CFR § 121.367(b).

145.50 Certification of Maintenance and Appendix 2 item 4.2 cover 14 CFR § 121.367(c).

121.369 Manual requirements.

Not applicable to repair stations.

121.370 Repair assessment for pressurized fuselages.

JAR Subpart M.

121.371 Required inspection personnel.

FAA Special Condition MIP 3.1.1(c)(vi)

121.373 Continuing analysis and surveillance.

Not applicable to repair stations.

121.375 Maintenance and preventive maintenance training program.

145.30(d) Personnel Requirements.

121.377 Maintenance and preventive maintenance personnel duty time limitations.

Not applicable outside the United States.

121.378 Certificate requirements.

Not applicable to foreign repair stations.

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Appendix 4 14 CFR JAR AMO

121.379 Authority to perform and approve maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations.

Not applicable to repair stations.

121.380 Maintenance recording requirements.

145.55 Maintenance Records (JAR-OPS 1 Subpart M).

121.380a Transfer of maintenance records.

JAR-OPS 1.920(c) Maintenance Records.