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The Technical and National Programs Division (AARPF) is responsible to the Director
General, Civil Aviation for the management of a number of Civil Aviation programs. In
particular, the Division manages:
- the National Audit Program: The Division defines audit policy, procedures and
training standards; maintains the Inspection and Audit Manual (IAM); conducts the
Audit Procedures Course; and administers the national program to ensure that
designated maintenance, engineering and operations inspectors conduct regulatory
audits in accordance with national standards.
- the Safety Management System Program: The division develops and implements
regulations, policies and procedures regarding safety management systems; provides
guidance to the Regions and the industry regarding implementation issues; develops
the assessment protocol; and ensures that inspector training is adequate and
up-to-date.
The Division is also responsible to the Director, Aircraft Maintenance and
Manufacturing for the development and implementation of various technical arrangements
established with foreign civil aviation authorities that permit the acceptance of each
other's maintenance certification systems.
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