Our relatively new branch (Oct.'96) focuses the redistributed responsibilities to reflect the structure of the CARs, being more client-centred rather than product-oriented. To reflect the new organization, the title "Civil Aviation Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing" has been adopted.

Branch services include:

1. Policy Development (AARPC)
   We are responsible for the development of M&M policy in all areas, which includes the drafting of regulations and standards where M&M is the Office of Prime Interest or Office of Technical Interest. In relation to this role we oversee the issuance of exemptions relating to our areas of responsibility. In addition, we are responsible for international regulatory activities related to policy development and harmonization.
     
   As these activities may result in the promulgation of M&M Policy Letters, this division is also responsible for policy promotion, the production and distribution of all documents relating to Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing including the delegation of authority program. Finally, our division also looks after the development, and on-going maintenance of the branch website.
     
2. AME Licensing and Training (AARPG)  
   The AME Licensing & Training section is responsible for the management of the Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licensing and Approved Training Organization (ATO) Systems.
     
   Management of these programs includes development and/or input to national regulations, standards, policies and procedures pertaining to AME licensing and training. This section provides direction, interpretation and guidance to National and International Organizations and Regulatory bodies, as well as Regional and Transport Canada Center (TCC) personnel tasked with licensing & training functions, in order to ensure standardized application of policies, standards, and procedures.
     
3. Aircraft Evaluation Group (AARPG)  
   Aircraft Evaluation is a Group within the Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Branch Operations Division that is primarily responsible for ensuring maintenance programs and instructions for continued airworthiness developed by Canadian and foreign manufacturers meet the required Canadian Standards.
     
4. Standards and Procedures (AARPE)
   Standards and Procedures is responsible for the coordination and management of all regional maintenance and manufacturing activities, other than those related to AME Licensing and Training. This includes acting as a central coordination and communication point for other Civil Aviation Authorities where services may be required of the regions.  We ensure the consistent application of branch policies, standards, and procedures, by coordinating all regional / HQ communications and managing the quality assurance review program for the measurement of departmental aircraft maintenance and manufacturing activities. In monitoring these actions we interpret and evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies and make recommendations for change. 
     
5. Recreational Aircraft (AARPE)
   The Recreational Aircraft Division of the Aircraft Maintenance & Manufacturing Branch is the focal point for airworthiness issues affecting recreational aircraft including certified and non-certified aircraft, and amateur-built aircraft. Some of the airworthiness issues include: construction and maintenance of amateur-built aircraft; maintenance requirements for small certified aircraft; flight authorities and maintenance schedules; importation and operation of non-type certified and ex-military aircraft; owner maintenance; IFR flight for amateur-built aircraft; aerobatics by amateur-built aircraft; external delegation of ministerial authority with respect to amateur-built aircraft inspection; validation of foreign flight authorities; liaison with recreational aviation associations and foreign civil aviation authorities.
     
6. Technical and National Programs (AARPF)
   The Technical and National Programs Division 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 and the Safety Management System Program.
     
   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.

Donald B. Sherritt
Director - AARP