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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Donald B. Sherritt
Director - AARP
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