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Part ML - ANNEX Vb - Continuing Airworthiness Requirements (Lite)

initially disregarded by the owner, CAMO or CAO.
ML.A.302(d) AMC1 Aircraft maintenance programme
This AMC contains an acceptable MIP for aeroplanes of 2 730 kg maximum take-off mass (MTOM) and
below, and for ELA2 aircraft other than airships, grouped in the following categories:
- aeroplanes of 2 730 kg MTOM and below;
- ELA2 sailplanes and ELA2 powered sailplanes; and
- ELA2 balloons.
These MIPs already comply with the requirements of ML.A.302(d) and may be used in order to define the
basic information for the maintenance programme as required by ML.A.302(c)(2)(a). However, the
maintenance programme must be customised as required by ML.A.302(c)(5), which may be achieved by
using the standard template contained in AMC ML.A.302.
It should be noted that using the 1-month tolerance permitted by ML.A.302(d)(1) for the annual inspection
may result in an expired ARC.
MIP for aeroplanes of 2 730 kg MTOM and below
To be performed at every annual/100-h interval, whichever comes first.
A tolerance of 1 month or 10 h may be applied. The next interval shall be calculated from the time the
inspection takes place.
Note 1: Use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each task/inspection.
Note 2: Proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be performed
wherever a check for improper installation/operation is carried out.
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MIP for ELA2 sailplanes and ELA2 powered sailplanes
To be performed:
- every 100h/annual interval (for TMGs), whichever comes first; or
- every annual interval (for the rest).
A tolerance of 1 month or 10 h, as applicable, may be applied. The next interval shall be calculated from
the time the inspection takes place.
Note 1: Use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each task/inspection.
Note 2: In the case of TMGs, it is acceptable to control the hours of use of the aircraft, engine and propeller
as separate entities. Any maintenance check to be carried out between two consecutive 100-h/annual
inspections may be performed separately on the aircraft, engine and propeller, depending on when each
element reaches the corresponding hours. However, at the time of the 100-h/annual, all the elements must
be covered.
Note 3: Proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be carried out
wherever a check for improper installation/operation is performed.
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MIP for ELA2 hot-air balloons
To be performed at every 100-h/annual interval, whichever comes first.
A tolerance of 1 month or 10 h may be applied. The next interval shall be calculated from the time the
inspection takes place.
Note 1: Use the manufacturer’s maintenance manual to accomplish each task/inspection.
Note 2: Proper operation of backup or secondary systems and components should be carried out
wherever a check for improper installation/operation is performed.

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