DGCA India Airworthiness Procedures Manual – Complete 742-Page PDF Edition

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DGCA India Airworthiness Procedures Manual

The Airworthiness Procedures Manual from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India, is the comprehensive procedural guide for Airworthiness Officers, aviation maintenance organisations, continuing airworthiness management organisations, and industry professionals working within the Indian civil aviation regulatory framework. This Issue 2 edition, published November 2013 and updated through March 2017, spans 742 pages of detailed procedures, checklists, forms, and regulatory guidance.

File Details

• Manual Type: Regulatory Procedures Manual
• Authority: Directorate General of Civil Aviation, India
• Edition: Issue 2 – November 2013 (revisions through March 2017)
• Language: English
• Page Count: 742 pages
• File Format: PDF

Chapters Covered

The manual is organised into two comprehensive parts:

Part I – Administration

• Chapter 1: Regulatory Responsibilities and Methodology of Airworthiness Directorate
  • Organisation Structure of Airworthiness Directorate
  • Functions and Responsibilities of Airworthiness Directorate
  • Duties and Responsibilities of Officers of Airworthiness Directorate
  • Statutory Authority
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Qualification Requirements of Airworthiness Officers
• Chapter 2: Personal Ethics, Conduct and Credentials
  • Unique Responsibilities of Airworthiness Officers
  • Rules of Conduct
  • Outside Employment and Financial Interests
  • Types and Use of Credentials
  • Admission to the Flight Deck
• Chapter 3: Training
  • Training Program Structure
  • Training Need Analysis
  • Specialised Training
  • Type Training
  • Annual Training Requirements
  • On-Job Training (OJT) Program Implementation
• Chapter 4: Regional/Sub-Regional Offices – Coordination and Monitoring
  • Jurisdiction of Airworthiness Offices
  • Policy for Selection and Assignment of Group Heads
  • Monthly News Letter
  • Annual Inspection by Headquarters
  • Controlling Officer’s Conference
  • Safety and Security of Office Premises

Part II – Technical Procedures

• Chapter 1: Registration and De-registration of Aircraft
  • Registration of Aircraft
  • Aircraft Imported by Air
  • Recommendation to WPC for Issue of Aeromobile License
  • Change of Ownership
  • De-registration/Cancellation of Aircraft Registration
  • Issue of Duplicate Certificate of Registration
• Chapter 2: Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A)/Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC)/Export C of A
  • Issue of Certificate of Airworthiness
  • Export Certificate of Airworthiness
  • Validation of C of A
  • Detailed Inspection Guidelines for ARC Issue/Extension
  • Suspension or Cancellation of Certificate of Airworthiness
  • Special Flight Permit
  • Replacement/Issue of Duplicate C of A
• Chapter 3: Approved Maintenance Organizations – CAR 145
  • Initial Approval Process
  • Issue of Approval
  • Continuation of an Approval
  • Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE) Amendments
  • Findings and Enforcement
  • Record-Keeping
• Chapter 3A: Issue/Variation/Renewal of Approval of Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO)
  • Initial Approval Process
  • Variation in Scope of Approval
  • Continuation (Renewal) of Approval
  • Continued Oversight
  • Enforcement Actions
• Chapter 3B: Issue/Variation/Renewal of Approval of CAR M Subpart ‘F’ Maintenance Organization
  • Initial Approval Process
  • Variation in Scope of Approval
  • Continuation (Renewal) of Approval
  • Continued Oversight
• Chapter 3C: Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Programme
  • Development of AMP
  • Contents of AMP
  • Evaluation and Approval Process
  • Periodical Review and Amendments
  • AMP Compliance
• Chapter 3D: Approval of Type Training Organizations
  • Application for Approval or Variation
  • Approval Procedures
  • Continued Validity
  • Findings and Enforcement
• Chapter 3E: Aircraft Continued Airworthiness Monitoring (ACAM)
  • Means of Airworthiness Inspection
  • Key Risk Elements
  • ACAM Procedure
  • Findings Analysis
• Chapter 5: Production Organization Approval
  • Acceptance of Application
  • Investigation Procedure
  • Continued Surveillance
  • Continued Validity
  • Limitation, Suspension and Revocation
• Chapter 6: Approval of Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
  • MEL Revisions
  • Status of MMEL
  • Maintenance of MEL/MMEL
• Chapter 7: Airworthiness Directives
  • Procedure for Declaring ADs Mandatory
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Record Keeping
• Chapter 8: Aircraft Noise Certification
  • Procedures for Issue of Noise Certificate
  • Duration and Continued Validity
  • Suspension and Revocation
• Chapter 9: Surveillance/Audit of Approved Organization
  • Surveillance Planning and Preparation
  • Conduct of Surveillance
  • Deficiency Reporting Form (CA-2001)
  • Surveillance of Leased Aircraft
  • Surveillance Check Lists
• Chapter 10: Enforcement Actions
  • Preliminary Investigation
  • Investigation Procedure
  • Analysis of Legislative Provisions
  • Enforcement Action Guidelines
  • Time Lines for Completion
• Chapter 12: Procedures for Conducting Examinations by Regional/Sub-Regional DGCA Offices
  • Procedures for Written Examinations
  • Online Examinations
  • Duties and Responsibilities of Invigilators
• Chapter 13: Procedures for Examinations to be Conducted by Central Examination Organization (CEO)
  • Schedule of Examinations
  • Allotment of Computer Numbers
  • Preparation of Question Papers
  • Processing and Declaration of Results
  • Development of Question Bank
• Chapter 14: Procedure for Dealing with Amendments of Rules/Regulations Based on ICAO SARPs
• Chapter 16: Certificate of Competency
  • Welding and NDT Certification Procedures
• Chapter 17: Procedures for CAR-66 Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
  • Issue of AME Licence
  • Change of Licence to Include Additional Category or Type Rating
  • Renewal of AME Licence
  • Conversion of Licences Including Group Ratings
  • Examination Credits
• Chapter 17A: Issue/Endorsement/Renewal of AME Licenses
• Chapter 17B: Procedure for Validation of Foreign AME Licences
• Chapter 18: Issue/Renewal of SFE/FE Licences and Check FE Approvals
• Chapter 19: Conduct of Skill Test for AME License & Full Scope Authorization
• Chapter 20: Scrutiny of Manuals Related to Approved Organisation
• Chapter 21: Approval of Organizations under CAR Section 2, Series E
• Chapter 22: Weight Control of Aircraft
  • Weighing Procedures
  • Preparation and Approval of Loading Data
  • Form of Weight Schedule
  • Calibration of Weighing Scales
• Chapter 23: Issue of Authorization to AMEs/Approved Personnel
• Chapter 24: Approval of Special Operations – General Guidelines
• Chapter 24A: Approval of Special Operations – RVSM Operation
• Chapter 24B: Approval of Special Operations – EDTO
• Chapter 24C: Approval of Special Operations – MNPS Operation
• Chapter 24D: Approval of Special Operations – PBN Operation
• Chapter 24E: Approval of Special Operations – CAT II & IIIA Operation
• Chapter 25: Airworthiness Control of Leased Aircraft
• Chapter 26: Modifications and Repairs
  • Approval of Modification and Repair
  • Compatibility of Modifications and Repairs
  • Oversight and Record Keeping
• Chapter 27: Aircraft Log Book
  • Aircraft, Engine, Propeller and Radio Apparatus Log Book
  • Preparation of Operator Flight Sector Book/Technical Log System
  • Evaluation and Approval Process by DGCA
• Chapter 28: Special Flight Permits
  • Procedure for Issue
  • Action Post Special/Ferry Flight Completion
  • Grant of Special Flight Permit
• Chapter 29: Engineering Statistics Report
  • Contents of ESR
  • Procedure for Review
  • Continuing Surveillance for EDTO Operation
• Chapter 30: Record Keeping

This manual provides the complete procedural framework for airworthiness oversight in Indian civil aviation. It covers the full lifecycle from aircraft registration through continuing airworthiness management, maintenance organisation approvals, personnel licensing, special operations approvals, and enforcement. The document includes detailed checklists, application forms (CA Form 2, CA Form 4, CA Form 6, CA Form 13, CA Form 22, and others), and step-by-step procedures for DGCA officers and approved organisations.

What This Manual Enables You to Do

Whether you are an Airworthiness Officer, a Quality Manager at a CAR 145 maintenance organisation, a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) post holder, or an aviation professional seeking to understand the DGCA regulatory framework, this manual provides the authoritative procedures for:

• Processing aircraft registration and de-registration applications
• Issuing, renewing, and extending Certificates of Airworthiness and Airworthiness Review Certificates
• Approving and overseeing CAR 145 maintenance organisations, CAMOs, and CAR M Subpart F organisations
• Evaluating and approving Aircraft Maintenance Programmes
• Approving Type Training Organisations and conducting skill tests for AME licensing
• Issuing and renewing AME licences under CAR-66, including conversion from legacy licences
• Approving special operations including RVSM, EDTO, MNPS, PBN, and CAT II/IIIA
• Processing major modifications and repairs, including compatibility assessments
• Conducting surveillance, audits, and enforcement actions
• Issuing Special Flight Permits
• Reviewing Engineering Statistics Reports and monitoring EDTO reliability
• Managing weight control and approval of weight schedules
• Approving MELs and maintaining MMEL status
• Handling Airworthiness Directives and mandatory modifications

Why Accurate Procedures Matter

Aviation safety depends on strict adherence to established procedures. This manual ensures that Airworthiness Officers and approved organisations follow consistent, regulatory-compliant processes for every aspect of aircraft airworthiness management. Incorrect procedures can lead to certification errors, safety risks, and regulatory non-compliance. Having the complete, up-to-date procedural reference ensures that every inspection, approval, and certification is carried out to DGCA standards.

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