The operator must ensure that the aeroplane/helicopter is maintained in accordance with the operator’s aeroplane/helicopter maintenance programme. The programme must contain details, including frequency, of all maintenance and inspections required to be carried out. The programme will be required to include a reliability programme when the DCA of Aruba determines that such a reliability programme is necessary.
M.I.P. for Aircraft Operated under AUA OPS 2 (GA)
Privately operated aircraft under AUA OPS 2 | General Aviation (Aeroplanes) in Aruba require an approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme (AMP).
If the owner/operator’s Airworthiness Coordinator does not have an AMP at time of aircraft registration and certification process, a three (3) month exemption may be requested to the DCA by submitting application form INS-4.070.
Upon satisfactory review, the DCA will grant approval of INS-4.070 for a period of three (3) months, during which the operator must submit the Aircraft Maintenance Programme to the DCA of Aruba for formal approval.
A full description of the DCA policies and guidance on acceptable maintenance programs are contained in AMC 17 –Operators Maintenance Inspection Programme.
M.I.P. for Aircraft Operated under AUA-OPS 1 (CAT)
The Maintenance Program for an aircraft operated commercially under an ICAO Article 83bis agreement or an Aruban AOC utilizing AUA OPS 1 | Commercial Air Transport is required to be approved by the DCA before a Certificate of Airworthiness can be issued.
The operator shall develop its own maintenance program based on among others the MPD, MRB, former operator’s maintenance programme, powerplant and propeller’s manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations.
A full description of the DCA policies and guidance on acceptable maintenance programs are contained in AMC 17 –Operators Maintenance Inspection Programme.
