ANNEX IV

(Part-147)

147.1

For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority shall be:

1. for the organisations having their principle place of business located in the territory of a Member State, the authority

designated by that Member State;

2. for the organisations having their principle place of business located in a third country, the Agency.

SECTION A

SUBPART A

GENERAL

147.A.05 Scope

This section establishes the requirements to be met by organisations seeking approval to conduct training and examina-

tion as specified in Part-66.

147.A.10 General

A training organisation shall be an organisation or part of an organisation registered as a legal entity.

147.A.15 Application

An application for an approval or for the amendment of an existing approval shall be made on a form and in a manner

established by the competent authority.

SUBPART B

ORGANISATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

147.A.100 Facility requirements

(a) The size and structure of facilities shall ensure protection from the prevailing weather elements and proper operation

of all planned training and examination on any particular day.

(b) Fully enclosed appropriate accommodation separate from other facilities shall be provided for the instruction of

theory and the conduct of knowledge examinations.

1. The maximum number of students undergoing knowledge training during any training course shall not exceed

28.

2. The size of accommodation for examination purposes shall be such that no student can read the paperwork or

computer screen of any other student from his/her position during examinations.

(c) The paragraph (b) accommodation environment shall be maintained such that students are able to concentrate on

their studies or examination as appropriate, without undue distraction or discomfort.

(d) In the case of a basic training course, basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities separate from training

classrooms shall be provided for practical instruction appropriate to the planned training course. If, however, the

organisation is unable to provide such facilities, arrangements may be made with another organisation to provide

such workshops and/or maintenance facilities, in which case a written agreement shall be made with such organisa-

tion specifying the conditions of access and use thereof. The competent authority shall require access to any such

contracted organisation and the written agreement shall specify this access.

(e) In the case of an aircraft type/task training course access, shall be provided to appropriate facilities containing exam-

ples of aircraft type as specified in 147.A.115(d).

(f) The maximum number of students undergoing practical training during any training course shall not exceed 15 per

supervisor or assessor.

28.11.2003

L 315/152

Official Journal of the European Union

EN