Minister’s Delegate Maintenance (MD-M)

1. Minister’s Delegate Maintenance(MD-M)

2. Background • MPL-15 published December 1997 • 1998 Transport Canada agreed to review and standardize existing procedures for the AIR-M program • NPA-93-10 developed for draft AWM 505 Subchapter G (AWM 505G) • MPL-15 and NPA redrafted to introduce MD-M

3. Purpose • To allow designated individuals, other than Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors (CASI) to issue specific Canadian Aviation Documents on behalf of the Minister: • Certificates of Airworthiness & Special Certificates of Airworthiness – Restricted; in respect of imported type certified aircraft • Export Airworthiness Certificates for used aircraft

4. MPL-15 • MPL-15 sets out the conditions under which the Minister may authorize a person to act on his behalf as an MD-M • The draft AWM 505G is contained within MPL-15 and is also supported by a NPA

5. Guidance Material • MPL 15 - Interim policy-draft AWM 505G • MPL 21 - MD Rules of Conduct • MPL 29 - External Delegation of Authority • MSI 20 - MD-M Procedural guidelines

6. Qualifications • Applicant must be a Canadian citizen who holds a valid AME licence with a minimum 10 years experience in aircraft maintenance • Experience must be on aircraft of similar construction & complexity to delegation being requested • the personal record of the applicant in relation to aviation, shall be free of any convictions under the Aeronautics Act or the Canadian Aviation Regulations

7. Need For Delegation • Must satisfy the Minister that the need for delegation exists • This is done by presenting to TC a minimum of three aircraft for importation or exportation

8. Role of TCCA • CASI assigned to oversee the applicant MD-M activities • Evaluate the importation or exportation of at least three aircraft that are representative of the scope of delegation requested

9. Role of Applicant • Accomplish all the work involved up to but not including signing the certificate • Meet the delegation requirements within a maximum of four imports or exports • Completed within a two year period from the date of application

10. Interview • Designed to establish applicants knowledge and competence • Questions based on the self study training package and knowledge gained during the importation or exportation of the required three aircraft

11. Recommendation • Applicants will be recommended by their CASI for delegation to the applicable Regional Manager • Successful applicants will receive an MD-M identification card specifying the scope of delegation, a controlled inspection stamp and a Department of Transport seal

12. Exceptions • MD-M delegation is not available to Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors (CASI) • Ex CASI’s who do apply for delegation will not be given credit for imports or exports while employed by Transport Canada

13. Re-Issue • Prior to the expiry date the MD-M will be advised that their delegation is about to expire • MD-M to submit an application listing three imports/exports carried out during the previous two years • CASI to carry out a paper audit • If acceptable a new delegation card and letter are signed by the appropriate Regional Manager

14. Training • The training shall consist of the following elements: • self study training package; and • OJT training, gained during the importation of the required three aircraft • Upon request or upon application, applicants are to be provided with the self study training package

15. Information sessions • Transport Canada held six MD-M information sessions nationally during 2006 and 2007 • Very well received but there are no new ones scheduled at this time

16. Number of MD-M Delegates • There are currently 90 MD-M’s with delegation of authority • MD-M’s are listed on the Transport Canada Civil Aviation web site: http://tcinfo/civilaviation/maintenance/aarpe/r001.asp

17. . CAR 507.04, Issuance of Flight Permits This has been requested but has not been delegated by TCCA at this time Future Delegation

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