Wrong. There is already a provision in the existing commission regulation that allows an independent, Part-66 licensed engineer, formally accepted by the NAA, to conduct the airworthiness review on ELA1 aircraft and recommend the renewal to the NAA. (MA901(e)). The UK CAA have as yet failed to put in place a procedure for accepting such engineers, but they are working on it now, and expect to have the procedure in place within "a couple of months".
Yes, great isn't it.
Fortunately this year's ARC renewal makes no difference in Controlled or Uncontrolled Environments as to cost. Like many I've been holding off to wait for clarity, but the Annual is due next month.
Thank you EASA and CAA.......
