Pilots & Airworthiness Directives

[Berten]

Has someone experience/interpretation about pilots executing Airworthiness Directives on a non supported airbase?
Some AD's must be performed on a dailly base, when the aircraft is landing on a non supported airbase, who can sign of the AD? Does a qualified/licensed engineer join the pilot to sign off this AD or can the execution of this AD be authorised via a Limited Authorisation (of course taking in account theoretical & practical training!).
All advise and refs (EASA/FAA/CAA...) are welcome.

[Rigga]

If the scope of the AD can be classed as "simple" then the Part 145 Quality Manager may permit a few trained pilots to perform the AD on landing at a remote location where there is no suitable maintenance support, for the limit of that specific operation or some short training period. The limits of the AD action and the time period should be stated on the approval sheets.
This has happened for a large UK charter line when landing at a remote airport once per two weeks - Not enough business for an outstation and no suitable contractor.

Often an engineer will be placed on the flight for the specific detailed inspection/action where this is not allowed for pilots to conduct them.

Hope this helps

[Domi]

for ref, see EASA : EUR-Lex - 32003R2042 - FR (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:32003R2042:FR:NOT)

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