Maintenance check flights
 

Hi,
A significant number of aviation accidents and serious incidents occur during non-revenue flights. Among them, a particular case is maintenance check flights (MCFs). These flights, under the control of the operator, may be required to assist in the identification of a defect, to complete certain maintenance instructions, to verify that maintenance has been properly performed, or to avoid operational disruptions after major maintenance.
In 2011 EASA created a rulemaking group with the participation of experts from industry and aviation authorities and tasked it with the development of this Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA).
Part-M M.A.301 refers to maintenance check flights as one of the means to ensure the aircraft’s continuing airworthiness and the serviceability of both operational and emergency equipment. There is, however, no guidance material to identify when and how these flights should be performed.
EASA has a draft document “NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT (NPA) 2012-08”
Does anyone has information on this subject? We are trying to create a procedure for 737