NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS (APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION)
Regulation · Transport
Regulations prescribe standards for aircraft maintenance organisations in Nigeria. They target maintenance facilities and aviation technicians, requiring NCAA approvals and oversight. This ensures aircraft safety and prevents maintenance-related accidents.
NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS (APPROVED MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION)
What Is This Policy?
Regulations that prescribe the requirements for the approval, operation, and oversight of organisations that perform maintenance on civil aircraft, engines, propellers, and components in Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Aircraft maintenance organisations and MRO facilities Airlines with in-house maintenance departments Aviation technicians and certifying engineers NCAA oversight personnel
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Ensure that all aircraft maintenance carried out in Nigeria meets international safety standards, protect airworthiness, and prevent accidents caused by maintenance failures.
Key Features
AMO Certification: Organisations must obtain NCAA approval before performing maintenance on commercial aircraft or components. Facility and Equipment Standards: Prescribes requirements for workshop facilities, tools, test equipment, and technical documentation. Personnel Competency: Requires certifying staff to hold valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) licences appropriate to the work being performed. Quality Assurance: Mandates a quality assurance system to ensure ongoing compliance with approved maintenance procedures.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active - NCAA conducts AMO audits and renewals Coverage: All civil aircraft maintenance carried out in Nigeria Beneficiaries: Airline operators, passengers, aviation safety Funding: NCAA approval fees
How to Access
Submit AMO application package to NCAA Demonstrate facility standards, trained personnel, and quality systems Undergo initial and recurrent NCAA audits Application method: Apply to the NCAA Airworthiness Certification Department.
Important Terms
AMO approval must be renewed periodically Approval may be suspended or revoked for serious deficiencies Maintenance without valid AMO approval is illegal
Official Resources
Website: https://www.ncaa.gov.ng Contact: Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
Legal Framework
Issued under the Civil Aviation Act 2006, which empowers the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to issue regulations, notices, and orders for the regulation of civil aviation in Nigeria. Implements standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and its Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention 1944) as ratified by Nigeria.