Maintenance Programme for Light Aircraft (MPLA)

The Maintenance Programme for Light Aircraft (MPLA) is being introduced at this time to meet the changing requirements of EASA Regulation 2042/2003 Part-M, M.A.302 Amended by Regulation 1056/2008, which will be fully implemented on the 28 September 2009.

There are 2 versions of the MPLA;

MPLA - A      Applicable to Aeroplanes

MPLA - H      Applicable to Helicopters

What aircraft are affected?

Single and twin piston engine aircraft and single piston engine helicopters below 2730 Kg MTOW operating in the following categories;

• Private
• Commercial Air Transport
• Commercial Operations
• Non-Commercial Air Transport

Key Dates 

For aircraft holding an Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) due to expire before 28^th of September 2009 you are required to submit an MPLA for these aircraft at the time of ARC application for renewal.

For aircraft for which the ARC expires after the 28^th of September 2009 you should submit the completed MPLA to the IAA as soon as possible but not later than August 2010.

EASA Part-M Sub Part-G approved organisations should submit the MPLA for there contracted aircraft as soon as possible but not later than August 2010 or prior to the granting of Part-M Sub Part-G approval to such organisations.

All information required on how to complete your MPLA are contained in the "MPLA Guidance Material"