That was LAMP most probably…
Christopher wrote:
I must be missing something here. In March 2017 I put my 172 on a SDMP (G-reg) and it was maintained by an EASA-66 engineer. That was under Part M. Was that wrong?
The SDMP was introduced as an alternative for ELA1 aircraft (aeroplanes < 1200 kg) in Part-M a couple of years ago. Part-ML extends that to aeroplane < 2730 kg, and also makes some other changes.
Like Christopher, I was also confused as I am already on a SDMP but to be honest my eyes glaze over with all of this stuff ……….So part M “Light” means it covers “Heavier” planes so that’s clear then! (OK, I admit, I think I know what the word light refers to)
A bit like the Ministry of Health deals with sickness and other Orwellian Government Depts.
Your UK CAA SDMP ends as soon as part M light comes into force. At least, that’s how I understand it. So before the end of this year you ought to “do something”. I’m in the same situation.
Any idea how close we are to SDMP for ELA 2 at this point? It would be nice to avoid calendar overhauling my 400 hr prop if I could avoid it 
It should enter into force in September. I hope that is sufficient for you!
Fly310 wrote:
It should enter into force in September. I hope that is sufficient for you!
Thanks. CAMO is due to renew the ARC this week and I think prop may be an issue (can’t quite understand all the conflicting docs I have). Almost worth grounding myself for the summer to save the few k!
Finally! Part-M Light has been made public and is now translated into all EU languages: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1567717759548&uri=CELEX:32019R1383 (edit for better link to EUR-Lex)
It’s called: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1383 of 8 July 2019 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards safety management systems in continuing airworthiness management organisations and alleviations for general aviation aircraft concerning maintenance and continuing airworthiness management
…and to answer the thread: “It shall apply from 20 February 2020.”
Is this the one which allows a freelance EASA66 to do everything on a plane under 2000kg?
Yes, independent certifying staff (Part-66) may issue ARCs and all that, according to e.g ML.A.901. But it goes further than ELA1/2 (which is probably the 2000kg you refer to) and includes airplanes up to 2730kg.
