CIVIL AVIATION DIRECTIVE – 6801: Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft

This directive outlines the essential responsibilities and procedures pilots must follow to ensure that aircraft maintenance and airworthiness standards are met. It emphasizes the importance of regular inspections, compliance with maintenance programs, and the reporting of any issues affecting flight safety. Owners and operators must maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition at all times, ensuring that maintenance is performed by approved organizations.

Key points

• Pilots must conduct pre-flight inspections to confirm aircraft safety.
• Maintenance must follow an approved program to ensure ongoing airworthiness.
• Any safety issues or defects must be reported immediately to maintain compliance.

*Plain-English summary of Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*