What regulatory approvals might be required for a CAMO to operate legally?

• A. Approval/authorization from the aviation authority to operate CAMO functions, as well as approvals for the maintenance organization, if applicable.
• B. Internal corporate approval only.
• C. No approvals needed.
• D. Only customer consent is needed.

Answer: (B)

Operating as a CAMO requires formal authorization from the aviation authority to perform CAMO tasks. If your organization also manages maintenance, you may need separate approvals for the maintenance organization as well. Internal corporate approval alone does not authorize CAMO activities; regulatory certification is needed to ensure you’re legally permitted to manage continuing airworthiness and to demonstrate competence and compliance with applicable rules. Customer consent does not replace regulatory approvals, since oversight and certification come from the aviation authority. So, the correct approach is to obtain the aviation authority’s approval for CAMO functions (and any applicable maintenance organization approvals) to operate legally.