Important and Basic Aviation Definitions

Certifying staff: 

personnel responsible for the release of an aircraft or a component after maintenance. 

Component:

any engine, propeller, part, or appliance. 

Continuing airworthiness: 

all of the processes ensuring that, at any time in its operating life, the aircraft complies with the airworthiness requirements in force and is in a condition for safe operation.

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