The person responsible for continuing airworthiness for an aircraft that is authorised to operate under an AOC or a large aircraft must ensure that there is an approved maintenance program for the aircraft before the aircraft is operated for its first flight on or after the responsibility start date for the person and the aircraft.
Note 1: For the requirements for approval of maintenance programs, including compliance with the requirements specified in the Part 42 Manual of Standards, see Subpart 42.J.
Note 2: Under regulation 42.110, failure to comply with this
regulation is an offence.