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First, this instrument makes amendments to the continuing airworthiness regulation regarding the release of aircraft parts into service. Currently, all components added to an aircraft require a “form 1” to be issued by the maintenance organisation, which certifies that the parts are safe to be released to service—a technically complex process. This amendment allows approved design organisations to identify certain aircraft components as appropriate for release to service by making a less onerous “declaration of maintenance”. This declaration can be used only for parts that have a negligible impact on the safety of the aircraft, such as a pilot’s document holder. These amendments complete the introduction of a policy that was set out in the initial airworthiness regulation in the 2023 regulations. This will help to reduce the burden on maintenance organisations.