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Presentation Slides SAFA WorkshopColombo, Feb, 6th 10th 2012

Colombo February 6 th - 10 th 2012

Civil AviationCivil Aviation CooperationCooperation France France COSCAP SACOSCAP SA Sri LankaSri Lanka

SAFA WorkshopSAFA Workshop Module 5 Module 5 FocusFocus :: recurrent recurrent SAFASAFA findings findings

ColomboColombo February 6 February 6 thth -- 1010 thth 20122012

FocusFocus :: thethe most most recurrent recurrent SAFASAFA findings findings


References A6-I-6.1.3 - The operator shall include in the operations manual a minimumequipment list (MEL), approved by the State of the Operator which will enable thepilot-in-command to determine whether a flight may be commenced or continuedfrom any intermediate stop should any instrument, equipment or systems becomeinoperative.

A07 Cat.1 Cat.2 Cat.3

MinimumEquipmentList

MEL lacking (M) and/or (O) procedureswhen required

Some MEL items not fully customised

MMEL instead of MEL

A07 : MEL



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A07 : MEL


Some MEL items not fully customisedSome MEL items not fully customised

MEL lacking (M) and/or (O) procedures when requiredMEL lacking (M) and/or (O) procedures when required


If deferred defects exist on this specific item

A07 Cat.1 Cat.2 Cat.3MinimumEquipmentList

MEL lacking (M) and/or (O)procedures when required

Some MEL items not fullycustomised

MMEL instead of MEL

MEL lacking (M) and/or(O) procedures whenrequired (with deferreddefects requiring suchprocedure)

Some MEL items not fullycustomised (with defectsaffecting those items)

A07 : MEL



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ReferencesA6-I-4.1.1 - An operator shall ensure that a flight will not be

commenced unless it has been ascertained by every reasonable means available thatthe ground and/or water facilities available and directly required on such flight, forthe safe operation of the aeroplane and the protection of the passengers, areadequate for the type of operation under which the flight is to be conducted and areadequately operated for this purpose.


FlightPreparation

Flight crew unaware of departure,destination or alternate airportsNOTAMs

A13 : Flight Preparation



When an alternate airport is chosen, it has to be chosen appropriately


FlightPreparation

No or unsuitable alternate(s) airportsselected

A13 : Flight Preparation


For inbound flight, ALTN airport: LFBE. Airport closed by NOTAM ( LFFA- D6656/10 ) at 1900 UTC . Expected (and actual) landing in LFBD at 1951 UTC .

For inbound flight, Altn LFBG: Military airport cannot be chosen as alternate andthis airport is subject to a mandatory advance notice 2 working days and to specialauthorization .

Inbound flight : alternate chosen : LFMD not in accordance with Cannesrestrictions : aircraft exceeding MTOW 22 T prohibited . (MTOW of the aircraft 42tons) .


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References

A6-I-4.3.1(d)(e) - A flight shall not be commenced until flight preparation formshave been completed certifying that the pilot-in-command is satisfied that :

d) the mass of the aeroplane and centre of gravity location are such that theflight can be conducted safely, taking into account the flight conditionsexpected


Weight andBalancesheet

Insufficient data to enable the crew to checkthe Mass & balance calculations

Incorrect mass and/or balance calculations,within a/c limits, and having no or minoreffect on the performance calculations.

A14 : Weight and Balance sheet





DOW/DOIDOW/DOI


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DOW/DOIDOW/DOI

Cross-reference table availableto the flight crew


References A1-5.1.1.2 - The following details shall appear on the licence:I) Name of State (in bold type) II) Title of licence (in very bold type)[]XIII) Remarks, i.e. special endorsements relating to limitations and endorsements forprivileges, including from 5 March 2008 an endorsement of language proficiency, andother information required in pursuance to Article 39 of the Chicago Convention


FlightCrewLicence

No endorsement ofthe required ELP(but correctiveaction plan filed bythe licensing state toICAO)

No endorsement of therequired ELP (and nocorrective action planfiled by the licensingstate to ICAO)

A20 : Flight Crew licences



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FlightCrewLicence

No endorsement of therequired ELP (butcorrective action plan filedby the licensing state toICAO)

No endorsement of therequired ELP (and nocorrective action plan filedby the licensing state toICAO)

A20 : Flight Crew licences


In the incoming weeks

A pilot holding a licence not endorsed in compliance with theICAO ELP provisions, which has been issued by a State that has

not declared any corrective action plan to ICAO (or compliance toICAO), is no more a pilot but a passenger in Europe



1. Reminder on the Regulatory Background

ICAO, Annex 1 Amendment 164 Published on March 2003

ICAO, Annex 6


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ICAO Resolution A37-10 (March 2011)






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Flexible approach ?Flexible approach ?

Making progress as it is shown in their CAP ?Making progress as it is shown in their CAP ?


2. New GM V2 procedures

Cat 2Cat 2

Cat 3Cat 3

Cat GCat G



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FlightCrewLicence

No endorsement of therequired ELPor ELP < 4(and no correctiveaction plan filed by thelicensing state toICAO)

No endorsement ofthe required ELPor ELP < 4(but correctiveaction plan filed bythe licensing stateto ICAO)

No endorsement ofthe required ELPor ELP < 4(and no correctiveaction plan filed bythe licensing stateto ICAO)

No endorsement ofthe required ELPor ELP < 4(but correctiveaction plan filed bythe licensing stateto ICAO)

GM V2GM V2 GM V2GM V2cat G Proper required ELP endorsed on a pilots licence,but pilot unable to communicate in English

cat G Proper required ELP endorsed on a pilots licence,but pilot unable to communicate in English++




EC regulation 390/2011

no CAP = Statement of complianceno CAP = Statement of compliance++



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3. Reminder



3. Reminder



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News from the SAFA field ExamplesExamples

EndorsementEndorsement

Level (Level 4)Level (Level 4) ExpirationExpiration

SAFA inspection on February 2011SAFA inspection on February 2011



ExamplesExamples


Level (Level 6)Level (Level 6) Expiry date (none)Expiry date (none)

SAFA inspection on February 2011SAFA inspection on February 2011

News from the SAFA field



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ExamplesExamples

EndorsementEndorsementNo LevelNo Level

Expiry dateExpiry date

SAFA inspection on December 2009SAFA inspection on December 2009




ExamplesExamples


No expiry dateNo expiry date

Level (Level 4)Level (Level 4)

SAFA inspection on January 2010SAFA inspection on January 2010



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No expiry dateNo expiry date No LevelNo Level




News from the SAFA field Exemples concretsExemples concrets

Separate PaperSeparate Paper


Expiry dateExpiry date

LevelLevel

Issued / Endorsedby the authority

Issued / Endorsedby the authority


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ExamplesExamples

Language ?Language ?





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A23 : Defect Notification & Rectification

A23 / A24 Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3

DefectNotificationandRectification

Preflight

Known defect not reported / assessed

No evidence of identification normonitoring of visible damage

Preflight performed without noticingobvious defect

A24 : Preflight



Definition of a SAFA Finding

A finding is a deviation from an applicable SAFA standard :- Chicago Convention and ICAO safety-related Annexes,- ICAO Supplementary procedures (doc 7030),

- Manufacturers standards,- Aircraft Certification standards. MEL/CDL/AMM/SRM MEL/CDL/AMM/SRM

A finding is a technical issue :- that has not been detected by the operator,- or that has not been properly addressed during the turn around (pre-flight).

Clear distinction between a technical problem and a SAFA FindingClear distinction between a technical problem and a SAFA Finding



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Defect within limits

ICAO requirements involving the pre-flight check / aircraft acceptance / defectnotification :

A6-I-4.3.1(a)(c) : A flight shall not be commenced until flight preparationforms have been completed certifying that the pilot-in-command is satisfied that:a) the aeroplane is airworthy;c) a maintenance release as prescribed in 8.8 has been issued in respect of theaeroplane;

A6-I-4.5.4 : The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for reporting allknown or suspected defects in the aeroplane, to the operator, at the termination ofthe flight.




When an aircraft is checked and defects found as :- seepage/leakage,- missing screws,

- static dischargers / antennas missing,- windshield delamination,- inoperative bulbs on the emergency path marking

If these defects have not been properly identified , assessed and reported duringthe pre-flight check

A SAFA finding will be identified A SAFA finding will be identified



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If the operator did not properly identify/assess/report these defects, the rampinspector will ask the crew to perform an evaluation of the defect IAW theapplicable limitations

If the assessed defect appears to be outside the permitted limitations

Cat 3 finding and immediate corrective action requestedCat 3 finding and immediate corrective action requested

MEL/CDL/AMM/SRM MEL/CDL/AMM/SRM

If the assessed defect appears to be within the permitted limitations

Cat 2 findingCat 2 finding

A24 Pre-flight inspection performedwithout noticing obvious defects

A24 Pre-flight inspection performedwithout noticing obvious defects

A23 - Known defect not reported/assessed A23 - Known defect not reported/assessed




As a conclusion : even a defect within limits can be reported as a SAFA findingwhen this defect is not

Properly identified by the operator during the pre-flight check Properly identified by the operator during the preProperly identified by the operator during the pre -- flight check flight check

Properly assessed and reported by the operatorProperly assessed and reported by the operatorProperly assessed and reported by the operator

Does not point out a technical issue but a lack of proper identification orassessment/reporting in the procedures of the operator.



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IdentificationIdentificationIdentification Assessment Assessment Assessment Action -Report Action Action --

ReportReport

MEL/AMM Monitoring

No SAFAFinding

No SAFANo SAFAFindingFinding+ + =

A23 : Defect Notification & Rectification

A23 / A24 Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3

DefectNotificationandRectification

Preflight

Known defect not reported / assessed

No evidence of identification normonitoring of visible damage

Preflight performed without noticingobvious defect

A24 : Preflight





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A proper assessment may take time



A proper assessment may take time



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C01 Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3

GeneralExternalCondition

Aircraft very dirtyaffecting the abilityto inspect it

Fasteners or rivets loose ormissing outside SRM/AMMlimits

C01 : General Exterior Condition

References Manufacturers documentation (AMM/SRM )



References Manufacturers documentation (AMM )

C04 : Wheels, Tyres and Brakes


Wheels,TyresandBrakes

Tyre(s) worn beyondindicated limits butdispatch allowedaccording to AMM (notassessed, not recorded)

Tyre(s) unserviceable (worn ordamaged) and not recorded



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C07 : Powerplant and Pylon

References Manufacturers Documentation (AMM/SRM )

C07 Cat.1

Cat. 2 Cat. 3

PowerplantandPylon

Fan blades damaged beyond AMM limits

Screws/rivets/fasteners loose or missing, outsidelimits



C10 : Obvious Repairs


ObviousRepairs

No information abouttemporary repairs

Previous repair in poorcondition

Repairs obviously notcarried out in accordancewith the applicable

AMM/SRM provisions



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Speed tapetotally unstuck

Nacelle Strut accessdoor missing

(dispatch allowed in CDL)




Acceptability of temporary repairs

Latch securedwith lock wire


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Screw only maintained

by speed tape Screw only maintainedby sealant

Acceptability of temporary repairs




Speed tape usedto hide the leakage


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C12 : Leakages



C12 : Leakages



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C12 : Leakages



C12 : Leakages



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D01 : General Condition of the Cargo Compartement

D01 Cat. 1 Cat. 2 Cat. 3

General Conditionof CargoCompartment

Blow-Out panels pushed, damagedor missing (outside AMM/MELlimits)



D03 : Safety of Cargo on board

D03 Cat.1

Cat. 2 Cat. 3

Safety

ofCargoonBoard

Cargo not correctly secured and restrained in all

directionsMajor damage to lashing, tie-down equipment,pallets, lock assemblies and/or containers affectingthe structural integrity and their intended function

ReferencesA6-I-4.3.1(e) - A flight shall not be commenced until flight preparation

forms have been completed certifying that the pilot-in-command is satisfiedthat: e) any load carried is properly distributed and safely secured



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Agenda : Focus on the most recurrent SAFA findings

Questions - Discussions ?


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