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Please Note: This specimen document has been prepared by the Military Aviation Authority for the guidance of those organizations applying for the Contractor Flying Approved Organizations Scheme (CFAOS). It is the Applicant Organizations responsibility to ensure evidence submitted in support of their application is to the latest MAA Regulatory Publications.

Purpose and Scope of an Operations Manual

1. It is a regulatory requirement that an Operations Manual shall contain 'all such Information and instructions as may be necessary to enable the operating staff to perform their duties'. Operating staff describes the servants and agents employed by the operator, whether or not as members of the crew of the aircraft, to ensure that the flights of the aircraft are conducted in a safe manner; it includes an operator who himself performs these functions.

2. The form and scope of manuals will vary considerably with the nature and complexity of the operator's organisation and types of aircraft in use. A 'manual' may comprise a number of separate volumes and may well include individual forms, such as prepared navigation flight plans, supplied by the operator to their crew. Instructions and information to particular groups of operating staff - e.g. traffic manuals, cabin crew manuals, crew rostering instructions, and information on weight and balance supplied to handling agents - can all be regarded as part of the Operations Manual. Applicants will be required to lodge copies of their manuals and associated documents with the MAA, together with copies of all amendments and temporary instructions. The Operations Manual will be regarded by the MAA as a primary indication of the standards likely to be achieved by an operator.

3. The operator shall provide operations staff and flight crew with an aircraft-operating manual, for each aircraft type operated, containing the normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures relating to the operation of the aircraft. The manual shall include details of the aircraft systems and of the checklists to be used. The design of the manual shall observe Human Factors principles.

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1000 SERIES: GENERAL REGULATIONS 8

RA 1002 - Airworthiness Competent Persons 8

RA 1005 - Contracting with Competent Organizations 8

RA 1016 - Military Continuing Airworthiness Management 8

RA 1024 - Accountable Manager (Military Flying) 9

RA 1026 - Aerodrome Operator and Aerodrome Supervisor (Recreational Flying) Roles and Responsibilities including Aerodrome and Helicopter Landing Site Assurance Requirements

9

RA 1028 - Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme Responsibilities 9

RA 1130 - Corporate Memory and Standards 9

RA 1140 - Air System Technical Data Exploitation 9

RA 1160 -The Defence Air Environment Operating Framework 10

RA 1161 - Military Registration of Air Systems Operating within the Defence Air Environment 10

RA 1162 - Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Civilian Operated (Development) and (In-Service) Air Systems 10

RA 1163 -Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Special Case Flying Air Systems 11

RA 1164 -Transfer of UK Military Registered Air Systems 11

RA 1200 - Air Safety Management 11

RA 1205 - Air System Safety Case 11

RA 1223 - Airworthiness Information Management 12

RA 1225 - Air Safety Documentation Audit trail 12

RA 1305 - Military Permit to Fly (In-Service), (Special Case Flying) and (Single Task) 12

RA 1310 - Air System Document Set 13

RA 1380 - Performance Based Navigation 13

RA 1390 - Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 13

RA 1400 - Flight Safety 14

RA 1410 - Occurrence Reporting and Management 14

RA 1420 - Service Inquiries; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation 14


RA 1430 - Aircraft Post Crash Management and Significant Occurrence Management 14

RA 1440 - Air Safety Training 14

RA 1600 - Remotely Piloted Air Systems 15

RA 1605 - Remotely Piloted Air Systems Specific S2 sub-category 15

RA 1606 - Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Certified Category 15

RA 1910 - Quality Assurance of Aviation Fuel from non-MOD Sources 15

2000 SERIES: FLYING REGULATIONS 16

RA 2101 - Aircrew Qualifications 16

RA 2102 - Aircrew Competency in Role 16

RA 2103 - Currency and Continuation Training 16

RA 2115 - Aircraft Commanders 16

RA 2120 - Pilots Instrument Rating Scheme 16

RA 2125 - Aircrew Instructors Training 17

RA 2130 - Safety Equipment, Survival Drills and Training 17

RA 2135 - Aircrew Medical Requirements 17

RA 2201 - Carriage of Maintenance Documents in UK Military Aircraft 18

RA 2210 - Preventative Maintenance and Continuous Charge Operations 18

RA 2211 - Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Maintenance Tasks 18

RA 2220 - Maintenance Test Flights 19

RA 2301 - Responsibility for an Air System 19

RA 2302 - Responsibilities in the Air 19

RA 2305 - Supervision of Flying 20

RA 2306 - Authorization of Flights 20

RA 2307 - Rules of the Air 20

RA 2309 - Flight Procedures 20

RA 2310 - Role Specific Fixed Wing 22

RA 2315 - Role Specific Rotary Wing 22

RA 2320 - Role Specific Remotely Piloted Air Systems 22

RA 2325 - Air Weapons Carriage, Training, and Demonstrations 22


RA 2327 - Air Combat and Evasion Training 23

RA 2330 - Low Flying 23

RA 2335 - Flying Displays and Flypasts 23

RA 2340 - Supernumerary Crew and Passengers 23

RA 2345 - Aircrew Fatigue Management 24

RA 2350 - Air System Emergencies 24

RA 2355 - Static Line and Freefall Parachuting 25

RA 2357 - Troop Insertions and Extraction Systems 25

RA 2360 - Portable Electronic Devices 25

RA 2370 - Test and Evaluation 25

RA 2375 - Qualification, Approval and Use of Flight Simulator Training Device 25

RA 2401 - Documents and Records 26

RA 2501 - Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (CFAOS) 26

3000 SERIES: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 28

RA 3049 – Defence Contractor Flying Organizations Responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations 28

RA 3225 - Mandatory Air Traffic Control (ATC) Instructions 28

RA 3313 - Air System Diversions 28

5000 SERIES: TYPE AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEERING REGULATIONS 29

RA 5880 - Military Permit to Fly (MRP 21 Subpart P) 29


AMENDMENT RECORDAMENDMENT

NO DATE AMENDMENT DETAILS AMENDED BY DATE OF

INCLUSION


ABBREVIATIONS USED

List all the abbreviations used in the Operations Manual


1000 Series: general regulations RA 1002 - AIRWORTHINESS COMPETENT PERSONS

RA 1002(1): Airworthiness Competent PersonsADHs, AM(MF)s, AMs, and Heads of ADH-Facing Organizations supporting an ASSC shall ensure that all persons involved in Airworthiness activities are competent and SQEP.

RA 1005 - CONTRACTING WITH COMPETENT ORGANIZATIONS

RA 1005(1): General Principles Organizations that let contracts in the DAE shall ensure that activities are carried out by competent organizations.

RA 1005(2): Design OrganizationsFor the procurement of Air Systems (including their products, parts and appliances), Airborne Equipment, and Air Launched Weapons, and for Post-Design Services (PDS), the contracting organization shall only contract with a competent Design Organization (DO).

RA 1005(3): Maintenance OrganizationsFor the maintenance of Air Systems (including their products, parts and appliances) and Air Launched Weapons, the contracting organization shall only contract with competent maintenance organizations.

RA 1005(4): Contractor Flying OrganizationsFor the delivery of UK military registered Air System flying operations, the contracting organization shall only contract with competent flying organizations.

RA 1005(5): Air Traffic Management Equipment Organizations

For the provision and/or installation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) Equipment, and/or the provision of technical services that support ATM Equipment, contracting organizations shall only contract with competent ATM Equipment Organizations.

RA 1016 - MILITARY CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS MANAGEMENT

RA 1016(2): Establishment of a Military Continuing Airworthiness Management OrganizationDelivery Duty Holders (DDH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) shall ensure that the tasks associated with Continuing Airworthiness of the military registered Air Systems in their AoR are managed by an approved Mil CAMO.

RA 1016(2): Requirement for a valid Military Airworthiness Review CertificateFor military registered Air Systems, operating for MOD interest, the accountable DDH or AM(MF) shall ensure that the Air System is not flown without a valid MARC.


RA 1024 - ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER (MILITARY FLYING)

RA 1024(1): Roles and Responsibilities AM(MF)s shall act actively manage Air Safety via an Air Safety Management System (ASMS) to ensure that RtL are ALARP1 and Tolerable within their defined Areas of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 1024(2): Appointment and Qualifications CFAOS Organizations shall appoint a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) to be the AM(MF), who is appropriately empowered to undertake their role.

RA 1024(3): Post-HoldersAll CFAOS post-holders shall be approved.

RA 1026 - AERODROME OPERATOR AND AERODROME SUPERVISOR (RECREATIONAL FLYING) ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING AERODROME AND HELICOPTER LANDING SITE ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

RA 1026(5): Non-MOD Aerodrome AssuranceThe ADH and AM(MF) shall assess the suitability of all non-MOD aerodromes used by Air Systems for which they have responsibility for RtL.

RA 1026(6): Helicopter Landing Site AssuranceThe ADH and AM(MF) shall assess the suitability of HLS used by Air Systems for which they have responsibility for RtL.

RA 1028 - CONTRACTOR FLYING APPROVED ORGANIZATION SCHEME RESPONSIBILITIES

RA 1028(1): Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme ResponsibilitiesCFAOS Organizations shall be approved by the MAA and comply with the MRP.

RA 1130 - CORPORATE MEMORY AND STANDARDS

RA 1130(1): Corporate MemoryA systematic corporate memory policy shall be defined and established.

RA 1130(2): StandardsGuidelines, regulations and standards shall be identified and correctly applied to a particular activity.

RA 1140 - AIR SYSTEM TECHNICAL DATA EXPLOITATION

RA 1140(1): Air System Technical Data Exploitation Operating Duty Holders (ODH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)), shall ensure a coherent Technical Data Exploitation Strategy is in place for each type of Air System in their Areas of Responsibilities (AoR).

1 RA1210 – Ownership and Management of Operating Risk (Risk to Life).


RA 1160 -THE DEFENCE AIR ENVIRONMENT OPERATING FRAMEWORK

RA 1160(1): Defence Air Environment Operating CategoriesAll Air Systems operating within the DAE shall be assigned to an appropriate operating category and shall be subject to the governance arrangements defined by that operating category.

RA 1160(2): Responsibilities of the Sponsor of Civilian-Owned and / or Civilian Operated Military Registered Air SystemsAll Civilian-Owned and / or Civilian Operated Military Registered Air Systems shall have a Sponsor, who shall be a Crown Servant.

RA 1160(3): Certificate of UsageFor all UK Military Registered Civilian-Owned Air Systems the Sponsor shall ensure there is a valid CofU.

RA 1161 - MILITARY REGISTRATION OF AIR SYSTEMS OPERATING WITHIN THE DEFENCE AIR ENVIRONMENT

RA 1161(1): Military Air System RegistrationAll Air Systems intending to operate in the DAE shall be registered on the UK Military Aircraft Register (MAR).

RA 1161(2): Application for Approval in PrincipleWhen applying to register an Air System on to the UK MAR an AAiP shall be submitted.

RA 1161(3): Request for Activation on the UK Military Aircraft RegisterPrior to operation of the Air System, the Air System shall be registered as Active on the UK MAR.

RA 1161(4): IndemnityThe Sponsor shall ensure that appropriate contractual or deed of indemnity arrangements are established for all Civilian Operated Air Systems.

RA 1162 - AIR SAFETY GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR CIVILIAN OPERATED (DEVELOPMENT) AND (IN-SERVICE) AIR SYSTEMS

RA 1162(1): Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Civilian Operated (Development) and (In-Service) Air SystemsPrior to operation of the Air System, the Sponsor shall ensure that Air Safety governance arrangements are in place for all Civilian Operated (Development) or (In-Service) Air Systems.

RA 1162(2): Assurance of the Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Civilian Operated (Development) and (In-Service) Air SystemsThe Sponsor shall ensure that appropriate Assurance of Air Safety arrangements for Civilian Operated Air Systems is conducted.


RA 1163 -AIR SAFETY GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIAL CASE FLYING AIR SYSTEMS

RA 1163(1): Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Special Case Flying Air SystemsPrior to operation of the Air System, the Sponsor shall ensure that Air Safety governance arrangements are in place for Special Case Flying Air Systems.

RA 1163(2): Assurance of the Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Special Case Flying Air SystemsThe Sponsor shall ensure that appropriate assurance of the Air Safety arrangements for Special Case Flying Air Systems is conducted.

RA 1164 -TRANSFER OF UK MILITARY REGISTERED AIR SYSTEMSRA 1164(1): Permanent Allotment of UK Military Registered Air Systems between Aircraft Operating AuthoritiesWhen permanently transferring an Air System on the UK Military Aircraft Register (MAR) between AOAs (Military or Civilian) via Allotment, the receiving Operating Duty Holder (ODH) / AM(MF) shall ensure that Air Safety arrangements are in place.

RA 1164(2): Temporary Allotment of UK Military Registered Air Systems between Aircraft Operating AuthoritiesWhen an Air System on the UK MAR is temporarily transferred to the Air & Space Warfare Centre (ASWC) or between AOAs (Military or Civilian) via Allotment, the receiving ODH / AM(MF) shall ensure that Air Safety arrangements are in place.

RA 1164(3): Transfer of UK Military Registered Air Systems by AllocationWhen transferring an Air System on the UK MAR within an AOA by Allocation, the ODH / AM(MF) shall ensure that appropriate Air Safety arrangements remain in place.

RA 1200 - AIR SAFETY MANAGEMENT

RA 1200(1): Air Safety ManagementAll Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (AM) and Duty Holder (DH) Facing organizations directly or indirectly involved in Defence Aviation shall establish, maintain and assure the effectiveness of an ASMS. All organizations directly or indirectly involved in Defence Aviation shall establish and maintain an effective Air Safety Management System (ASMS).

RA 1205 - AIR SYSTEM SAFETY CASE

RA 1205(1): The Air System Safety Case and Air System Safety Case Report(s)An ASSC shall be produced for Air Systems on, or destined for, the UK MAR. The ASSC shall be articulated via an ASSC Report.

RA 1205(2): Ownership of the Air System Safety CaseThe SRO or ODH/AM(MF) shall develop, manage and own the ASSC subject to the following:


a. An ASSC shall have a single owner at any one time.

b. For new capabilities, the SRO shall own the ASSC from Concept until transfer of the ASSC to the end-user ODH/AM(MF).

c. The end-user ODH/AM(MF) shall take ownership of the ASSC before any RtL is incurred through in-service operation of the Air System.

d. Where T&E flying is to be conducted, the ODH/AM(MF) for the T&E flying shall own a separate ASSC specific to the context of the T&E flying.

RA 1205(3): The Safety StatementODH/AM(MF)s shall make a Safety Statement as a formal declaration that all RtL associated with an Air System are both ALARP and Tolerable within a clearly defined context.

RA 1205(4): Responsibilities of Organizations supporting an Air System Safety CaseSROs and ODH/AM(MF)s shall ensure that heads of organizations delivering elements of the ASSC, understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting the ASSC.

RA 1205(5): Assurance, Endorsement and Scrutiny of the Air System Safety CaseThe ASSC shall be subject to independent assurance. Additionally, the ASSC shall be subject to endorsement and scrutiny at defined points of development.

RA 1223 - AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

RA 1223(2): Airworthiness Information Management Aviation Duty Holders (ADHs) and Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure effective AIM, consistent with the TAA’s requirements, to sustain and assure Airworthiness of an Air System within their Areas of Responsibility.

RA 1225 - AIR SAFETY DOCUMENTATION AUDIT TRAIL

RA 1225(1): Air Safety Documentation Audit TrailAll significant Air Safety related documents shall be retained, tracked and preserved in an auditable manner. Significant documentation relating to Air Systems shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years beyond the out of service date.

RA 1305 - MILITARY PERMIT TO FLY (IN-SERVICE), (SPECIAL CASE FLYING) AND (SINGLE TASK)

RA 1305(1): Requirement for a Military Permit to Fly (In-Service)Civilian Operated (In-Service) Air Systems shall operate under an MPTF (In-Service).

RA 1305(2): Military Permit to Fly (In-Service) Recommendation.The TAA shall submit the Initial MPTF (In-Service) Recommendation or Major changes to the Operating Centre Director (OCD). The OCD shall approve and issue the MPTF (In-Service) Recommendation.


RA 1305(3): Military Permit to Fly (In-Service) Preparation and AuthorizationThe MPTF (In-Service) shall be prepared by the Operator and shall be authorized by the Sponsor.

RA 1305(4): Military Permit to Fly (Single Task)Civilian Operated (In-Service) and Civilian Operated (Special Case Flying) Air Systems shall operate under an MPTF (Single Task) when required to operate outside the extant MPTF (In-Service) or MPTF (Special Case Flying).

RA 1305(5): Military Permit to Fly (Special Case Flying)Civilian-Owned and Civilian Operated (Special Case Flying) Air Systems shall operate under a MPTF (Special Case Flying).

RA 1310 - AIR SYSTEM DOCUMENT SET

RA 1310(1): The Air System Document SetThe Type Airworthiness Authority (TAA), Commodity Chief Engineer (CE), Operating Duty Holder (ODH) / Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) and Release to Service Authority (RTSA) shall define the scope, develop and maintain their contributions to the ADS.

RA 1310(2): Validation of the Air System Document SetThe TAA, Commodity CE and ODH / AM(MF) shall ensure, through validation, that all the information contained within their contribution to the ADS is technically accurate.

RA 1310(3): Verification of the Air System Document SetThe TAA, Commodity CE and ODH / AM(MF) shall ensure that the relevant quality checks are carried out to verify that all the information contained within their contribution to the ADS is safe in application and suitable for its intended purpose.

RA 1380 - PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION

RA 1380(1): Performance Based NavigationAviation Duty Holders and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure that for PBN operations the UK military Air Systems for which they are responsible are eligible, capable and qualified to operate in the PBN designated airspace in which those Air Systems are operated.

RA 1390 - REDUCED VERTICAL SEPARATION Minimum

RA 1390(1): Reduced Vertical Separation MinimumAviation Duty Holders and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure that for RVSM operations their UK military Air Systems are appropriately approved.

RA 1400 - FLIGHT SAFETY

RA 1400(1): Flight Safety


Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (AM)2, Heads of Establishment (HoE), and Commanders (Cdrs) within Aviation Duty Holder-Facing (ADH-Facing) Organizations shall have appropriate Flight Safety measures in place, and promulgate appropriate orders, to support the flying operations for which they are responsible.

RA 1410 - OCCURRENCE REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT

RA 1410(1): Occurrence Reporting and Management Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)), Accountable Managers (AM), and Heads of ADH-Facing Organizations supporting an Air System Safety Case (ASSC) shall ensure that all Air Safety reportable Occurrences are reported, managed and appropriate action taken.

RA 1420 - SERVICE INQUIRIES; AIR ACCIDENT AND SIGNIFICANT OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION

RA 1420(1): Service Inquiries; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence InvestigationThe independent, full time, SI Panel (working directly to the CA) shall fully investigate all aspects of the accident or occurrence and shall provide the CA with a timely, comprehensive written report, with relevant recommendations. Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)), and Commanders (Cdrs) and Accountable Managers (AM) within ADH-Facing Organizations shall support the CA in all aspects of the investigation and act upon SI recommendations.

RA 1430 - AIRCRAFT POST CRASH MANAGEMENT AND SIGNIFICANT OCCURRENCE MANAGEMENT

RA 1430(4): APCM and Significant Occurrence Management – AM(MF)sAM(MF)s shall ensure that there are appropriate APCM plans and capabilities in place in the event of a UK Military Registered Air System Accident or Significant Occurrence.

RA 1440 - AIR SAFETY TRAINING

RA 1440(1): Air Safety TrainingAviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (AM), Heads of Establishment (HoE), and Commanders (Cdrs) within ADH-Facing Organizations shall ensure that all personnel in the Defence Environment (DAE) are appropriately competent, qualified and current regarding Air Safety Training.

RA 1600 - REMOTELY PILOTED AIR SYSTEMS

RA 1600(1): Remotely Piloted Air Systems CategorizationAll UK military registered RPAS shall be categorized.

2 Those Accountable Managers within: ADH-Facing Organizations, Contractor Flying Approved Organizations; Maintenance Approved Organizations, Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organizations; or Design Approved Organizations.


RA 1600(2): Remotely Piloted Air System Regulatory Requirements The appropriate Regulatory Framework shall be applied to all RPAS.

RA 1605 - REMOTELY PILOTED AIR SYSTEMS SPECIFIC S2 SUB-CATEGORY

RA 1605(1): Regulatory RequirementsThe MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP), with specified derogations, shall apply to RPAS in the Specific S2 subcategory.

RA 1605(2): Equipment SafetyThe relevant TAA shall ensure that RPAS operated in the Specific S2 sub-category have: a. An evaluation process carried out in line with the intent of RA 5810.

b. An TASA carried out and documented iaw RA 1220(3).

RA 1605(3): Airworthiness / Air Safety StrategyThe Airworthiness of RPAS operated in the Specific S2 sub-category shall be demonstrated and sustained.

RA 1606 - REMOTELY PILOTED AIR SYSTEMS – CERTIFIED CATEGORY

RA 1606(1): Regulatory RequirementsThe MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP) shall apply to RPAS in the Certified Category.

RA 1910 - QUALITY ASSURANCE OF AVIATION FUEL FROM NON-MOD SOURCES

RA 1910(1): Quality Assurance of Aviation Fuel from non-MOD SourcesAviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure that non-UK MOD sourced fuel is uplifted from an appropriate source and to the appropriate quality.


2000 SERIES: FLYING REGULATIONS

RA 2101 - AIRCREW QUALIFICATIONS

RA 2101(1): Entitlement to Conduct Flying DutiesTo fly, or operate Air Systems governed by the MRP, Aircrew shall be qualified.

RA 2101(2): Certificate of Qualification on TypeTo fly, or operate Air Systems governed by the MRP, Aircrew shall be in possession of a valid Certificate of Qualification on Type (CQT) for that type.

RA 2102 - AIRCREW COMPETENCY IN ROLE

RA 2102(1): Certificate of CompetenceTo fly, or operate, UK military Air Systems in role, Aircrew shall be in possession of an applicable Certificate of Competence.

RA 2102(2): Periodicity of Assessment of CompetenceAircrew competences shall be periodically, independently assessed.

RA 2103 - CURRENCY AND CONTINUATION TRAINING

RA 2103(1): Currency RequirementsADH and AM(MF) shall specify in Orders the currency minima, by type and role, for the safe operation of Air Systems by Aircrew within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2103(2): Continuation TrainingADH and AM(MF) shall specify in Orders the minimum requirements of continuation training for Aircrew by type and role.

RA 2115 - AIRCRAFT COMMANDERS

RA 2115(1): Responsibilities of an Aircraft CommanderThe Aircraft Commander shall be entirely responsible for the safety of the Air system, its occupants and equipment, both in the air and on the ground until it is handed over to the appropriate authority after flight.

RA 2115(2): Authority of an Aircraft CommanderIn matters of Air Safety, all persons on board, whatever their rank or status, shall be under the command of the Aircraft Commander.

RA 2120 - PILOTS INSTRUMENT RATING SCHEME

RA 2120(1): Instrument Rating RequirementsAll pilots who fly a UK Military Aircraft in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or where insufficient external visual references exist shall hold a valid Instrument Rating.


RA 2120(2): The Instrument Rating Test (IRT)All pilots shall demonstrate their ability to fly a UK Military Aircraft accurately and safely by reference to instruments alone before being issued an Instrument Rating.

RA 2125 - AIRCREW INSTRUCTORS TRAINING

RA 2125(1): Aircrew Instructor TrainingPersonnel selected for flying instructional duties shall receive appropriate training and attain the instructional standards required to facilitate the provision of high-quality instruction for all aircrew disciplines.

RA 2130 - SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SURVIVAL DRILLS AND TRAINING

RA 2130(1): Safety and Survival Training and CurrencyADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the safety and survival drill training requirements for Aircrew, Supernumerary Crew and Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2130(3): Wearing and Carriage of Aircrew Equipment Assemblies and Safety Equipment (SE)ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the wearing and carriage of AEA and SE on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2130(4): Safety HarnessesADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders detailing the wearing of safety harnesses on military registered aircraft within their AoR.

RA 2130(5): Survival and Rescue EquipmentADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders detailing the survival and rescue equipment to be carried in military registered aircraft within their AoR.

RA 2130(6): Ejection Seat AnthropometricsADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail procedures for checking the size and weight of all personnel for whom ejection seats are provided.

RA 2135 - AIRCREW MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

RA 2135(1): Aircrew Medical Employment StandardAviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall publish orders that detail the Joint Medical Employment Standard (JMES) for all Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew of military registered Air Systems within their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 2135(2): Fitness-to-FlyAircrew and Supernumerary Crew uncertain of their fitness-to-fly shall report to a MAME or a medical practitioner before flying.

RA 2135(3): Pilot Operations - Upper Age Limit


Pilots shall not operate an Air System once they attain the age of 65 unless the Air System is fitted with dual controls and is operated with a second pilot who has not yet attained the age of 65. Furthermore, the second Pilot shall hold an appropriate qualification and JMES to act as Pilot in command.

RA 2135(4): Flying After an Accident or In-Flight Medical IncidentAfter being involved in a flying accident or in-flight medical incident, Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew shall not operate an Air System without appropriate medical approval.

RA 2135(5): Aviation Medicine TrainingADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the aviation medicine training requirements within their AoR.

RA 2135(6): High G TrainingADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the High G training requirements within their AoR.

RA 2135(7): Temporary Medical Restrictions to Flying DutiesAircrew and Supernumerary Crew shall comply with any restrictions placed upon them following exposure to conditions affecting their fitness-to-fly.

RA 2201 - CARRIAGE OF MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTS IN UK MILITARY AIRCRAFT

RA 2201(1): Documents to be carriedWhen an Aircraft is planned to land away from the parent Station/Ship/Unit, appropriate maintenance documents and publications shall be carried in the Aircraft.

RA 2210 - PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUOUS CHARGE OPERATIONS

RA 2210(1): Preventative Maintenance LimitationsThe Aircraft Commander shall not operate the Air System beyond the validity period of Preventative Maintenance.

RA 2210(2): Continuous Charge OperationsTo conduct Continuous Charge operations, the Aircraft Commander shall:

(1) Ensure there are appropriately Authorized personnel to undertake Air System Maintenance, where applicable;

(2) Record any Faults occurring during the period of operation;

(3) Record any change of Aircraft Commander.

RA 2211 - AUTHORIZATION OF AIRCREW TO CARRY OUT MAINTENANCE TASKS

RA 2211(1): Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Flight ServicingAircrew required to carry out Flight Servicing shall be authorized and competent.

RA 2211(2): Authorization of Aircrew to Carry out Air System Maintenance Work


Aircrew required to carry out a specified range of preventive and corrective maintenance activities pertinent to the type/mark of Air System or Air System equipment on which they are qualified to fly shall be authorized and competent.

RA 2211(3): In-Flight Corrective MaintenanceIn-flight corrective maintenance shall only be carried out at the specific request of the Aircraft Commander and shall be limited in scope.

RA 2211(4): Training of Aircrew to Enter a Cockpit Containing Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES)Aircrew who require access to a cockpit containing AAES shall be appropriately trained.

RA 2220 - MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS

RA 2220(1): The Flight Test Schedule Flight testing shall be carried out in accordance with the Flight Test Schedule (FTS).

RA 2220(2): Aircrew Competency and Authorization for Flight Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall establish and promulgate in Orders the Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) and authorization requirements for the conduct of Flight Tests.

RA 2301 - RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN AIR SYSTEM

RA 2301(1): Transfer of Custody of Air SystemsCustody of, and responsibility for, an Air System shall transfer to the Aircraft Commander from the time the acceptance certificate is signed until the after-flight declaration is completed.

RA 2301(2): Flying Requirements Post MaintenanceThe Aircraft Commander shall familiarize himself with any flying requirements or taxi checks raised as a result of maintenance conducted prior to flight.

RA 2301(3): Aircraft Acceptance ChecksThe Aircraft Commander shall ensure that all necessary acceptance checks (walk-round) are carried out before flight.

RA 2301(4): Exceeding Parameters and Hazardous IncidentsThe Aircraft Commander shall inform the responsible maintenance organization when an Air System in their custody has been exposed to an event that might adversely affect its serviceability.

RA 2302 - RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE AIR

RA 2302(1): Responsibilities in the AirAll aircrew shall ensure that the mission, sortie or task, for which they have been Authorized, is executed in a manner that minimizes the risk and hazards to the Air


System, its occupants, ground crew, other airspace users or general public over which such Air Systems are flown.

RA 2305 - SUPERVISION OF FLYING

RA 2305(1): Supervision of FlyingAviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall appoint officers to supervise the flying operations for which they are responsible and promulgate appropriate orders detailing their duties.

RA 2305(2): Embarked Aviation OperationsADH and AM(MF) shall provide orders for embarked aviation operations.

RA 2305(3): Air System LimitationsExcept in an emergency, the pilot of an Air System shall not exceed the engine, airframe or handling limitations quoted in the Release to Service (RTS) for the Air System as reflected in the Air System Document Set or, for non-RTS flying operations, the Military Permit to Fly or Contractors Flight Limitations Document.

RA 2305(5): Aircrew BriefingADH and AM(MF) shall define specific responsibilities for the supervision and co-ordination of all mission planning and aircrew briefing conducted at units within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2305(6): Air Exercise Planning and Airspace IntegrationOrganizations completing air exercise planning that is of a complex nature and/or has a high potential for interaction with other airspace users, shall obtain specialist airspace advice.

RA 2305(7): Taxiing of AircraftADH and AM(MF) shall define the training, authorization and certification required by personnel who, by the nature of their duties, are required to taxi aircraft.

RA 2306 - AUTHORIZATION OF FLIGHTS

RA 2306(1): Authorization of Flights All flights by UK Military Air Systems shall be authorized.

RA 2307 - RULES OF THE AIR

RA 2307(1): Rules of the AirThe Aircraft Commander and/or handling pilot shall follow the Rules of the Air.

RA 2309 - FLIGHT PROCEDURES

RA 2309(1): Landing away from Active Airfields Landing away from active airfields shall be authorized and, where necessary, permission shall be gained.


RA 2309(2): Fire Precautions and Smoking in AircraftSmoking in aircraft shall be prohibited and, as a precaution against fire, smoking-related items shall not be carried by occupants of, or by personnel working on, UK Military Aircraft.

RA 2309(3): Carriage of Loose Articles and StoresThe Aircraft Commander shall be responsible for the custody and stowage of any loose articles and equipment.

RA 2309(4): Dropping or Jettisoning of ArticlesUnauthorized dropping or jettisoning of articles from aircraft shall be prohibited.

RA 2309(5): Handing over Control in Air Systems with Dual ControlsHanding over or taking over control of Air Systems fitted with dual controls shall be conducted formally.

RA 2309(7): Flying in the Company of Civil AircraftPilots shall fly in company with civil aircraft only when specifically, approved and authorized.

RA 2309(9): Aerobatics Aircraft Commanders shall only undertake aerobatic manoeuvres permitted by the Air System Document Set (ADS).

RA 2309(10): Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) All UK-managed AAR shall be conducted in accordance with ATP 3.3.4.2 as amplified and supplemented by the National Standards Related Document – United Kingdom.

RA 2309(11): Electromagnetic and Cosmic Radiation Aircraft shall not be intentionally exposed to electromagnetic radiation outside of the limits specified in the ADS or, for non- Release to Service (RTS) flying operations: the Military Flight Test Permit or Certificate of Usage.

RA 2309(12): Oxygen and Cabin Pressure No aircraft shall be flown above FL100 unless it is fitted with serviceable oxygen equipment for all the crew.

RA 2309(13): Altitude Limitations Flight at altitude shall conform to safe limits.

RA 2309(14): Simulated and Practice Emergencies ADH and AM(MF) shall issue orders governing the conduct of simulated and practice emergencies when conducted on an Air System within their AoR.

RA 2309(15): Refuelling Aircraft - Engines and/or RotorsADH and AM(MF) shall state in Orders how and when refuelling aircraft - engines and/or rotors running shall be permitted.

RA 2309(16): Night Vision Device Flying


ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders regarding the conduct of Night Vision Device (NVD) flying on Air Systems within their AoR

RA 2310 - ROLE SPECIFIC FIXED WING

RA 2310(1): Supersonic FlightSupersonic flight shall be specifically approved when not for operations, training, tests and trials.

RA 2310(3): SpinningIntentional spinning shall be prohibited in all Air Systems unless specifically authorized.

RA 2310(4): Asymmetric PowerAirborne practice and simulated asymmetric flying shall be specifically approved and authorized.

RA 2310(5): Single-Engine Air System Engine ShutdownsEngine shutdowns and re-lights in single-engine Air Systems shall not be carried out in the air, except where authorized for flight tests and trials.

RA 2315 - ROLE SPECIFIC ROTARY WING

RA 2315(6): Rotary Wing Air System Ground RunsWhere ADH and AM(MF) operate Rotary Wing Air Systems, they shall define procedures for the conduct of ground runs with rotors turning.

RA 2320 - ROLE SPECIFIC REMOTELY PILOTED AIR SYSTEMS

RA 2320(1): Remotely Piloted Air Systems Collision AvoidanceADHs / AM(MF)s shall operate RPAS with due consideration for the safety of vessels, vehicles, structures and personnel.

RA 2320(2): Control of Remotely Piloted Air SystemsADHs / AM(MF)s shall detail the procedures to be followed for either piloted control or automated flight of RPAS.

RA 2320(3): Management of Control data-linkADHs / AM(MF)s of RPAS utilizing Control data-links shall detail in orders, the protocols required to manage the RPAS Control data-links.

RA 2320(4): Remotely Piloted Air Systems Operating BasesADHs / AM(MF)s shall detail in orders, RPAS specific safety and administration considerations for all RPAS operating bases within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2325 - AIR WEAPONS CARRIAGE, TRAINING, AND DEMONSTRATIONS

RA 2325(1): Carriage of Air Weapons


Air Weapons shall be carried in accordance with the Release to Service (RTS) or, for non-RTS flying operations: the Military Permit to Fly or Certificate of Usage.

RA 2325(2): Air Weapons Training and DemonstrationsAir Weapons training and demonstrations shall only be carried out within approved areas or ranges.

RA 2327 - AIR COMBAT AND EVASION TRAINING

RA 2327(1): Air Combat and Evasion TrainingSupervision and conduct of ACT and ET shall be carried out by suitably qualified, competent, and current aircrew, which have been specifically authorized.

RA 2330 - LOW FLYING

RA 2330(1): Low FlyingLow flying shall be specifically authorized and conducted in accordance with the procedures contained in the UK Military Low Flying Handbook (UKLFHB).

RA 2335 - FLYING DISPLAYS AND FLYPASTS

RA 2335(1): Flying Display Organization and Management All Flying Displays shall be managed, organized and delivered in order to reduce RtL to at least ALARP and Tolerable.

RA 2335(2): Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts (Mil)ADH and AM(MF) shall ensure that personnel involved in conducting Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts (Mil) are competent and appropriately trained, approved, authorized, and supervised.

RA 2335(3): Separation Distances, Minima, and RestrictionsAuthorized minimum vertical and lateral separation distances, and other applicable minima and restrictions shall be complied with at all times during Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypast.

RA 2340 - SUPERNUMERARY CREW AND PASSENGERS

RA 2340(1): Supernumerary CrewADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the employment of Supernumerary Crew on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(2): Passengers – GeneralADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(3): Routine Air Transport Passengers


ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Routine Air Transport Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(4): Tactical PassengersADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Tactical Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(5): Familiarization Flight Passengers ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Familiarization Flight Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(6): Air Experience Flight Passengers ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Air Experience Flight Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(7): Carriage of VIP Passengers ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of VIP Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(8): Carriage of Cadets as Passengers ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Cadet Forces as Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(9): Carriage of Working DogsADH and AM(MF) shall detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Working Dogs on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2345 - AIRCREW FATIGUE MANAGEMENT

RA 2345(1): Management of Aircrew FatigueAviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall define the maximum allowable flying hours and measures to provide for compulsory rest periods for Aircrew.

RA 2345(2): Use of Temazepam in the Management of Work and Rest in AircrewADH shall issue orders regarding the use of Temazepam in the management of work and rest schedules in their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 2350 - AIR SYSTEM EMERGENCIES

RA 2350(1): Air System EmergenciesAircrew operating UK military Air Systems shall have a thorough knowledge, appropriate to their Aircrew specialization, of the emergency procedures and drills specific to the Air System they are operating.


RA 2355 - STATIC LINE AND FREEFALL PARACHUTING

RA 2355(1): Approval for Static Line and Free Fall ParachutingADH and AM(MF) shall approve all Static Line and Free Fall parachuting from UK Military Registered Aircraft.

RA 2355(2): Procedures for Static Line and Free Fall ParachutingADH, AM(MF) and Commanders shall publish Orders for the conduct of all Static Line and Free Fall parachuting from Aircraft within their AoR.

RA 2357 - TROOP INSERTIONS AND EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

RA 2357(1): Troop Insertions and Extraction Systems GovernanceADH and AM(MF) shall ensure the RtL associated with TIES is managed within their Area of Responsibility (AoR) and that safety responsibilities associated with the activity are properly defined.

RA 2360 - PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

RA 2360(1): Portable Electronic DevicesAviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall publish orders for the carriage and operation of PED in or near Air Systems, or Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) Remote Pilot Stations (RPS), within their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 2370 - TEST AND EVALUATION

RA 2370(1): Test and Evaluation GovernanceT&E activity shall be subject to governance by SQEP.

RA 2370(2): Test and Evaluation PersonnelT&E Activity shall only be designed, planned, supervised and conducted by SQEP.

RA 2370(3): Test and Evaluation ActivityADH or AM(MF) shall issue orders detailing the governance, categorization, planning, conduct and reporting of T&E activity.

RA 2375 - QUALIFICATION, APPROVAL AND USE OF FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING DEVICE

RA 2375(2): Approval of Flight Simulator Training DevicesThe ADH and AM(MF) shall approve the use of the FSTD within their AoR.

RA 2375(3): Use of Flight Simulator Training DevicesThe ADH and AM(MF) shall determine the extent that FSTD can be used as preparation for, or as a substitute for, live flying.


RA 2401 - DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS

RA 2401(1): Air System Document Set (ADS)All Aircrew shall be familiar with the elements of the Air System Document Set (ADS) relevant to operation of the Air System.

RA 2401(2): Use and Carriage of Documents in the Air SystemAll Air System checks shall be completed in accordance with the relevant Aircrew Manual/Pilot’s Notes and associated Flight Reference Cards. ADH and AM(MF) shall promulgate in orders the appropriate Flight Reference documentation to be carried in all UK Military Air Systems.

RA 2401(3): Flying Logbooks and Recording of Flying TimesAccurate and detailed records of flying times shall be maintained by personnel who are required to fly regularly in the course of their duties or, as directed by ADH and AM(MF) Orders.

RA 2401(4): Aviation Duty Holder/Accountable Manager (Military Flying) OrdersADH and AM(MF) shall issue Flying Orders.

RA 2401(5): Authorization RecordADH and AM(MF) shall ensure that accurate and detailed records of flight authorizations are maintained.

RA 2401(6): Meteorological RecordsAll relevant meteorological data shall be archived to assist in post incident investigation.

RA 2401(7): Training RecordsADH and AM(MF) shall maintain training records for all aircrew.

RA 2501 - CONTRACTOR FLYING APPROVED ORGANIZATION SCHEME (CFAOS)

RA 2501(1): CFAOS Application and ApprovalTo fly or operate a UK military Air System outside the Service Environment, DCFOs shall be approved under the CFAOS.

RA 2501(2): CFAOS Approval ChangesChanges to CFAOS Approvals shall be endorsed by the MAA.

RA 2501(3): Contractor Flying Organization Exposition (CFOE)CFAOS organizations shall submit a CFOE to the MAA.

RA 2501(4): CFAOS MRP ApplicabilityAn organization subject to the CFAOS shall comply with the MRP.

RA 2501(5): Contracted Activities


The CFAOS Organization shall ensure that, when contracting or purchasing any part of its activity, the contracted or purchased service or product conforms to MRP requirements.


3000 SERIES: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

RA 3049 – DEFENCE CONTRACTOR FLYING ORGANIZATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES FOR UK MILITARY AIR SYSTEM OPERATING LOCATIONS

RA 3049(1): Defence Contractor Flying Organizations Operating Location Requirement AM(MF)s shall ensure that UK Military Registered Air Systems operate from appropriate operating locations.

RA 3049(2): Defence Contractor Flying Organizations Operating Location Support Services AM(MF)s shall ensure that adequate Support Services are available for the duration of UK Military Registered Air System operations.

RA 3225 - MANDATORY AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (ATC) INSTRUCTIONS

RA 3225(1): Mandatory ATC InstructionsControllers’ instructions to pilots shall be mandatory in specified circumstances.

RA 3313 - AIR SYSTEM DIVERSIONS

RA 3313(1): Air System DiversionsAir System diversions shall only be initiated by authorised personnel.


5000 SERIES: TYPE AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEERING REGULATIONS

RA 5880 - MILITARY PERMIT TO FLY (MRP 21 SUBPART P)

RA 5880(1): Military Permit to Fly (Development)An MPTF (Development) shall be required for all Air Systems operating within the DAE for developmental purposes, where there is not a valid RTS or MPTF (In-service) or MPTF (Special Case Flying) in place, or the operation is outside the flight conditions permitted by an extant RTS or MPTF (In-Service) or MPTF (Special Case Flying).

RA 5880(2): Military Permit to Fly (Development) Procedure (MRP Part 21.A.707)An MPTF (Development) applicant shall supply all the required supporting evidence to the TAA, or an appropriately privileged Design Organization (DO) for review, prior to the issue of an MPTF (Development).

RA 5880(3): Flight Conditions (MRP Part 21.A.708)The conditions for safe flight shall be determined by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(4): Approval of Flight Conditions (MRP Part 21.A.710)The flight conditions shall be approved by the TAA or where applicable, the privileged DO.

RA 5880(5): Issue of a Military Permit to Fly (Development) (MRP Part 21.A.711)The MPTF (Development) shall be issued to the applicant by the TAA or where applicable the privileged DO. The initial issue of an MPTF (Development) shall only be approved by a TAA.

RA 5880(6): Changes (MRP Part 21.A.713)Any change that invalidates the flight conditions or associated substantiation established for the MPTF (Development) shall be approved by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(7): Transferability (MRP Part 21.A.719)An MPTF (Development) shall not be transferable.

RA 5880(8): Inspections (MRP Part 21.A.721)The holder of, or applicant for, an MPTF (Development) shall provide access to the Air Systems concerned at the request of the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(9): Validity of Approval (MRP Part 21.A.723)An MPTF (Development) shall remain valid for a stated period.

RA 5880(10): Renewal of Military Permit to Fly (Development) (MRP Part 21.A.725)A renewal of the MPTF (Development) shall be approved by the TAA or the privileged DO.


RA 5880(11): Obligations of the Holder of a Military Permit to Fly (Development) (MRP Part 21.A.727)The holder of an MPTF (Development) shall ensure that all the conditions and limitations associated with the permit are satisfied, maintained and provided to the operator.

RA 5880(12): Record Keeping (MRP Part 21.A.729)All documents produced to establish and justify the flight conditions shall be held by the applicant or holder of the MPTF (Development), as appropriate, at the disposal of the TAA or the privileged DO, in order to provide the information necessary to ensure the continued Airworthiness of the Air System.
