Post on 06-Jan-2016
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“Global Safety Management: Revolution or Evolution?”
Certification/Maintenance
Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 2
Major Discussion Points (RAFT)AVS Repair, Alteration, and Fabrication Team (RAFT)
• Concerns raised by TC/PC holders and component OEMs about repairs, alterations, fabrications, and replacement part designs:– Not adequately engineered and evaluated for compliance
– Being performed on more safety critical parts and complex systems increasing the threat to safety,
– Are being misrepresented as TC/PC holder parts, and
– Create an un-even commercial playing field because FAA does not hold all applicants to the same standards
• Chartered an AVS team (AFS/AIR) to review all regulations and policy related to repair, alteration, and fabrication during maintenance– Identify any gaps and recommend possible solutions
• Training and Policy and Rule changes
Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 3
Reaction from the Floor (RAFT)
• Critical part definition
• Difference between acceptable and approved data
• Additional Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) guidance
• RAFT addressing all these items
Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 4
Major Discussion Points (DAH)
Design Approval Holder (DAH) Rules
• DAH rules are a new approach for facilitating timely implementation of certain complex, fleet-wide safety initiatives
• DAH rules rely on a proactive, program management approach• The FAA has issued two final rules containing DAH requirements
– Enhanced Airworthiness Program for Airplane Systems (EAPAS)– Aging Aircraft Safety Rule (AASR)
• The FAA expects to issue the Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD) • The FAA, TCCA, EASA, and ANAC have been in close coordination
since early 2005• TCCA, EASA, and ANAC intend to issue similar rules
Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 5
Major Discussion Points (DAH)
Design Approval Holder (DAH) Rules (EASA)
• Long term rules– Amendment to BR216/2008 Article 5 and task 21.039.
• Temporary changes for Aging systems– NPA on EWIS (Electrical Wire Interconnect System)– AMC20
Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 6
Reaction from the Floor (DAH)
• Positive feedback from Industry relative to overall approach and process
– Some concerns early on
– Authorities very responsive
– Good example of Industry/Authority cooperation
– Significant harmonization efforts by authorities
Summaries, Conclusions, and Action Items 7
Outcomes/Additional Ideas
• The RAFT is preparing a final report that will address all existing policy and recommended changes and/or clarifications – Considers Industry feedback– Report is due to be completed by the end of June
• A notice will be published in the Federal Register summarizing RAFT results and recommendations
• The FAA process/policy owner offices will implement the recommended changes