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Final Twinning Fiche as of October 19, 2008

Twinning Fiche on Flight Safety in the Republic of Armenia 1

STANDARD TWINNING PROJECT FICHE 1. Basic information 1.1 Programme: ENP National Action Programme (NAP) 2007 (Please doublecheck with Delegation)

1.2 Twinning Number: AM08/ENP-PCA/TP/03 (please, still doublecheck at the Delegation) 1.3 Title: Strengthening the capacity of the Armenian General Department of Civil

Aviation (GDCA) in the integration and enforcement of European safety standards, and

harmonisation with EU aviation safety regulations 1.4 Sector: Transport 1.5 Beneficiary country: Republic of Armenia 1.6 Beneficiary institution: The General Department of Civil Aviation at the

Government of the Republic of Armenia (hereinafter referred to as GDCA RA).

2. Objectives 2.1 Overall Objective(s) The harmonisation and enforcement of all Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs) in the Armenian legislation and context in order to prepare for the full integration of Armenia into the European safety system including the cooperation and participation with EASA . 2.2 Project purpose (a) Specific Objective The specific objective is to strengthen the capacity of the General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) of the Government of the Republic of Armenia (RA) in the application and implementation of Joint Aviation Regulations [JARs, or replacing EASA norms]. (b) Scope of the Twinning project To contribute to the approximation of the Armenian legislation, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms in the Civil Aviation sector with those of the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) or its successor institution EASA, the EU Acquis Communautaire and international norms, regulation and best practices. (c) The relevant list of JARs as provided by the Armenian GDCA reads as follows: JAR-39, JAR-MMEL/MEL, JAR-FCL Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, JAR-145, JAR-sub part M, JAR-66, JAR-147, JAR-OPS 1 & 3, JAR 21, JAR 11, JAR 34, JAR 36, JAR VLA, JAR VLR, JAR 22, AWO, TSO, JAR 23, JAR 27. (d) The project’s purpose is to be achieved through three phases:

1) All required JARs are to be transposed into Armenian Law (the legal objective) 2) All guidance tools necessary for a proper implementation and enforcement of the procedures of the JARs (e.g. manuals, check-lists, databases etc.) are to be



elaborated, developed and provided to the appropriate sections of the GDCA (the technical objective). 3) Effective implementation and enforcement of the JARs through direct advice and practical assistance to those individuals in the GDCA who are responsible for implementation and enforcement of the JARs.

2.3 Contribution to EU-Armenian Cooperation Agreement and Action Plan Following the European Union (EU) enlargement of May 2004, the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP1) includes a Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA2) between the EU and Armenia3 (PCA), which entered into force on 1 July of 1999 and is to last for 10 years. This PCA4 aims among others at developing and strengthening cooperation in the field of standards and conformity assessment (article 49) and in the field of transport (article 56) with the objective of “restructuring and modernizing transport systems and networks in the Republic of Armenia, and developing and ensuring, where appropriate, compatibility of transportation systems in the context of achieving a more global transport system” (page 34 of the PCA). An EU-Armenia ENP Action Plan5 was adopted in November 2006. Chapter 4.6.1 deals with the transport sector and specifies among others (page 31 of the AP):

• Start to develop a national sustainable transport policy, with a focus, where appropriate on further approximation of legislative and regulatory frameworks with European and international standards, in particular for safety and security (all transport modes)

• Conclude negotiations on a (horizontal) agreement on certain aspects of air services with the European Community

• Promote regulatory approximation, especially those relating to safety and security issues.

Moreover, the EU and Armenia concluded a Country Strategy Paper (CSP)6. The most comprehensive source of EU reference papers7 contains ENP Action Plans and Country Reports8 (see chapter 3.1.5). Latest News is available from EU press releases9 Basic information on Armenian economy can be retrieved from “Armenian Trends”10 or from the website of the Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia11. 1 See http://ec.europa.eu/world/enp/policy_en.htm 2 see http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/ceeca/pca/pca_armenia.pdf or http://www.delarm.ec.europa.eu/en/eu_and_armenia/cooperation.htm 3 see http://www.delarm.ec.europa.eu/en/eu_and_armenia/agreements.htm 4 see a ” Current Status Report on the EU Integration Process of Armenia up to 15 August 2007” at http://www.aeplac.eu/Periodical/PCAStat.asp# 5 see http://www.delarm.ec.europa.eu/en/press/16_11_2006.pdf 6 see http://www.delarm.ec.europa.eu/en/eu_and_armenia/bilateral_relations.htm 7 see http://ec.europa.eu/world/enp/documents_en.htm 8 see the Commission Staff Working Paper SEC(2005) 285/3, Annex to the “European Neighbourhood Policy” - Country Report Armenia, 2.3.2005, http://ec.europa.eu/world/enp/pdf/country/armenia_country_report_2005_en.pdf, {COM(2005) 72 final}. 9 See for example http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/204&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en 10 See http://www.aeplac.eu/AT/At_Issues.asp or http://www.aeplac.eu/AT/statistics.asp or http://www.aeplac.eu/Periodical/annual.asp as a part of the very useful and complete AEPLAC website 11 see http://www.armstat.am/en/



3. Description 3.1 Background and justification

3.1.1 Strategic framework As a response to the new geopolitical situation following its enlargement in May 2004, the European Union (EU) has adopted a new framework for relations with its neighbours, the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP). The ENP aims to go beyond the existing Partnership and Co-operation Agreements to offer neighbouring countries the prospect of an increasingly closer relationship with the EU with the overall goal of fostering the political and economic reform processes, promoting closer economic integration as well as legal and technical approximation and sustainable development. The central element of the ENP is a bilateral Action Plan which clearly sets out policy tar-gets and benchmarks through which progress with an individual neighbouring country can be assessed over several years. The ENP Action Plan for Armenia was signed in Nov. 2006. It sets in the field of transportation and civil aviation the following objectives (EU/Armenia ENP Action Plan part 4.6 “Cooperation in specific sectors, including transport, energy, environment”, part 4.6.1 “Transport”):

• Conclude negotiations on the Agreement on certain aspects of air services with the European Community (otherwise called Horizontal Agreement) by the end of 2007;

• Promote regulatory approximation, including flight safety and security issues. 3.1.2 Overall context

Following the signature of the PCA12 in 1996 and adhesion to the Council of Europe in 2001, Armenia has, in the field of Civil Aviation:

• joined the ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) in 1996; • joined Eurocontrol in March 2006; • applied as a candidate member of the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) in 2004 and is

about to become a full member • Armenian legislation contains reference to ICAO laws • In June 2007, Armenia passed the ICAO Safety Oversight Audit (USOA).

To support those international commitments, the GDCA of Armenia needs assistance to modernize and put in conformity national flight safety and security regulations with international requirements. A long lasting exchange of know-how with a similar Safety Department in one EU Member State in the context of a twinning project appears therefore as extremely relevant.

3.1.3 Institutional framework The General Department of Civil Aviation at the Government of Armenia (hereinafter referred to as GDCA) is a state body of executive authority, which elaborates and implements the state policies in the aviation sector, as well as administers and supervises all aviation services and aviation infrastructures operating in the Republic of Armenia. The General Department is established, reorganized and/or dissolved by decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia. The authorities of the General Department are established by the Republic of Armenia Law on Aviation, other laws and bylaws, decrees and resolutions of the President of the Republic of Armenia, decisions of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, as well as by International Treaties and Agreement ratified by Armenia.

12 for further information, see http://www.aeplac.eu/EUArm/Relations.asp



Figure 1: Structure of GDCA according to the GDCA website13. The departments indicated by the dotted line are the departments largely responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the JARs. The General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) reports directly to the Government of Armenia. The Flight Safety Inspection Department and the Flight Standards Department are structural subdivisions of the Staff of the GDCA. The organisational chart shown in Figure 1 above has been verbally confirmed by GDCA staff, insofar as areas of responsibility are concerned. The Flight Safety Inspection Department and the Flight Standards Department perform the following main functions: 1. Registration and deregistration of civil aircrafts in Armenia, filing the register and all the

necessary documents related to it; 2. Inspection of aviation companies registered in Armenia; 3. Issuance of airworthiness certificates and export airworthiness certificates, and

supervision of aircraft technical maintenance; 4. Certification and oversight of organisations performing technical maintenance and

repairs of aircrafts; 5. Issuance of noise certificate and radio licence certificates; 6. Participation in and oversight of the certification of aircraft operators; 7. Surveillance / update of compliance with flight safety-related documentation of aviation

companies / flight rules; 8. Supervision of the airport operation norms;

13 See http://www.aviation.am/eng/qart/structure.htm, further information is available on this entire site, including staff information



9. Primary investigations in case of incident / accident in Armenia (or outside of Armenia if involving an aircraft registered in Armenia) until the establishment of a relevant Commission operating under the guidance of the GDCA;

10. The activities of the High Qualification Committee related to the issuance of aviation crew certificates, attestation, and flight inspections;

11. Participates in the development of normative documentation and regulations related to aircraft safety inspections, airworthiness, airport operation, air traffic organization, aircraft maintenance, aircraft registration, accident/incident investigation and related activities; and

12. Inspections of foreign aircraft arriving at airports of the Republic of Armenia in accordance with the SAFA programme.

Because of the relatively small number of staff in these two departments, individual specialists have to cover several JAR topics or aspects of topics, leading to a stretching of resources. As the GDCA progresses into the implementation phases of the JARs the experience gained in the implementation may indicate a requirement for adjustment of the organisation and the reallocation of tasks and responsibilities. In Armenia currently there are approximately 50 aircraft in operation. A characteristic element is the high number of different types of aircraft that have to be maintained in parallel, from both Soviet and Western manufacturers. Armenia has one large passenger carrier (Armavia) and a cargo carrier Air Armenia. An issue of special importance to the GDCA is how to manage the regulation of Soviet aircraft operations when they are implementing the JARs. . As reported by GDCA officials, the most important issue is advice and practical assistance in the understanding and implementation of JAR procedures. Combined practical experience of the MS Twinning partners in both (i) changing from the Soviet systems (ii) and multi-year experience in the implementation of JAA systems would be essential to the beneficiary.

3.1.4 Legal framework (a) seen from the perspective of Armenia: The activity of the Flight Safety Inspection Department (herein after: FSID) of the GDCA is regulated by the following laws and number of internal rules and regulations:

• Statutes of GDCA and statutes of the FSID; • Law on Aviation of the Republic of Armenia; • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommendations; • Regulations on Aircraft registry, on issuing procedures for Certificate of

Airworthiness, on radio licensing and noise certification; • Regulations on the investigation of aviation incident/accidents; • Inspectors’ manual.

(b) Legal requirements from the side of the EU (JAA and EASA)14: The JAA's work began in 1970. Since 1987 its work has been extended to operations, maintenance, licensing and certification/design standards for all classes of aircraft. With the adoption of the Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (EU) and the subsequent set up of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) a new regulatory framework was created in European aviation.

14 cited from http://www.jaa.nl/introduction/introduction.html



According to this Regulation, for EU Member States national regulation in the airworthiness domain has been replaced by EU Regulation and certification tasks have been transferred from National Authorities to EASA, Non EU States maintain their responsibility in all fields.

Consequently, a "Roadmap" for the establishment of clear milestones for JAA's future was developed and adopted by the JAAB and by ECAC's DGs in August 2005 (FUJA Report) proposing a transformation from JAA into JAA T (T for "transition"), comprising a Liaison Office (LO) in Cologne (Germany) and a Training Office (TO) in Hoofddorp (The Netherlands). In November 2005, the EU Commission began the legislative process to amend EASA Regulation (EC) 1592/2002 to extend the competences of EASA into the fields of operations and licensing. In May 2006, minor amendments to the FUJA Report were agreed by the JAAB and ECAC's DGs contemplating practical arrangements to take into account the revised anticipated dates for the extension of EASA competences.

Furthermore, EU Regulation 1899/2006, dated 12 December 2006 was published on 27 December 2006. This Regulation amends Council Regulation 3922/1991. The amendment contains a new Annex II dealing with commercial flight operations and is referred to as EU OPS. Following an implementation period of 18 months, EU OPS will become directly applicable as of 16 July 2008.

The JAA T shall exist and function with two offices – the Liaison Office and the Training Office.15 The panels of JAA’s inner structure16 held regular meetings, one of which will be held in September 2008 in Yerevan17. As a recent development, JAA T will ensure transition to the EASA regime18.

At the time the study was carried out (July 2008) neither JAA nor EASA had finalised the arrangements dealing with the situation of applicant countries. A letter was designed by the consultants for use by the Armenian GDCA to ask JAA and EASA for information concerning the status of applicant countries such as Armenia.

An up-to-date list (as of July 2008) of JARs is added in Annex 3a&3b. (c) There are unclarities remaining as to whether all JAR texts have to be translated into Armenian or not, because according to law, all Armenian legislation must be in Armenian language. As one legal basis, the “Act on Aviation” can be found on the aviation.am website also in English . However, requirements of technical and procedural clarity as well as well-defined responsibilities might favour the usage of original documents written in English. Therefore, a legal component of this Twinning is deemed necessary.

3.1.5 Situation of Transportation in Armenia Chapter 3.4. of the Country Report (mentioned in chapter 2.3) deals with transport (and other matters) describes on page 24: “The Ministry of Transport and Communications is responsible for the setting of transport policy. Currently, the national transport policy is under review with a view to clarifying the policy formulation and regulatory functions of the Ministry following the privatization of most formerly state-owned transport companies19. Insufficient transport links are a major

15 for more details, see http://www.jaa.nl/ 16 see http://www.jaat.eu/governing/governing_bodies.html 17 see http://www.jaat.eu/planning/PLANNING%20-%20Meeting%20Schedule%20-%202008.pdf 18 see in detail e.g. at http://www.jaa.nl/fuja/Final%20FUJA%20II%20Report.pdf 19 both Yerevan Airport at Zvarnots and the main passenger airline ”Armavia“ have already been privatized (oral communication)



concern for land-locked Armenia, with its closed borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan20. Inland transport links are provided by roads to Georgia and Iran21, as well as by a rail line to Georgia22. The rail line linking Georgia with Turkey via Gyumri in northern Armenia is currently out of operation given the closed border with Turkey. Armenia therefore relies heavily on civil air transport. The very poor state of the physical infrastructure and unusually high transport costs (also due to the closed Armenian-Turkish border) aggravate the situation. In the aviation sector, the General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) – completely separated from the Ministry – acts as the state regulatory aviation body. In 2002 a concession has been granted for a major refurbishment and development of Zvartnots’ airports. The GDCA is appointed by the Government of Armenia to manage the state-owned shares of Armenian Airlines, which was a fully state-owned company. The privately-owned Armavia started its operations in 2001. Preliminary contacts between the Commission and the Armenian authorities have taken place with a view to negotiating a horizontal air transport agreement23.” At present the GDCA RA is in dialogue with the JAA and has recently completed a questionnaire detailing their procedures, processes and capacities. For some time, the GDCA has been training its personnel on the JARs and has been preparing for full implementation. This process is long, difficult and more effort-consuming than might be anticipated since it implies an actual change of culture from one system to another. The Armenian authorities have stressed the need to receive further assistance in order to facilitate the implementation. To provide this assistance the EU in consultation with the GDCA considered that the best approach was to form a ‘Twinning project’ with a similar organisation in an EU Member State (MS). Further Information on aviation in Armenia can be found at the GDCA website24, at the Zvarnots Airport website25 or from www.menq.am. For travels into Armenia via Zvarnots Airport, e-visa can be obtained since recently26. Daily movements at Zvarnots amount to ~3025, out of which ~10 are operated by Armavia25.

3.1.6 Armenia and the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) As a candidate member, Armenia has completed and submitted the JAA Questionnaire on Aviation Activity in the Country. The JAA are to appoint a group of experts which will undertake a Fact Finding Visit in Armenia. This is presently planned to take place in October 2008. It is required that both partners of the project will integrate all the recommendations and necessary corrective actions of the JAA report into their work activities as detailed in Section 3.5.3 below. The JAA Fact Finding Visit to be carried out in Oct 2008 will yield additional information which may have an impact on the shape of the Twinning Project. It is therefore strongly recommended that there should be flexibility in the allocation of expert time and visits to accommodate the results of the JAA FFV. This reappraisal can be dealt with in the Project Component 2 (see chapter 3.4). 20 except for very informal local traffic (oral communication) 21 relatively easy traffic presently (oral communication) 22 taking at least an overnight trip despite the short distance of 300km over mountain passes, two passenger trains per night, several freight trains, still goods transport is taking this route to reach Tbilisi and then the Georgian Black Sea harbour of Poti (oral communication) 23 largely meaning the ”open Sky Policy“ (oral communication) 24 see http://www.aviation.am/eng/home.htm 25 see http://www.zvartnots.am/ including an online timetable with selectable timespans to be entered 26 see http://www.armeniaforeignministry.com/eVisa/



3.1.7 Armenia and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

At present, GDCA is in dialogue with EASA and has developed its global strategy in civil aviation. This strategy is to progressively move from its current situation to:

• step 1: JAA membership • step 2: JAA mutual recognition • step 3: EASA Parts and Certification Specification (CS) implementation and

application • step 4: Full implementation of all aviation EU Acquis and EASA membership.

3.2 Linked activities (other international and national initiatives):

1. “Policy Advice on Armenian Civil Aviation Policy” performed in July 2006 by Mr. Craig Jenks.

2. “Management of the Airport Concession Agreement for Zvartnots Airport”, performed in September 2006 by Mr. Ian Rowson.

3. “Study on Economic Impact of Introduction of the ”Open Sky” policy in Armenia” financed by the EU, launched on 01.02.2007

4. Study by the Armenian-European Policy And Legal Advice Centre (AEPLAC27) on Aviation in Armenia: REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITIES IN THE FIELD OF AVIATION28, which is an important source of information.

5. TAIEX - the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument of the European Commission is a short-term means for supporting Armenia according to its needs (no concrete projects have been known so far, however).

6. For the translation of EU Acquis, recently the Translation Centre under the Ministry of justice has been founded. It is tasked with the official translation in Armenian of any piece of legislation from a third country, the EU as well as US or Russia

3.3 Results

3.3.1. Primary results At the completion of the project the GDCA will be a practising and effective member of JAA and shall be prepared for JAA standardisation inspections insofar as:

3.3.1.1. All necessary JARs are transposed and understood and correctly applied by the GDCA through the use of developed guidance tools such as manuals, check lists, test methods, inspection processes and procedures, interview techniques, use of data bases etc.

3.3.1.2. Effective implementation and enforcement of safety oversight mechanisms as set out in the JARs

3.3.1.3. Clear designation of authorisations and responsibilities for the implementation of JARs into the future

3.3.1.4. Adequate arrangements are in place for the acceptance and distribution of JAR amendments and for the up to date maintenance of all JAR manuals.

27 see http://www.aeplac.eu/AboutUs/Project_Syn.asp 28 see on page http://www.aeplac.eu/Reports/2008.asp or directly under http://www.aeplac.eu/pdf/2008/Aviation/Aviation_eng.pdf



3.3.2. Secondary results The project should build up a strong working relationship with the JAA and EASA such that Armenia will be able to become full member of JAA and open the way to move towards joining EASA. Further, the project activities should enable the country to progressively adopt the EU Acquis with respect to aviation. 3.4 Activities The General Director of the GDCA set up a committee to coordinate the harmonisation of the JARs. This committee is under the leadership of the Director of the Flight Safety Inspection department (FSID). The task of transposing the JARs for subsequent implementation has been allocated to various individuals in the Flight Safety Inspection Department (FSID) and in the Flight Standards Department (FSD). The GDCA is seeking assistance through the Twinning Programme in the harmonisation and implementation of the JARs that are set out in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Distribution of STE weeks on the JARs resulting from discussions with officials of the Armenian GDCA.

JAR ref Documents Total of weeks = total of visits

JAR-39 2

JAR-MMEL/MEL 4

JAR-FCL Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 14

JAR-145, JAR-sub part M 14

JAR-66 10

JAR-147 6

JAR-OPS 1 & 3 16

JAR 21 8

JAR 11 2

JAR 34 2

JAR 36 2

JAR VLA 2

JAR VLR 2

JAR 22 2

AWO 2

TSO 2

JAR 23 2

JAR 27 2

TOTAL 94



Total of Weeks suggested after discussions

JAR-6611%

JAR-1476%

JAR-OPS 1 & 317%

JAR-272%

JAR-232%

JAR-TSO2%

JAR-222%

JAR-AWO2%

JAR_VLR2%

JAR_VLA2%

JAR-362%

JAR-219%

JAR-112%

JAR-342%

JAR-145, JAR-sub-part-M15%

JAR-FCL Parts 1, 2, 3, 415%

JAR-MMEL/MEL4%

JAR-392%

Figure 2: Distribution of STE weeks (1 week per visit) on the JARs resulting from discussions with officials of the Armenian GDCA.

In order to achieve the required results of chapter 3.3, the following activity components have been identified. The activities fall into five components which are: Component 1: Project management Component 2: Assessment and analysis of the current situation Component 3: Development of procedures and processes Component 4: Implementation of JARs and on-the-job training including ten study visits Component 5: Actions for the future Component 1: Project management The official language of the project will be English. All formal communication regarding the project, including all reports will be produced in English. At six months intervals the Project Leaders, the RTA and his/her counterpart will assess the project progress, verify the achievements of the outputs and mandatory results and define actions required. Following the inception report, quarterly reports will be issued by the MS Project Leader, in cooperation with the BC Project Leader, every three months. It is expected that the RTA fills the work of both project manager (i.e. logistics) and the work of an adviser on JAA/EASA matters to the DG of the GCDA in component 1. The RTA is foreseen to give general consultancy throughout the period of the entire project, not only care for logistics.

Component 2: Assessment & analysis of the current situation 2.1 Assess the JAA Fact Findings Visit (FFV) report(s) of October 2008 (date planned as of

July 2008) and coordinate with the JAA on the required corrective actions and recommendations made. Also assess the impact and the implications of the transfer of authority from JAA to EASA.

2.2 Review the GDCA requested JAR assistance list against the experiences and progress made since original fiche design.

2.3 Analyse and assess all GDCA working procedures and manuals against the requirements of JARs, Recommended Practices (SARPs) and the JAA FFV(s) report(s).



2.4 Prior to termination of the project, and in the light of previous experience, make any recommendations on organisational structures, roles, and responsibilities that may improve efficiency in the future application of JARs.

As a function of this component, a remaining buffer of STE days will be allocated. Component 3: Development of procedures and processes It is crucial that the activities of this component are achieved in close cooperation with JAA so as to avoid divergences in the implementation of the requirements into Armenian practice. Advise and assist in the revisions and/or deletions of the GDCA existing procedures and manuals. Advise and assist with the elaboration of new tools (procedures, manuals, inspector handbook, data bases, IT systems etc) in all the relevant JARs that are detailed in Annex 3a+3b. Component 4: Implementation of JARs and on-the-job training It is crucial that the activities of this component are achieved in close cooperation with JAA so as to avoid divergence in the implementation of the requirements of JARs into Armenian practice. 4.1 Contribute to the Armenian authorities’ activities for implementing the accepted

organisational and institutional changes. 4.2 Contribute to the GDCA’s activities for adopting and implementing mechanisms to

enforce the newly developed procedures and manuals in order to have them fully applied by the GDCA.

4.3 Work closely with the GDCA officials and specialists responsible for the JAR implementation. Assist and advise them in the understanding of JAR concepts and advise on the practical application of the JARs.

4.4 One practical subtask of component 4 is equivalent to one JAR. For an outline in more detail of the tasks to be achieved in component 4 see Table 2.

Component 5: Actions for the Future 5.1 In order to meet the overall objective of the harmonisation and enforcement of Joint

Aviation Requirements (JAA’s) the selected EU MS should ensure that the GCCA will have the capacity to deal with changes and developments that will occur as the JARs adapt to future aviation developments.

5.2 The possibility of Armenia becoming a member of EASA, should it arise, may also require advice on the impact on the existing JAA status.

3.5 Means/ Input from the MS Partner Administration:

3.5.1 Profile and tasks of the Project Leader (PL) The PL will be expected to devote a minimum of 3 days per month to the project in his home administration. In addition, he will coordinate, from the Member State side, the Project Steering Committee (PSC), which will meet in Armenia at least every three months (Maximum of 25 working days in Armenia over 5 missions). The PSC members are the project leaders from both Twinning sides, the RTA and his/her counterpart, as well as the representatives of the PAO and EC Delegation and the RTA assistants. The main tasks of the Member State Project Leader are to ensure:

• The overall coordination of the Project • Leading activities of the project



• The achievement of the mandatory results. The MS Project leader shall:

• Be a long-term civil servant from the Member State Civil Aviation Administration with necessary experience in a leading position in civil aviation

• Have education and experience in the field of project management, institutional issues and organisation of regulatory & safety oversight works in civil aviation

• Have a good command of written and spoken English.

3.5.2 Profile and tasks of the Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) The Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) will provide 24 months input on site (including leave), and the main tasks are:

• Manage the day-to-day coordination and progress of the activities of the project in Armenia (office accommodation in the GDCA premises)

• Provide technical advice and assistance to the GDCA Administration on the organisation and strategy of JARs implementation.

• Liaise with the BC Project Leader • Report to the MS Project Leader • Follow up progress of GDCA staff in the implementation of the JARs.

The RTA shall:

• Be a civil servant from the Member State Civil Aviation Administration with more than 10 years experience in civil aviation

• Have at least 10 years practical experience in the application and implementation of JARs with particular emphasis on JAR OPS

• Have training and experience in the field of project management, institutional issues and aviation safety oversight activities.

• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English. A spoken capability in Russian or Armenian would be an advantage.

The RTA will be supported by:

• An administration assistant, proficient in the English language, computer literate and having a background in civil aviation and by a language assistant. Both assistants are responsible to her/him.

3.5.3 Profile and tasks of the short-term experts To achieve the mandatory results and to carry out the activities as per section 3.4 (activities) the following short-term experts’ assistance is needed (with office accommodation in the GDCA premises). Details are also given of each Short-Term Expert’s (STE) respective involvement in the other activities and the suggested activity leader. The STE

• are experienced practitioners in the implementation of the various JAR referred to below

• can complement the RTA’s expertise • can commit for the duration of the project which will vary from one tasking to

another and from one mission to another according to requirements. Duration of their input varies from one component to another.



Table 2: Tentative profiles for the Twinning STE’s (incl. study visits, see chapter 3.5.4). 1 mission is assumed to last 1 week in all cases.

STE No. & Type

Tasks Profile Input

STE 1 JAR 39 Airworthiness expert

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, and inspection manuals against JARs requirements in the field of aircraft airworthiness and maintenance approved organisation OJT training of GDCA airworthiness inspectors

Expert in Airworthiness Directives Experience of at least 10 years in safety oversight Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English

2 missions + 1 study tour

STE 2 JAR OPS 1+3 and AWO Flight Operations Expert

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, and inspection manuals against JARs requirements in the field of flight operations OJT training of GDCA flight operations inspectors

Excellent knowledge of JAR OPS 1 & 3, expert in Flight Operations. Experience of at least 10 years in safety oversight Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English


STE 3 JAR 145 and JAR sub part M Certification Expert

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, and inspection manuals against JARs requirements in organisation and practices and procedures

Excellent knowledge of JAR 145, Experience of at least 10 years in JARs 145 and JAR sub part M application Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc …) Excellent command of written and spoken English


STE 4 JAR FCL 1-2-3-4 Flight crew licensing expert

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, and inspection manuals against JARs requirements in flight crew licensing

Excellent knowledge of JARs, Expert in flight crew licensing Experience of at least 10 years in JAR FCL application Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English


STE 5 JAR 66 Certifying Staff Expert

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA aircraft maintenance working procedures, and inspection manuals against JARs requirements in certifying staff

Excellent knowledge of JARs, expert in certifying maintenance staff Experience of JAR 66 implementation & application Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc Excellent command of written and spoken English t


STE 6 JAR 147 Flight training expert

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, and inspection manuals against JARs requirements in training organisation approval . OJT training of GDCA experts

Excellent knowledge of JARs, expert in approval of aviation Training Organisations Experience of JAR 147 implementation & application Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc …) Excellent command of written & spoken English


STE 7 JAR MMEL-MEL

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, introduction of any additional necessary methods of communication in relation to MMELs and MELs

Excellent knowledge of JARs, with particular experience in the structure of MELs in the aircraft operations sector. Ability to develop systems for recording and promulgating relevant info. Good knowledge of English both oral and written




STE 8 JAR 11, TSO

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, introduction of any additional necessary methods of communication in relation to JAR 11, TSO

Excellent knowledge of JARs, with particular experience in the structure of JAR 11, TSO Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English


STE 9 JAR 34, 36

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, introduction of any additional necessary methods of communication in relation to JAR 34, 36

Excellent knowledge of JARs, with particular experience in the structure of JAR 34, 36 in the aircraft operations sector. Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English


STE 10 JAR 21, 22, 23, 27, VLA, VLR

Assessment, revision & development of GDCA working procedures, introduction of any additional necessary methods of communication in relation to JAR 21, 22, 23, 27, VLA, VLR

Excellent knowledge of JARs, with particular experience in the structure of JAR 21, 22, 23, 27, VLA, VLR in the aircraft operations sector. Ability to develop guidance tools (procedures, manuals, etc) Excellent command of written and spoken English


3.5.4 The Responsibilities of Experts with respect to the various activities

Many of the activities listed in section 3.4 require input from several of the specialist experts that have been described in sections 3.5.1 to 3.5.3 above. The suggested matrix of input from each expert to the various activities equals the information shown in Table 2. The balance and amount of input from each expert may need to be revised during the inception phase if there have been recent changes in the GDCA. A training needs assessment (TNA) has been performed in June 2008 through in-depth individual interviews and in several discussion rounds with all concerned GDCA staff. These results have been corroborated and adjusted by feedback sessions in July 2008. As a result, the tasks of Table 2 and a specifically targeted set of study visits for the (~10) members of the Armenian GDCA were identified. The amount of one two-week study visit for each Armenian GDCA member was included into the preliminary Twinning budget. In other words, only one Armenian traveller is foreseen for each study tour. This means 10 study tours of two weeks each for the entire Twinning. The themes of the study visits should suitably relate to the categories of Table 2 as indicated therein. 4. Institutional Framework 4.1 Beneficiary Institution The beneficiary institution will be The General Department of Civil Aviation at the Government of the Republic of Armenia (GDCA RA). Specifically the Departments concerned will be mainly the Flight Safety Inspection Department (FSID) and the Flight Standards Department (FSD) of the GDCA. Also, as mentioned above, some of the functional responsibilities are split across departments. 4.2 Armenian Project Leader The Armenian Project Leader (BC PL) will act as the counterpart of the Member State PL. In close cooperation with him/her, the Armenian PL ensures the overall steering and coordination of the project, the operational dialogue and the backing at political level. The



PL's seniority will ensure his ability to mobilise the necessary staff in support of the efficient implementation of the project. He will also coordinate the Project Steering Committee (PSC) from the Armenian side. 4.3 RTA Counterpart The RTA Counterpart will work with the RTA on a daily basis to ensure proper coordination and implementation of all the activities of the project and achieve an efficient transfer of knowledge. He will be responsible, together with the RTA, of finalising the reports to be submitted to the PLs for the Project Steering Committee. The RTA Counterpart

• ensures close cooperation in the day-to-day implementation of the twinning project • is sufficiently experienced on the subject of the twinning project • is to be identified as early as possible during the preparation of the project.

5. Budget One million one hundred thousand Euro (€ 1,200,000). 6. Implementation Arrangements 6.1 Implementing Agency responsible for tendering, contracting and accounting The Implementing Agency responsible for tendering, contracting and accounting is the Delegation of the European Commission Armenia. The person in charge of this project is: Jean-Francois Moret Project Manager European Union – Delegation of the European Commission to Armenia 21, Frik Street, 0002 Yerevan – Armenia (Entrance from Proshyan st.) Tel: +374-10-54 64 94 / 7 Fax: +374-10-54 64 95 Web: http://www.delarm.ec.europa.eu/ e-mail: [email protected] 6.2 Main counterpart in the BC, including contact person and contact details. Also include RTA counterpart and the BC Project leader The main counterpart in Armenia will be the General Department of Civil Aviation GDCA.

6.2.1. Contact Person Suggestion: Focal point (see 6.2.4).

6.2.2. Project Leader Artyom Movsesyan Director General, General Department of Civil Aviation at the Government of RA (= GDCA RA) Zvarnots Airport Yerevan 375042 Republic of Armenia Phone: +374-10-59 30 03, 28 20 66 Mobile: +374-93-20 00 94 Fax: +374-10-28 53 45 e-mail: [email protected]



6.2.3. Counterpart to the RTA

Mr. Serob Karapetyan Director of Flight Safety Inspection Department at GDCA RA (= FSID at GDCA RA) Zvarnots Airport Yerevan 375042 Republic of Armenia Phone: +374-10-59 30 05 Fax: +374-10-28 53 45 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

6.2.4. Focal Point in the beneficiary administration (GDCA) Mrs. Armine Tovmasyan Leading Specialist Air Transportation Regulation and Licensing Department General Department of Civil Aviation at the Government of RA (= GDCA RA) Zvarnots Airport Yerevan 375042 Republic of Armenia Phone: +374-10-59 32 79 Fax: +374-10-59 32 28 e-mail: [email protected] 6.3 Contracts The provisions to be applied to this Twinning contract are those from the Twinning manual.

It is suggested that a consortium might be formed between state institutions having

substantial experience with JAA JAR implementation and state institutions having experience

with the transition from the former Soviet system.

Only one Twinning contract is foreseen for this project.

7. Implementation Schedule (indicative) 7.1 Launching of the call for proposals September or October 2008

7.2 Start of project activities June 2009.

7.3 Project completion June 2011.

7.4 Duration of the implementation period 24 months +3 months for the starting up and closure of the project.



8. Sustainability The beneficiary GDCA will provide office space, communication etc for the RTA, his/her

two assistants and visiting STE’s in its premises in Zvarnots airport.

Co-operation with GDCA and all other necessary partners will be ongoing throughout the

entire project. GDCA staff will be fluent in English in order to allow for quick daily work and

cooperation that necessitates no interpreter.

The organisation of the GDCA should be reviewed from time to time to ensure that there is

an organisational structure in place that will carry the responsibilities into the future.

The GDCA will need to ensure that there is a supply of personnell with appropriate

competencies and experience involved into the organisation as required.

9. Crosscutting issues Each Twinning Partner is required to comply with the equal opportunities requirements of the

EU. Environmental requirements are applicable to the implementation of the project.

It is recommended taking into account the experiences with the ongoing Ukrainian Twinning

project which has the same content. In the case of Armenia, focus should be on EU-Ops

(operational safety).

10. Conditionality and sequencing The success of the project will be conditional on the Armenia in general and the GDCA in

particular (for this project) continuing their present excellent co-operation with the EU (see

Assumptions in the Log Frame). This includes:

• The GDCA accepts the binding conditions of making a Twinning agreement with the

EC. This includes such aspects as:

- the provision of a permanent office for the RTA his/her assistant(s) and in the

GDCA premises, equipped with full office facilities (e.g. telephone, internet

connection, computer, printer etc.) in the premises of GDCA located at the

Airport of Zvarnots (~10 km from Yerevan).

- the provision of a large open plan office (equipped with full office facilities

such as telephone, internet connection, computer, printer etc.) for the visiting

experts whenever they are present.

• The GDCA continues the Armenian commitment to the specific aviation aspects of

the EU-Armenia ENP Action Plan.



• Sufficient data, co-operation and communication is made available by GDCA to the

MS experts

• That willing and active cooperation on safety matters continues between all

organisations and commercial entities involved in the aviation sector.

• All necessary activities can be achieved within the duration of the project and within

the allocated budget.

• That in order to improve communication and comprehension, both oral and written,

the GDCA will encourage and assist in the upgrading of English language capability.

• This Twinning project should take into account the EC-Armenia horizontal agreement

which is planned to be signed soon.

Annex 2 presents a provisional schedule for implementing the project’s activities. This

should be carefully reviewed in the inception phase of the Twinning Project and revised in

accordance with the project requirements pertaining at the time of the inception phase.



Annexes to Project Fiche Annex 1: Logical framework matrix in standard format Annex 2: Tentative timeline Annex 3a&b: List of relevant Laws and Regulations = List of JARs Annex 4: Abbreviations



Annex 1: TF log frame LOGFRAME PLANNING MATRIX FOR Project

Programme name and number: AM08/ENP-PCA/TP/03

Date of drafting: July 2008

Strengthening the capacity of the Armenian General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) in the integration and enforcement of European safety standards, and harmonisation with EU aviation safety regulations

Contracting period expires

31/06/2011

Disbursement period expires

31/06/2012

Total budget: 1,200,000 € TF budget: 1,200,000 € Overall objective Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification

• The overall objective is the harmonisation and enforcement of all Joint Aviation Requirements (JARs) in the Armenian legislation and context in orderto prepare for the full integration of Armenia into the European safety system including the cooperation and participation with EASA.

• GDCA will be a have achieved full practising and effective membership of the JAA or its succeeding institution EASA

• JAA (or its succeeding institution EASA)

Project purpose Objectively verifiable indicators Sources of Verification Assumptions (a) Specific Objective The specific objective is to strengthen the capacity of the General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) of the Government of the Republic of Armenia (RA) in the application and implementation of Joint Aviation Regulations (JARs), or replacing EASA norms. (b) Scope of the Twinning project To contribute to the approximation of the Armenian legislation, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms in the Civil Aviation sector with those of the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) or its successor institution EASA, the EU Acquis Communautaire and international norms, regulation and best practices.

• GDCA has implemented the relevant JARs (or its succeeding norms from EASA)

• JAA (or its succeeding institution EASA)

• Capability of BC and MS officials to develop policies and methods

• Mutual co-operation between twinning partners



Results (see chapter 3.3.1. above) At the completion of the project the GDCA will have achieved full membership of the JAA. The GDCA shall be prepared for JAA standardisation inspections insofar as: 1. All necessary JARs are transposed and understoodand correctly applied by the GDCA through the use of developed guidance tools such as manuals, check lists, test methods, inspection processes and procedures, interview techniques, use of data bases etc. 2. Effective implementation and enforcement of safety oversight mechanisms as set out in the JARs 3. Clear designation of authorisations and responsibilities for the implementation of JARs into thefuture 4. Adequate arrangements are in place for the acceptance and distribution of JAR amendments and for the up to date maintenance of all JAR manuals.

Objectively verifiable indicators : The project should build up a strong workingrelationship with the JAA and EASA such that Armenia will be able to become full member of JAA and open the way to move towards joining EASA. Further, the project activities should enable the country to progressively adopt the EU Acquis with respect to aviation.

Sources of Verification • RTA reports • JAR implementation reports

Assumptions • Project targets achieved • Consent of relevant

significant aviation stakeholders for participation in the project

• Twinning arrangement completed and finalized before project commencement

• Commitment for labour input into the project by the GDCA and other concerned bodies or ministries.

• (above items are applying to all components)



Activities Means Assumptions

Component 1: Project Management The official language of the project will be English. Alformal communication regarding the project, includingall reports will be produced in English. At three months intervals the Project Leaders, the RTAand his/her counterpart will assess the project progressverify the achievements of the outputs and mandatory results and define actions required. Following the inception report, reports will be issued by the MS Project Leader, in cooperation with the BC Project Leader, every 3 months. Component 2: Assessment & Analysis of the current situation 2.1 Assess the JAA Fact Findings Visit (FFV) report(sof October 2008 and coordinate with the JAA on the required corrective actions and recommendations made. 2.2 Review the GDCA requested JAR assistance list against the experiences and progress made since original fiche design. 2.3 Analyse and assess all GDCA working procedures and manuals against the requirements of JARs, Recommended Practices (SARPs) and the JAA FFV(s)report(s). 2.4 Prior to termination of the project, and in the light of experience, make any recommendationson organisational structures, roles, and responsibilities thamay improve efficiency in the future application of JARs. As a function of this component, another 60 STE days will be allocated, as indicated in the preliminary budget. Component 3: Development of procedures and processes It is crucial that the activities of this component are achieved in close cooperation with JAA so as to avoid divergences in the implementation of the requirementsinto Armenian practice.

• Twinning covenant (Short Term

Experts + RTA + 2 RTA assistants) • National experts coming from the

GDCA

• Co-operation with GDCA and with other relevant administrative bodies in RA is ongoing and successful

• Co-operation with JAA is ongoing and successful

• (above items are applying to all components)



Advise and assist in the revisions and/or deletions of the GDCA existing procedures and manuals. Advise and assist with the elaboration of new tools (procedures, manuals, inspector handbook, data bases, IT systems etc) in all the relevant JARs Component 4: Implementation of JARs and on-the-job training It is crucial that the activities of this component are achieved in close cooperation with JAA so as to avoid divergence in the implementation of the requirements of JARs into Armenian practice. 4.1 Contribute to the Armenian authorities’ activities for implementing the accepted organisational and institutional changes. 4.2 Contribute to the GDCA’s activities for adopting and implementing mechanisms to enforce the newly developed procedures and manuals in order to have them fully applied by the GDCA. 4.3 Work closely with the GDCA officials and specialists responsible for the JAR implementation. Assist and advise them in the understanding of JAR concepts and advise on the practicle application of the JARs. Component 5: Actions for the Future 5.1 In order to meet the overall objective of the harmonisation and enforcement of Joint Aviation Requirements (JAA’s) the selected EU MS should ensure that the GCCA will have the capacity to deal with changes and developments that will occur as the JARs adapt to future aviation developments. 5.2 The possibility of Armenia becoming a member ofEASA, should it arise, may also require advice on the impact on the existing JAA status. Additionally 10 two-week study tours are performed. Each study tour is foreseen for one person only.

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Annex 2: Tentative timeline

Table 3: Tentative timeline for the Twinning components (The position of the X can be changed later according to needs).

month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

C 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

C 2 X X X X

C 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

C 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

C 5 X X X X X X X X

Remark: The GDCA would prefer to have as much consultancy as possible delivered in early phases given the desire to fast accession to JAA.


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Annex 3 – List of relevant Laws and Regulations o All JAR as necessitated for full Armenian JAA membership (see www.jaa.nl) Annex 3a – List of JARs section 1– present status41

AR-1 Definitions and Abbreviations (Amendment 6) JAR-11 JAA Regulatory and Related Procedures (Amendment 1) JAR-21 Certification Procedures For Aircraft and Related Products and Parts (Amendment 7) JAR-22 Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (Amendment 9) JAR-23 Normal, Utility, Aerobatic, and Commuter Category Aeroplanes (Amendment 3) JAR-25 Large Aeroplanes (Amendment 20) JAR-26 Additional Airworthiness Requirements For Operations (Amendment 3) JAR-27 Small Rotorcraft (Amendment 6) JAR-29 Large Rotorcraft (Amendment 6) JAR-34 Aircraft Engine Emissions (Amendment 2) JAR-36 Aircraft Noise (Amendment 2) JAR-39 Airworthiness Directives (Issued) JAR-66 Certifying Staff Maintenance (Amendment 2) JAR-145 Approved Maintenance Requirements For Operations (Amendment 7) JAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training/ Examinations (Amendment 3) JAR-APU Auxiliary Power Units (Amendment 5) JAR-AWO All Weather Operations (Amendment 4) JAR-E Engines (Amendment 14) JAR-FCL 1 Flight Crew Licensing (Aeroplane) (Amendment 7) JAR-FCL 2 Flight Crew Licensing (Helicopter) (Amendment 6) JAR-FCL 3 Flight Crew Licensing (Medical) (Amendment 5) JAR-FCL 4 Flight Crew Licensing (Flight Engineers) (Amendment 3) JAR-FSTD A Aeroplane Flight Simulation Training Devices (Initial Issue) JAR-FSTD H Helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices (Initial Issue) JAR-M Continuing Airworthiness (Initial Issue) JAR-MMEL/MEL Master Minimum Equipment List / Minimum Equipment List (Amendment 1) JAR-OPS 1 Commercial Air Transportation (Aeroplanes) (Amendment 13) JAR-OPS 1 Commercial Air Transportation (Aeroplanes) (Amendment 14) JAR-OPS 3 Commercial Air Transportation (Helicopters) (Amendment 5) JAR-P Propellers (Amendment 9) JAR-STD 1A Aeroplane Flight Simulators (Amendment 3) JAR-STD 1H Helicopter Flight Simulators (Issued) JAR-STD 2A Aeroplane Flight Training Devices (Issued) JAR-STD 2H Helicopter Flight Training Devices (Issued) JAR-STD 3A Flight & Navigation Procedures Trainers (Change 1) JAR-STD 3H Helicopter Flight & Navigation Procedures Trainers (Issued) JAR-STD 4A Basic Instrument Training Devices (Issued) JAR-TSO Joint Technical Standard Orders (Amendment 8) JAR-VLA Very Light Aeroplanes (Amendment 2) JAR-VLR Very Light Helicopters (Amendment 2) GAI-20 Joint Advisory Material — Advisory Circular Joint (Amendment 3)

Copyright © 2008 Joint Aviation Authorities. All rights reserved.

Annex 3b – List of JARs – present status42

Revisions to the JAA Administrative and Guidance Material, Sections 1 - 6, is published three times a year; 1 February, 1

41 source of this list of JARs/section 1: http://www.jaat.eu/publications/section1.html - retrieved on June 17, 2008 42 source of this list of JARs: http://www.jaat.eu/publications/status_documents.html - retrieved on June 17, 2008


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June and 1 October. The JAA Directory, the JAR-145 List, and the JAR-147 List are re-issued on the same dates.

The Learning objectives for ATPL will be revised as and when necessary.

1: AMENDMENT STATUS OF JOINT AVIATION REQUIREMENTS

The JARs currently (as of 1 May 2007) adopted are at the following amendment status:

General JAR-1 Definitions and Abbreviations Amendment 6, 1 November 2004

JAR-11 JAA Regulatory and Related Procedures Amendment 1, 1 November 2004

Operations JAR-OPS Part 1 Commercial Air Transportation (Aeroplanes)

Amendment 13, 1 May 2007 Amendment 14, 16 July 2008

JAR-OPS Part 3 Commercial Air Transportation (Helicopters) Amendment 5, 1 July 2007

JAR-FSTD A Aeroplane Flight Simulation Training Devices Initial Issue, 1 May 2008

JAR-FSTD H Helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices Initial Issue, 1 May 2008

JAR-26 Additional Airworthiness Requirements for Operators

Amendment 3, 1 December 2005

JAR-STD 1A Aeroplane Flight Simulators Amendment 3, 1 July 2003

JAR-STD 2A Aeroplane Flight Training Devices 1st issue: 1 July 1999

JAR-STD-3A Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainers Change 1: 1 June 1999

JAR-STD 4A Basic Instrument Training Devices 1st Issue, 1 May 2002

JAR-STD 1H Helicopter Flight Simulators 1st issue, 1 April 2001

JAR-STD 2H Helicopter Flight Training Devices 1st issue, 1 September 2003

JAR-STD 3H Helicopter Flight Simulators 1st Issue, 1 May 2002

JAR-MMEL/MEL Minimum Master Equipment List /Master Equipment List Amendment 1, 1 August 2005

Licensing JAR-FCL Part 1 Flight Crew Licensing (Aeroplane) Amendment 7, 1 December 2006

JAR-FCL Part 2 Flight Crew Licensing (Helicopter) Amendment 6, 1 February 2007

JAR-FCL Part 3 Flight Crew Licensing (Medical) Amendment 5, 1 December 2006

JAR-FCL Part 4 Flight Crew Licensing (Flight Engineers) Amendment 3, 1 September 2005

Airworthiness JAR-21 Certification Procedures for Aircraft, Products and Related Parts Amendment 7, 1 February 2007


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JAR-22 Sailplanes & Powered Sailplanes Amendment 9, 1 February 2007

JAR-23 Normal, Utility, Aerobatic and Commuter Category Aeroplanes Amendment 3, 1 February 2007

JAR-25 Large Aeroplanes Amendment 20, 1 December 2007

JAR-27 Small Rotorcraft Amendment 6, 1 December 2007

JAR-29 Large Rotorcraft Amendment 6, 1 December 2007

JAR-34 Aircraft Engine Emissions Amendment 2, 1 February 2007

JAR-36 Aircraft Noise Amendment 2, 1 February 2007

JAR-39 Airworthiness Directives Initial Issue, 1 January 2003

JAR-66 Certifying Staff Amendment 2, 1 February 2007

JAR-145 Approved Maintenance Organisations Amendment 7, 1 February 2007

JAR-147 Maintenance Training Organisations Amendment 3, 1 February 2007

JAR-APU Auxiliary Power Units Amendment 5, 1 February 2007

JAR-AWO All Weather Operations Amendment 4, 1 February 2007

JAR-E Engines Amendment 14, 1 February 2007

JAR M Continuing Airworthiness Initial Issue, December 2007

JAR-P Propellers Amendment 9, 1 February 2007

JAR-TSO Joint Technical Standard Orders Amendment 8, 1 February 2007

JAR-VLA Very Light Aeroplanes Amendment 2, 1 February 2007

JAR-VLR Very Light Helicopters Amendment 2, 1 February 2007

GAI-20 Joint Advisory Material - Advisory Circular Joint Amendment 3, 1 February 2007

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Annex 4 – Abbreviations

AEPLAC Armenian-European Policy And Legal Advice Centre BC Beneficiary Country (e.g. of a Twinning; here: Armenia) CFCU Central Finance and Contract Unit (typically in a MoF of a BC) COM Commission of the EU DEL Delegation of the EU EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EC European Commission ENP European Neighbourhood Policy EU European Union EUTACU EU Technical Assistance Coordination Unit FFV Fact Findings Visit FSID Flight Safety Inspection Department (at GDCA RA) GDCA General Department of Civil Aviation at the Government of the RA JAA Joint Aviation Authorities JAR Joint Aviation Requirements MoF Ministry of Finance MS Member State NCU National Co-ordination Unit NPAA National Programme for the Adoption of Acquis PAO Programme Administration Office PL Project Leader RA Republic of Armenia RTA Resident Twinning Adviser STE Short Term Expert TAIEX Technical Assistance Information Exchange Office ToR Terms of Reference

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