EATS 2009
Evolving European Regulatory Environment
Prague10-11 November 2009
Jean-Marc CluzeauEASA Rulemaking Directorate
European Aviation Safety Agency
The FCL NPA
European Aviation Safety Agency
NPA 2008-17 FCL
New rules based on JAR-FCL 1 (Aeroplane)
JAR-FCL 2 (Helicopter)
JAR-FCL 3 (Medical)
New licenses forballoons
sailplanes
airships
Light Aircraft Pilot Licence
European Aviation Safety Agency
Comment period
NPA closed for comments in February 2009
ca 11.000 comments received
Comment Response Document expected in March 2010
Opinion expected August 2010
Medical ca 3 months later
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Basic LPLMedical for the LPLProficiency check for private licences (LPL and PPL class ratings)Balloon licence (commercial privileges and age limit for CAT)Acceptance of 3rd country licencesMedical: Involvement of national CAA in contentious casesTraining outside Europe
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Basic LPLComments received indicate that the level of training proposed is not consensual
There are also questions related to the privileges given
This was discussed with the FCL review group
The Agency is still evaluating the issue
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Medical for the LPL
Comments received on:
The level of the aeromedical requirements
The validity period of the medical certificate
The competence and qualifications of GMP
The guidance and AMC provided on this issue
This was discussed with the FCL review group
The Agency is still evaluating these issues
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Proficiency check for private licences (LPL and PPL class ratings)
Comments received indicate that the GA community considers the requirement too burdensome / restrictive and proposes as alternative additional training hours
This was discussed with the FCL review group
The Agency is considering a solution along the lines suggested
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Balloon licence (commercial privileges and age limit for CAT)
comments received indicate that: stakeholders would prefer to have a CPL for
balloons, instead of a single licence with extended privileges;
The limitation of CAT privileges after age 60 could be a problem in many MS
This was discussed with the FCL review groupThe Agency :
does not agree with the comments received on the first point, and intends to keep its initial proposal on this issue
On the second point, the Agency is still considering the issue
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Acceptance of 3rd country licencesComments received indicate that stakeholders do not agree:
With the criteria for the acceptance With the validity of the acceptance
The Agency has had discussions on this issue with some stakeholders
The Agency is still evaluating the issue, but it seems possible to make changes that would satisfy the concerns expressed by the commenters
European Aviation Safety Agency
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
Medical: Involvement of national CAA in contentious cases
Comments received indicate that further involvement from CAA should be foreseen in the rules.
This was discussed with the FCL review group
The Agency is considering a solution along the lines suggested
European Aviation Safety Agency
Training outside Europe:NPA 2008-17
Instructors and examiners need to hold (or have held) a licence issued or accepted in accordance with Part-FCL
Requirements for instructors and examiners based on JAR-FCL
No change based on where the training is provided
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
European Aviation Safety Agency
Training outside Europe:After review of comments
Instructors and examiners need to hold (or have held) an ICAO compliant licence
Requirements for instructors and examiners based on JAR-FCL, but adjusted taking into account the comments
No change based on where the training is provided – same safety level, same safety case
Top 7 issues in the FCL NPA
European Aviation Safety Agency
The 2nd extension
European Aviation Safety Agency
Extension to aerodromes and ATM/ANS - progressive harmonisation
EASA „old” BR- adopted in 2002
EASA 1st extension - „new” BR- OPS, FCL, 3rd country a/c
EASA 2nd extension- aerodromes and ATM/ANS
European Aviation Safety Agency
Extension to aerodromes and ATM/ANS – total system approach
Economic regulation
Performance regulation
ATM/ANS
Aero
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3rd
Countr
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Opera
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Oper
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& F
CL
Air
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EASA total aviation system approach
Safety regulation
Interoperability regulation
European Aviation Safety Agency
TimescaleNPA’s 1st and 2nd extensions
European Aviation Safety Agency
NPAs 1st extension
NPAs already publishedFCL
Authority and Organisation Requirements
OSC
OPS
Consultation over
NPAs still to be publishedThird country operatorsOperations with airships, tethered balloons and VLJCAT with Annex II aircraftRegulation of UAV + powered liftHV diagramProcedures for aerial work
Required by BRCRS FTL
on Commission requestCRCPFlying in IMC
on stakeholders request… and many others
European Aviation Safety Agency
NPAs 2nd extension
ATM subjects:ATCOs Organisations (including training organisations)Service providersATM/ANS technical requirements (services/systems)Authorities
Aerodromes subjects:Certification (including services and construction)Operation Authorities
… organisation of the subjects in NPAs still not decided
European Aviation Safety Agency
General timescale
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Start 1st
extension
NPA Publication Opinion Adoption/
implementation
Start
ATM
NPA
Publication
Opinion Adoption/
implementation
Start
Aerodrome
NPA
Publication
Opinion Adoption/
implementation
European Aviation Safety Agency
Timescale
Timescale established by BR is challenging:For the Agency, that needs to prepare the proposals in cooperation with stakeholders and NAAsFor the Commission, that will need to process the Agency’s opinionsFor industry and NAAs, that need time to review proposals and will need to implement the new requirements
Significant transition periods for the implementation need to be established after adoption of the IRs for both extensions
Thank you for your attention
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