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This page provides a summary of regulations pertaining to flight data analysis. For specific information and the latest amendments and regulatory initiatives, please consult the Authority concerned.
ICAO
The following are extracts from Amendment 26 to ICAO Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft:
3.6.2 : Recommendation - From 1 January 2002, an operator of an aeroplane of a maximum certificated take-off weight in excess of 20,000kg should establish and maintain a flight data analysis programme as part of its accident prevention and flight safety programme.
3.6.3 : From 1 January 2005, an operator of an aeroplane of maximum certificated take-off weight in excess of 27,000kg shall establish and maintain a flight data analysis progrmme as part of its accident prevention and flight safety programme.
3.6.4 : A flight data analysis programme shall be non-punitive and contain adequate safeguards to protect the source(s) of the data.
European Commission Response to ICAO Amendment 26
Europe has responded with a letter from DG TREN (the European Commission Energy and Transport Department), indicating that all members will respond favourably to the ICAO recommendations.
JAA Response to ICAO Amendment 26
JAA have indicated that JAR-OPS 1 will be amended to bring it into line with ICAO standards, and have set up a FDM Task Force to develop JAA policy and guidance further.
United Kingdom CAA Response to ICAO Amendment 26
The United Kingdom agrees with the recommendations of the Accident Investigation and Prevention (AIG) divisional Meeting 1999 for amendment of Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft. The UK response to ICAO stated:
"It is believed that whilst safety proactive operators will implement such programmes without a standard those likely to benefit most will not. However, once a recommended practice, any operator not having a fully functional programme in place could be seen as not making "best endeavours" and hence culpable after an incident."
FAA
Flight operational Quality Assurance Program; Final Rule
Final Rule for Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Programs. A new Subpart I was added to 14 CFR Part 13 which codifies enforcement protection for FOQA programs. This rule became effective November 30, 2001.
FOQA Aviation Rulemaking Committee
FOQA ARC Order. This order constitutes the charter for the flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). The ARC is a government/industry forum to provide the FAA with advice on FAA FOQA policy. (Dated October 29, 2001)
FOQA Program Approval Procedures & Continued Program Monitoring
Joint Flight Standards Handbook Bulletin for Air Transportation (HBAT) and Air Worthiness (HBAW) that defies the FOQA program approval process and the roles of the POI and CHDO in monitoring continuing FOQA operations for Part 121 and 135 carriers. (Dated July 26, 2000)
FOQA Policy Statement
Official FAA policy statement on Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) Programs. (Dated December 2, 1998)
JAA
JAR-OPS 1.037 - Accident prevention & Flight Safety Programme.
Requirement for programmes to maintain risk awareness, evaluation, and promulgation of relevant information relating to incidents and accidents.
IEM-OPS 1.037 - Accident prevention & Flight Safety PRogramme.
Guidance material for the establishment of a safety programme can be found in ICAO Doc 9422 (Accident Prevention Manual), and ICAO Doc 9376 (Preperations of an Operations Manual)
JAR-OPS 1.160 - Preservation, Production, and use of Flight Data Recorder Recordings.
Requirement to retain data for 60 days
Requirement for recordings to be de-identified or disclosed under secure procedures if the data is to be used other than for investigation of an accident or incident
JAR-OPS 1.715/1.720 - Flight Data Recorders
Details requirements for FDR's and mandatory parameters to be recorded.
AMC-OPS 1.715 - Flight Data Recorders (inoperative recorders).
IEM-OPS 1.175 - Flight Data Recorders
Minimum performance requirements for FDRs (EUROCAE Document ED55)
IEM-OPS 1.720 - Flight Data Recorders
Minimum performance requirements for FDRs (ICAO Annex 6 Attachment D)
AMC-OPS 1.720 - Flight Data Recorders (parameters to be recorded) |
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