Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE
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This would align with the requirement for operators to have a sound and
effective management structure. JAA AMC OPS1.035 specifies clearly that
sub-contracted de-icing / anti-icing services are to be subject to quality
inspections and audits, under the responsibility of the Quality Manager; this
may exclude the QM from assuming the role of the expert.
REGAO4. Operators to define specific training requirements and knowledge base for
operations and dispatch staff concerning de-icing / anti-icing.
During this Study, it has become apparent how critical the operators’ flight
operations departments can be in either contributing or hindering de-icing /
anti-icing operations, through their role as a communication hub between the
service provider, aerodrome and flight crews. Specifying in-house training
requirements for flight operations/dispatch staff in de-icing / anti-icing matters
may improve safety at very little cost. EU OPS 1.205 and JAA ACJ OPS1.205
refer.
REGAO5. States to require that operators develop a targeted programme within their
SMS, specifically aimed at de-icing / anti-icing.
This Option is in conformity with Options SAF2 and SAF3. In order to improve
performance in the area of de-icing / anti-icing, operators will need to collect
safety data from service providers to identify those hazards to their own
operations that can only be “seen” from the service provider’s/operative’s
perspective. This can be applied through EU OPS 1.037 and 1.420, and
OR.GEN.200(a) and associated AMC.
REGAO6. Operators to be required to provide flight crew with a checklist system that
specifically addresses aspects of de-icing / anti-icing.
One area of risk and inconsistency is both poor decision-making and the
technical and procedural knowledge of flight crew. De-icing / anti-icing is a
demanding operation, often occurring within the environment of a pressured
operational and traffic situation. Furthermore, when other operational, system,
environmental, etc., threats emerge during this period, decision-making and
access to technical knowledge can be hampered. Providing a set of pilots’
notes in a checklist, or in diagrammatic style (in line with HF principles) will
greatly enhance decision-making.
REGAO7. Require the inclusion of an operator’s de-icing / anti-icing programme and
procedures within the operator’s conversion course ground training.
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