Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE – ATTACHMENT B
EASA.2009.OP.21
procedures.
D. AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES, FACILITIES AND GROUND SERVICES
(iv) (a) Failure, malfunction or defect of ground equipment used for the testing or checking of
aircraft systems and equipment when the required routine inspection and test procedures did
not clearly identify the problem, where this results in a hazardous situation.
(b) Non-compliance or significant errors in compliance with required servicing procedures.
(c) Loading of contaminated or incorrect type of fuel or other essential fluids (including
oxygen and potable water).
This list is not comprehensive, nor does it specifically mention de-icing / anti-icing. In the
Appendix to this Annex, there are examples given of types of reportable occurrences,
however, none relate to de-icing / anti-icing of aircraft on the ground.
The Directive could be amended to specifically include examples of reportable occurrences
for de-icing / anti-icing of aircraft on the ground.
Operators and aerodromes could be required by NAAs, under SMS regulations, to interpret
this Directive from the perspective of de-icing / anti-icing service providers and to take
measures to ensure their compliance.
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