Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE
EASA.2009.OP.21
3.2 Summary of options and impact assessments presented in A-
NPA-2007-11
In A-NPA 2007-11 options for action and associated impact assessments were presented.
This is important to understand, because in some areas the Agency may maintain the same
opinion, whilst in others it may need to change opinion based on the results of this Study.
The purpose of A-NPA-2007-11 was to consult stakeholders on the appropriate measures to
be taken in order to address potential safety hazards associated with the residues of fluids
used for the ground de-icing / anti-icing of aircraft. It was the intention to use the outcome of
the consultation to define an EASA action plan to address this issue and more particularly
the recommendations from accident investigators shown above.
A summary of the relevant details are shown below:
Operations Option Proposed - Option 1:
Do nothing. The major objectives are already described in current Regulation (EC)
1899/2006 (EU OPS). Detailed provisions contained in JAR-OPS 1 are currently transposed
into implementing rules and associated material for the envisaged amendment to Regulation
(EC) No 1592/2002, replacing EU OPS once it becomes applicable. Therefore there is no
need for additional wording.
Operations Option Dismissed - Option 2:
Additional rulemaking could address:
− the assessment, oversight and management of de-icing / anti-icing service providers
− the content, practices, procedures etc to be embodied in the operators’ processes with
respect to selection, use and monitoring of types of fluid used, including the availability
of de-icing / anti-icing fluids for aircraft with non-powered flight controls
− the content, practices, processes etc. to be embodied in the operators maintenance
programme
− the training requirements for crew regarding fluid types, their properties, use and
limitations such that the adequacy and appropriateness of the provided service can be
assessed.
Service Providers Option Proposed – Option 2
Encourage the development of industry standards and industry monitoring programmes.
Although this option does not lead to a regulatory solution, it may be considered that industry
standards and monitoring programmes may bring an appropriate increase in safety.
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