Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE
EASA.2009.OP.21
Authorities
− EASA to facilitate a standing working group to assist the Agency and stakeholders
clarify harmonised understanding of regulations and recommendations.
− EASA to provide a minimum set of “hard rules”; too many are difficult to apply in all
circumstances.
− EASA to prescribe the contents of Operations Manuals to prevent variation and
promote higher standards.
− EASA to clarify what is meant by the passing of the anti-icing code.
− EASA to insist that aircraft manufacturers provide their requirements and
recommendations for residue management in a standardised format.
− Ensure that agreed standards are globally accepted (helps when foreign operators
audit EU service providers and also when EU operators audit service providers
overseas).
− EASA to support and facilitate the pooling of audits using industry experts as auditors.
− Allow monopoly service providers owned/managed by the aerodrome; this will
encourage adequate levels of investment.
− Define responsibilities based on “location of fluid”: the fluid manufacturer is
responsible until delivery and acceptance; then before the fluid is sprayed it is the
responsibility of the service provider; whilst the fluid is “on the wing” it is the
responsibility of the operator; and, when it drips to the ground it becomes the
responsibility of the aerodrome.
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