AC 18-001 DG Certification CAAV [A]2009E.fm

AC 18-001: DANGEROUS GOODS CERTIFICATION5B. Usually the initial conformance checklistsubmitted by an operator is very inaccuratewith respect to the manual references andcomments regarding the conformance of thecompany manuals to the applicableregulations.C. This checklist will be continually updatedduring this process to reflect the accurate orrevised manual procedures.• This conformance checklist must beaccurate before the certification canbe completed.• The operator should make every effortto have it acceptable at the time ofsubmission of the application.Obtain a template copy of the Part 18 ConformanceChecklist from the CAAV.D. The final conformance checklist will be inserted in the Completed Certification Report binderas one of the primary “proofs” that, at the time of certification, the applicant was inconformance with the minimum standards of the applicable regulation.2.3.3 ORGANIZATIONA. Evaluation of the applicant’s organization and key personnel associated with the proposeddangerous goods will occur early in this phase.B. If the CAAV has any objections or reservations regarding the proposed organization or keypersonnel, these will be shared with the applicant as soon as possible.C. This urgency will also apply to the any service providers proposed for use in the dangerousgoods process. The contractual arrangements with these personnel and the assignedresponsibilities must be understandable to the CAAV.2.3.4 MANUALSA. The CAAV will evaluation the DGOperations Manual through comparisons ofthe proposed information, policy andprocedure with the—1) Submitted conformance checklist;2) ICAO Technical Instructions; andRefer the CAAV Advisory Circular AC 18-002 formore specific guidance for this documentation.3) Advisory circulars and other relevant manuals.B. If the applicant has included accurate DG legislation references in the text of the manual thiscomparison process can be accelerated.C. The CAAV will also evaluate the applicant’s arrangements for ensuring that all personsinvolved in DG preparation or acceptance have direct and immediate access to the DGreference manuals.2.3.5 TRANSPORT POLICIESA. The applicant must have very specific policies regarding the classes and quantities ofdangerous goods that will be transported or forbidden.• These policies should be evaluated with respect to the ICAO-TI and the applicant’s apparentcapabilitiesB. The applicant should have specific guidance to the flight crews regarding their transport ofarticles that may be considered to be dangerous goods.C. This is also true in passenger handlingsituations, the persons who performticketing, gate and cabin duties must beknowledgeable of articles that may or maynot be carried on board the aircraft.DG guidance should be included in the DG Operationsmanual and as a chapter in the specificprimary user manuals.Issue Date: 31 October 2009