FRA for NPA 14-2012 - CAR-OPS1 SOR

FINAL RULE ANNOUNCEMENTBASED ON NPA 14/2012 CAR OPS 1 (AEROPLANE)Release date: 31 January 2013Date: Amendment of this Civil Aviation Regulation will become effective 28 February 2013BACKGROUNDWith this NPA, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has published a proposed amendment toCAR OPS 1 to be in line with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices with initial closing date forcomments of 9 September 2012.The GCAA is pleased with the number of comments considering NPA No.14/2012 as acceptable andappreciates as well the constructive comments.Page 1 of 3

SUMMARY OF RESPONSES (SOR)CAR-OPS 1.037 Safety Management SystemComment 1.1.037 (c) and (f) to have standard terminology, the Person in charge of SMS should be designated asSMS Post Holder.Response1.GCAA accepts the comment and the term “SMS manager” has been replaced throughout theregulations with “SMS Post Holder”.Comment 2.1.037 (C) one operator did not accept the Flight data Analysis to be part of SMS and to be managedby SMS Post Holder.Response 2.GCAA rejects the comment as ICAO requires FDM to be part of SMS. Ref Annex 6 Part I 3.3.6.CAR–OPS 1.398 Use of Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)Comment 3.1.398(e) One operator did not accept this requirement as it may contradict with one aircraft SOP. Theoperator was to consult the manufacturer and comeback to GCAA.Response 3.GCAA did not receive further communication, hence maintains its position.CAR–OPS 1.940 (a)(7) & CAR–OPS 3.940 (a.6) Composition of Flight CrewComment 41.940(a.7) Bilateral agreement amongst UAE AOC holder should be less restrictive as some operatorsmay hire from an agency.Response 4.1.940(a.7) GCAA accepts the comment. Paragraph reworded to remove the ambiguity.CAR-OPS 1.425 Deficiencies reported by an Inspecting AuthorityComment: There is a need to introduce requirements for the operator to report SAFA inspectionreports to the GCAA and the Inspecting Authorities to ensure the cycle is closed and to deal withsuch cases consistently.Response: Accepted. Requirements added in 1.425IEM OPS 1.965(b)(2) pilot proficiencyComment 5.The title is irrelevant with paragraph; Co-pilot should be rephrased with Pilot as it covers any captain orcopilot.Response 5.AcceptedPage 2 of 3

CAR-OPS 1.1110 (Except long range) TerminologiesComment: There is a need to clarify and redefine the following terminologies: Fatigue, FRMS Policy,Flight Crew member, Late finish, Early start, Long range operation and Duty.Response: Accepted. Definition table amended in CAR OPS 1.1110. Basis of changes ICAO, UK CAP371, EU OPS 1 Subpart Q.In consideration of the foregoing, the Director General of the GCAA, hereby, announces that theproposed draft of CAR OPS 1 as published to the public by NPA 14 and the later amendments made to itpursuant to the SOR above, a final rule effective 28 February 2013.Page 3 of 3