SAFA Ramp Inspections - Code7700

SAFA Ramp Inspection ProceduresGuidance materialAppendix 3Class of action matrixACTIONS TO BE TAKEN AFTERClass of actionsINSPECTIONS 11Category1Category2Category3Informationto Captain(POI)Information to responsible NAA and Operator’s homebaseCorrective actionsClass 1 Class 2 Class 3Minor Yes No NoSignificant Yes YesNote: Written communication to the operator and tothe NAA and copy to operator’s home base (findings ofseveral inspections may be summarised in onecommunication)Major Yes YesNote: Written communication to the operator and tothe NAA.In case of aircraft damage affecting airworthiness adirect communication with the responsible NAA shouldbe established. The NAA in the State of registrydecides about conditions regarding return to flightstatus. Confirmation afterwards with writtencommunication to the NAA and copy to operator’shome base.NoYesNote: the specific actions consisting ofoperational restrictions, correctiveactions before flight or at maintenancebase,grounding and/or entry permitrepercussions have to be reported.Category of findingsNote: In exceptional cases where multiple category 2 findings have been found and the accumulation of these findings or their interaction justifiesa corrective action, the class of action may be increased to a class 3 action.11 No findings means no cat. 1, 2, or 3 findings, but may include General Remarks.SAFA Coordination Section Page 206 of 217© European Aviation Safety Agency, July 2012V 2.0