SAFA Ramp Inspections - Code7700

SAFA Ramp Inspection ProceduresGuidance materialAppendix 5Written communication templatesTemplate 1Written communication to aircraft operatorsThe written communication to the operator to report category 2 and 3 findings should contain the followinginformation: a short reference to the SAFA programme, why this written communication has been sent (class 2 action), reference to the ramp inspection report, request for evidence for corrective actions of the deficiencies, request the operator to include, as a copy, its competent State of Oversight in the exchangeof the corrective actions requested.Note: The template contains the required information mentioned above. Although the use of this template isencouraged in order to standardise the written communication, elements of this template may be amendedwhere necessary to match the individual cases.Dear Sir,I kindly ask your attention for the following:Your aircraft has been inspected in the scope of the European SAFA programme (Safety Assessment ofForeign Aircraft). As described by the SAFA programme procedures, the ramp inspection reports are, in thecase of significant and/or major findings, sent to both the concerned operator and the authorities responsiblefor the oversight of that operator. A copy of the ramp inspection report, as it has been entered into thecentralised European database, is attached.Concerning the findings categorised as category 2 or 3, the SAFA procedures require me to requestevidence of corrective action(s) that have been or will be undertaken to correct these findings and to preventre-occurrence in the future. You may inform me (in writing) either directly or through your authority. As yourauthority is the entity responsible for the safety oversight of your operations, they might be asked to confirmthat they are satisfied with corrective actions. In this frame, I would kindly invite you to also transmit to theirservices a copy of the elements requested aforementioned.I thank you for your cooperation in the field of air transportation safety, and inform you that additional rampinspections may occur when aircraft of your airline lands on the territory of one of the States participating inthe SAFA programme.Should you require any additional information on this matter, do not hesitate to contact our services.Yours faithfully,SAFA Coordination Section Page 212 of 217© European Aviation Safety Agency, 2012 V 2.0