Detailed Aircraft Inspection Guidelines

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1. DETAILED GUIDANCE FOR THE RAMP INSPECTOR

1.1 Detailed guidance for the Ramp Inspector

1.1.1 General

The items to be checked during a Ramp Check are summarised on the Ramp Inspection Airworthiness Worksheet.

Areas included are::

A - Fli ght Deck,

B - Safety / Cabin items,

C -Air craft Condi tion ,

D - Cargo and the Cargo Compartment, and

E - General.

See the Inspection Items Tablebelow at figure one for details on the completion of the above items.

1.1.2 Detailed Checklist

The detailed checklist contains information on the items to be checked. For each checklist item guidance is provided on how toperform the check. Each item is also provided with the applicable ICAO reference.

1.1.3 Actions to be taken

Any majo r f ind ing whi ch c oul d have a dir ect ef fect on the safe operati on o f the air craf t requi res immed iate ac tion b y the

inspector.

ICAO Annex 8, 3.6.2 allows the regulatory authority of a state to ground an aircraft that has sustained damage.

The inspector should always contact his manager to discuss the situation and to seek his concurrence any time there is a serioussafety concern and the flight may have to be delayed.

Should an aircraft registered in another State be grounded, the State of Registry of the aircraft must be notified, which will thendetermine whether the aircraft may be permitted to operate. However, coordination between the authorities of the State of Registryand of the State in which the aircraft is grounded is highly recommended.

A copy of the report (hand-written at the time of the inspection) is provided to the Captain and to the ground representative.


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A more detailed report is sent to the operator and its Civil Aviation Authority (State of Registry and State of the Operator) with theappropriate accompanying letter by the CAA subsequent to the inspection. The letter to the operator requires a response from theoperator regarding the corrective actions it has taken to prevent recurrence.

The State Authorities receive a letter describing the findings together with a copy of the operator letter and report.


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Inspection Items

Flight Deck . Item numbers: Cabin Item numbers: External Item numbers:

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

C8

C9

C10

C11

C12

Cargo Item numbers:

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

B8

B9

B10

B11

B12

B13

B14 D1

D2

D3

GeneralItem numbers:

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5

A6

A7

A8

A9

A10

A11

A12

A13

A14

A15

A16

A17

A18

A19

A20

A21

A22

A23

A24

E3

E1

E2

Figure One Inspections Items Table


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1.2 Detailed Checklist

A. Flight Deck :

General

A1. General Condi tio n

Instructions:

Check cleanliness, tidiness and general condition

References:

Nil

A2. Emergency Exi t

Instructions:

Check if in compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.

References:

Annex 8 Nr. 4.1.7 - Emergency landing provi sio ns

4.1.7.2 Facilities shall be provided for the rapid evacuation of the aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following an emergency landing. Suchfacilities shall be related to the passenger and crew capacity of the aeroplane.

4.1.7.4 On aeroplanes certificated for ditching conditions, provisions shall be made in the design to give maximum practicable assurance that safeevacuation from the aeroplane of passengers and crew can be executed in case of ditching.

A3. Equi pment

Instructions:

Check for the presence of the following equipment:

GPWS - (Note: some ex-soviet-built aircraft are equipped with a GPWS called 'CCOC' (in Russian alphabet). The CCOC equipment has similarfunctions to GPWS equipment.

ACAS (airborne collision avoidance system - fitted and working),

FMC (valid database).

References:

GPWS

Annex 6 Nr 6.15- After 1 Jan 2007, all aeroplanes need a ground proximity warning system with a forward looking capability (GPWS) if maxcertificated takeoff mass is > 5,700Kg or authorised to carry more than 9 passengers.

TCAS II

Annex 6 Nr 6.18 Turbine-engine aeroplanes required to be equipped with an airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS II) if max certificatedtakeoff mass is > 5,700Kg or authorised to carry more than 19 passengers.

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Documentation

A4. Manual s

Instructions:Check for presence. (Note: flight manual data may be included in the operations manual)

Check if manuals are up-to-date and approved

Check if their content complies with relevant ICAO SARPs.

On ex-Soviet built aircraft, flight manual data is often published in a manual called 'Rukowodstwo', or RLE. Considering that the content of'Rukowodstwo' does not include all required operations manual data, the presence of such a manual on board as Flight and Operation Manualshould be reported to the operator and their Civil Aviation Authority. Subsequent actions to ensure full compliance with the ICAO standards are tobe taken by the CAA.

References:

Annex 6 Nr 6.2.3 b

An aeroplane shall carry:

b)the flight manual for the aeroplane, or other documents containing performance data required for the application of Chapter 5[Aeroplane performance operating limitations] and any other information necessary for the operation of the aeroplane within the terms of itscertificate of airworthiness, unless the data is available in the operations manual.

Annex 6 Nr. 11.1 - Operations manual.

An operations manual, provided in accordance with 4.2.2 [Operations manual], which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specificaspects of operations, shall contain at least the following:

1. Instructions outlining the responsibilities of operations personnel pertaining to the conduct of flight operations;

2. The flight crew for each type of operation including the designation of the succession of command;

3. Rules limiting the flight time and flight duty periods and providing for adequate rest periods for flight crew members and cabin attendants;

4. The in-flight and the emergency duties assigned to each crew-member;

5. Checklist of emergency and safety equipment and instructions for its use:

6. Minimum flight altitudes:

a. The method of determining minimum flight altitudes; and

b. The minimum flight altitudes for each route to be flown;

7. Aerodrome operating minima:

a. The methods for determining aerodrome-operating minima.

b. Operating minima for each of the aerodromes that are likely to be used as aerodromes of intended landing or as alternate aerodromesand the increase of aerodrome operating minima in accordance with subparagraph 7a) above, in case of degradation of approach oraerodrome facilities; and

c. Conditions required to commence or continue an instrument approach;

8. The circumstances in which a radio listening watch is to be maintained;

9. A list of the navigational equipment to be carried including any requirements relating to operations in RNP airspace;

10. Specific instructions for the computation of the quantities of fuel and oil to be carried, having regard to all circumstances of the operationincluding the possibility of the failure of one or more power plants while en route;

11. The minimum equipment list for the aeroplane types operated and specific operations authorised, including any requirements relating tooperations in RNP airspace;


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12. A route guide to ensure that the flight crew will have, for each flight, information relating to communication facilities, navigation aids, aerodromesand such other information as the operator may deem necessary for the proper conduct of flight operations;

13. The conditions under which oxygen shall be used and the amount of oxygen determined in accordance with 4.3.8.2;

14. Procedures, as prescribed in Annex 12, for pilots-in-command observing an accident;

15. The ground-air visual signal code for use by survivors, as contained in Annex 12;16. Information and instructions relating to the interception of civil aircraft including:

a. Procedures, as prescribed in Annex 2, for pilots-in-command of intercepted aircraft and

b. Visual signals for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft, as contained in Annex 2.

17. For aeroplanes intended to be operated above 15000 m (49000 ft):

a. Information which will be enable the pilot to determine the best course of action to take in the event of exposure to solar cosmic radiation;and

b. Procedure in the event that a decision to descend is taken, covering:

i) the necessity of giving the appropriate ATS unit prior warning of the situation and of obtaining a provisional descent clearance, and

ii) the action to be taken in the event that communication with the ATS unit cannot be established or is interrupted.

18. Information and instruction on the carriage of dangerous goods, including action to be taken in the event of an emergency;

19. Emergency evacuation procedures;

20. Safety precautions during refuelling with passengers on board;

21. Operating instructions and information on climb performance with all engines operating, if provided in accordance with 4.2.3.3;

22. The normal, abnormal and emergency procedures to be used by the flight crew, the checklists relating thereto and aircraft systems informationas required by 6.1.3;

23. Where relevant to the operations, the long-range navigation procedures to be used;

24. The specifications for the operational flight plan;

25. []

26. Security instructions and guidance;

27. []

28. Departure contingency procedures;

29. Instructions for mass and balance control; and

30. Instructions and training requirements for the avoidance of controlled flight into terrain and policy for the use of the ground proximity warning

system (GPWS).

31. []

Annex 6 Nr. 6.1.3.

The operator shall provide operations staff and flight crew with an aircraft-operating manual, for each aircraft type operated, containing the normal,abnormal and emergency procedures relating to the operation of the aircraft. The manual shall include details of the aircraft systems and of thechecklists to be used.

Annex 6 N r. 4.2.2.1 in con j. wi th 11.1

An operator shall provide, for the use and guidance of operations personnel concerned, an operations manual in accordance with 11.1. Theoperations manual shall be amended or revised as is necessary to ensure that the information contained therein is kept up to date. All suchamendments or revisions shall be issued to all personnel that are required to use this manual.

A5 Check lis ts

Instructions:


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Check if checklists are available and up to date

Check if their content is in compliance with the requirement

Note: normal, non-normal and emergency checklists are sometimes combined in a 'Quick Reference Handbook'

On some ex-Soviet built aircraft only the flight engineer has a checklist. The pilot and co-pilot may be working from a memorised checklist only.

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 11.1 - Operations manual

An operations manual, provided in accordance with 4.2.2 [Operations Manual], which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specificaspects of operations, shall contain at least the following:

32. The normal, abnormal and emergency procedures to be used by the flight crew, the checklists relating thereto and aircraft systems informationas required by 6.1.3;

Annex 6 Nr. 4.2.5 - Check lis ts

The checklists provided in accordance with 6.1.3 shall be used by flight crews prior to, during and after all phases of operations, and in emergency,to ensure compliance with the operating procedures contained in the aircraft operating manual and the flight manual or other documents associatedwith the certificate of airworthiness and otherwise in the operations manual.

A6. Radio Navigat ion Charts

Instructions:

Check if charts are available and up-to-date

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.3

An aeroplane shall carry:

a. Current and suitable charts to cover the route of the proposed flight and any route along which it is reasonable to expect that the flight maybe diverted.

A 7. Min imum Equi pment Lis t

Instructions:

Check if the MEL is available, up-to-date and approved

Note:In some ex-Soviet built aircraft a document similar to the MEL is included in the document called 'Rokowodstwo' - See also paragraph A4above

References:

Annex 6 Nr 6.1.2.

The operator shall include in the operations manual a minimum equipment list (MEL), approved by the State of the Operator, which will enable thepilot-in-command to determine whether a flight may be commenced or continued from any intermediate stop should any instrument, equipment orsystems become in operative.

A8. Cert if icate of regis trat ion

Instructions:

Check for presence and accuracy (duplicates may be acceptable: see Section 1.3 to this document for further guidance]

Check if its format is in accordance with the requirement

References:

ICAO Convention Article 29 - Documents carried in aircraft.


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Every aircraft of a contracting State, engaged in international navigation, shall carry the following documents in conformity with the conditionsprescribed in this Convention.

a) its certificate of registration;

Annex 7 Nr. 7 - Cert ifi cate o f Regis trat ion

7.1 The certificate of registration, in wording and arrangement shall be a replica of the following form [see page 9 of Annex 7, Section 1.4 of this

document]

7.2 The certificate of registration shall be carried in the aircraft at all times.

Annex 7 Nr. 8 - Identi fic atio n Plate.

An aircraft shall carry an identification plate inscribed with at least its nationality or common mark and registration mark. The plate shall be made offireproof metal or other fireproof material of suitable physical properties, and shall be secured to the aircraft in a prominent position near the mainentrance, or in the case of an unmanned free balloon affixed conspicuously to the exterior of the payload.

A9. Nois e cert ifi cati on o r equ ivalen t(where applicable)

Instructions:

Check for presence (see Section 1.3 to this document for further guidance on the format of the document attesting noise certification).

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 6.13

All aeroplanes complying with the noise certification Standards in Annex 16, Volume 1.

An aeroplane shall carry a document attesting noise certification.

Note: The attestation may be contained in any document, carried on board, approved by the State of Registry

Annex 16 Vol. 1 Parts 1 and 2.

A 10. AOC or equi valent

Instructions:

Check for accuracy (a copy is acceptable)

Check if its content is in compliance with the relevant ICAO SARPs.

Note 1: Until 23 November 2006, the AOC is not required by ICAO to be on board the aircraft. After Nov 23 2006, An aeroplane shall carry acertified true copy of the air operator certificate, and a copy of the authorizations, conditions and limitations relevant to the aeroplane type, issued inconjunction with the certificate. When the certificate and the associated authorizations, conditions and limitations are issued by the State of theOperator in a language other than English, an English translation shall be included.

Note 2: Notwithstanding the above, some NAA may require the AOC to be on board.

Note 3: Some NAA may require additional documents to be on board, such as: entry permission, insurance certificate, etc

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 4.2.1 The ai r operato r cer tif icat e

4.2.1.1 An operator shall not engage in commercial air transport operations unless in possession of a valid air operator certificate issued by theState of the Operator.

4.2.1.2 The air operator certificate shall authorise the operator to conduct commercial air transport operations in accordance with specifiedauthorizations, conditions and limitations.

4.2.1.4 The issue of an air operator certificate by the State of the Operator shall be dependent upon the operator demonstrating an adequateOrganisation, method of control and supervision of flight operations, training programme and maintenance arrangements, consistent with the natureand extent of the operations specified.

4.2.1.5 The continued validity of an air operator certificate shall depend upon the operator maintaining the requirements of 4.2.1.4 under thesupervision of the State of the Operator.


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4.2.1.6 The air operator certificate shall contain at least the following:

a) Operators identification (name, location).

b) Date of issue and period of validity.

c) Description of the types to operations authorised.

d) the type(s) of aircraft authorized for use; and

d) Authorised areas of operation of routes.

A11. Radio l icense

Instructions:

Check for presence (duplicates may be acceptable: see appendix 1 to this document for further guidance).

References:


Every aircraft of a contracting State, engaged in international navigation, shall carry the following documents in conformity with the conditionsprescribed in this Convention:

e) If it is equipped with radio apparatus, the aircraft radio station license.

ICAO Convention article 30 - Aircraft radio equipment.

a) Aircraft of each contracting State may, in or over the territory of other contracting States, carry radio-transmitting apparatus only if alicense to install and operate such apparatus has been issued by the appropriate authorities of the State in which the aircraft is registered.

A 12. Cert ifi cate of Airwor thi ness

Instructions:

Check that the certificate of Airworthiness of the aircraft is carried on board (duplicates may be acceptable: see appendix 1 to this document forfurther guidance).

References:

ICAO Convention Article 31 - Certificates of Airworthiness

Every aircraft engaged in international navigation shall be provided with a certificate of airworthiness issued or rendered valid by the State in which itis registered.


Every aircraft of a contracting State, engaged in international navigation, shall carry the following documents in conformity with the conditions

prescribed in this Convention.

b) Its certificate of airworthiness;

Annex 8 Part II Nr. 5.1

A Certificate of Airworthiness shall be renewed or shall remain valid, subject to the laws of the State of Registry, provided that the State of Registryshall require that the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft shall be determined by a periodical inspection at appropriate intervals having regard tolapse of time and type of service, or alternatively by means of a system of inspection, approved by the State, which will produce at least anequivalent result

Annex 8 Part II Nr. 7 - Stand ard Fo rm o f Cert ifi cate o f Ai rworthiness

The Certificate of Airworthiness shall contain the information indicated in the following form, and shall be generally similar to it. (See Section 1.5 tothis document).


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Flight data

A13. Operat ional fl igh t pl an

Instructions:

Check for presence and accuracy

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3 - Fli ght preparati on

4.3.1. A flight shall not be commenced until flight preparation forms have been completed certifying that the pilot in command is satisfied that:

g) the Standards of 4.3.3 relating to operational flight planning have been compiled with.

4.3.3 Operational flight planning

4.3.3.1 An operational flight plan shall be completed for every intended flight. The operational flight plan shall be approved and signed by the pilot incommand and, where applicable, signed by the flight operations officer/flight dispatcher, and a copy shall be filed with the operator or a designatedagent, or, if these procedures are not possible, it shall be left w ith the aerodrome authority or on record in a suitable place at the point of departure.

4.3.3.2 The operations manual must describe the content and use of the operational flight plan.

Annex 6. Nr. 11.1

An operations manual, which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specific aspects of operations, provided in accordance with 4.2.2shall contain at least the following:

24) the specifications for the operational flight plan.

A 14. Weigh t and balanc e sheet

Instructions:

Check for presence of load sheet and accuracy

References:


An operations manual, which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specific aspects of operations, provided in accordance with 4.2.2.shall contain at least the following:

30) Instructions for mass and balance control;

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3.1

A flight shall not be commenced until flight preparation forms have been completed certifying that the pilot-incommand is satisfied that:

d). the mass of the aeroplane and centre of gravity location are such that the flight can be conducted safely, taking into account the flightconditions expected

Safety Equipm ent

A15. Port able Fi re Ext inguishers

Instructions:

Check for presence, number, condition and expiry date

References:


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Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.2.b.1

An aeroplane shall be equipped with:

b) Portable fire extinguishers of a type which, when discharged, will not cause dangerous contamination of the air within the aeroplane. Atleast one shall be located in:

1) The pilots compartment and

2) Each passenger compartment that is separate from the pilots compartment and that is not readily accessible to the flightcrew.

A 16. Lif e jacket s/ Flo tat ion

Instructions:

Check for presence, condition and where applicable expiry date

References:

Annex 6 Nr 6.5 All aeroplanes on flights over water [ref. to seaplanes omitted]

6.5.2 - Landplanes

6.5.2.1. Landplanes shall carry the equipment prescribed in 6.5.2.2:

a) When flying over water and at a distance of more than 93 km (50NM) away from the shore, in the case of landplanes operated inaccordance with 5.2.9 [En route - one power unit inoperative] or 5.2. 1 0. [En route - two power units inoperative]

b) When flying en route over water beyond gliding distance from the shore; in the case of all other landplanes; and

c) When taking off or landing at an aerodrome where, in the opinion of the State of the Operator, the takeoff or approach path is sodisposed over water that in the event of a mishap there would be a likelihood of a ditching.

6.5.2.2. The equipment referred to in 6.5.2.1 shall comprise one life jacket or equivalent individual flotation device for each person on board, stowedin a position easily accessible from the seat or berth of the person for whose use it is provided.

6.5.3. All aircraft on long range over water flights

6.5.3.2 Each life jacket and individual flotation device, when carried in accordance with [ref. to seaplanes omitted] 6.5.2.1 and 6.5.2.2, shall beequipped with a means of electric illumination for the purpose of facilitating the location of persons, except where the requirement 6.5.2.1 c) is metby the provision of individual flotation devices other than life jackets.

A17. Safety Harnes s

Instructions:

Check for presence and condition

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.2.c.3


3) A safety harness for each flight crew seat. The safety harness for each pilot seat shall incorporate a device that will automaticallyrestrain the occupant's torso in the event of rapid deceleration.

Recommendation . - The safety harness for each pilot seat should incorporate a device to prevent a suddenly incapacitated pilot from interferingwith the flight controls.

Note. - Safety harness includes shoulder straps and a seat belt which may be used independently

A18. Oxygen equ ipment

Instructions:



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References:

FOR NON - PRESSURISED AIRCRAFT:

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3.8.1

A flight to be operated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure in personnel compartments will be less than 700 hPa shall not becommenced unless sufficient stored breathing oxygen is carried to supply:

a) All crew members and 10 percent of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes that the pressure in compartments occupiedby them will be between 700 hPa and 620 hPa; and

b) The crew and passengers for any period that the atmospheric pressure in compartments occupied by them will be less than 620 hPa.

Annex 6 Nr. 4.4.5. Use o f ox ygen

4.4.5.1 All flight crewmembers, when engaged in performing duties essential to the safe operation of an aeroplane in flight shall use breathingoxygen continuously whenever the circumstances prevail for which its supply has been required in 4.3.8.1 (...).

FOR PRESSURISED AIRCRAFT:

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3.8.2

A flight to be operated with a pressurised aeroplane shall not be commenced unless a sufficient quantity of stored breathing oxygen is carried tosupply all the crew members and passengers, as is appropriate to the circumstances of the flight being undertaken, in the event of loss ofpressurisation, for any period that the atmospheric pressure in any compartment occupied by them would be less that 700 hPa. (. ..)

Annex 6 Nr. 4.4.5. Use o f ox ygen

4.4.5.1 All flight crew members, when engaged in performing duties essential to the safe operation of an aeroplane in flight, shall use breathing

oxygen continuously whenever the circumstances prevail for which its supply has been required in (...) 4.3.8.2.

4.4.5.2 All flight crew members of pressurised aeroplanes operating above an altitude where the atmospheric pressure is less than 376 hPa (> 25000 ft) shall have available at the flight duty station a quick-donning type of oxygen mask which will readily supply oxygen upon demand

A19. Emerg ency flas hli ght

Instructions:

Check for appropriate quantities of emergency flashlight.

Check their condition if possible.

Annex 6 Nr. 6.10

All aeroplanes, when operated at night shall be equipped with:

f) An emergency flashlight for each crewmember station.

Flight Crew

A20. Fli ght crew lic ence

Instructions:

Check validity of crew licences and appropriate ratings.

ICAO Convention Article 29 - Documents carried in aircraft

Every aircraft of a contracting State, engaged in international navigation, shall carry the following documents in conformity with the conditionsprescribed in this Convention:

c) The appropriate licenses for each member of the crew.

ICAO Convention Article 32 - Licenses of personnel


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The pilot of every aircraft and the other members of the operating crew of every aircraft engaged in international navigation shall be provided withcertificates of competency and licenses issued or rendered valid by the State in which the aircraft is registered.

Annex 1 Nr. 1.2.1. - Au tho rit y to act as a fli ght crewmember .

A person shall not act as a flight crewmember of an aircraft unless a valid licence is held showing compliance with the specification of this annexand appropriate to the duties to be performed by that person. The licence shall have been issued by the State of Registry of that aircraft or by anyother Contracting State and rendered valid by the State of Registry of that aircraft.

Annex 1 Nr. 1.2.2 - Method o f ren deri ng a l icenc e valid .

1.2.2.1. When a Contracting state renders valid a licence issued by another Contracting state, as an alternative to the issuance of its own licence, itshall establish validity by suitable authorisation to be carried with the former licence accepting it as the equivalent of the latter. The validity of theauthorisation shall not extend beyond the period of validity of the licence.

ICAO Convention Article 30 - Aircraft radio equipment

Radio transmitting apparatus may be used only by members of the flight crew who are provided with a special licence for the purpose issued by theappropriate authorities of the State in which the aircraft is registered.

Annex 6 Nr. 9.1.2 Radio oper ator

The flight crew shall include at least one member who holds a valid licence, issued or rendered valid by the State of Registry, authorising operationof the type of radio transmitting equipment to be used.

Annex 1 Nr. 1.2.4. Not e 2

to provide the necessary evidence to satisfy the requirements of 1.2.3.1, the Licensing Authority issues the licence holder with the appropriateMedical Assessment, Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3. This can be done in several ways such as a suitably titled separate certificate, a statement on thelicence, a national regulation stipulating that the Medical Assessment is an integral part of the licence etc.

Annex 6 Nr. 9.1 Compos it ion o f t he fl igh t c rew

9.1.1 The number and composition of the flight crew shall not be less than that specified in the operations manual. The flight crews shall includeflight crew members in addition to the minimum numbers specified in the flight manual or other documents associated with the certificate ofairworthiness, when necessitated by considerations related to the type of aeroplane used, the type of operation involved and the duration of flightbetween points where flight crews are changed.

9.1.2 Radio operator

The flight crew shall include at least one member who holds a valid licence, issued or rendered valid by the State of Registry, authorising operationof the type of radio transmitting equipment to be used.

9.1.3 Flight engineer

When a separate flight engineers station is incorporated in the design of an aeroplane, the flight crew shall include at least one flight engineerespecially assigned to that station, unless the duties associated with that station can be satisfactorily performed by another flight crew member,holding a flight engineer licence, without interference with regular duties.

9.1.4 Flight navigator

The flight crew shall include at least one member who holds a flight navigator licence in all operations where, as determined by the State of the

Operator, navigation necessary for the safe conduct of the flight cannot be adequately accomplished by the pilots f rom the pilot station.

Annex 6 Nr. 9.5 - Fli ght crew equipment .

A flight crewmember assessed as fit to exercise the privileges of a licence subject to the use of suitable correcting lenses, shall have a spare set ofthe correcting lenses readily available when exercising those privileges.

Journey Log Book I Technical Log or equivalent

A21. Journey Log Book, o r equ ivalent

Instructions:

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Check if content complies with the requirement

References:

ICAO Convention Article 34 -Journey logbooks.

There shall be maintained in respect of every aircraft engaged in international navigation a journey log book in which shall be entered particulars ofthe aircraft, its crew and of each journey, in such form as may be prescribed from time to time pursuant to this Convention.


Every aircraft of a contracting state in international navigation, shall carry the following documents in conformity with the conditions prescribed in thisConvention:

d) Its journey logbook.

Annex 6 Nr. 4.5.5.

The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for the journey logbook or the general declaration containing the information listed in 11.5.1.

Annex 6 Nr. 11 .5.1

Recommendation - The aeroplane journey log book should contain the following items and the corresponding roman numerals:

I. Aeroplane nationality and registration

II. Date

III. Names of crew members

IV. Duty assignments of crew members

V. Place of departure

VI. Place of arrival

VII. Time of departure

VIII. Time of arrival

IX. Hours of flight

X. Nature of flight (private, aerial work, scheduled or non-scheduled)

XI. Incidents, observations, if any

XII. Signature of person in charge.

A22. Maint enance Release

Instructions:

Check that performed maintenance has been signed off

Check for evidence that any maintenance required in the tech log has been complied with

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 8.7 in con j. wi th 4.3.1.

8.7 - Maintenance Release

A maintenance release shall be completed and signed by a person or persons qualified in accordance with Annex 1 to certify that the maintenancework has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with the methods prescribed in the maintenance manual.

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c) Maintenance release as prescribed in 8.7 has been issued in respect of the aeroplane;

A23. Deferr ed defec t rec tif icat ion

Instructions:

Check number of deferred defects (specify in the report where necessary)

Check that defect deferments include time limits and comply with the stated time limits.

Where applicable, check compliance with the aircraft MEL.

References:

Annex 6 At tachment G - Minimum Equip ment Lis t (MEL)

Supplementary to 6.1.2

8. Systems or equipment accepted as inoperative for a flight should be placarded where appropriate and all such items should be noted in theaircraft technical log to inform the flight crew and maintenance personnel of the inoperative system or equipment.

A24. Pre-f light i nspecti on

Instructions:

Check for presence of pre-flight inspection forms (maintenance release, landing documents and flight plan)

References

Annex: 6 Nr . 4.3.1.

A flight shall not be commenced until flight preparation forms have been completed certifying that the pilot in command is satisfied that

a) The aeroplane is airworthy

c) A maintenance release as prescribed in 8.7 has been issued in respect of the aeroplane.

B. Cabin / Safety

B1. General Condition

Instructions:

Check for cleanliness, tidiness and general condition.

References:

Annex 8 Part III Nr 8.3

Prescribed safety and survival equipment which the crew or passenger are expected to use and operate at the time of emergency, shall be reliable,readily accessible, and easily identified, and its methods of operation shall be plainly marked.

B2 Cabin Attendants seat

Instructions:

Check for presence and compliance with the requirement.

References:

Annex 6 Nr 6.16 Aeroplan es car ryi ng passengers cabin att endant s s eats

6.16.1 Aeroplanes for which the individual certificate of airworthiness was first issued on or after 1 January 1981.

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with a safety harness for the use of each cabin attendant required to satisfy the intent of 12.1 in respect of emergency evacuation.

6.16.2 Aeroplanes for which the individual certificate of airworthiness was first issued before 1 January 1981

Recommendation. - All aeroplanes should be equipped with a forward or rearward-facing (within 15 degrees of the longitudinal axis of theaeroplane) seat, fitted with a safety harness for the use of each cabin attendant required to satisfy the intent of 12. 1 in respect of emergencyevacuation.

Note 1 - Guidance material on emergency evacuation provisions is contained in the Annex 8, Part III A, Chapter 4 and 8, Annex 8, Part III B, Sub-part I and the Airworthiness Manual (Doc. 9760), Vol II, Chapter 4, paragraph 4.3.1 and Table IIA-4-3.

Note 2. - Safety harness includes shoulder straps and a seat belt that may be used independently.

6.16.3 Cabin attendants' seats provided in accordance with 6.16.1 and 6.16.2 shall be located near floor level and other emergency exits asrequired by the State of Registry for emergency evacuation.

12.1 Assignment of emergency duties

An operator shall establish, to the satisfaction of the State of the Operator, the minimum number of cabin attendants required for each type ofaeroplane, based on seating capacity or the number of passengers carried, in order to effect a safe and expeditious evacuation of the aeroplane,and the necessary functions to be performed in an emergency or a situation requiring emergency evacuation. The operator shall assign thesefunctions for each type of aeroplane.

B3. First Aid k it/Emergency Medical kit

Instructions:

Check for presence, condition, location and expiry date if available

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.2.a


a) accessible and adequate medical supplies appropriate to the number of passengers the aeroplane is authorised to carry;

(See also Attachment B to Annex 6)

B4. Portable fire extinguishers

Instructions:

Check for presence, number, condition and expiry date if available

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.2

b) An aeroplane shall be equipped with portable fire extinguishers of a type which, when discharged, will not cause dangerouscontamination of the air within the aeroplane. At least one shall be located in:

1. the pilot's compartment, and

2. each passenger compartment that is separate from the pilot's compartment and that is not readily accessible to the flightcrew;

B5. Life jackets/Flotation device

Instructions:

Check for presence, condition and expiry date as applicable

6.5.2 - Landplanes

6.5.2.1. Landplanes shall carry the equipment prescribed in 6.5.2.2:

a) when flying over water and at a distance of more than 93 km (50NM) away from the shore, in the case of landplanes operated inaccordance with 5.2.9 [En route - one power unit inoperative] or 5.2.10. [En route - two power units inoperative]

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c) when taking off or landing at an aerodrome where, in the opinion of the State of the Operator, the takeoff or approach path is sodisposed over water that in the event of a mishap there would be a likelihood of a ditching.

6.5.2.2. The equipment referred to in 6.5.2.1 shall comprise one life jacket or equivalent individual flotation device for each person on board, stowedin a position easily accessible from the seat or berth of the person for whose use it is provided.

6.5.3. All aircraft on long range over water flights

6.5.3.2. Each life jacket and individual flotation device, when carried in accordance with [ref. to seaplanes omitted] 6.5.2.1 and 6.5.2.2, shall beequipped with a means of electric illumination for the purpose of facilitating the location of persons, except where the requirement 6.5.2.1 c) is metby the provision of individual flotation devices other than life jackets.

B6. Seat belts

Instructions:


References

Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.2.c.2


2) a seat belt for each seat and restraining belts for each berth.

B7. Emergency exit lighting and marking, emergency fl ashlights

Instructions:

Check for presence of emergency exit signs, lighting and marking, and emergency flashlights.

Where relevant, check condition of floor path lighting / marking.

Ex-Soviet built aircraft are generally not equipped with a floor path marking system, but in some types of aircraft (TLJ-134, TU 154) the emergencyexit signs are combined with lighting devices. This combination should be acceptable for such aircraft.

References:

Annex 8 Nr. 4.1.7 - Emergency landing provi sio ns


4.1.7.3 The interior layout of the cabin and the position and number of emergency exits, including the means of locating and illuminating the escapepaths and exits shall be such as to facilitate rapid evacuation of the aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following an emergency landing.

4.1.7.4. On aeroplanes certificated for ditching conditions, provisions shall be made in the design to give maximum practicable assurance that safeevacuation from the aeroplane of passengers and crew can be executed in case of ditching.

Annex 6 Nr. 6.10.f

All aeroplanes, when operated at night shall be equipped with:

f) an emergency flashlight for each crew member station.

Annex 8, Part III A, Nr. 4.1.7.3 and Part IIIB , D.6.3.

The interior layout of the cabin and the position and number of emergency exits including the means of locating and illuminating the escape pathsand exits, shall be such as to facilitate rapid evacuation of the aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following an emergency landing.

B8. Slides / Life Rafts (as required)

Instructions:

Check bottle gauge, slide bar and slide expiry date. Check presence of life raft, when required.

Annex 8, Part III A Nr. 4.1.7 (and Part II IB, D.6.2to D.6.4) - Emergenc y land ing pro vis ions



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4.1.7.3. The interior layout of the cabin and the position and number of emergency exits, including the means of locating and illuminating the escapepaths and exits shall be such as to facilitate rapid evacuation of the aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following an emergency landing.

4.1.7.4. On aeroplanes certified for ditching conditions, provisions shall be made in the design to give maxim practicable assurance that safeevacuation from the aeroplane of passengers and crew can be executed in case of ditching.

6.5.3. - All aircraft on long range over water flights

6.5.3.1 In addition to the equipment prescribed in () 6.5.2 (see item B4) [reference to sea planes omitted], the following equipment shall beinstalled in all aeroplanes when used over routes on which the airline may be over water and at more than a distance corresponding to 120 minutesat cruising speed or 740 km (400NM), whichever if the lesser, away from land suitable for making an emergency landing in the case of the aircraftoperated in accordance with 5.2.9 [en route- one enginet inoperative] or 5.2.10 [en route- two engines inoperative], and 30 minutes or 185 km (100NM), whichever is the lesser, for all other aeroplanes:

a) Life saving rafts in sufficient numbers to carry all persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency, providedwith such life-saving equipment including means of sustaining life as is appropriate to the flight to be undertaken; and

b) equipment for making the pyrotechnical distress signals described in Annex 2; (...)

B9. Oxygen Supply (Cabin crew & Passengers

Instructions:

Check for presence and condition where applicable

References:

FOR NON - PRESSURISED AIRCRAFT:

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3.8.1.

A flight to be operated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure in personnel compartments will be less than 700 hPa (> 10 000 ft) shallnot be commenced unless sufficient stored breathing oxygen is carried to supply:

a) all crew members and 10 percent of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes that the pressure in compartments occupiedby them will be between 700 hPa and 620 hPa (between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft) and

b) the crew and passengers for any period that the atmospheric pressure in compartments occupied by them will be less than 620 hPa (>13 000 ft).

Annex 6 Nr. 6.7.1

An aeroplane intended to be operated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure is less than 700 hPa (> 10 000 ft) in personnelcompartments shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the oxygen supplies required in4.3.8.1.

FOR PRESSURISED AIRCRAFT:

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3.8.2

A flight to be operated with a pressurised aeroplane shall not be commenced unless a sufficient quantity of stored breathing oxygen is carried tosupply all the crew members and passengers as is appropriate to the circumstances of the flight being undertaken, in the event of loss of

pressurisation, for any period that the atmospheric pressure in any compartment occupied by them would be less than 700 hPa.

In addition, when an aeroplane is operated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure is less than 376 hPa (> 25 000 ft), or which, ifoperated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure is more than 376 hPa (< 25 000 ft) and cannot descend safely within four minutes to aflight altitude at which the atmospheric pressure is equal to 620 hPa (13 000 ft), there shall be no less than a 10-minute supply for the occupants ofthe passenger compartment.

Annex 6 Nr. 6.7.2

An aeroplane intended to be operated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure is less than 700 hPa (> 10 000 ft) but which is providedwith means of maintaining pressures greater than 700 hPa in personnel compartments shall be provided with oxygen storage and dispensingapparatus capable of storing and dispensing the oxygen supplies required in 4.3.8.2.

Annex 6 Nr. 6.7.5.

An aeroplane intended to be operated at flight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure is less than 376 hPa (> 25 000 ft), or which, if operated atflight altitudes at which the atmospheric pressure is more than 376 hPa (< 25 000 ft), cannot descend safely within four minutes to a flight altitude atwhich the atmospheric pressure is equal to 620 hPa (13 000 ft) and for which the individual certificate of airworthiness was issued on or after 9November 1998, shall be provided with automatic deployable oxygen equipment to satisfy the requirements of 4.3.8.2. The total number of oxygen


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dispensing units shall exceed the number of passenger and cabin attendant seats by at least 1O per cent.

B10. Emergency Briefing Cards

Instructions:

Check for presence and accuracy

References:

Annex 6 Nr 6.2.2


d) means of ensuring that the following information and instructions are conveyed to passengers:

1) when seat belts are to be fastened;

2) when and how oxygen equipment is to be used if the carriage of oxygen is required;

3) restrictions on smoking;

4) location and use of life jackets or equivalent individual flotation devices where their carriage is required; and

5) and location and method of opening emergency exits.

B11. Cabin crew members

Instructions:

Check that the number of cabin crew is appropriate: the number should normally be at least 1 cabin crew member for 50 passengers; if not ensurethat the number of cabin crew members is in accordance with OPS national regulations (check flight records or count the number of crew when theyleave the aircraft).

Check whenever possible that the location of cabin crew members allows to effect a safe and expeditious evacuation of the aircraft

(Note: cabin crew members licences are not required by ICAO)

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 12.1 Assig nment of emergency dut ies

An operator shall establish, to the satisfaction of the State of the Operator, the minimum number of cabin attendants required for each type ofaeroplane, based on seating capacity or the number of passengers carried, in order to effect a safe and expeditious evacuation of the aeroplane,and the necessary functions to be performed in an emergency or a situation requiring emergency evacuation. The operator shall assign thesefunctions for each type of aeroplane.

B12. Access to emergency exits

Instructions:

Check that appropriate access to emergency exits is provided and that it is not impeded

References:

Annex 8, Part III A, Nr 4.1.7 (and Part III B , D.6.2 and D.6.3) - Emerg ency l anding p rov isi ons

4.1.7.2. Facilities shall be provided for the rapid evacuation of the aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following an emergency landing. Suchfacilities shall be related to the passenger and crew capacity of the aeroplane.

4.1.7.3. The interior layout of the cabin and the position and number of emergency exits, including the means of locating and illuminating the escapepaths and exits shall be such as to facilitate rapid evacuation of the aeroplane in conditions likely to occur following an emergency landing.

B13. Safety of cabin baggage

Instructions:

Check that the passengers do not carry oversized hand baggage for the stowage capacity of the aircraft (by observation at the boarding gate)

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Check proper storage of baggage

Annex 6 Nr. 4.8 - Carr y-on b aggage

The operator shall ensure that all baggage carried onto an aeroplane and taken into the passenger cabin is adequately and securely stowed

B14. Seating capacity

Instructions:

Check that the number of persons boarding is consistent with the number permitted by the requirement (Note: this is determined by the State of theoperator)

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 6.2.2


c) 1) a seat or berth for each person over an age to be determined by the State of the Operator.

C. Aircraft External Condition

C1. General condition

Instructions:Check general condition of the airframe: apparent corrosion; cleanliness; presence of ice, snow, frost, legibility of markings, etc.

References:

C2. Doors and hatches

Instructions:

Check for passenger and cargo door condition, external markings, seals, operating instructions and condition of hatches.

References:

C3. Wings and Tail

Instructions:

Check wings, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, including all flight control surfaces

Check for obvious damage, corrosion, disbonding, evidence of lightning strikes, dents, looseness of fittings, missing static discharges, etc.

References:

C4. Wheels, brakes and tires

Instructions:

Inspect for damage, wear and signs of tire under inflation

Note :On ex-Soviet built aircraft tires, one or more cord layers on the tire surface could be visible depending on the manufacturers requirements.Typical examples follow:

1. deterioration of the tire (perforations, cutting): are accepted up to the 2nd layer (IL18 & TU154) or the 4th layer (TU 154);

2. for t ires having control holes, the disappearance of max. 2 consecutive holes (TU 154) is acceptable;

3. for brakes, steering and trap doors, hydraulic fluid leaks of max. 1-2 cm:3 /min. is acceptable;

4. the wear marker of the braking system should be visible;

5. the wear markers of the heat sensors of the wheels should be all intact

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References:

C5. Undercarriage

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Focus on lubrication, leakage & corrosion and wear on door fittings and hinges.

C6. Wheel well

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Focus on lubrication, leakage & corrosion.

References:

C7. Intake & exhaust nozzle

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Focus on damage, dents and loose/missing fasteners (intake) and LPT blades (where visible), obvious damage to sensors, jetpipe nozzle, cracking, exhaust, thrust reversers, etc.

References:

C8. Fan blades

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Check for FOD damage, cracks, cuts, corrosion, erosion etc.

References:

C9. Propellers

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Check for corrosion, looseness of blades in hub, stone damage, anti/de-icing system, etc

References:

C1O. Previous structural repairs

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Note any previous repairs condition and verify compliance to standard practices.

References:

C11. Obvious damage

Instructions:

Visual inspection. Notify unassessed and unrecorded damage including corrosion, lightning strike damage, and bird strikes etc.

References:

C12. Leakage

Instructions:

Visual inspection: fuel, oil, hydraulic leaks. Inspect for toilet leaks at service locations

D. Cargo

D1. General condition of cargo compartment and c ontainers


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Instructions:

Check for cleanliness and general condition of cargo compartment and containers. Check damage to compartment liners and condition of fireprotection, detection & extinguishing system (if appropriate). Condition of container locking devices.

D2. Dangerous Goods

Instructions:

If dangerous goods are on board, check that the pilot has received appropriate notification, Check that the OPS Manual includes relevantinformation as required by ICAO Annex 18.

Annex 18 Nr. 9.1 - Inf ormatio n to pil ot i n comman d

The operator of an aircraft in which dangerous goods are to be carried shall provide the pilot in command as early as practicable before departure ofthe aircraft with written information as specified in the Technical instructions.

Annex 18 Nr. 9.2 - in for mati on and inst ruc tio ns t o fl ight crewmembers.

The operator shall provide such information in his Operations Manual as will enable the flight crew to carry out its responsibilities with regard to thetransport of dangerous goods and shall provide instructions as to the action to be taken in the event of emergencies arising involving dangerousgoods.


An operations manual, which may be issued in separate parts corresponding to specific aspects of operations, provided in accordance with 4.2.2shall contain at least the following:

18) information and instruction on the carriage of dangerous goods, including action to be taken in the event of an emergency.

D3. Security of cargo on board

Instructions

Check that loads are properly distributed and safely secured

References:

Annex 6 Nr. 4.3.1

A flight shall not be commenced unfit flight preparation forms have been completed certifying that the pilot-in-command is satisfied that:

e) any load carried is property distributed and safely secured.

E. General

E1. Additional Remarks

Instructions:

Report items of significant nature that are not covered by this report

References:

E2. Refuelling

Instructions:

Check that the procedures relating to refuelling with passengers on board are complied with

References:

Annex 6 NR. 4.3.7 Refuell ing w ith passengers on bo ard

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personnel ready to initiate and direct an evacuation of the aeroplane by the most practical and expeditious means available.

4.3.7.2 When refuelling with passengers embarking, on board or disembarking, two-way communication shall be maintained by the aeroplanesinter-communication system or other suitable means between the ground crew supervising the refuelling and the qualified personnel on board theaeroplane.

Note 1. The provisions of 4.3.7.1. do not necessarily require the deployment of integral aeroplane stairs or the opening of emergency exits as aprerequisite of refuelling.

Note 3. Additional precautions are required when refuelling with fuels other than aviation kerosene or when refuelling results in a mixture of aviationkerosene with other aviation turbine fuels, or when an open line is used.

E3. English Language

Instructions:

Check that at least one flight crewmember is f luent in the English language or in the language used for radiotelephony communications.

As of March 5 2008, check that all pilots, and those flight navigators required to use the radio telephone, are fluent in the language used forradiotelephony communications or in the English language.

References:

Annex 1 Nr. 1.2.9

1.2.9.1 Aeroplane and helicopter pilots and those flight navigators who are required to use the radio telephone aboard an aircraft shall demonstratethe ability to speak and understand the language used for radiotelephony communications.

Note. Pursuant to Article 42 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation, paragraph 1.2.9.1 does not apply to personnel whose licences areoriginally issued prior to 5 March 2004 but, in any case, does apply to personnel whose licences remain valid after 5 March 2008.

1.2.9.4 As of 5 March 2008, aeroplane and helicopter pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators shall demonstrate the ability tospeak and understand the language used for radiotelephony communications to the level specified in the language proficiency requirements in theAppendix.

1.2.9.6 As of 5 March 2008, the language proficiency of aeroplane and helicopter pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators whodemonstrate proficiency below the Expert Level (Level 6) shall be formally evaluated at intervals in accordance with an individuals demonstratedproficiency level.

Note 2. The provisions of 1.2.9 refer to Annex 10, Volume II, Chapter 5, whereby the language used for radiotelephony communications may bethe language normally used by the station on the ground or English. In practice, therefore, there will be situations whereby flight crew members willonly need to speak the language normally used by the station on the ground.

Annex 10 Nr. 5.2.1.2 Lang uage to be used

5.2.1.2.2 The English language shall be available, on request from any aircraft station, at all stations on the ground serving designated airports androutes used by international air services.


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1.3 Documents to be carried on board the aircraft

The following reflects the position of ICAO concerning the status and format of certain documents to be carried on board the aircraft(source: communication from ICAO to JAA dated 30/09/97)

1. Article 29 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago, 1944) provides that every aircraft of a Contracting Statemust carry on board, inter alia, "its certificate of registration, its certificate of airworthiness and "the aircraft radio license. It hastherefore to be considered that, in principle, such documents should be the originals, i.e. official documents. As administrationsand/or operators may decide to keep the effective originals of these documents, a generally accepted practice is to recognise thevalidity of duplicates, i.e. certified true copies of the originals, duly authenticated by the pertaining authority (eg. through officialstamping).

2. The Noise Certificate is not listed in Article 29 of the Chicago Convention. By virtue of Annex 16 (Environmental Protection), Vol1, the documents attesting noise certification may take the form of a separate Noise Certificate or a suitable statement contained inanother document approved by the State of registry and required by that State to be carried in the aircraft (see the Note underparagraph 1.2). Accordingly, the major part of the required information must be included in the flight manual (see paragraph. 1.4).Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft), Vol. 1, provides in parallel that "an aeroplane shall carry a document attesting noise certification, - itis again stated that such attestation may be contained in any document carried on board, approved by the State of registry (seeparagraph 6.13 and Note). It should be noted in this respect that paragraph 1.5 of Annex 16, Vol 1, in fact addresses the question of

mutual recognition in terms of valid noise certification and not certificate.

In conclusion, the format requirements for noise certificates are less stringent than for the certificates and licences referred to inArticle 29 of the Convention. As regards the latter documents, mere photocopies of originals would not be acceptable but duplicates,i.e. certified true copies of originals, are commonly accepted.

Item Action column 1

Notify operator

Act ion column 2

Notify operator and itsCAA

Act ion co lumn 3

Advise pi lo t incommand to takeaction prior flight.

Notify operators CAA

1 General Condition Dirty and untidy Large unsecured objects (eg.cargo or baggage)

Unserviceable flight crewseats

2 Emergency Exits Not all exits serviceable andMEL limitations applied

No exits serviceable

Not all exits serviceable andMEL limitations not applied

3 Equipment (GPWS) CCOC instead of GPWS Not installed


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Notify operator andits CAA

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Advise pi lo t incommand to take

action prior flight.Notify operators CAA

A Documentation

4 Manuals:

Flight manual

Operations Manual

No evidence of State ofRegistry approval

Incomplete but performancecalculations possible

Not on board

Incomplete (see Appendix 2of ICAO Annex 6) or notapproved by State ofOperator

Not on board andperformance calculations notpossible

5 Checklists Not within reach Not on board

6 Radio Navigation Charts Not within reach Recently out of date

FMS database not valid

Not on board

Significantly out of date

7 Minimum Equipment List MEL content does not reflectaircraft equipment fitted

Not on board but no deferreddefects

MEL not approved

Not on board with deferreddefects

8 Certificate of registration Non-certified copy Not on board

9 Noise certificate (where applicable) Not on board

10 AOC Not accurate (out of date,incorrect operation type/route,incorrect aircraft or carrier,etc)

Non-certified copy Not on board

11 Radio licence Non-certified copy Not on board

12 Certificate of airworthiness Non-certified copy Not on board

Out of date

13 Operational flight plan Actual flight calculations butno actual documents

Lack of fuel monitoring data(arrival flight)

Fuel calculation notsatisfactory (departing onflight)

No or incomplete flightpreparation

Required fuel calculation notavailable or not up dated


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14 Weight and balance sheet and data Incorrect but within a/c limits Incorrect and outsideoperational limits or missing

Weight and balance data notavailable


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its CAA

Act ion co lumn 3

Advise pi lo t in

command to takeaction prior flight.


A Safety Equipment

15 Hand fire extinguishers Not directly accessible Expired

Not correctly secured

Empty or insufficient numberor missing

Significantly low pressure

16 Life jackets/flotation device (forflights more than 50 nm from shore)

Not directly accessible Expired, as applicable Not available for each cockpitcrew member on board

Required but not available forall passengers

17 Harness Seat belt instead of harness Not available or serviceablefor all flight crew members

18 Oxygen equipment No direct access Not available

Oxygen quantity not sufficient

19 Electric flashlight (night operationsconducted by operator)

Only one available Not in cockpit orunserviceable

A Fli ght Crew

20 Flight crew licence Form or content not incompliance with ICAOstandard

Not valid for the type ofaircraft

Not on board or no propervalidation from the registrationauthority

A Journey Log Book/ Techn ical Log or equ ivalent

21 Journey Log Book or equivalent On board but not properlyfilled in

Not on board or no equivalentdocument

22 Maintenance release Expired or not valid

23 Deferred defect rectification On board but withoutreferences

Minor defects not notified

Major defects not notified

Deadline expired

Safety related deferreddefects and no MEL/CDLavailable


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B Safety/Cabin

1 General Internal Condition Dirty, untidy and in badcondition

Loose carpet

Loose or damaged floor panel

Seats unserviceable (and notidentified as such)

Not possible to performnormal and abnormal dutiesunrestricted

2 Cabin Attendants seat Correct harness or seat beltnot available

Seat not available for theminimum required cabinattendants

Harness or seat belts notserviceable

3 First Aid Kit/Emergency medical kit Expired

Incomplete

Not at the indicated location

Not available

4 Hand fire extinguishers Not directly accessible Expired

Not correctly secured

Empty, significantly lowpressure or missing

5 Life jackets/ Flotation devices (forflight over water)

Not directly accessible Expired, as applicable Not available for each personto be carried

6 Seat belts Strap worm or buckle wornout or damaged

Not available or serviceablefor all passengers. Aircraftdespatched in accordancewith MEL.

Not available or serviceablefor all passengers

7 Emergency exit, lighting andmarking, emergency flashlights

Some emergency exit signsout of order

Insufficient number ofemergency flashlights

emergency flashlights notcorrectly located

emergency flashlight batteriesflat

Emergency facilities defectsnot acceptable according toMEL

8 Slides/life-rafts (as required) (forflight over water)

Inappropriate location Incorrectly installed Insufficient number

Not serviceable

9 Oxygen Supply (Cabin crew andPassengers)

Insufficient quantity of oxygenor insufficient quantity ofmasks for passengers andcrew members

Insufficient quantity of oxygenor insufficient quantity ofmasks for passengers andcrew members, and flightperformed above level 250


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B Safety/Cabin

10 Safety Instructions No sufficient safetyinstructions for all passengers

Safety instructions fromanother aircraft or obviouslydifferent issues

Some information missing orincorrect

Safety instruction in the in-flight magazine only

No safety instructions onboard

11 Cabin crew members Incorrect location of cabincrew members

Insufficient number of cabincrew members

12 Access to emergency exits Impeded by seats Impeded by luggage or cargo,etc

13 Safety of passenger baggage Not securely stowed

14 Seat capacity More seats than certifiedcapacity

Insufficient seats for allpassengers


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C Aircraft condition

1 General external condition Minor defects The defects need notnecessarily be correctedbefore flight (apparentcorrosion, markings notlegible,)

Safety related defect(correction required beforedeparture)

2 Doors and hatches Minor defects but serviceable Door operation instructionsmissing or unclear

Unserviceable and notcompatible with PAX number

3 Flight controls Minor defects Poor condition (damage,missing bonding strips, play,lack of lubrication,disbanding)

Damage, corrosion, leaks orwear outside limits of MEL,MAI, SRM, etc

4 Wheels, tires and brakes Minor defects Signs of under inflation

Incorrect tire pressure

Unusual wear and tear

Tires worn out or damagedbeyond limits

Brakes worn out, leaking ordamaged beyond limits

Damaged components ormissing parts (i.e., tie bolts,heat sensors)

5 Undercarriage Minor defects Significant signs of leakage,strut under-pressure,corrosion and obvious lack oflubrication

Damage, corrosion, missingparts and/or leakage outsidelimits

6 Wheel well Minor defects Signs of leakage, corrosionand obvious lack of lubrication

Damage, wide spreadcorrosion, leakage outsidelimits

7 Intake and exhaust nozzle Minor defects Damages to casing or lining

Dents and cracks in exhaust

area all within limits, but notrecorded in Technical Log orequivalent

Damage (nicks, dents, cracks,etc.) outside the MEL, SRM,etc limits

8 Fan Blades Minor defects Damage to fan blades withinlimits but not recorded inTechnical Log or equivalent

Damage (nicks, dents, cracks,etc) outside the MEL, SRM,etc. limits

9 Propellers Minor defects Damage to propellers withinlimits but not recorded inTechnical Log or equivalent

Damage (nicks, dents, cracks,etc.) outside the MEL, SRM,etc limits

10 Previous repairs Minor defects No information abouttemporary repairs, doubtsabout old repairs, and repairsacceptable for continuation offlight

Improperly performed repairsor apparent unsatisfactorydesign. Damage to old repair


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C Aircraft condition

11 Obvious unrepaired damage Within limits Within limits but not recorded Unassessed and not recordeddamage affectingairworthiness

12 Leakage Within limits Water and lavatory leaks(blue ice)

Leakage (oil, fuel, hydraulic,water) outside limits


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D Cargo

1 General condition of cargocompartment

Partly defective lights

Minor defects but safecondition

Partly damaged panelling

Partly damaged containers

Defective lights

Floor locks (partly) u/s

Limited access to cargo (forcombis)

Dividing net or door protection

net damaged

Damaged panelling

Damaged containers

Structural damages out oflimits

Defective or missing fireextinguishing system (whereapplicable)

Cargo area not used in

accordance with classification

No access to cargo area

No barrier net (combis andcargo aircraft)

No smoke barrier/curtain

2 Dangerous Goods No dangerous goodsregulations or references

No or incomplete NOTOC

Deficiencies: leakage, wrongpackaging, label missing

Dangerous Goods notcorrectly secured

Loading not performed inaccordance with ICAO Annex18

3 Security of cargo on board Minor damage to: lashing, tie

down equipment,pallet/containers and/or locks

Cargo not correctly secured

and/or safely distributed:

-lashing

- tie-down equipment

-pallets and containers

-locks

Load distribution/floor loadlimit exceeded


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E General

1 Additional Remarks

2 Refuelling Cabin crew not aware ofrefuelling with passengers onboard

No procedures in place forrefuelling with passengers onboard

Procedures in place but notcarried out

3 English Language or language usedin radiotelephony (all pilots afterMarch 5 2008)

Interpreter not a technicalcrew member

Technical crew not fluent inlanguage used inradiotelephony

1.4 Certifi cate of Registration: template

* State orCommon mark registering authorityMinistryDepartment or Service

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

*

1.Nationality or common markand registration mark

2.Manufacturer and manufacturersdesignation of aircraft

3.Aircraft serial no.

4.Name of owner

5.Address of owner6.It is hereby certified that the above described aircraft has been duly entered on the

in accordance with the Convention on International Civil(name of register)

Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and with the ()

(Signature)

Date of issue

() Insert reference to applicable regulations.

*

* For use by the State of Registry or common mark registering authority.


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1.5 Certif icate of Airworthiness: template

* *State of Registry

Issuing Authority

CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS

1. Nationality and registrationmarks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

2. Manufacturer andmanufacturers

designation of aircraft**

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

3. Aircraft serial number

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

4. Categories and/or operation*** ...............................................................................................................................

5. This Certificate of Airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7December 1944 and ........................................ in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is consideredto be airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operatinglimitations.

Date of issue ..................................... Signature ................................................................................................

Insert reference to appropriate Airworthiness Code.

6. ****

* For use of the State of Registry.

** Manufacturers designation of aircraft should contain the aircraft type and model.

*** This space is normally used to indicate the certification basis, i.e. certification code, with which the particular aircraftcomplies and/or its permitted operational category, e.g. commercial air transportation, aerial work or private.

**** This space shall be used either for periodic endorsement (giving date of expiry) or for a statement that the aircraft isbeing maintained under a system of continuous inspection.


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2. FOREIGN OPERATOR FLIGHT RAMP INSPECTION REPORT ANDSPECIALIST WORKSHEETS.

Inspection Reports to be included or links to sameThis to include

Foreign operator Flight Ramp Inspection Report

Foreign operator Flight Ramp Inspection Report Continuation Sheet

Ramp Inspection Airworthiness Worksheet

Ramp Inspection Flying Operations Worksheet

Ramp Inspection Cabin Safety Worksheet