EASA Requirements for

Non-Commercial Operators

Webinar

Thursday, September 10

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INTRODUCTION

Speakers:

Willy Sigl

Regulatory Officer

EASA Flight Standards

Torsten Geck

Managing Director

TRS Aviation Consulting GmbH

Andreas Windeck

Portfolio Manager

Jeppesen GmbH

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Agenda:

• Regulatory Background

• Consequences for NCC Operators

• Solutions for NCC Operators

• Process Timeline

INTRODUCTION

NCC operations Regulatory background Willy Sigl 10 September 2015

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Background

Non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft (NCC)

aeroplanes

maximum certificated take-off mass >5.700 kg, or

maximum passenger seating configuration of >19, or

certified with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or

equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine (and a MTOM 5.700 kg)

helicopters

maximum take-off mass >3.175 kg, or

maximum passenger seating configuration of >9, or

certified with a minimum crew of at least two pilots

tilt rotor aircraft

The following operations may fall under NCC rules

corporate aviation

fractional ownership operations

owner/pilot operations

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Key facts and links

The new European NCC rules

have been drafted together with the Industry and authorities

adhere to performance-based rulemaking principles –

binding implementing rules contain safety objectives and performance targets

whereas means to comply with the safety objectives and performance target are on the AMC level

allow and support a proportionate implementation of requirements, taking duly into account the size of the operator and nature of the operation

offer enhanced flexibility and efficiency, e.g. through the concept of alternative means of compliances

provide full ICAO compliance

applicable by 25 August 2016 (end of opt-out period)

Links

Implementing Rules: Reg. (EU) 800/2013 amending Reg. (EU) 965/2012

AMC/GM: find the latest versions for each Parts under Air OPS https://easa.europa.eu/regulations

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Rule hierarchy

• legal binding requirements adopted by the European Commission

• deviations from IRs are only possible through the flexibility procedures described in Article 14 of the Basic Regulation 216/2008

Implementing rules (IR)

• technical / procedural material

• one means to comply with the IR – but not the only one, operator as well as the Authority can develop alternative means of compliance (AltMOC)

Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC)

• interpretative / explanatory material

• provides guidance on how the IR or AMC should be understood

Guidance Material (GM)

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Annexes applicable to NCC operations

Part-ARO: Authority requirements - OPS

Part-ORO: Organisation requirements - OPS

Part-CAT: Commercial air transport operations

Part-SPA: Operations requiring specific approvals

Part-NCC: non-commercial operations with complex

motor-powered aircraft (CMPA)

Part-NCO: non-commercial operations with other-than-

CMPA

Part-SPO: specialised operations, e.g. aerial work

Reg. (EU) 965/2012

Air operations

Annex I

Definitions

Annex II

Part-ARO

Annex III

Part-ORO

Annex IV

Part-CAT

Annex V

Part-SPA

Annex VI

Part-NCC

Annex VII

Part-NCO

Annex VIII

Part-SPO

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Actions for NCC operators

Preparatory tasks for NCC operators

make yourself familiar with the new requirements as soon as possible

get into contact with your competent authority, which is the authority of your principal place of business

ask your authority if a gap analysis is available providing information on differences between your currently applicable national rules and the future European rules

if your applicable national rules are ICAO compliant, the differences to NCC rules should be very minor; however, check in particular that you are prepared for

a management system, proportionate to your operations

an operations manual, proportionate to your operations

a training programme, proportionate to your operations

an approved MEL

submit your declaration form by 24 August 2016

if you use alternative means of compliance, inform your authority together with the declaration

ask your authority for a list of specific approvals, where appropriate, e.g. for LVO, RVSM, MNPS, DG

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Actions during transition period

EASA plans together with National Authorities and Industry Associations the following actions

co-ordinated communication actions for operators

facilitate a common rule interpretation and implementation as well as sharing of best practice examples

support NCC-specific stakeholder events and internal meetings

inform relevant non-EU States of Registry, insurance companies, brokers about the up-coming European NCC requirements

NCC training material for operator and authorities

EASA NCC workshop in spring 2016

dedicated EASA NCC website with relevant documents

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WHAT NEEDS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED?

There are several tasks to be taken care of:

• Nominate an Accountable Manager (and other management positions as deemed necessary)

• Assign the aircraft to a CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation)

• Create an Operations Manual including a Management System

• Create a tail sign specific MEL (and have it approved by the Competent Authority)

• Apply for specific approvals (e.g. RVSM, LVO)

The fulfillment of these tasks should be proportionate to the size and complexity of the operation.

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JEPPESEN EXPERIENCE & SUPPORT

• Jeppesen serves operators with Operations Manuals for 20 years

Jeppesen has a high level expertise in monitoring regulations and presenting them in a harmonized and valuable format to users world wide

Jeppesen has great experience in cooperating with National Aviation Authorities

• Jeppesen will guide you through the entire process of getting compliant according to Part-NCC

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Following services help you to comply with Part-NCC:

• Operations Manual and MEL with Update Service

• Training & Consulting

• Conduct of Audits

SOLUTIONS FOR NCC OPERATORS

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Operations Manual and MEL Initial creation of customer specific manuals:

• Framework document (based on regulations, manufacturer material and experience)

• Customisation to operator specific needs through:

Simplified questionnaire process

Personal consulting sessions

• Customer review and acceptance

• Delivery of Operations Manual, MEL and Declaration

SOLUTIONS FOR NCC OPERATORS

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SOLUTIONS FOR NCC OPERATORS Operations Manual and MEL Update service includes:

• Revision Service for Operations Manual

Information on regulatory changes as applicable

Revisions include regulatory updates and industry best practices

Customer provided changes will be reviewed and included

• Revision service for MEL

Changes based on the Authority approved MMEL

• Updated Declaration

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Operations Manual and MEL

SOLUTIONS FOR NCC OPERATORS

Solution Initial Manual Annual Service

– Operations Manual € 4.500 € 2.000

– MEL (each) € 2.500 € 1.000

Initial service contract period of 3 years Pricing may vary according to size and complexity of operation

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SOLUTIONS FOR NCC OPERATORS

Contract Questionnaire Development

Sessions Draft

Documents Finalized

Documents Declaration submitted

Effective Date

Operations Manual and MEL Estimated Lead-time:

25 AUG 2016 P r o c e s s m i g h t t a k e t h r e e t o n i n e m o n t h s

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SOLUTIONS FOR NCC OPERATORS • Training

– Training on documentation

– Training on new regulations

– Safety Management training

• Consulting

– Assessing the operation

– Establishing a Management System

• Conduct of Audits

– Compliance audit

– Safety audit

– Pre-audit in regards to regulatory inspection

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Thank you for your interest!