What should the pilot-in-command do with flight recorder recordings if an occurrence is subject to reporting under ORO.GEN.160(a)?

The PIC should ensure that the recordings of the flight recorder are not intentionally erased and that precautionary measures to preserve the recordings are taken before leaving the VCA.

Under what two conditions does AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 require the pilot-in-command to preserve flight recorder recordings?

The PIC should ensure preservation if an occurrence is subject to reporting in accordance with ORO.GEN.160(a), or if the preservation of recordings is directed by the investigating authority.

Does AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 allow the pilot-in-command to intentionally erase flight recorder recordings after an occurrence that must be reported?

No, the PIC should ensure that the recordings of the flight recorder are not intentionally erased in the event of an occurrence subject to reporting under ORO.GEN.160(a).

If the investigating authority directs preservation of flight recorder recordings, what must the pilot-in-command do according to AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105?

The PIC should ensure that the recordings are not intentionally erased and that precautionary measures to preserve the recordings are taken before leaving the VCA.

AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)

Q: Before leaving the VCA, what specific precautionary action regarding flight recorder recordings is required of the pilot-in-command?

The PIC should take precautionary measures to preserve the recordings of the flight recorder before leaving the VCA.

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AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)

ED Decision 2025/010/R

PRESERVATION OF FLIGHT RECORDER RECORDINGS

The PIC should ensure that in the event of an occurrence that is subject to reporting in accordance with point ORO.GEN.160(a), or if the preservation of recordings of the flight recorder is directed by the investigating authority:

(a) the recordings of the flight recorder are not intentionally erased; and

(b) precautionary measures to preserve the recordings of the flight recorder are taken before leaving the VCA.

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Source-Title: AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23871 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR