What documents must be retained for the entire lifetime of an FSTD according to AMC1 ORA.FSTD.240?

The master QTG (MQTG) of the initial evaluation, the qualification certificate of the initial evaluation, and the initial evaluation report must be kept for the lifetime of the device.

For how long must recurrent QTG runs be kept, and in what format?

Recurrent QTG runs must be kept for a period of at least 5 years, in paper or electronic format.

Which records are required to be retained for at least 5 years under AMC1 ORA.FSTD.240?

Records to be kept for at least 5 years include: recurrent QTG runs, recurrent evaluation reports, reports of internal functions and subjective testing, technical log, CMS report, audit schedule, evaluation programme, management evaluation reports, and obsolete procedures and forms.

Does AMC1 ORA.FSTD.240 specify a retention period for the initial evaluation report?

Yes, the initial evaluation report must be kept for the lifetime of the device.

What is the minimum retention period for the technical log of an FSTD?

The technical log must be kept for at least 5 years.

Are obsolete procedures and forms required to be retained, and if so, for how long?

Yes, obsolete procedures and forms must be retained for at least 5 years.

Which document from the initial evaluation must be kept for the lifetime of the device, in addition to the qualification certificate?

The master QTG (MQTG) of the initial evaluation must be kept for the lifetime of the device, in addition to the qualification certificate.

What is the retention requirement for recurrent evaluation reports?

Recurrent evaluation reports must be kept for at least 5 years.

Which records are listed under the 5-year retention category that relate to audits and evaluations?

Under the 5-year retention category, the records related to audits and evaluations include: recurrent evaluation reports, audit schedule, evaluation programme, and management evaluation reports.

Is the CMS report required to be kept for the lifetime of the device or for a shorter period?

The CMS report is required to be kept for at least 5 years, not for the lifetime of the device.

AMC1 ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping

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AMC1 ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping

ED Decision 2012/007/R

FSTD RECORDS

(a) FSTD records to be kept should include the following:

(1) for the lifetime of the device:

(i) the master QTG (MQTG) of the initial evaluation;

(ii) the qualification certificate of the initial evaluation; and

(iii) the initial evaluation report;

(2) for a period of at least 5 years (in paper or electronic format):

(i) recurrent QTG runs;

(ii) recurrent evaluation reports;

(iii) reports of internal functions and subjective testing;

(iv) technical log;

(v) CMS report;

(vi) audit schedule;

(vii) evaluation programme;

(viii) management evaluation reports;

(ix) obsolete procedures and forms.

Details

Source-Title: AMC1 ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11111 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 20 April, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 20 April, 2012

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2012/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

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

Parentir: ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR