Starting from 30 April 2028, what must be included in the records of the FSTD qualification basis, and for how long must the initial ESL be kept?

From 30 April 2028, the holder of an FSTD qualification certificate shall keep records of the initial ESL of the FSTD for the duration of the FSTD's lifetime.

According to the version applicable from 30 April 2028, how long must an FSTD qualification certificate holder keep superseded versions of the MQTG and ESL?

Under Regulation (EU) 2026/781, applicable from 30 April 2028, the holder must keep superseded versions of the MQTG and ESL for the duration of the FSTD's lifetime.

ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping

Q: For how many years must an FSTD qualification certificate holder retain recurrent documents and reports related to each FSTD and compliance monitoring activities?

The holder shall keep any recurrent documents and reports related to each FSTD and to compliance monitoring activities for a period of at least 5 years.

Q: What difference exists between the FSTD record-keeping requirements applicable until 29 April 2028 and those applicable from 30 April 2028 regarding documents describing the qualification basis and level?

Under the record-keeping rules applicable until 29 April 2028, the holder of an FSTD qualification certificate must keep records of all documents describing and proving the initial qualification basis and level of the FSTD for the duration of the FSTD's lifetime. Under the rules applicable from 30 April 2028, the holder must also keep records of the FCS or assigned FCS, if applicable, and the initial ESL for the same duration.

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ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping

Regulation (EU) 2026/781

The holder of an FSTD qualification certificate shall keep records of:

(a) all documents describing and proving the initial qualification basis and level of the FSTD for the duration of the FSTD’s lifetime; and

(b) any recurrent documents and reports related to each FSTD and to compliance monitoring activities for a period of at least 5 years.

[applicable until 29 April 2028 — Regulation (EU) No 290/2012]

The holder of an FSTD qualification certificate shall keep records of all of the following:

(a) all documents describing and proving the qualification basis and level of the FSTD, including the FCS or assigned FCS, if applicable, and the initial ESL of the FSTD for the duration of the FSTD’s lifetime;

(b) superseded versions of the MQTG and ESL for the duration of the FSTD’s lifetime;

(c) any recurrent documents and reports related to each FSTD and compliance monitoring activities for a period of at least 5 years.

[applicable from 30 April 2028 — Regulation (EU) 2026/781]

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

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11108 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 30 April, 2026

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2026/781 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

ORA.FSTD.240 Record-keeping

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