For organisations with their principal place of business in a Member State, what does Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 lay down?

Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 lays down a generic list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported.

Does the reporting system require reporting only for occurrences listed in Regulation (EU) 2015/1018?

No, reporting should not be limited to the items listed in that Regulation, as the list is not exhaustive of all issues that may pose a significant risk to aviation safety.

GM1 21.A.3A(a)(3), 21.A.3A(b)(3) and 21.A.3A(d) Reporting system

Q: What does the reference to 'is aware of an occurrence' imply for an organisation?

It implies that the organisation identifies the event as one that falls into the category of occurrences to be reported, usually when the organisation determines that the event is reportable.

Q: Is the list in Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 an exhaustive collection of all issues that may pose a significant risk to aviation safety?

No, the list should not be understood as being an exhaustive collection of all the issues that may pose a significant risk to aviation safety, and reporting should not be limited to the items listed in that Regulation.

Q: What guidance could be used to assist in determining whether an occurrence may result in an unsafe condition under point 21.A.3A(a)(3)?

GM1 21.A.3B(b) 'Failures, malfunctions and defects -- Determination of an unsafe condition' could be used to assist in that determination.

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GM1 21.A.3A(a)(3), 21.A.3A(b)(3) and 21.A.3A(d) Reporting system

ED Decision 2022/021/R

REPORTING TO THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY — GENERAL

(a) The reference to ‘is aware of an occurrence’ implies that the organisation identifies the event as one that falls into the category of occurrences to be reported — usually when the organisation determines that the event is reportable. The 72-hour period starts when the possible unsafe condition is identified.

(b) For organisations that have their principal place of business in a Member State, Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 lays down a generic ‘list classifying occurrence in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported’. This list should not be understood as being an exhaustive collection of all the issues that may pose a significant risk to aviation safety and, therefore, reporting should not be limited to the items that are listed in that Regulation.

(c) AMC-20 provides further details on occurrence reporting (AMC 20-8) and also applies to organisations that are approved under Part 21 and do not have their principal place of business in a Member State.

(d) Point 21.A.3A(a)(3) requires the reporting of occurrences that may result in an unsafe condition. GM1 21.A.3B(b) ‘Failures, malfunctions and defects — Determination of an unsafe condition’ could be used to assist in that determination.

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Source-Title: GM1 21.A.3A(a)(3), 21.A.3A(b)(3) and 21.A.3A(d) Reporting system View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20293 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 7 March, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 20 December, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/021/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR