Which specific points of point 21L.B.21(f) are referenced in GM1 21L.B.21(f) regarding the issuance of observations?

Points (1), (2) and (3) of point 21L.B.21(f) are referenced.

GM1 21L.B.21(f) Findings and observations

Q: What is the fundamental difference between a 'level 2 finding' and an 'observation' according to GM1 21L.B.21(f)?

A 'finding' is issued for a non-compliance with the applicable regulation, whereas an 'observation' may be issued to an organisation that remains compliant with the applicable regulation while additional input may be considered for continuous improvement.

Q: Under what circumstances may a competent authority issue a 'level 2 finding' related to the observations process?

The competent authority may decide to issue a 'level 2 finding' when the 'observations' process is not managed correctly or is overlooked.

Q: Can an 'observation' be issued to an organisation that is non-compliant with the applicable regulation?

No, an 'observation' may be issued to a natural or legal person (organisation) that remains compliant with the applicable regulation.

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GM1 21L.B.21(f) Findings and observations

ED Decision 2023/013/R

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ‘LEVEL 2 FINDING’ AND AN ‘OBSERVATION’

‘Findings’ are issued for a non-compliance with the applicable regulation, whereas ‘observations’ may be issued to a natural or legal person (‘organisation’) that remains compliant with the applicable regulation while additional input to the organisation may be considered for continuous improvement (see points (1), (2) and (3) of point 21L.B.21(f)).

However, the competent authority may decide to issue a ‘level 2’ finding when the ‘observations’ process is not managed correctly or is overlooked.

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Source-Title: GM1 21L.B.21(f) Findings and observations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22224 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 21 October, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 October, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/013/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part 21 Light

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

Parentir: 21L.B.21 Findings and observations

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR