What are the three general sources from which evidence for raising a finding can come?

Evidence generally comes from: (a) documents or manuals; (b) examination of equipment/products; and (c) information from interview questions and from observations of an organisation's activities, as applicable.

Can a finding be raised without documented, verifiable facts?

No. A finding can only be raised on the basis of evidence, which is a fact that is, or can be, documented based on observations, measurements, or tests that can be verified.

Which EASA decision is the source of the guidance material in GM2 21.B.125(b) and 21.B.225(b)?

The guidance material is marked as *ED. Decision 2023/014/R*.

In the context of findings and corrective actions, what type of information from interviews can be used as evidence?

Information from interview questions and from observations of an organisation's activities, as applicable, can be used as evidence.

What are the two EASA regulation sections to which this guidance material (GM2) applies?

The guidance material applies to 21.B.125(b) and 21.B.225(b), which concern findings and corrective actions.

What is the title of the guidance material in GM2 21.B.125(b) and 21.B.225(b)?

The title is 'Findings and corrective actions; observations'.

Can examination of equipment or products alone serve as evidence for a finding?

Yes, examination of equipment/products is listed as one of the general sources from which evidence comes.

What is the publication date of the EASA decision referenced in this section?

The section does not state a publication date; it only references Decision 2023/014/R.

GM2 21.B.125(b) and 21.B.225(b) Findings and corrective actions

Q: Does the guidance material state that evidence must be verifiable?

Yes, evidence is defined as a fact that is, or can be, documented based on observations, measurements, or tests that can be verified.

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GM2 21.B.125(b) and 21.B.225(b) Findings and corrective actions; observations

ED Decision 2023/014/R

EVIDENCE

A finding can only be raised on the basis of evidence.

Evidence is a fact that is, or can be, documented based on observations, measurements, or tests that can be verified. Evidence generally comes from the following:

(a) documents or manuals;

(b) examination of equipment/products; and

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Source-Title: GM2 21.B.125(b) and 21.B.225(b) Findings and corrective actions, observations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-4042 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 16

Applicabilitydate: 21 October, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 October, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/014/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

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

Parentir: 21.B.125 Findings and corrective actions, observations

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR