AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125(b) Conduct of ramp inspections

• ED Decision 2019/007/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125(b) Conduct of ramp inspections ED Decision 2019/007/R GENERAL (a) The competent authority should put in place appropriate procedures to allow the inspecting team unrestricted access to the aircraft to be inspected. In this respect ramp inspectors should possess adequate credentials. (b) The inspection should start as soon as possible and be as comprehensive as possible within the time and resources available. This means that if only a limited amount of time or resources is available, not all inspection items but a reduced number of them, may be verified. According to the time and resources available for a ramp inspection, the items that are to be inspected should be selected accordingly, in conformity with the objectives of the ramp inspection programme. Items not being inspected may be inspected during a next inspection. (c) During the inspection, ramp inspectors should verify the rectification of previously identified non-compliances. Whenever the time available does not permit a full inspection, the items affected by such non-compliances should be prioritised over other items. (d) Ramp inspectors should not open by themselves any hatches, doors or panels, which are not intended to be operated by passengers during normal operations, nor should they operate or interfere with any aircraft controls or equipment. When such actions are required for the scope of the inspection, the ramp inspectors should request the assistance of the operator’s personnel (flight crew, cabin crew, ground crew). (e) During an inspection prior to departure, the competent authority should inform the operator of any potential non-compliance with manufacturer’s standards after the crew has confirmed that the pre-flight inspection has been performed. (f) The items to be inspected should be selected from the Proof of Inspection (POI). (g) Items which have been inspected, as well as any possible findings and observations, should be recorded on the POI and in the ramp inspection tool. AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125(b) Conduct of ramp inspections ED Decision 2019/007/R GENERAL (a) The competent authority should put in place appropriate procedures to allow the inspecting team unrestricted access to the aircraft to be inspected. In this respect ramp inspectors should possess adequate credentials. (b) The inspection should start as soon as possible and be as comprehensive as possible within the time and resources available. This means that if only a limited amount of time or resources is available, not all inspection items but a reduced number of them, may be verified. According to the time and resources available for a ramp inspection, the items that are to be inspected should be selected accordingly, in conformity with the objectives of the ramp inspection programme. Items not being inspected may be inspected during a next inspection. (c) During the inspection, ramp inspectors should verify the rectification of previously identified non-compliances. Whenever the time available does not permit a full inspection, the items affected by such non-compliances should be prioritised over other items. (d) Ramp inspectors should not open by themselves any hatches, doors or panels, which are not intended to be operated by passengers during normal operations, nor should they operate or interfere with any aircraft controls or equipment. When such actions are required for the scope of the inspection, the ramp inspectors should request the assistance of the operator’s personnel (flight crew, cabin crew, ground crew). (e) During an inspection prior to departure, the competent authority should inform the operator of any potential non-compliance with manufacturer’s standards after the crew has confirmed that the pre-flight inspection has been performed. (f) The items to be inspected should be selected from the Proof of Inspection (POI). (g) Items which have been inspected, as well as any possible findings and observations, should be recorded on the POI and in the ramp inspection tool. ##### AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125(b) Conduct of ramp inspections *ED Decision 2019/007/R* **GENERAL** (a) The competent authority should put in place appropriate procedures to allow the inspecting team unrestricted access to the aircraft to be inspected. In this respect ramp inspectors should possess adequate credentials. (b) The inspection should start as soon as possible and be as comprehensive as possible within the time and resources available. This means that if only a limited amount of time or resources is available, not all inspection items but a reduced number of them, may be verified. According to the time and resources available for a ramp inspection, the items that are to be inspected should be selected accordingly, in conformity with the objectives of the ramp inspection programme. Items not being inspected may be inspected during a next inspection. (c) During the inspection, ramp inspectors should verify the rectification of previously identified non-compliances. Whenever the time available does not permit a full inspection, the items affected by such non-compliances should be prioritised over other items. (d) Ramp inspectors should not open by themselves any hatches, doors or panels, which are not intended to be operated by passengers during normal operations, nor should they operate or interfere with any aircraft controls or equipment. When such actions are required for the scope of the inspection, the ramp inspectors should request the assistance of the operator’s personnel (flight crew, cabin crew, ground crew). (e) During an inspection prior to departure, the competent authority should inform the operator of any potential non-compliance with manufacturer’s standards after the crew has confirmed that the pre-flight inspection has been performed. (f) The items to be inspected should be selected from the Proof of Inspection (POI). (g) Items which have been inspected, as well as any possible findings and observations, should be recorded on the POI and in the ramp inspection tool.