GM 21.A.126(b)(2) Production inspection system - Suitable storage and protection

• ED Decision 2012/020/R found in: Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection (748/2012) Part-21 Part-21L (Jul 2024)

GM 21.A.126(b)(2) Production inspection system – Suitable storage and protection ED Decision 2012/020/R 1.       Storage areas should be protected from dust, dirt, or debris, and adequate blanking and packaging of stored items should be practised. 2.       All parts should be protected from extremes of temperatures and humidity and, where needed, temperature-controlled or full air-conditioned facilities should be provided. 3.       Racking and handling equipment should be provided such as to allow storage, handling and movement of parts without damage. 4.       Lighting should be such as to allow safe and effective access and handling, but should also cater for items which are sensitive to light e.g., rubber items. 5.       Care should be taken to segregate and shield items which can emit fumes (e.g., wet batteries), substances or radiation (e.g., magnetic items) which are potentially damaging to other stored items. 6.       Procedures should be in place to maintain and record stored parts identities and batch information. 7.       Access to storage areas should be restricted to authorised personnel who are fully trained to understand and maintain the storage control arrangements and procedures. 8.       Provisions should be made for segregated storage of non-conforming items pending their disposition (see [GM 21.A.126(b)(4)](#_DxCrossRefBm1649097153)). ##### GM 21.A.126(b)(2) Production inspection system – Suitable storage and protection *ED Decision 2012/020/R* 1. Storage areas should be protected from dust, dirt, or debris, and adequate blanking and packaging of stored items should be practised. 2. All parts should be protected from extremes of temperatures and humidity and, where needed, temperature-controlled or full air-conditioned facilities should be provided. 3. Racking and handling equipment should be provided such as to allow storage, handling and movement of parts without damage. 4. Lighting should be such as to allow safe and effective access and handling, but should also cater for items which are sensitive to light e.g., rubber items. 5. Care should be taken to segregate and shield items which can emit fumes (e.g., wet batteries), substances or radiation (e.g., magnetic items) which are potentially damaging to other stored items. 6. Procedures should be in place to maintain and record stored parts identities and batch information. 7. Access to storage areas should be restricted to authorised personnel who are fully trained to understand and maintain the storage control arrangements and procedures. 8. Provisions should be made for segregated storage of non-conforming items pending their disposition (see [GM 21.A.126(b)(4)](#_DxCrossRefBm485230644)).