OSD (Operational Suitability Data) will be published by EASA within 2-3 weeks. The principle of OSD is that the aircraft manufacturers (Type Certificate Holder - TCH) are required to establish certain data that is considered important for safe operation of the type. This data will be approved by the Agency under the type certificate and is then used by operators and training organizations. The data consists of, - master minimum equipment list (MMEL) - type specific data for training of pilots - cabin crew - Maintenance Certifying Staff Data (OSD-MCSD and this should be read as “minimum syllabus for type rating training”) - reference data for validation of simulators. The OSD is expected to contribute to closing the gap between airworthiness and operations. It is an important new rule, expected to have a positive impact on safety. The new rules will impact aircraft manufacturers, designers of modifications, operators and training organizations. The “old system” has been used on a voluntary basis, under the (J)OEB (Joint Operation Evaluation Board) umbrella. In other words, companies building commercial aero planes (for instance Airbus or Boeing) created minimum syllabus for pilots and cabin crew. (J)OEB was done together with key authorities, such as EASA, FAA and TCCA, this to ensure mutual recognition of the data. Implementation of the data (for instance minimum syllabus for pilot training) was the responsibility of NAA’s. With the new rules EASA has legal authority to manage the new system. Note, the “old system” did not have procedures to establish minimum syllabus for maintenance staff or the simulator reference data. When the rule is published in Jan 2014 it will not include the details for Maintenance Certifying Staff Data (OSD-MCSD). EASA expect to publish this in 2018. How will this affect Part-147 organizations (maintenance training)? - New aircraft designs must have OSD-MCSD. Airbus 350 is used by EASA and Airbus as test case to verify the system. When developing a type rating course it must follow the minimum syllabus. - For OSD-MCSD - existing and already approved aircrafts does not need OSD-MCSD. - Type rating courses approved according to Part-66 Appendix III will be grandfathered. - A TCH may on a voluntary basis develop and seek approval for OSD-MCSD. If a OSD-MCSD exist for an aircraft type, Part-147 organization have 24 months to check if the approved type rating course meet the minimum syllabus. If not, the course have to be re-designed and re-approved. - Will aircraft manufactures provide the OSD-MCSD to users? Yes, this is written into the rule. - Will aircraft manufactures charge for the OSD-MCSD? Unclear, but EASA has no objection to a charge. More info and presentations on EASA website, easa.europa.eu/events/events.php?startdate=21-01-2014&page=Operational_Suitability_Data_%28OSD%29_Implementation_Workshop
Posted on: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:39:16 +0000
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