On December 2, 2010, Bermuda announced that foreign aircraft operators subject to the Annex 6 Part 2 requirements, who have not yet achieved compliance, would be granted an extension to April 1, 2011.

In the interim period, aircraft visiting L.F. Wade International Airport (TXKF) may be subjected to random Ramp Inspections whereby evidence of progress towards compliance will be assessed and recorded by the Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation.

More information available at: http://www.dca.gov.bm/Lists/Announcements/Attachments/86/Clarification%20letter.pdf

IS-BAO – It’s more than an SMS

This article is the sixth in a series to simplify the understanding of the SMS processes. The entire series can be found here.

History of ICAO Annex 6, Part II

Annex 6, Part II, International General Aviation – Aeroplanes, was first introduced in 1968. Since that time, a number of amendments have been made, but the basic structure of this Part remained geared towards a general aviation environment typically operated for recreational purposes, domestically as well as internationally.

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I previously reported the FAA’s proposal for Safety Management Systems [Docket No. FAA–2009–0671; Notice No. 09–06].

http://proairman.com/faa-proposes-safety-management-systems/

On December 9 there were 169 comments posted on the FAA web site.

An Industry Sponsored Alternative for SMS Compliance

This article is the fifth in a series to simplify the understanding of the SMS processes. The entire series can be found here.

The previous article addressed the current dilemma for operators of States without guidance for safety management system (SMS) implementation.  For those who operate across International boundaries red flags ought to be flying high.

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The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (H. R. 4343), which became law (Public Law No: 110-135) on December 13, 2007, extended the federal age standard for pilots of large commercial aircraft from 60 to 65 years of age.  A provision of the act requires the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report, no later than 24 months after its enactment, the effect, if any, of the change on aviation safety.

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On July 23, 2009, the FAA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) pertaining to implementation of safety management system (SMS) for certain operators.

The ANPRM solicits public comments on a potential rulemaking that would require certain part 21, 119, 121, 125, 135, 141, 142, and 145 certificate holders, product manufacturers, applicants, and employers to develop a Safety Management System.

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