Preparation for Part 145 ESSAY writing

1. Study the Content of the Regulation, AMC and GM;

2. Identify the KEYWORDS applicable for particular topic (Occurrence Reporting);
3. Think of a way how to describe this in own way, using the KEYWORDS.

145.A.60(a) Occurrence reporting AMC 145.A.60(a) [Acceptable Means of Compliance]

The organisation shall report to the competent AMC 20-8 General Acceptable Means of Compliance for
authority, the state of registry and the organisation Airworthiness of Products, Parts and Appliances provides
responsible for the design of the aircraft or component further guidance on occurrence reporting.
any condition of the aircraft or component identified by
the organisation that has resulted or may result in an
unsafe condition that hazards seriously the flight safety.
GM 145.A.60(a) [Guidance Material]
The organisation responsible for the design is normally the TC
holder of the aircraft, engine or propeller and/or if known the
STC holder.
145.A.60(b) Occurrence reporting AMC 145.A.60(b)
The organisation shall establish an internal occurrence 1. The aim of occurrence reporting is to identify the factors
reporting system as detailed in the exposition to enable contributing to incidents, and to make the system resistant to
the collection and evaluation of such reports, including similar errors.
the assessment and extraction of those occurrences to 2. An occurrence reporting system should enable and
be reported under paragraph (a). This procedure shall encourage free and frank reporting of any (potentially) safety
identify adverse trends, corrective actions taken or to be related occurrence. This will be facilitated by the establishment
taken by the organisation to address deficiencies and of a just culture. An organisation should ensure that personnel
include evaluation of all known relevant information are not inappropriately punished for reporting or co-operating
relating to such occurrences and a method to circulate with occurrence investigations.
the information as necessary. 3. The internal reporting process should be closed-loop,
ensuring that actions are taken internally to address safety
hazards.
4. Feedback to reportees, both on an individual and more
general basis, is important to ensure their continued support
for the scheme.
145.A.60(c) Occurrence reporting GM 145.A.60(c)
The organisation shall make such reports in a form and Each report should contain at least the following information:
manner established by the Agency and ensure that they i) Organisation name and approval reference.
contain all pertinent information about the condition ii) Information necessary to identify the subject aircraft and /
and evaluation results known to the organisation. or component.
iii) Date and time relative to any life or overhaul limitation
in terms of flying hours/cycles/landings etc. as appropriate.
iv) Details of the condition as required by 145.A.60(b).
v) Any other relevant information found during the evaluation
or rectification of the condition.
145.A.60(d) Occurrence reporting
Where the organisation is contracted by a commercial
operator to carry out maintenance, the organisation
shall also report to the operator any such condition
affecting the operator’s aircraft or component.
145.A.60(e) Occurrence reporting
The organisation shall produce and submit such reports
as soon as practicable but in any case within 72 hours of
the organisation identifying the condition to which the
report relates.
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1) Part 145 Organisation shall report occurrences to the competent authority and aircraft
design organisation;
2) Occurrence is condition of the aircraft or component that has resulted or may result in an
unsafe condition that hazards seriously flight safety;
3) Competent authority (CAA / Authority of the state of registry / National Aviation Authority)
4) Organisation responsible for the design of the aircraft or component is typically TC or STC
holder / Aircraft or Part Design organisation & Manufacturer e.g. Airbus, Boeing, CFM, Rolls-
Royce, Dowty);
5) List of Occurrences is described in AMC 20-8 / includes flight, technical, maintenance, ground
and navigation events;
6) The organisation shall establish internal occurrence reporting system / reporting system;

Internal reporting system:

7) Shall be described in the exposition (MOE / CAMMOE);

8) Enables collection and evaluation of reports, including assessment of reportable occurrences;
9) Reporting procedure shall identify adverse trends, corrective actions taken or to be taken by
the organisation to address deficiencies and include evaluation of all known relevant
information relating to such occurrences and a method to circulate the information as
necessary.
10) The aim of occurrence reporting is to identify the factors contributing to incidents, and to
make the system resistant to similar errors
11) An occurrence reporting system should enable and encourage free and frank reporting of any
(potentially) safety related occurrence. This will be facilitated by the establishment of a just
culture. An organisation should ensure that personnel are not inappropriately punished for
reporting or co-operating with occurrence investigations.
12) The internal reporting process should be closed-loop, ensuring that actions are taken
internally to address safety hazards.
13) Feedback to reportees, both on an individual and more general basis, is important to ensure
their continued support for the scheme.
14) Form of the Report and manner as established by the Agency (EASA)
15) Report shall contain all relevant information about the condition known to the organisation
16) Each report shall contain: i) Organisation name and approval reference.
17) Identity of aircraft and / or component
18) Date and time relative to any life or overhaul limitation (flying hours/cycles/landings).
19) Details of the observed condition.
20) Any other information found during the evaluation or rectification of the condition.
21) When contracted by a commercial operator to carry out maintenance, the organisation shall
report to the airline (operator) any such condition affecting the operator’s aircraft.
22) The organisation shall produce and submit such reports as soon as practicable but in any case
within 72 hours of the identifying the condition.