Proposal to the MDM.032 Working Group Y Morier Meeting

Purpose of the presentation Individual proposal relative to the possible adaptation to the EU New and Global Approach Possible model to further stimulate discussions.

Content of the presentation EU New and Global approach US Light Sport Aircraft rule ICAO Annex 8 Proposed adaptation of EU new and global approach to MDM.032 Concluding remark

EU New and Global approach Principles: –Harmonisation limited to essential requirements (ER) –Compliance with ER necessary to place on market and put in service –Published harmonised standards are presumed to conform to ER –Application of harmonised standards is voluntary –Manufacturers may choose different conformity assessment procedures. –Safeguard clauses exist

EU New and Global approach Essential requirements: –ER lay down necessary elements for protecting the public interest –ER are mandatory –ER must be applied as a function of the hazards inherent to a given product.

EU New and Global approach Conformity assessments: –Eight basic modules which comprise a limited number of different procedures applicable to the widest range of products Module H: full quality assurance. Notified body responsible for approving and controlling the quality system for design, production and testing of the manufacturer –Relates to design, production or both –As a general rules a product is subject to conformity assessment during design and production –Each new approach directive describe the range and content of conformity assessment procedures

EU New and Global approach Conformity assessments: –May involve notified bodies –Notified body must have expertise. –Member States are responsible for their notification –Assessment procedures, surveillance procedures for notified bodies.

Example of the light sport aircraft rule in the US Adopted in 2004, address design, manufacture, operation, maintenance of light sport aircraft and licensing of their pilots and mechanics. Light sport aircraft: below 1320 lbs

Example of the light sport aircraft rule in the US For design and manufacture: –Create a new special airworthiness certificate (light sport) –Manufacturers must: manufacture in accordance to airworthiness standards developed by consensus of FAA and Industry. (consensus standards) Attest that each aircraft conform to consensus standards Test each aircraft as described in consensus standards Develop system for monitoring and correcting safety of flight issues in accordance with consensus standards Issue pilot operating handbook and training manual

Example of the light sport aircraft rule in the US For the light sport aircraft consensus standards are developed by ASTM (American Society for testing and material) Committee F standards available. For example: –Standard specification for the design and performance of light sport airplane –Standard practice for QA in the manufacture of light sport airplane –Standard practice for continued operational safety monitoring of a light sport airplane

ICAO Annex 8 TC is included in Part II chapter 1 Applicable after 2 March 2004 Airworthiness requirement used by States shall comply with Annex 8 –Annex 8 Part V applies to small aeroplanes with a MTOW between 750 and 5700 Kg type certificated after

Proposed adaptation Scope: first attempt! –Propeller aeroplanes and gliders below e.g. 2000Kg and above minimum weight TBD but say 70kg –E.g. VFR/IFR; 6 seats; modern and classic technology; piston and turbine –Two sub-categories: Below 750 Kg Above 750 Kg –Could be further discussed: but not very keen to include helicopters

Proposed adaptation: above 750 KG EASA issues TC and Airworthiness Directives Use of an adapted module H in particular for Special Conditions and continuing airworthiness EASA approves Assessment (notified) Bodies Need to adapt ER: –Taking into account ICAO and improvements already identified

Proposed adaptation: above 750 KG Standards developed by Standardisation bodies agreed by EASA (e.g. OSTIV; EUROCAE): –Adapt module H –Adapt/Maintain existing CS –Work programme would be agreed by EASA

Proposed adaptation: below 750 KG Simpler approach: –Similar to light sport aircraft rule? –Industry standards/ self-certification

Rationale for the proposal Compatible with EU New and Global Approach used for medical equipments, high speed rail system, marine equipment, Single European Sky. Similarity with light sport aircraft rule but different scope Safety studies (CAA, NTSB, AOPA, French AIB) tend to show that design and manufacture is not the main cause for accidents in general Aviation

Concluding remark If agreeable need to be further developed: –This is just a crude concept in particular for aeroplanes below 750kg.

Thank you for your attention Questions/comments are welcome