Operations manual

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[ ****] Operations Manual

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Please Note: This specimen document has been prepared by the Military Aviation Authority for the guidance of those organizations applying for the Contractor Flying Approved Organizations Scheme (CFAOS).  It is the Applicant Organizations responsibility to ensure evidence submitted in support of their application is to the latest MAA Regulatory Publications.

Purpose and Scope of an Operations Manual

1.It is a regulatory requirement that an Operations Manual shall contain 'all such Information and instructions as may be necessary to enable the operating staff to perform their duties'. Operating staff describes the servants and agents employed by the operator, whether or not as members of the crew of the aircraft, to ensure that the flights of the aircraft are conducted in a safe manner; it includes an operator who himself performs these functions.

2.The form and scope of manuals will vary considerably with the nature and complexity of the operator's organisation and types of aircraft in use. A 'manual' may comprise a number of separate volumes and may well include individual forms, such as prepared navigation flight plans, supplied by the operator to his crew. Instructions and information to particular groups of operating staff - e.g. traffic manuals, cabin crew manuals, crew rostering instructions, and information on weight and balance supplied to handling agents - can all be regarded as part of the Operations Manual. Applicants will be required to lodge copies of their manuals and associated documents with the MAA, together with copies of all amendments and temporary instructions. The Operations Manual will be regarded by the MAA as a primary indication of the standards likely to be achieved by an operator.

3.The operator shall provide operations staff and flight crew with an aircraft-operating manual, for each aircraft type operated, containing the normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures relating to the operation of the aircraft. The manual shall include details of the aircraft systems and of the checklists to be used. The design of the manual shall observe Human Factors principles.

Contents page

1000 Series: general regulations8

RA 1002 - Airworthiness Competent Persons8

RA 1005 - Contracting with Competent Organizations8

RA 1016 – Military Continuing Airworthiness Management8

RA 1024 - Accountable Manager (Military Flying)9

RA 1028 – Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme Responsibilities9

RA 1120 - Military Air System Registration9

RA 1121 - Air Safety Arrangements for Military Registration of Civil-Owned Air Systems not Operated in the Service Environment9

RA 1122 - Air Safety Arrangements for Military Registered Civil-Owned Development Air Systems10

RA 1123 - Certificate of Usage for Military Registered Civil-Owned Aircraft10

RA 1125 - Military Registered Air Systems Transferred to Contractors10

RA 1130 - Corporate Memory and Standards10

RA 1140 – Air System Technical Data Exploitation10

RA 1200 - Air Safety Management11

RA 1205 – Air System Safety Case11

RA 1223 – Airworthiness Information Management12

RA 1225 – Air Safety Documentation Audit trail12

RA 1380 – Performance Based Navigation12

RA 1390 – Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum12

RA 1400 - Flight Safety12

RA 1410 - Occurrence Reporting12

RA 1420 - Service Inquiries; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation13

RA 1430 – Aircraft Post Crash Management and Significant Occurrence Management13

RA 1440 - Air Safety Training13

RA 1600 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems13

RA 1601 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(a)13

RA 1602 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(b)14

RA 1603 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(b) MIL14

RA 1604 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(c)15

RA 1605 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(d)15

RA 1606 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class II and Class III15

RA 1910 - Quality Assurance of Aviation Fuel from non-MOD Sources16

2000 sERIES: FLYING REGULATIONS17

RA 2101 - Aircrew Qualifications17

RA 2102 - Aircrew Competency in Role17

RA 2103 – Currency and Continuation Training17

RA 2115 - Aircraft Commanders17

RA 2120 - Pilots Instrument Rating Scheme17

RA 2125 - Aircrew Instructors Training18

RA 2130 - Safety Equipment, Survival Drills and Training18

RA 2135 – Aircrew Medical Requirements18

RA 2201 - Carriage of Maintenance Documents in UK Military Aircraft19

RA 2210 – Preventative Maintenance and Continuous Charge Operations19

RA 2211 - Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Maintenance Tasks19

RA 2220 - Maintenance Test Flights20

RA 2301 - Responsibility for an Air System20

RA 2302 - Responsibilities in the Air20

RA 2305 - Supervision of Flying21

RA 2306 - Authorization of Flights21

RA 2307 - Rules of the Air21

RA 2309 - Flight Procedures21

RA 2310 - Role Specific Fixed Wing23

RA 2315 – Role Specific Rotary Wing23

RA 2320 - Role Specific Remotely Piloted Air Systems23

RA 2325 - Air Weapons Carriage, Training, and Demonstrations23

RA 2327 - Air Combat and Evasion Training24

RA 2330 - Low Flying24

RA 2335 - Flying Displays and Flypasts24

RA 2340 – Supernumerary Crew and Passengers24

RA 2345 - Aircrew Fatigue Management25

RA 2350 – Air System Emergencies25

RA 2355 - Static Line and Freefall Parachuting, Fast Roping and Abseiling26

RA 2360 - Portable Electronic Devices26

RA 2370 - Test and Evaluation26

RA 2375 - Approval and Use of Flight Simulator Training Devices26

RA 2401 - Documents and Records27

RA 2501 - Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (CFAOS)27

3000 series: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT regulations29

RA 3049 – Defence Contractor Flying Organizations Responsibilities for UK Military Air System Operating Locations29

RA 3225 – Mandatory Air Traffic Control (ATC) Instructions29

RA 3313 - Air System Diversions29

5000 series: TYPE AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEERING regulations31

RA 5220 – Special Flying Instructions and Restrictions on Flying31

RA 5880 - Military Permit to Fly (MRP 21 Subpart P)31

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Abbreviations Used

List all the abbreviations used in the Operations Manual

1000 Series: general regulations

RA 1002 - Airworthiness Competent Persons

RA 1002(1): Airworthiness Competent Persons

ADHs, AM(MF)s, AMs, and Heads of ADH-Facing Organizations supporting an ASSC shall ensure that all persons involved in Airworthiness activities are competent and SQEP.

RA 1005 - Contracting with Competent Organizations

RA 1005(1): General Principles

Organizations that let contracts in the DAE shall ensure that activities are carried out by competent organizations.

RA 1005(2): Design Organizations

For the procurement of Air Systems (including their products, parts and appliances), Airborne Equipment, and Air Launched Weapons, and for Post-Design Services (PDS), the contracting organization shall only contract with a competent Design Organization (DO).

RA 1005(3): Maintenance Organizations

For the maintenance of Air Systems (including their products, parts and appliances) and Air Launched Weapons, the contracting organization shall only contract with competent maintenance organizations.

RA 1005(4): Contractor Flying Organizations

For the delivery of UK military registered Air System flying operations, the contracting organization shall only contract with competent flying organizations.

RA 1005(5): Air Traffic Management Equipment Organizations

For the provision and/or installation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) Equipment, and/or the provision of technical services that support ATM Equipment, contracting organizations shall only contract with competent ATM Equipment Organizations.

RA 1016 – MILITARY CONTINUING Airworthiness MANAGEMENT

RA 1016(2): Establishment of a Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization

Delivery Duty Holders (DDH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) shall ensure that the tasks associated with Continuing Airworthiness of the military registered Air Systems in their AoR are managed by an approved Mil CAMO.

RA 1016(2): Requirement for a valid Military Airworthiness Review Certificate

For military registered Air Systems, operating for MOD interest, the accountable DDH or AM(MF) shall ensure that the Air System is not flown without a valid MARC.

RA 1024 - Accountable Manager (Military Flying)

RA 1024(1): Roles and Responsibilities

AM(MF)s shall act actively manage Air Safety via an Air Safety Management System (ASMS) to ensure that RtL are ALARP[footnoteRef:1] and Tolerable within their defined Areas of Responsibility (AoR). [1: RA1210 – Ownership and Management of Operating Risk (Risk to Life).]

RA 1024(2): Appointment and Qualifications

CFAOS Organizations shall appoint a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) to be the AM(MF), who is appropriately empowered to undertake their role.

RA 1024(3): Post-Holders

All CFAOS post-holders shall be approved.

RA 1028 – CONTRACTOR flying approved organization scheme Responsibilities

RA 1028(1): Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme Responsibilities

CFAOS Organizations shall be approved by the MAA and comply with the MRP.

RA 1120 - Military Air SYSTEM Registration

RA 1120(1): Military Air System Registration

All UK military Air Systems shall be registered on the UK Military Aircraft Register (MAR).

RA 1121 - Air Safety Arrangements for Military Registration of Civil- Owned Air SYSTEMS not operated in the Service Environment

RA 1121(1): Approval-in-Principle

When applying to place a civil-owned Air System not operated in the Service Environment on to the Military Aircraft Register (MAR), the Applicant shall submit an application for Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to the identified Sponsor.

RA 1121(2): Overall Air Safety Arrangements

The Sponsor for MRCOA not operated in the Service Environment shall assure himself that appropriate Air Safety arrangements are in place.

RA 1121(3): Air Safety Strategy

Applicants shall submit their Air Safety Strategy for acceptance by the TAA, and copy it to DSA-MAA-Operating-Assurance-Hd.

RA 1121(4): Detailed Submission for Registration

Applicants shall, after receiving confirmation of the AIP, submit to the Sponsor and the TAA (copied to DSA-MAA-Operating-Assurance-Hd) a detailed submission for registration.

RA 1121(5): Control of Flying Operations, Air System Maintenance and Certification for Flight

The Applicant shall comply with the MRP and are subject to any restriction imposed by the TAA or the MAA.

RA 1121(6): Indemnity

Where the operation of the Air System is not pursuant to a contract between MOD and the Applicant, then the Applicant shall enter into a deed of indemnity with the SofS.

RA 1122 - Air Safety Arrangements for Military Registered CIVIL-OWNED DEVELOPMENT AIR SYSTEMS

RA 1122(1): Air Safety Arrangements for Military Registered Civil Owned Development Air Systems

The TAA shall be responsible for ensuring that the necessary Air Safety arrangements are in place for the safe operation of Military Registered Civil Owned Development Air Systems.

RA 1123 - Certificate of Usage for Military Registered Civil-Owned Aircraft

RA 1123(1): Certificate of Usage for Military Registered Civil-Owned Aircraft

The CofU shall be signed by the Sponsor for MRCOA only when he is satisfied with the arrangements for Air Safety.

RA 1125 - Military Registered Air SYSTEMS TRANSFERRED to Contractors

RA 1125(1): Military Registered Air Systems Transferred to Contractors

Before an Air System on the Military Aircraft Register is transferred to a Contractor, the responsible Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Operating Centre Director (OCD) or MOD Sponsor shall ensure that appropriate organizational approvals and conditions are in place.

RA 1130 - Corporate Memory and Standards

RA 1130(1): Corporate Memory

A systematic corporate memory policy shall be defined and established.

RA 1130(2): Standards

Guidelines, regulations and standards shall be identified and correctly applied to a particular activity.

RA 1140 – Air System Technical Data Exploitation

RA 1140(1): Air System Technical Data Exploitation

Operating Duty Holders (ODH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)), shall ensure a coherent Technical Data Exploitation Strategy is in place for each type of Air System in their Areas of Responsibilities (AoR).

RA 1200 - Air Safety Management

RA 1200(1): Air Safety Management

All Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (AM) and Duty Holder (DH) Facing organizations directly or indirectly involved in Defence Aviation shall establish, maintain and assure the effectiveness of an ASMS. All organizations directly or indirectly involved in Defence Aviation shall establish and maintain an effective Air Safety Management System (ASMS).

RA 1205 – Air System Safety Case

RA 1205(1): The Air System Safety Case and Air System Safety Case Report(s)

An ASSC shall be produced for Air Systems on, or destined for, the UK MAR. The ASSC shall be articulated via an ASSC Report.

RA 1205(2): Ownership of the Air System Safety Case

The SRO or ODH/AM(MF) shall develop, manage and own the ASSC subject to the following:

a. An ASSC shall have a single owner at any one time.

b. For new capabilities, the SRO shall own the ASSC from Concept until transfer of the ASSC to the end-user ODH/AM(MF).

c. The end-user ODH/AM(MF) shall take ownership of the ASSC before any RtL is incurred through in-service operation of the Air System.

d. Where T&E flying is to be conducted, the ODH/AM(MF) for the T&E flying shall own a separate ASSC specific to the context of the T&E flying.

RA 1205(3): The Safety Statement

ODH/AM(MF)s shall make a Safety Statement as a formal declaration that all RtL associated with an Air System are both ALARP and Tolerable within a clearly defined context.

RA 1205(4): Responsibilities of Organizations supporting an Air System Safety Case

SROs and ODH/AM(MF)s shall ensure that heads of organizations delivering elements of the ASSC, understand their roles and responsibilities in supporting the ASSC.

RA 1205(5): Assurance, Endorsement and Scrutiny of the Air System Safety Case

The ASSC shall be subject to independent assurance. Additionally, the ASSC shall be subject to endorsement and scrutiny at defined points of development.

RA 1223 – Airworthiness Information Management

RA 1223(2): Airworthiness Information Management

Aviation Duty Holders (ADHs) and Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure effective AIM, consistent with the TAA’s requirements, to sustain and assure Airworthiness of an Air System within their Areas of Responsibility.

RA 1225 – Air Safety Documentation Audit trail

RA 1225(1): Air Safety Documentation Audit Trail

All significant Air Safety related documents shall be retained, tracked and preserved in an auditable manner. Significant documentation relating to Air Systems shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years beyond the out of service date.

RA 1380 – PERformance Based Navigation

RA 1380(1): Performance Based Navigation

Aviation Duty Holders and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure that for PBN operations the UK military Air Systems for which they are responsible are eligible, capable and qualified to operate in the PBN designated airspace in which those Air Systems are operated.

RA 1390 – Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

RA 1390(1): Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

Aviation Duty Holders and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure that for RVSM operations their UK military Air Systems are appropriately approved

RA 1400 - Flight Safety

RA 1400(1): Flight Safety

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (AM)[footnoteRef:2], Heads of Establishment (HoE), and Commanders (Cdrs) within Aviation Duty Holder-Facing (ADH-Facing) Organizations shall have appropriate Flight Safety measures in place, and promulgate appropriate orders, to support the flying operations for which they are responsible. [2: Those Accountable Managers within: ADH-Facing Organizations, Contractor Flying Approved Organizations; Maintenance Approved Organizations, Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organizations; or Design Approved Organizations. ]

RA 1410 - Occurrence Reporting

RA 1410(1): Occurrence Reporting and Investigation

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)), Accountable Managers1 (AM), and Heads of ADH-Facing Organizations supporting an Air System Safety Case (ASSC) shall ensure that all Air Safety reportable Occurrences are reported, managed and appropriate action taken.

RA 1420 - Service Inquiries; Air accident and significant occurrence investigation

RA 1420(1): Service Inquiries; Air Accident and Significant Occurrence Investigation

The independent, full time, SI Panel (working directly to the CA) shall fully investigate all aspects of the accident or occurrence and shall provide the CA with a timely, comprehensive written report, with relevant recommendations. Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)), and Commanders (Cdrs) and Accountable Managers (AM) within ADH-Facing Organizations shall support the CA in all aspects of the investigation and act upon SI recommendations.

RA 1430 – aircraft Post Crash Management and Significant Occurrence management

RA 1430(4): APCM and Significant Occurrence Management

AM(MF)s shall ensure that there are appropriate APCM plans and capabilities in place in the event of a UK Military Registered Air System Accident or Significant Occurrence.

RA 1440 - Air Safety Training

RA 1440(1): Air Safety Training

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH), Accountable Managers (AM), Heads of Establishment (HoE), and Commanders (Cdrs) within ADH-Facing Organizations shall ensure that all personnel in the Defence Environment (DAE) are appropriately competent, qualified and current regarding Air Safety Training.

RA 1600 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems

RA 1600(1): Remotely Piloted Air Systems Categorization

All MOD owned and/or operated RPAS shall be appropriately categorized.

All UK military registered civil-owned RPAS shall be appropriately categorized.

RA 1600(2): Remotely Piloted Air System Regulatory Requirements

The appropriate regulatory requirements shall be applied to all RPAS.

RA 1601 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(a)

RA 1601(1): Class I(a) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Regulatory Requirements The appropriate regulatory regime shall be applied to the operation of Class I(a) RPAS.

RA 1602 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(b)

RA 1602(1): Class I(b) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Responsibilities

All Class I(b) RPAS shall be operated under the authority of either a Duty Holder (DH) or an Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)).

Class I(b) DH/AM(MF)s shall be supported by appropriate persons.

RA 1602(2): Class I(b) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Regulatory Requirements

Class I(b) DH/AM(MF)s shall ensure that the requirements of RA 1600 and RA 1602 are complied with.

RA 1602(3): Class I(b) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Operator Qualification and Competence

Class I(b) RPAS operators shall be qualified and competent to fly, or operate, Class I(b) RPAS.

RA 1602(4): Class I(b) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Safe Operation and Limitations

Class I(b) RPAS operations shall be executed in a manner that minimizes risks and hazards to other airspace users or persons and property over which the RPAS is flown.

RA 1603 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(b) MIL

RA 1603(1): Class I(b) MIL Remotely Piloted Air Systems Responsibilities

All Class I(b) MIL RPAS shall be operated under the authority of either a Duty Holder (DH) or an Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)).

Class I(b) MIL DH/AM(MF)s shall be supported by appropriate persons.

RA 1603(2): Class I(b) MIL Remotely Piloted Air Systems Regulatory Requirements

Class I(b) MIL DH/AM(MF)s shall ensure that the requirements of RA 1600 and RA 1603 are complied with.

RA 1603(3): Class I(b) MIL Remotely Piloted Air Systems Operator Qualification and Competence

Class I(b) MIL RPAS operators shall be qualified and competent to fly, or operate, Class I(b) MIL RPAS.

RA 1603(4): Class I(b) MIL Remotely Piloted Air Systems Safe Operation and Limitations

Class I(b) MIL RPAS operations shall be executed in a manner that minimizes risks and hazards to other airspace users or persons and property over which the RPAS is flown.

RA 1604 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(c)

RA 1604(1): Class I(c) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Regulatory Requirements

The MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP), with specified derogations, shall apply to the Type Airworthiness (TAw), Continuing Airworthiness (CAw) and operating activities of Class I(c) RPAS.

RA 1604(2): Class I(c) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Certification

The relevant TAA shall ensure that Class I(c) RPAS have undergone:

a. An evaluation process carried out in line with the intent of RA 5810.

b. An Equipment Safety Assessment carried out and documented iaw RA 1220(3).

RA 1604(3): Class I(c) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Airworthiness/Air Safety Strategy

The Airworthiness of Class I(c) RPAS shall be demonstrated and sustained.

RA 1605 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class I(d)

RA 1605(1): Class I(d) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Regulatory Requirements

The MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP), with specified derogations, shall apply to the Type Airworthiness (TAw), Continuing Airworthiness (CAw) and operating activities of Class I(d) RPAS.

RA 1605(2): Class I(d) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Certification

The relevant TAA shall ensure that Class I(d) RPAS are certified in accordance with (iaw) RA 5810 and designed to agreed safety targets.

RA 1605(3): Class I(d) Remotely Piloted Air Systems Airworthiness/Air Safety Strategy

The Airworthiness of Class I(d) RPAS shall be demonstrated and sustained.

RA 1606 – Remotely Piloted Air Systems – Class II and Class III

RA 1606(1): Class II and Class III Remotely Piloted Air Systems Regulatory Requirements

The MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP) shall apply to the Type Airworthiness (TAw), Continuing Airworthiness (CAw) and operating activities of Class II and Class III RPAS.

RA 1606(2): Class II and Class III Remotely Piloted Air Systems Certification

The relevant TAA shall ensure that Class II and Class III RPAS are certified iaw RA 5810 and designed to agreed safety targets.

RA 1606(3): Class II and Class III Remotely Piloted Air Systems Airworthiness/Air Safety Strategy

The TAw of Class II and Class III RPAS shall be demonstrated and sustained.

RA 1910 - Quality Assurance of Aviation Fuel from non-MOD Sources

RA 1910(1): Quality Assurance of Aviation Fuel from non-MOD Sources

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall ensure that non-UK MOD sourced fuel is uplifted from an appropriate source and to the appropriate quality.

2000 sERIES: FLYING REGULATIONS

RA 2101 - Aircrew Qualifications

RA 2101(1): Entitlement to Conduct Flying Duties

To fly, or operate Air Systems governed by the MRP, Aircrew shall be qualified.

RA 2101(2): Certificate of Qualification on Type

To fly, or operate Air Systems governed by the MRP, Aircrew shall be in possession of a valid Certificate of Qualification on Type (CQT) for that type.

RA 2102 - Aircrew Competency in Role

RA 2102(1): Certificate of Competence

To fly, or operate, UK military Air Systems in role, Aircrew shall be in possession of an applicable Certificate of Competence.

RA 2102(2): Periodicity of Assessment of Competence

Aircrew competences shall be periodically, independently assessed.

RA 2103 – Currency and Continuation Training

RA 2103(1): Currency Requirements

ADH and AM(MF) shall specify in Orders the currency minima, by type and role, for the safe operation of Air Systems by Aircrew within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2103(2): Continuation Training

ADH and AM(MF) shall specify in Orders the minimum requirements of continuation training for Aircrew by type and role.

RA 2115 - Aircraft Commanders

RA 2115(1): Responsibilities of an Aircraft Commander

The Aircraft Commander shall be entirely responsible for the safety of the Air system, its occupants and equipment, both in the air and on the ground until it is handed over to the appropriate authority after flight.

RA 2115(2): Authority of an Aircraft Commander

In matters of Air Safety, all persons on board, whatever their rank or status, shall be under the command of the Aircraft Commander.

RA 2120 - Pilots Instrument Rating Scheme

RA 2120(1): Instrument Rating Requirements

All pilots who fly a UK Military Aircraft in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or where insufficient external visual references exist shall hold a valid Instrument Rating.

RA 2120(2): The Instrument Rating Test (IRT)

All pilots shall demonstrate their ability to fly a UK Military Aircraft accurately and safely by reference to instruments alone before being issued an Instrument Rating.

RA 2125 - Aircrew InstructorS Training

RA 2125(1): Aircrew Instructor Training

Personnel selected for flying instructional duties shall receive appropriate training and attain the instructional standards required to facilitate the provision of high-quality instruction for all aircrew disciplines.

RA 2130 - Safety Equipment, Survival DRILLS and Training

RA 2130(1): Safety and Survival Training and Currency

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the safety and survival drill training requirements for Aircrew, Supernumerary Crew and Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2130(3): Wearing and Carriage of Aircrew Equipment Assemblies and Safety Equipment (SE)

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the wearing and carriage of AEA and SE on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2130(4): Safety Harnesses

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders detailing the wearing of safety harnesses on military registered aircraft within their AoR.

RA 2130(5): Survival and Rescue Equipment

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders detailing the survival and rescue equipment to be carried in military registered aircraft within their AoR.

RA 2130(6): Ejection Seat Anthropometrics

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail procedures for checking the size and weight of all personnel for whom ejection seats are provided.

RA 2135 – AirCREW Medical Requirements

RA 2135(1): Aircrew Medical Employment Standard

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall publish orders that detail the Joint Medical Employment Standard (JMES) for all Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew of military registered Air Systems within their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 2135(2): Fitness-to-Fly

Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew uncertain of their fitness-to-fly shall report to a MAME or a medical practitioner before flying.

RA 2135(3): Pilot Operations - Upper Age Limit

Pilots shall not operate an Air System once they attain the age of 65 unless the Air System is fitted with dual controls and is operated with a second pilot who has not yet attained the age of 65. Furthermore, the second Pilot shall hold an appropriate qualification and JMES to act as Pilot in command.

RA 2135(4): Flying After an Accident or In-Flight Medical Incident

After being involved in a flying accident or in-flight medical incident, Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew shall not operate an Air System without appropriate medical approval.

RA 2135(5): Aviation Medicine Training

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the aviation medicine training requirements within their AoR.

RA 2135(6): High G Training

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the High G training requirements within their AoR.

RA 2135(7): Temporary Medical Restrictions to Flying Duties

Aircrew and Supernumerary Crew shall comply with any restrictions placed upon them following exposure to conditions affecting their fitness-to-fly.

RA 2201 - Carriage of Maintenance Documents in UK Military Aircraft

RA 2201(1): Documents to be carried

When an Aircraft is planned to land away from the parent Station/Ship/Unit, appropriate maintenance documents and publications shall be carried in the Aircraft.

RA 2210 – PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE and Continuous Charge Operations

RA 2210(1): Preventative Maintenance Limitations

The Aircraft Commander shall not operate the Air System beyond the validity period of Preventative Maintenance.

RA 2210(2): Continuous Charge Operations

To conduct Continuous Charge operations, the Aircraft Commander shall:

(1) Ensure there are appropriately Authorized personnel to undertake Air System Maintenance, where applicable;

(2) Record any Faults occurring during the period of operation;

(3) Record any change of Aircraft Commander.

RA 2211 - Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Maintenance Tasks

RA 2211(1): Authorization of Aircrew to Carry Out Flight Servicing

Aircrew required to carry out Flight Servicing shall be authorized and competent.

RA 2211(2): Authorization of Aircrew to Carry out Air System Maintenance Work

Aircrew required to carry out a specified range of preventive and corrective maintenance activities pertinent to the type/mark of Air System or Air System equipment on which they are qualified to fly shall be authorized and competent.

RA 2211(3): In-Flight Corrective Maintenance

In-flight corrective maintenance shall only be carried out at the specific request of the Aircraft Commander and shall be limited in scope.

RA 2211(4): Training of Aircrew to Enter a Cockpit Containing Aircraft Assisted Escape Systems (AAES)

Aircrew who require access to a cockpit containing AAES shall be appropriately trained.

RA 2220 - Maintenance Test Flights

RA 2220(1): The Flight Test Schedule

Flight testing shall be carried out in accordance with the Flight Test Schedule (FTS).

RA 2220(2): Aircrew Competency and Authorization for Flight

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall establish and promulgate in Orders the Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) and authorization requirements for the conduct of Flight Tests.

RA 2301 - Responsibility for an Air SYSTEM

RA 2301(1): Transfer of Custody of Air Systems

Custody of, and responsibility for, an Air System shall transfer to the Aircraft Commander from the time the acceptance certificate is signed until the after-flight declaration is completed.

RA 2301(2): Flying Requirements Post Maintenance

The Aircraft Commander shall familiarize himself with any flying requirements or taxi checks raised as a result of maintenance conducted prior to flight.

RA 2301(3): Aircraft Acceptance Checks

The Aircraft Commander shall ensure that all necessary acceptance checks (walk-round) are carried out before flight.

RA 2301(4): Exceeding Parameters and Hazardous Incidents

The Aircraft Commander shall inform the responsible maintenance organization when an Air System in his custody has been exposed to an event that might adversely affect its serviceability.

RA 2302 - Responsibilities in the Air

RA 2302(1): Responsibilities in the Air

All aircrew shall ensure that the mission, sortie or task, for which they have been Authorized, is executed in a manner that minimizes the risk and hazards to the Air System, its occupants, ground crew, other airspace users or general public over which such Air Systems are flown.

RA 2305 - Supervision of Flying

RA 2305(1): Supervision of Flying

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Manager (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall appoint officers to supervise the flying operations for which they are responsible and promulgate appropriate orders detailing their duties.

RA 2305(2): Embarked Aviation Operations

ADH and AM(MF) shall provide orders for embarked aviation operations.

RA 2305(3): Air System Limitations

Except in an emergency, the pilot of an Air System shall not exceed the engine, airframe or handling limitations quoted in the Release to Service (RTS) for the Air System as reflected in the Air System Document Set or, for non-RTS flying operations, the Military Permit to Fly or Contractors Flight Limitations Document.

RA 2305(5): Aircrew Briefing

ADH and AM(MF) shall define specific responsibilities for the supervision and co-ordination of all mission planning and aircrew briefing conducted at units within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2305(6): Air Exercise Planning and Airspace Integration

Organizations completing air exercise planning that is of a complex nature and/or has a high potential for interaction with other airspace users, shall obtain specialist airspace advice.

RA 2305(7): Taxiing of Aircraft

ADH and AM(MF) shall define the training, authorization and certification required by personnel who, by the nature of their duties, are required to taxi aircraft.

RA 2306 - Authorization of Flights

RA 2306(1): Authorization of Flights

All flights by UK Military Air Systems shall be authorized.

RA 2307 - Rules of the Air

RA 2307(1): Rules of the Air

The Aircraft Commander and/or handling pilot shall follow the Rules of the Air.

RA 2309 - Flight Procedures

RA 2309(1): Landing away from Active Airfields

Landing away from active airfields shall be authorized and, where necessary, permission shall be gained.

RA 2309(2): Fire Precautions and Smoking in Aircraft

Smoking in aircraft shall be prohibited and, as a precaution against fire, smoking-related items shall not be carried by occupants of, or by personnel working on, UK Military Aircraft.

RA 2309(3): Carriage of Loose Articles and Stores

The Aircraft Commander shall be responsible for the custody and stowage of any loose articles and equipment.

RA 2309(4): Dropping or Jettisoning of Articles

Unauthorized dropping or jettisoning of articles from aircraft shall be prohibited.

RA 2309(5): Handing over Control in Air Systems with Dual Controls

Handing over or taking over control of Air Systems fitted with dual controls shall be conducted formally.

RA 2309(7): Flying in the Company of Civil Aircraft

Pilots shall fly in company with civil aircraft only when specifically, approved and authorized.

RA 2309(9): Aerobatics

Aircraft Commanders shall only undertake aerobatic manoeuvres permitted by the Air System Document Set (ADS).

RA 2309(10): Air to Air Refuelling (AAR)

All UK-managed AAR shall be conducted in accordance with ATP 3.3.4.2 as amplified and supplemented by the National Standards Related Document – United Kingdom.

RA 2309(11): Electromagnetic and Cosmic Radiation

Aircraft shall not be intentionally exposed to electromagnetic radiation outside of the limits specified in the ADS or, for non- Release to Service (RTS) flying operations: the Military Flight Test Permit or Certificate of Usage.

RA 2309(12): Oxygen and Cabin Pressure

No aircraft shall be flown above FL100 unless it is fitted with serviceable oxygen equipment for all the crew.

RA 2309(13): Altitude Limitations

Flight at altitude shall conform to safe limits.

RA 2309(14): Simulated and Practice Emergencies

ADH and AM(MF) shall issue orders governing the conduct of simulated and practice emergencies when conducted on an Air System within their AoR.

RA 2309(15): Refuelling Aircraft - Engines and/or Rotors

ADH and AM(MF) shall state in Orders how and when refuelling aircraft - engines and/or rotors running shall be permitted.

RA 2309(16): Night Vision Device Flying

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders regarding the conduct of Night Vision Device (NVD) flying on Air Systems within their AoR

RA 2310 - Role Specific Fixed Wing

RA 2310(1): Supersonic Flight

Supersonic flight shall be specifically approved when not for operations, training, tests and trials.

RA 2310(3): Spinning

Intentional spinning shall be prohibited in all Air Systems unless specifically authorized.

RA 2310(4): Asymmetric Power

Airborne practice and simulated asymmetric flying shall be specifically approved and authorized.

RA 2310(5): Single-Engine Air System Engine Shutdowns

Engine shutdowns and re-lights in single-engine Air Systems shall not be carried out in the air, except where authorized for flight tests and trials.

RA 2315 – Role Specific Rotary Wing

RA 2315(6): Rotary Wing Air System Ground Runs

Where ADH and AM(MF) operate Rotary Wing Air Systems, they shall define procedures for the conduct of ground runs with rotors turning.

RA 2320 - Role Specific Remotely Piloted Air Systems

RA 2320(1): RPAS Collision Avoidance

RPAS shall be operated with due consideration for the safety of persons, Air System, vessels and infrastructure.

RA 2320(5): Control of RPAS

ADH, AM(MF) and Class 1(b) MIL DH shall detail the procedures to be followed for either piloted control or automated flight of RPAS.

RA 2320(6): Management of Control-Data-Link

ADH, AM(MF) and Class 1(b) MIL DH shall detail in orders and Class 1(b) MIL Safety Checklist the protocols required to manage a RPAS Control data-link.

RA 2320 (7): RPAS Operating Bases

ADH, AM(MF) and Class 1(b) MIL DH shall detail in orders RPAS specific safety and administration considerations for all RPAS operating bases within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2325 - Air Weapons Carriage, TRAINING, and Demonstrations

RA 2325(1): Carriage of Air Weapons

Air Weapons shall be carried in accordance with the Release to Service (RTS) or, for non-RTS flying operations: the Military Permit to Fly or Certificate of Usage.

RA 2325(2): Air Weapons Training and Demonstrations

Air Weapons training and demonstrations shall only be carried out within approved areas or ranges.

RA 2327 - Air Combat and Evasion Training

RA 2327(1): Air Combat and Evasion Training

Supervision and conduct of ACT and ET shall be carried out by suitably qualified, competent, and current aircrew, which have been specifically authorized.

RA 2330 - Low Flying

RA 2330(1): Low Flying

Low flying shall be specifically authorized and conducted in accordance with the procedures contained in the UK Military Low Flying Handbook (UKLFHB).

RA 2335 - Flying Displays and FLYPASTS

RA 2335(1): Flying Display Organization and Management

All Flying Displays shall be managed, organized and delivered in order to reduce RtL to at least ALARP and Tolerable.

RA 2335(2): Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts (Mil)

ADH and AM(MF) shall ensure that personnel involved in conducting Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypasts (Mil) are competent and appropriately trained, approved, authorized, and supervised.

RA 2335(3): Separation Distances, Minima, and Restrictions

Authorized minimum vertical and lateral separation distances, and other applicable minima and restrictions shall be complied with at all times during Display Flying, Role Demonstrations and Flypast.

RA 2340 – Supernumerary Crew and Passengers

RA 2340(1): Supernumerary Crew

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the employment of Supernumerary Crew on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(2): Passengers – General

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(3): Routine Air Transport Passengers

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Routine Air Transport Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(4): Tactical Passengers

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Tactical Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(5): Familiarization Flight Passengers

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Familiarization Flight Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(6): Air Experience Flight Passengers

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Air Experience Flight Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(7): Carriage of VIP Passengers

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of VIP Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(8): Carriage of Cadets as Passengers

ADH and AM(MF) shall publish orders that detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Cadet Forces as Passengers on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2340(9): Carriage of Working Dogs

ADH and AM(MF) shall detail the requirements regarding the carriage of Working Dogs on military registered Air Systems within their AoR.

RA 2345 - Aircrew Fatigue Management

RA 2345(1): Management of Aircrew Fatigue

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall define the maximum allowable flying hours and measures to provide for compulsory rest periods for Aircrew.

RA 2345(2): Use of Temazepam in the Management of Work and Rest in Aircrew

ADH shall issue orders regarding the use of Temazepam in the management of work and rest schedules in their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 2350 – Air System Emergencies

RA 2350(1): Air System Emergencies

Aircrew operating UK military Air Systems shall have a thorough knowledge, appropriate to their Aircrew specialization, of the emergency procedures and drills specific to the Air System they are operating.

RA 2355 - Static Line and Freefall Parachuting, Fast Roping and Abseiling

RA 2355(1): Approval for Static Line and Free Fall Parachuting, Fast Roping and Abseiling

Static Line and Free Fall parachuting, Fast Roping and Abseiling from UK Military Aircraft shall be approved by the aircraft Aviation Duty Holder.

RA 2355(2): Procedures for Static Line and Free Fall Parachuting

Aviation Duty Holders, AM(MF) and Commanders shall publish Orders for the conduct of all Static Line and Free Fall parachuting.

RA 2355(3): Procedures for Fast Roping and Abseiling

All Fast Roping and Abseiling from UK military helicopters, whether for operations or trials shall be conducted in accordance with DAP 101A-1114-1, Air Transport Operations Manual – Roping from Helicopters.

RA 2360 - Portable Electronic Devices

RA 2360(1): Portable Electronic Devices

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall publish orders for the carriage and operation of PED in or near Air Systems, or Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) Remote Pilot Stations (RPS), within their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

RA 2370 - Test and Evaluation

RA 2370(1): Test and Evaluation Governance

T&E activity shall be subject to governance by SQEP.

RA 2370(2): Test and Evaluation Personnel

T&E Activity shall only be designed, planned, supervised and conducted by SQEP.

RA 2370(3): Test and Evaluation Activity

ADH or AM(MF) shall issue orders detailing the governance, categorization, planning, conduct and reporting of T&E activity.

RA 2375 - Approval and Use of Flight Simulator Training Devices

RA 2375(1): Approval of Flight Simulator Training Devices

Aviation Duty Holders (ADH) and Accountable Managers (Military Flying) (AM(MF)) shall approve for use the Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTD) within their Area of Responsibility.

RA 2375(2): Use of Flight Simulator Training Devices

ADH and AM(MF) shall determine the extent that FSTD can be used as a substitute for live flying based on the fidelity of the system being used.

RA 2401 - Documents and Records

RA 2401(1): Air System Document Set (ADS)

All Aircrew shall be familiar with the elements of the Air System Document Set (ADS) relevant to operation of the Air System.

RA 2401(2): Use and Carriage of Documents in the Air System

All Air System checks shall be completed in accordance with the relevant Aircrew Manual/Pilot’s Notes and associated Flight Reference Cards. ADH and AM(MF) shall promulgate in orders the appropriate Flight Reference documentation to be carried in all UK Military Air Systems.

RA 2401(3): Flying Logbooks and Recording of Flying Times

Accurate and detailed records of flying times shall be maintained by personnel who are required to fly regularly in the course of their duties or, as directed by ADH and AM(MF) Orders.

RA 2401(4): Aviation Duty Holder/Accountable Manager (Military Flying) Orders

ADH and AM(MF) shall issue Flying Orders.

RA 2401(5): Authorization Record

ADH and AM(MF) shall ensure that accurate and detailed records of flight authorizations are maintained.

RA 2401(6): Meteorological Records

All relevant meteorological data shall be archived to assist in post incident investigation.

RA 2401(7): Training Records

ADH and AM(MF) shall maintain training records for all aircrew.

RA 2501 - Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme (CFAOS)

RA 2501(1): CFAOS Application and Approval

To fly or operate a UK military Air System outside the Service Environment, DCFOs shall be approved under the CFAOS.

RA 2501(2): CFAOS Approval Changes

Changes to CFAOS Approvals shall be endorsed by the MAA.

RA 2501(3): Contractor Flying Organization Exposition (CFOE)

CFAOS organizations shall submit a CFOE to the MAA.

RA 2501(4): CFAOS MRP Applicability

An organization subject to the CFAOS shall comply with the MRP.

RA 2501(5): Contracted Activities

The CFAOS Organization shall ensure that, when contracting or purchasing any part of its activity, the contracted or purchased service or product conforms to MRP requirements.

3000 series: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT regulations

RA 3049 – defence contractor flying organizations responsibilities for uk military air system operating locations

RA 3049(1): Defence Contractor Flying Organizations Operating Location Requirement

AM(MF)s shall ensure that UK Military Registered Air Systems operate from appropriate operating locations.

RA 3049(2): Defence Contractor Flying Organizations Operating Location Support Services

AM(MF)s shall ensure that adequate Support Services are available for the duration of UK Military Registered Air System operations.

RA 3225 – Mandatory Air Traffic Control (ATC) Instructions

RA 3225(1): Mandatory ATC Instructions

Controllers’ instructions to pilots shall be mandatory in specified circumstances.

RA 3313 - Air System Diversions

RA 3313(1): Air System Diversions

Air System diversions shall only be initiated by authorised personnel.

5000 series: TYPE AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEERING regulations

RA 5220 – Special Flying Instructions and Restrictions on Flying

RA 5220(2): Responsibilities of Contractors

The Contractor shall notify the TAA of evidence, from any source, which could indicate a need for a restriction on flying or the issue of a restrictive SFI for any Air System in the Defence Air Environment.

RA 5880 - Military Permit to Fly (MRP 21 Subpart P)

RA 5880(1): Military Permit to Fly

A MPTF shall be required for an Air System to be operated outside the flight conditions permitted by an extant Release to Service (RTS) or where there is no RTS.

RA 5880(2): Military Permit to Fly Procedure

A MPTF Applicant shall supply all the required supporting evidence to the Type Airworthiness Authority (TAA) or a Design Organization (DO) that has the appropriate privilege for the issue of a MPTF.

RA 5880(3): Flight Conditions

The conditions for safe flight shall be determined by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(4): Approval of Flight Conditions

The flight conditions shall be approved by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(5): Issue of a Military Permit to Fly

The MPTF shall be issued to the Applicant by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(6): Changes

Any change that invalidates the flight conditions or associated substantiation established for the MPTF shall be approved by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(7): Transferability

A MPTF shall not be transferable.

RA 5880(8): Inspections

The holder of, or applicant for, a MPTF shall provide access to the aircraft concerned at the request of the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(9): Validity of Approval

A MPTF shall remain valid for a stated period.

RA 5880(10): Renewal of Military Permit to Fly

A renewal of the MPTF shall be approved by the TAA or the privileged DO.

RA 5880(11): Obligations of the Holder of a Military Permit to Fly

The holder of a MPTF shall ensure that all the conditions and limitations associated with the permit are satisfied and maintained.

RA 5880(12): Record Keeping

All documents produced to establish and justify the flight conditions shall be held by the originator or holder of the MPTF, as appropriate, at the disposal of the TAA or the privileged DO, in order to provide the information necessary to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.

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