Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014Show full title

SUBPART B — MANAGEMENT (ADR.AR.B) U.K.

ADR.AR.B.005 Management system U.K.

(a) The [F1 CAA] shall establish and maintain a management system, including as a minimum: U.K.

(1)

documented policies and procedures to describe its organisation, means and methods to achieve compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. The procedures shall be kept up to date and serve as the basic working documents within [F2 the CAA] for all related tasks;

(2)

a sufficient number of personnel, including aerodrome inspectors, to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities. Such personnel shall be qualified to perform their allocated tasks and have the necessary knowledge, experience, initial, on-the-job and recurrent training to ensure continuing competence. A system shall be in place to plan the availability of personnel, in order to ensure the proper completion of all related tasks;

(3)

adequate facilities and office accommodation to perform the allocated tasks;

(4)

a formal process to monitor compliance of the management system with the relevant requirements and adequacy of the procedures, including the establishment of an internal audit process and a safety risk management process.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.005(a)(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(a)(i)(bb) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F1 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.005(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(a)(i)(aa) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) The [F3 CAA] shall, for each field of activity included in the management system, appoint one or more persons with the overall responsibility for the management of the relevant task(s). U.K.

Textual Amendments

F3 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.005(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F4 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F4 Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.005(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(a)(iii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.B.010 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities U.K.

(a) Tasks related to the initial certification or continuing oversight of persons or organisations subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules shall be allocated by [F5 the CAA] only to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the [F6 CAA] shall ensure that it has: U.K.

(1)

a system in place to initially and continuously asses that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;

this system and the results of the assessments shall be documented;

(2)

established a documented agreement with the qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

(i)

the tasks to be performed;

(ii)

the declarations, reports and records to be provided;

(iii)

the technical conditions to be met in performing such tasks;

(iv)

the related liability coverage; and

(v)

the protection given to information acquired in carrying out such tasks.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.010(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(b)(i)(aa) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F6 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.010(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(b)(i)(bb) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) The [F7 CAA] shall ensure that the internal audit process and safety risk management process required by ADR.AR.B.005(a)(4) covers all certification or continuing oversight tasks performed on its behalf. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F7 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.010(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.B.015 Changes to the management system U.K.

(a) The [F8 CAA] shall have a system in place to identify changes that affect its capability to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities as defined in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. This system shall enable it to take action, as appropriate, to ensure that the management system remains adequate and effective. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F8 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.015(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(c)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) The [F9 CAA] shall update its management system to reflect any change to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules in a timely manner, so as to ensure effective implementation. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F9 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.015(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(c)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.K.

Textual Amendments

F10 Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.015(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.B.020 Record keeping U.K.

(a) The [F11 CAA] shall establish a system of record keeping providing for adequate storage, accessibility and reliable traceability of: U.K.

(1)

the management system’s documented policies and procedures;

(2)

training, qualification and authorisation of its personnel;

(3)

the allocation of tasks to qualified entities, covering the elements required by ADR.AR.B.010, as well as the details of tasks allocated;

(4)

certification process and continuing oversight of aerodromes and aerodrome operators;

(5)

declaration process and continuing oversight of providers of apron management services;

(6)

the documentation regarding cases of equivalent level of safety and special conditions contained in the certification basis, as well as any Deviation Acceptance and Action Document (DAAD);

(7)

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(8)

findings, corrective actions and date of action closure, and observations;

(9)

enforcement measures taken;

(10)

safety information and follow-up measures;

(11)

the use of flexibility provisions in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

Textual Amendments

F12 Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.020(a)(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(d)(i)(bb) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F11 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.020(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(d)(i)(aa) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) The [F13 CAA] shall maintain a list of all certificates it issued and declarations it received. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F13 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.B.020(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(3)(d)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(c) Records related to the certification of an aerodrome and an aerodrome operator, or the declaration of a provider of apron management services shall be kept for the lifespan of the certificate or declaration, as appropriate. U.K.

(d) Records relating to points (a)(1) to (a)(3) and points (a)(7) to (a)(11) shall be kept for a minimum period of five years, subject to applicable data protection law. U.K.