**Executive Summary**
This document outlines proposed amendments to CAR Section 2 Series C Part I, concerning defect recording, reporting, investigation, rectification, and analysis. Key changes involve specifying the format and timing of defect reporting. The document includes details on how deleted text and new/amended text are indicated.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Formatting:**
* Deleted text is indicated with strikethrough.
* New or amended text is highlighted in grey.
* **Initial Defect Reporting Requirements:**
* All "major" defects or those requiring "major repair" or serious nature attracting public attention must be reported immediately by telephone to RAWO, followed by written information.
* The written information must be forwarded within 72 hours.
* **Required Defect Reporting Details:**
* Name of the Organization/Operator.
* Aircraft type and registration No.
* Date and place of occurrence of the defect.
* Details of the defect(s) and the rectification action taken.
* **Defect Reporting Format:**
* A sample format for reporting defects is prescribed at Appendix 'II'.
* Operators/AMO may develop an equivalent format and document it in their exposition for reporting major defects/occurrences.
* Appendix II includes a specific format for defect reports that provides fields for various details, including operator information, aircraft details, defect classification, rectification action, component replacement, and investigation status.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Operators/Organizations and AMO**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the amended defect reporting requirements, including immediate telephonic reporting of major defects and subsequent written reporting within 72 hours. May need to update their defect reporting procedures and formats.
* **Action Required:** Review and update internal defect reporting procedures to align with the new requirements. Potentially develop an equivalent defect reporting format, ensuring it is documented in their exposition.
**Stakeholder: RAWO**
* **Impact:** Receives immediate telephonic defect reports for major defects and written follow-ups.
* **Action Required:** Process and manage the defect reports according to the amended regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
CAR Section 2 Series C Part I: Document being amended, covering Defect Recording, Reporting, Investigation, Rectification and Analysis.
Appendix 'II': Format prescribed for reporting defects as per section 4.2
CAR Section 2 Series C Part I – Defect Recording, Reporting, Investigation, Rectification and
Analysis is proposed to be amended. The proposed amendments are shown in subsequent
effected paragraphs.
The text of the amendment is arranged to show deleted text, new or amended text as shown
below:
(a) deleted text is marked with strikethrough;
(b) new or amended text is highlighted in grey.4.2 "Initial Information”: - All defects classified as "major" or those requiring
"major repair" or which are serious in nature and attracting public attention shall
be intimated immediately on telephone by all Operators/ Organisations to
RAWO followed by written information. The written information containing at
least the details shall be forwarded, within 72 hours in the format prescribed at
Appendix ‘II’.
(a) Name of the Organization / Operator
(b) Aircraft type and registration No.
(c) Date and place of occurrence of the defect
(d) Details of the defect(s) and the rectification action taken
A sample format for reporting defect(s) prescribed at Appendix ‘II’, however
operator/ AMO may develop an equivalent format and document in their exposition
for reporting of major defect / occurrences.Appendix - II
SAMPLE FORMAT OF DEFECT REPORT
NAME OF THE ORGANISATION: -
TYPE OF AIRCRAFT: -
TYPE OF ENGINE: -
A/C REGN: VT-________ PLACE OF OCCURENCE: _______________
DATE OF OCCURENCE:
FLIGHT NO : __________ SECTOR : _______________
SNAG REPORTED BY PILOT/ OBSERVED BY AME:
NAME OF PILOT/ AME AND LIC. NO. :
CLASSIFICATION OF DEFECT: MAJOR / MINOR
(Strike Out whichever is not applicable)
DETAIL OF DEFECT:
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________
RECTIFICATION ACTION TAKEN :
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________
COMPONENTS REPLACED: P/N S/N
(IF APPLICABLE)
OFF NO.: INSTALLED NO. :
STATUS OF INVESTIGATION : - OPEN / CLOSE
(Strike Out whichever is not applicable)
REMARKS :
_________________________________________________________________________
_____________
SIGNATURE
NAME :-
DESIGNATION:
LICENCE/APPROVAL NO :-
DATEAppendix – II
FORMAT OF DEFECT REPORT
1. Operator/ Organisation Name:
2. Type of Aircraft: 3. Registration No. 4. MSN: 5. Date of Occurrence:
VT-
6. Flight 7. Sector 8. Stage of Flight: 9. Emergency 10. In case of ground
Number (e.g., preflight, takeoff, Procedures effected (if occurrence, place of
climb, cruise, descent, any) (e.g., unscheduled occurrence
landing, inspection) landing, emergency
descent)
Yes
11. Whether
EDTO Sector No
12. Engine Type Of Engine/ Make:
Time since last
13. Details of Engine Serial No. Total Time Cycles shop visit
Port Engine(s)
Starboard Engine(s)
Type/ Make of APU Serial Number of APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
14. Details of Defect/ EDTO Significant Event
15. Rectification/ Corrective Action Taken
16. Identification of Part(s)/ System(s) involved:
S. Description Part No. Serial No. Total time Time since Time since Apparent Whether the
No. since last overhaul/ last cause of part was
overhaul inspection maintenance failure, repaired,
Inspection malfunction, or replaced,
defect (e.g., sent to
wear, crack, Manufacturer
design Or Other
deficiency, or Action taken
personnel
error)
17. Component(s) replaced:
S. Description Part No. Serial No. Off No. Installed No.
No.
18. Other pertinent information necessary for more complete identification, determination of seriousness, or corrective action:
19. Status of Investigation 20. Whether aircraft was grounded? Signature:
Name:
Designation:
Open/Closed Yes/No Licence/ Approval No.:
Date: