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Cargo Strategic Action Plan

Cargo Strategic Action Plan. Prepared by: Cargo Strategic Action Group Air Carrier Maintenance Branch, AFS-330. Background.

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Cargo Strategic Action Plan

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  1. Cargo Strategic Action Plan Prepared by: Cargo Strategic Action Group Air Carrier Maintenance Branch, AFS-330

  2. Background • Recent incidents and accidents have shown that there are continuing cargo-handling issues that relate to 14 CFR Part 121/135 passenger and all cargo operations. As a result the FAA identified a need to develop a strategic action plan. • In April 2000, Flight Standards Service formed a Cargo Strategic Planning Group to develop an action plan. • The group developed the plan by collecting data, analyzing that data, and evaluating current cargo operations and related regulatory requirements. • The group was also chartered to assign roles, responsibilities, and organizational tasks.

  3. Group Actions • The group examined pertinent cargo information, data and regulatory requirements surrounding the transport of cargo by air. • The group identified issues to effectively accomplish the FAA Flight Standards mission of assuring that operators have built safety into their systems to ensure accident free operations. • The group categorized and prioritized the findings. • Reviewed all related NTSB safety recommendations • Recommended strategies with proposed actions to develop safety standards.

  4. Group Recommendations • Provide consolidated guidance material in the form of advisory circular and policy handbook materials. • Interim Measures: Work within established framework to ensure the consistent application of existing regulations, policy and guidance, update FAA policy and provide the necessary training of FAA inspection personnel and operator personnel. • Resolutions: Begin with the development of standardized policy. Partnership with air carriers are required to develop proper procedures for cargo handling.

  5. Responsible Organizations • Flight Standards Service (AFS) • Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) • Office of Civil Aviation Security (ACS)

  6. Issues • Certification • Operations • Maintenance

  7. Conclusions • Certification,Operations,And Maintenance Standards Require Updating and New Development • No Coherent Method of Managing Air Cargo Safety Issues • Comprehensive Solution Is required

  8. Recommendations • Introduce Measures to Ensure Consistent Application of Existing Standards • Establish FAA Internal Responsibility for Air Cargo Loading Operational Approvals and Surveillance • Develop Associated Training, Guidance, and Advisory Material

  9. Air Cargo Implementation Plan (ACIP) • Cargo Strategic Plan Signed on Dec./2001 • ACIP Established on March/2002 • ACIP Published On Web For Public Comment For 60 days May 2002

  10. Certification Tasks • Update Certification Criteria for Unit load Devices • Update Certification For Cargo STCs • Definition Of Unit Load Device

  11. Operational Tasks • Establish Policy Cargo Training Requirements for Aircrew and Loaders • Establish Policy For Cargo Loading Supervisor Requirements

  12. Airworthiness Tasks • Establish Policy Requirements for Load Handlers • Establish Policy for ULD Maintenance Programs • Establish Policy for Cargo Equipment Maintenance Programs • Update CBI Course and 8300.10

  13. Airworthiness Tasks (Cont.) • Establish Formal Academy Training • Work With Air Carriers To Publish a New AC for Cargo Handling and Management Systems

  14. Milestones In Progress Or Completed • CBI Course 27013 Has Been Updated • 8300.10 Update Complete Change 15 • TDR For Formal Inspector Training Completed

  15. Conclusion of ACIP • The ACIP Will Be Used As A Means To Facilitate System Safety Improvements Of Cargo By Air With The Outcome Of Preventing Accidents

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