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AirworthinessAirworthiness

Timothy E. GowenNATO Ad Hoc Airworthiness Group

NATO perspectiveNATO perspective

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Briefing OutlineBriefing Outline

• Introduction• Current Framework• NATO Specific Requirements• Latest Developments• Future Steps• Areas of co-operation

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IntroductionIntroduction

AirworthinessAirworthiness

is about achieving an acceptable level of safety acceptable level of safety …

…is a standard of safety for an aeronautical product demonstrating that it is fit and safe for flightfit and safe for flight, in conformance with its approved type design, manufacturing and maintenance standards, and operated within its design limits….

….and, is a discipline that is concerned with the determination of whether or not an aeronautical product has achieved a state of being technically and operationally airworthytechnically and operationally airworthy, and produces the evidence the evidence to this effectto this effect.

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Current framework Current framework Military AviationMilitary Aviation

Military aircraft have unique requirementsunique requirements: Armament Battle damage Ejection Seats Flight envelope extremes; and Higher levels of risk management

Still a National responsibilityNational responsibility - each country is responsible for it’s own regulation and management…

…but standards and/or unique regulations requiredrequired

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NATO is NOT a “Regulator” but dependent on the availabilityavailability and

interoperability interoperability of its Member Nations’ Forces, thus: Standardisation Economy of effort Mutual trust

Balance between Military MissionMilitary Mission and SafetySafety NATO Wide Minimum Safety Framework

CommonCommon policy, standards and procedures leverage the benefits for NATO’s existing and future air assets provide for value-added cooperation.

NATO SpecificsNATO Specifics

are Critical

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NATO SpecificsNATO SpecificsRecognized A/W needsRecognized A/W needs

NATO Specific capabilities NATO Specific capabilities (owned/leased air assets)NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control (NAEW&C)NATO Strategic Air Lift Capability (NSAC)NATO AGS (Air Ground Surveillance), and

NATO UAVs, needneed:

Standardised military aviation requirements (including A/W standards) Seamless connection into the overall aviation system Harmonized requirements for airspace usage in cross-border

operations ‘Due regard’ to international obligations and general (Air) Law

principles

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Latest DevelopmentsLatest Developments NATO Airworthiness Ad-Hoc Working GroupNATO Airworthiness Ad-Hoc Working Group

ScopeScope develop specific policy/standards for NATO owned/leased air assets and/or those operating under NATO Aegis provide the necessary framework for the regulation of military aviation that achieves an acceptable level of safety for NATO owned or leased air assets, including those operating under NATO Aegis.

FocusFocus: Define the roles and responsibilities of a NATO Military Aviation Authority. Define the minimum Military Aviation Regulations and look into the need to

develop standards for minimum A/W requirements. Address both initial (acquisition) and continuing (maintenance) airworthiness. Identify and define a common set of terms and definitions for NATO A/W.

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Program of WorkProgram of Work address the need to develop a NATO A/W Framework (Principles and Policy); address the need to develop NATO A/W related STANAGs; expand liaison and cooperation with other A/W specialized/affected organizations; address A/W Terminology; continuously update its Terms of Reference.

ObjectivesObjectives Achieve an acceptable and known level of safety for military aeronautical products Provide safe flights for all personnel Address liability issues with NATO Aircraft and/or those operating under NATO. Address legal and political scrutiny Increase harmonization of airspace regulations Leverage of common policies, standards and procedures: good business practices. Provide for a common airworthiness policy. Allow for common validation and certification. Enable Exchange of Information.

Latest DevelopmentsLatest Developments NATO Airworthiness Ad-Hoc Working GroupNATO Airworthiness Ad-Hoc Working Group

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Future StepsFuture Steps

Better coordination between different functionalities - A/W and Safety are all encompassing activities from procurement, through maintenance, material support, and operation, to disposal

Coherent approach Military cooperation in Airworthiness has just started Active involvement required Possible establishment of a permanent NATO A/W Body

Increased cooperation - strong liaison with A/W related organizations (EDA, EMAAG, EASA, ASIC, etc)

44thth meeting of NATO AWAHWG meeting of NATO AWAHWG 21-23 April 2009 (NATO HQ) 21-23 April 2009 (NATO HQ)

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Areas of Co-operationAreas of Co-operation

Common rulemaking principles Harmonisation of regulations and procedures Exchange of best practises Certification of military aircraft Exchange of safety information Working arrangements and Agreements for

Technical Co-operation

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AirworthinessAirworthinessNATO perspectiveNATO perspective