Managing Duty Holder Risk in Aviation

A safety culture where individuals feel comfortable reporting issues, near misses, and errors without fear of blame, encouraging a proactive approach to safety.

A safety culture that encourages questioning assumptions, challenging the status quo, and proactively seeking answers to prevent potential mistakes.

A safety culture where organizations continuously analyze safety data, learn from incidents, and adapt safety practices to improve overall safety performance.

A safety culture where organizations are flexible enough to adapt to changing circumstances, proactively update safety practices, and prioritize risk mitigation.

A safety culture where individuals are encouraged to actively report problems, errors, and near misses to identify and address safety issues.

An authorization level in the military, typically held by the Commanding Officer (CO), allowing them to approve certain actions related to safety.

An authorization level in the military, typically held by the Officer Commanding (OC), allowing them to approve certain actions related to safety.

A digital platform used for accessing and managing authorization levels in the military.

The person responsible for managing air safety within a specific area of responsibility (AoR). They have the legal responsibility and accountability for air safety within their area of responsibility.

The highest level of Duty Holder, responsible for overall air safety across the entire organization.

The Duty Holder specifically responsible for operations, managing daily activities and ensuring safety in those operations.

The Duty Holder responsible for delivery, ensuring the safe execution of specific air missions or tasks.

An electronic system used to manage air safety information, including accident reports, incidents, and hazard observations.

A report filed for air safety-related problems that require immediate attention.

A report filed for air safety-related problems that can be reported later, usually for non-urgent issues.

The company's designated representative responsible for promoting a positive air safety culture and advising the company commander on all air safety matters.

A type of inspection conducted by a senior supervisor to verify the correct assembly and functionality of an aircraft component or system. This inspection is essential to ensure that the aircraft is safe for flight.

A procedure that involves a systematic search for loose articles on an aircraft. The goal is to ensure that no foreign objects are present that could pose a danger during flight.

A document used to record and analyze any faults or malfunctions that occur with an aircraft component, system, or equipment. This information helps to identify trends and prevent future issues.

A document used to report any deficiencies, errors, or issues with Technical Instructions (TIs) such as RTI and UTI. This report highlights problems such as spelling mistakes or missing damage limits.

An organization responsible for ensuring that an aircraft remains airworthy throughout its lifespan. This organization manages maintenance, inspections, and other essential activities to preserve the aircraft's safety and operational integrity.

A military regulation document that outlines the Army's 'Laws' and regulations pertaining to airworthiness maintenance.

A document that specifies the requirements and procedures for independent inspections. This document outlines who can conduct the inspections, the scope of the inspection, and the conditions under which they can be waived.

The Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) ensures the AH-64E Apache helicopter is safe and ready for missions. It's like having a team of experts that keeps a watchful eye on the aircraft's health.

The Military CAMO oversees the continuing airworthiness program for military aircraft.

The Military Airworthiness Review (MAR) is an annual, thorough inspection of the AH-64E Apache helicopter to verify it meets airworthiness standards.

The Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) is a document issued after the MAR is completed, confirming the aircraft meets airworthiness requirements. It's like a 'Clean Bill of Health'.

The Airworthiness Tasks encompass tasks that ensure the Apache remains airworthy. It's a series of tasks that ensure the aircraft's safe operation, including developing maintenance plans, managing modifications, fault reporting and record-keeping.

The CAMO ensures the Apache is maintained in the required quality, compliant with the approved maintenance plan, and documented.

The CAMO coordinates maintenance schedules, replaces parts reaching their service life, and ensures special instructions and technical requirements are met.

The CAMO manages and stores all the airworthiness records and the technical log for the Apache. It's like the Apache's 'medical history' file.

The DT (Delivery Team) is responsible for producing the air system, managing trend analysis from technical reports, supplying necessary tools, and creating technical instructions (TI's).

The ILOC (Integrated Logistics Operations Centre) manages spares, sourcing them when needed and providing support for the air system.

The TOR (Terms of Reference) for technicians outlines their core responsibilities, including staying up-to-date with regulations, maintaining high standards, following procedures set by the CoC (Company Officer Commanding), mentoring junior technicians, and actively pursuing career progression.

They ensure that replacement components are the correct ones and that they are correctly installed according to the parts catalogue and technical instructions.

Technicians carry out a loose articles check to ensure that no objects are left inside the equipment, following the specified chapter in the manual for procedures.

Field Service Representatives (FSR) provide valuable insights into components and systems of the air system, aiding in repair efforts.

If a task cannot be found in the IETM (Illustrated Equipment Technical Manual), a technician should not proceed without further instructions from the DT (Delivery Team). The DT has the authority to issue these instructions.

If a technician has any doubts or concerns about the instructions they receive, they should raise the issue with the DT for clarification and further instructions.