EASA SIB 2015-04
WITHDRAWN - REPLACED BY EASA SIB 2016-09
Summary
EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2015-04 is a safety communication addressing authorised persons in the flight crew compartment for commercial air transport aeroplanes operated with more than one cabin crew. It applies to operators subject to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, specifically ORO.SEC.100(b). The bulletin provides recommendations following the accident of flight 4U9525 to enhance safety and security in the flight crew compartment.
What Changed
This bulletin introduces a temporary recommendation for operators to reassess safety and security risks when flight crew members leave the flight crew compartment during non-critical flight phases. It advises implementing procedures to ensure at least two authorised persons are present in the flight crew compartment at all times or to apply equivalent mitigating measures. The bulletin also highlights the need to assess and mitigate any additional risks arising from these procedures.
Why It Matters
This information is important for aviation professionals because it addresses potential vulnerabilities in flight crew compartment security and safety, especially during crew absence. Operators and National Aviation Authorities must consider these recommendations to prevent incidents similar to flight 4U9525 and ensure compliance with safety oversight. It impacts operational procedures and risk management practices for commercial air transport operators.
What To Do
Operators should conduct a risk assessment regarding flight crew compartment occupancy during non-critical flight phases and implement procedures requiring at least two authorised persons in the compartment or equivalent measures. National Aviation Authorities must ensure operators under their oversight are informed about this bulletin. There is no mandatory compliance deadline stated, but the recommendations should be applied promptly as a temporary measure pending further investigation outcomes.