Considerations Related to EASA Cabin Crew Operational Suitability Data (CCD)

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key aspects of Cabin Crew Operational Suitability Data.

Reference - Certification Specifications for Cabin Crew Data (CS-CCD) - Issue 2 - 10 December 20201 (Annex to ED Decision 2020/015/R).

Introduction

In accordance with the requirements of GM1 CCD.400 It is necessary to identify Cabin aspects of special emphasis.

»  Cabin aspects of special emphasis (CASE) pertain to elements that are specific to a given aircraft type, variant, or aircraft modification.
»  Such elements have a potential impact on safety and must, in accordance with CS CCD.400, be properly emphasized during training to prevent knowledge-based misunderstandings or skill-based errors.

The following criteria could be considered as determining factors for the development of CASE:

»  The presence of a novel and unique design or operational characteristic that is applicable to an aircraft type, variant or aircraft modification; and
»  Specific knowledge and skills that are required for the safe operation of that novel and unique design or operational characteristic.

Applicability (CS CCD.100) - These Certification Specifications are applicable to:

»  Aircraft with a maximum passenger seating configuration capacity of more than 19 seats; and
»  Aircraft with a passenger seating capacity of 19 seats or less are required to carry cabin crew; and
»  Any other aircraft with a maximum passenger seating configuration capacity of 19 seats or less if voluntarily elected by the applicant to facilitate operations with cabin crew.

Introduction of Cabin Crew Training Levels

The cabin crew training needs that are required for a new type, a variant, or the same variant specified by CS CCD.215(b), may be addressed through training levels, such as levels 1 to 4 below:

»  Level 1: Applicable to aircraft with differences that can be adequately addressed through self-instruction.

o Level 1 training requires a certain level of knowledge of the cabin crew such that, once appropriate information is provided, their understanding and compliance can be assumed to take place.
o Compliance with Level 1 training is typically achieved by methods such as the issuance of page revisions to the operating manual, and the dissemination of operating bulletins for cabin crew or difference handouts to describe minor differences between aircraft.

»  Level 2: Applicable to aircraft with system or procedural differences that can be appropriately addressed through aided instruction.

o At Level 2, aided instruction is appropriate to ensure crew understanding, emphasize issues, provide a standardized method of presentation of material, or aid retention of the material following training.
o Level-2 aided instruction typically employs slide/tape presentations, computer-based training (CBT), stand-up lectures, or videotapes.

»  Level 3: Applicable to aircraft with differences that can only be addressed through the use of devices capable of providing system training (i.e. hands-on training).

o Training devices are required to supplement the aided instruction to ensure the attainment or retention of skills and abilities to accomplish more complex tasks, which are usually related to the operation of particular aircraft systems.
o Training devices for Level 3 training include emergency evacuation procedure trainers, fire and smoke trainers, cabin crew panel trainers, etc.
o When dedicated trainers are not available, Level 3 training requires hands-on training using the aircraft.

»  Level 4: Applicable to aircraft with differences that can only be addressed through the completion of aircraft type-specific training; those differences determine the aircraft as a new aircraft type for cabin crew operation.

o Level 4 always requires hands-on training, using either dedicated emergency evacuation procedure trainers or the aircraft, as well as providing aided instruction.

How to Deliver?

CS CCD. 400 Identifies the requirement to provide Cabin Aspects of Special Emphasis (CASE) as a stand-alone document, if necessary at the time of the Initial TC, or,

»  Included in the Type Specific Data of the respective new type or variant

Next Steps

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