Aviation Safety Management

1. INTRODUCTION:   Development of a FSDS is a complete process. Changes to each document comprising the system may affect the entire system. Guidelines applicable to the development of operational documents have been produced by DGCA based on the recommendations of ICAO, current best industry practices and analysis of previous accident with emphasis on high degree of operational relevance.    Operator should verify that the functionality of their system is in compliance with the concepts outlined in CAR D5F-F1. DGCA inspectors will conduct a review of the FSDS  to ensure that it is effective in providing vital safety information to flight crew in a timely manner.            Guidelines applicable to operational documents’ development tend to focus on a single aspect of documents design, for example, formatting and typography. Guidelines rarely cover the entire process of operational documents development.       ...

                          Flight Safety Documentation system is a set of inter-related documentation  established by the operator, compiling and organizing information necessary  for flight and ground operations.                                A flight safety documents system should be organized according to criteria which ensure easy access to information required for flight and ground operations contained in the various operational docu ments comprising the system and which facilitate management of the distribution and revision of operational documents.                           Para 4 of CAR Section 5 Series “F”, Part I requires that all operators shall establish an effective Flight Safety Documentation System for use and guidance of ope...