DASR ACD - Air Cargo Delivery
ACD.10 - ORGANISATIONAL APPROVAL (AUS)
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GM3 ACD.10 - Contractor/tasked organisations (AUS)
An ACDSP can be a contractor/tasked organisation. In this case, the requirements of DASPMAN Vol 1 Chap 3, paragraphs 12-14 are germane. A contractor/tasked organisation ACDSP may have a limited scope, for example a contractor/tasked organisation providing terminal services.
GM2 ACD.10 - Aircrew applicability (AUS)
Anywhere the phrase ‘MAOs conducting ACD’ or ‘MAO’ is used in this regulation indicates applicability to Aircrew. Many of the regulatory controls in DASR ACD aimed at non Aircrew personnel for competency and fatigue management are achieved for Aircrew through DASR Aircrew, DASR ARO, DASR AVFM and DASR ORO.
GM1 ACD.10 - ACD organisational approval (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure aviation safety.
An ACD Service Provider (ACDSP) must operate only to the extent approved in the ACDSP Certificate (ACDSPC) issued by DASA. GMGM
GM ACD.10(a) - ACDSP arrangements when force assigned (AUS)
In cases where an ALT or MALT is force assigned, ACD operations may occur under the parent unit's ACDSPC or under an ACDSPC issued to the relevant JTF HQ. The determination as to the appropriate ACDSPC holder will be dependent on the command and control arrangements, length of deployments, deployment preparation period and efficiency of service provision oversight. The determination as to the appropriate ACDSPC holder is a command decision.
ACD.20 - ACDSP CERTIFICATE (AUS)
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GM ACD.20 - ACD ACDSP Certificate (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure aviation safety.
An ACDSP applicant organisation must utilise a Compliance Statement (CS) to apply to DASA for: GM1GM1 GM2GM2 AMC1AMC1 AMC2AMC2
AMC2 ACD.20(a) - ACD services contracted/tasked to an external organisation supporting an ACDSP (AUS)
In accordance with the CS, the ACDSP may arrange for the provision of any ACD service listed on its OpSpec, to be carried out by an external organisation that is working under the quality system of the ACDSP. This refers to work being carried out by an external organisation not itself appropriately approved to carry out tasked/contracted services under DASR ACD.10 and is limited to the work scope permitted under DASR ACD.60 procedures. The ACDSP that contracts/tasks such work retains responsibility for all these tasked/contracted services irrespective of who is undertaking them. The ACDSP must list all such external organisations in the CS.
The ACDSP should document management controls associated with contracted/tasked services in the associated written contract/tasking and be in accordance with the ACDSP’s policy and procedures defined in their CS. When such tasks are contracted/tasked the ACDSP’s management system is considered to be extended to the contracted/tasked organisation.
Contracts/tasking should normally be limited to one organisation per ACDSPC. Where arrangements are made with more than one organisation the ACDSP should demonstrate that adequate co-ordination controls are in place and that the individual responsibilities are clearly defined in related contracts/tasking.
Contracts/taskings should not authorise the contracted/tasked organisation to further contract/task to other organisations elements of the ACD tasks.
The ACDSP should ensure that any findings arising from DASA monitoring of the contracted/tasked services will be closed to the satisfaction of DASA. This provision should be included in the contract/tasking.
The contracted/tasked organisation should agree to notify the ACDSP of any changes affecting the contract/tasking as soon as practicable. The ACDSP should then inform DASA. Failure to do so may invalidate DASA acceptance of the ACD elements of the contract.
AMC1 ACD.20(a) - Preparation of a Compliance Statement (CS) (AUS)
ACDSP CS. The ACDSP CS should include the following information for the ACDSP certificate:
ACDSP name. The FEG or equivalent.
ACDSP location. Location of the headquarters and all permanent locations where ACD services will be provided.
A statement that ACDSP operations will be in accordance with the attached OpSpec.
The ACDSP CS should include the following information for the ACDSPC OpSpec:
the Accountable Manager (AM), listed by command or management position, eg 'CDR CSG’
Hazard Tracking Authority (HTA) within the ACDSP
safety manager within the ACDSP (per DASR SMS)
ACD services provided.
Operational limitations. DASA prescribes operational limitations on the OpSpec to assure safe operations for a particular ACD service within the ability or maturity of the ACDSP. An operational limitation typically will include reference to a plan and timeline to remove the limitation upon DASA review. An ACDSP may apply to DASA to remove or impose an operational limitation on the OpSpec via the submission of a CS.
Service provision. The CS should demonstrate how the ACDSP will meet DASR ACD and safely conduct ACD operations.
Accountable Manager attestation and signature. The AM should make the following attestations and sign the CS:
I am accountable for [insert organisation] compliance with DASR. This Compliance Statement for ACDSP certification and Operations Specification is complete and correct.
I am satisfied that appropriate arrangements are in place to meet DASR and support the scope of operations contained in the Operations Specification.
Application for variation of an ACDSPC OpSpec. The ACDSP AM should amend the extant CS and submit this to DASA, highlighting those OpSpec items being varied. DASA, when satisfied, will issue an updated OpSpec to the ACDSP. Application for variation to an OpSpec is required, at a minimum, when there is:
an addition, removal of, or change to an ACD service
a request to impose or remove operational limitations.
GM2 ACD.20(a) - ACD services (AUS)
The scope of ACD services may include services associated with the loading (including the preparation, composition, configuration, placement and restraint) of air cargo, whatever it may be (including Passengers, freight, paratroopers, animals and EO materials) and the subsequent unloading of that air cargo. ACD services may also include (where an ACDSPC is approved to do so) the design, development and approval of procedures for loading and unloading cargo. Figure GM2 ACD.20(a)-1, below, depicts the Defence ACD environment, in which ACD services may be provided—showing that ACD services may be in support of Passengers or Internal or External loads of General (Standard) Cargo or Non– Standard Cargo via Airland, Airdrop, or External Lift.
Figure GM2 ACD.20(a)-1 – Defence ACD environment
GM1 ACD.20(a) - Provision of evidence for CS (AUS)
Provision of evidence. Organisations should make use of existing data and documents to satisfy DASR ACD.20(a), rather than creating unique documents with no enduring value once the certificate is issued.
issue of an ACDSPC, or attached OpSpec GMGM
GM ACD.20(a)1 - ACDSPC content (AUS)
The issue of an ACDSPC supplies the basis for the judgement of suitability of an ACD service, in that it will be provided and maintained to approved standards and limitations, by competent and authorised individuals, who are acting as members of an approved organisation.
DASA will issue an ACDSPC when satisfied that the applicant organisation can satisfy the requirements of DASR ACD.20. The ACDSPC authorises the provision of the ACD service. The ACDSPC contains:
ACDSP name
ACDSP permanent locations
reference to the OpSpec, including the words ‘ACD operations will be conducted in accordance with the attached Operations Specification’
period of validity or expiry date.
ACDSPC OpSpec. Each ACDSPC has an attached OpSpec that details the:
Accountable Manager (AM)
Hazard Tracking Authority appointments within the ACDSP
ACD services provided (including ACD service capacity, which baselines the service, capacity, and usage of the ACDSP)
contracts, agreements or other arrangements for ACD service provision between the ACDSP and supporting third parties
operational limitations as prescribed by DASA (typically an operational limitation will include reference to a plan and timeline to remove the limitation upon DASA review).
DASA signature, endorsing the OpSpec.
Initial issue of an ACDSPC and attached OpSpec. DASA will issue an ACDSPC and OpSpec when satisfied all requirements have been met.
reissue of, or variation to, an ACDSPC, or attached OpSpec. GMGM
GM ACD.20(a)2 - Variation to an ACDSPC or attached OpSpec (AUS)
Application for reissue or variation to an ACDSPC or OpSpec. DASA will issue a new ACDSPC or OpSpec as required when satisfied all requirements have been met.
Addition of a service to ACDSPC OpSpec. The Compliance Statement (CS) for the addition of a service to an ACDSPC OpSpec addresses whether the ACDSP can safely operate and maintain their systems and services, as applicable. The statement does not address, but may reference, any acquisition documentation to demonstrate how new capabilities will be transitioned safely into service. Refer to the Defence Aviation Safety Program Manual Volume 3 for further guidance.
As an exception from DASR ACD.10(a) and DASR ACD.20(a), a MAO that conducts ACD does not require a separate ACDSPC or OpSpec. However, the MAO Operations Specification (OpSpec) and CS must reflect the scope of ACD services provided IAW DASR ACD.GMGM AMCAMC
AMC ACD.20(b) - OpSpec and CS requirements for MAOs conducting ACD (AUS)
The MAO's QMS and SMS must incorporate the requirements of DASR ACD.40 and DASR ACD.50.
The MAO must comply with DASR ACD.60 and DASR ACD.70.
GM ACD.20(b) - MAOs conducting ACD (AUS)
A MAO conducting ACD using resources within their flying units does not require a separate ACDSP Certificate (ACDSPC) or Compliance Statement (CS). However, a unit that has the primary purpose to provide ACD functions must operate under an ACDSPC with a supporting CS. For example, AMG does not require an ACDSP and CS to govern the circumstance where a 35 SQN Loadmaster is preparing, composing, configuring, loading, placing, restraining or unloading loads without the support of an air load team. However, AMTDU must operate under an ACDSPC and supporting CS—where CDR AMG may be the AM. Similarly, Air Movements Sections within CSG must operate under CSG’s ACDSP certificate and supporting CS.
ACD.30 - ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE (AUS)
An ACDSP must define its organisational structure to include: GM1GM1 GM2GM2 AMCAMC
AMC ACD.30(a) - Organisational structure (AUS)
ACDSPs should ensure their organisational structure includes:
an AM, usually a FEGCDR or equivalent
an appropriate chain of command or management
appropriately qualified personnel
Key Staff with appropriate experience
facilities that are sufficient and suitable for the type of ACD services provided
suitable, documented processes and procedures
a Safety Management System (SMS) IAW DASR ACD.40
a Quality Management System (QMS) IAW DASR ACD.50.
GM2 ACD.30(a) - Key Staff (AUS)
An ACDSP should list Key Staff (including engineering and maintenance appointments that contribute to the safe operation of an aviation system) in their organisational structure. Where those Key Staff are employed in organisations external to the military unit, or contractor/tasked organisation, which form the core of the ACDSP, then the ACDSP must also define the formal relationships with those organisations in which the Key Staff are employed (other contributors to the service provision that may directly influence the safety of ACD services).
ACD.30(a)3 requires ACDSP organisations to define all formal relationships with all contributors to the service provision. This is to define the external inputs to their ACD service provision that can influence the quality of the services provided. The ACDSP CS should refer to MOUs or other formal agreements in place.
GM1 ACD.30(a) - Organisational structure (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety.
An ACDSP is an organisation that can consist of operational, maintenance, logistics and engineering personnel, usually as part of a Force Element Group (FEG) or equivalent force structure, which provides ACD services to a defined scope.
the authority, duties and responsibilities of all personnel performing ACDSP functions, including the management personnel responsible for safety and quality management functions
the relationship and reporting lines between these personnel and other parts of the organisation
formal relationships with all other contributors to the service provision that may directly influence the safety of their services.
ACD.40 - SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SMS) (AUS)
An ACDSP must utilise an SMS in accordance with DASR SMS. GMGM
GM ACD.40(a) - Safety Management System (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety.
ACD.50 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) (AUS)
An ACDSP must utilise a Quality Management System (QMS) to achieve consistency, continuity and compliance of safe service provision—through quality planning, quality assurance, quality control and quality improvement. GM1GM1 GM2GM2 AMC1AMC1 AMC2AMC2
AMC2 ACD.50(a) - ACD services contracted/tasked to an external organisation supporting an ACDSP (AUS)
AMC2 ACD.20(a) contains provisions to contract/task an organisation to perform ACD services on behalf of the ACDSP. The contracted/tasked organisation is considered to perform the contracted/tasked service as an integral part of the ACDSP's system hence is required to work under the quality system of the ACDSP. The contracting/tasking ACDSP retains the responsibility for all contracted/tasked services irrespective of who is undertaking them. The ACDSP-AM is ultimately responsible and therefore accountable for ensuring ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety. To exercise this responsibility the ACDSP-AM should be satisfied that the actions taken by contracted/tasked organisations meet the standards required by DASR ACD. The ACDSP should therefore manage such activities by:
active control through direct involvement
endorsing the recommendations made by the contracted/tasked organisation
ensuring the contract/task documentation includes an obligation on the external organisation to upon request, make all documentation supporting the contracted/tasked organisation’s provision of contracted/tasked services available to Defence, including:
records (which may include any contracts, inspection documents, and accident reporting and incident reporting requirements)
documentation which may include documents provided to the recognised CAA or MAA, operations manuals, maintenance records, individual competency and currency records, safety occurrence reports and investigation reports.
AMC1 ACD.50(a) - Quality Management System (QMS) (AUS)
ACDSPs should have a QMS that achieves the following purposes:
Quality planning. Quality planning defines the quality policy and approach so as to meet the safety needs of different users of the ACD service.
Quality assurance. Quality assurance, provided through a quality assurance program, contains procedures to verify all activities are being conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
Quality control. Quality control is managed by appointed representatives to monitor conformance with and adequacy of procedures and services, to ensure safe operations.
Quality improvement. Quality improvement consists of reviews and remedial action as appropriate, for the continuous improvement of the safety of the services provided.
GM2 ACD.50(a) - Quality improvement (AUS)
Quality improvement in ACD service provision will involve consultation and standardisation of services, including the review of:
Aviation Safety Reports
Aviation Safety Investigation Reports
relevant Aviation Hazard Review Board Minutes
other Occurrence Reporting
DG incident reports
feedback collected between ACD service providers and MAOs.
GM1 ACD.50(a) - Quality Management System (QMS) (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety.
The ACDSP may use ISO9001 or any other internationally-accepted quality management standard.
ACD.60 - ACD OPERATIONS MANUALS (AUS)
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GM ACD.60 - ACD operations manuals (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety.
MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs must utilise authorised ACD operations manuals. ACD operations manuals must contain the instructions, procedures and information required for safe payload preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement, restraint and unloading of the following ACD load types on Defence Aircraft: GM1GM1 GM2GM2 GM3GM3 AMC1AMC1 AMC2AMC2
AMC2 ACD.60(a) - Contemporary crash protection requirements for cargo when carried in the same Aircraft as Passengers (AUS)
When determining 'permitted configurations', ACDSPs and MAOs conducting ACD (cognisant of contemporary crash protection requirements), must eliminate or otherwise minimise risk SFARP when carrying Passengers and Cargo in the same Aircraft. When determining permitted configurations, ACDSPs and MAOs must consider the operational context. ACDSPs and MAOs conducting ACD must document risk assessments associated with the carriage of Passengers and Cargo in the same Aircraft.
AMC1 ACD.60(a) - ACD operations manuals (AUS)
MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs should maintain ACD operations manuals:
ensuring the following documents are the basis for the instructions, procedures and information for payload preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo:
the Air Force Air Movements Manual (AFAMMAN)
the Air Force Air Movements Dangerous Good Manual (AFAMDGMAN).
ensuring that any load clearances contained in the ACD operations manual are issued by an ACDSP approved to issue load clearances
updated as a result of changes to:
load clearances issued by an ACDSP approved to issue load clearances
the AFAMMAN or AFAMDGMAN, or policy called out by the AFAMMAN or AFAMDGMAN
containing the instructions, procedures and information required by personnel to perform their ACD service provision duties
ensuring personnel are expeditiously informed of amendments
ensuring personnel perform their duties in accordance with those manuals
harmonised with AFIC practices as far as practicable, or with ICAO and national civil practice as far as practicable where harmonisation with AFIC practices is not possible.
Where the ACDSP is approved to issue load clearances, that ACDSP must inform those ACDSPs and MAOs conducting ACD (applicable to the relevant load clearance) of any changes or updates to load clearances.
ACD operations manuals should detail, as a minimum:
the identification of appointments and responsibilities for the payload preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo
Passenger, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo:
loading supervision requirements
loading independent inspection requirements
documentation and approval requirements
hand over requirements between Aircrew and ACDSPs, including the conduct of Aviation Safety (as relevant to the ACD load) assessments
on-board carriage of records and record retention requirements
loading (including preparation, composition, configuration, placement and restraint) and unloading procedures
procedures to determine the weight and balance of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo
limitations
permitted configurations of Passengers, General Cargo and Non- Standard Cargo that eliminates and otherwise minimises crash protection risk SFARP when carrying Passengers and General Cargo or Non-Standard Cargo in the same Aircraft
the management of ACD Equipment, including:
instructions for compliance with OEM design specifications, unless more restrictive limits and specifications are provided out of the activity defined in AMC ACD.70(a).b
operating and installation instructions
ongoing maintenance requirements and instructions
obligations and instructions for seeking the relevant Aircraft Type MTC Holder advice before first use of each ACD Equipment item type that interfaces with an Aircraft Type IAW AMC ACD.70(a)b
defect and unserviceability reporting.
contingency plans to allow timely and effective response to those emergencies and abnormal events that may detract from Aviation Safety. (Note: The Aircraft Captain retains responsibility for Aviation Safety for their Aircraft. So, there is a requirement for ACDSP personnel to ensure the Aircraft Captain is informed of any abnormal or emergency situation — to enable the Aircraft Captain to make sound aviation safety decisions. ACDSP and MAOs conducting ACD must explicitly include this obligation (in ACD operations manuals) on all personnel to inform the Aircraft Captain of abnormal and emergency situations.)
GM3 ACD.60(a) - MAO and ACDSP Accountabilities (AUS)
Figure GM3 ACD.60(a) - 1 describes MAO and ACDSP individual and mutual ACD service provision accountabilities. (Note ‘O&E’ refers to ‘Oversight and Enforcement’)
Figure GM3 ACD.60(a) - 1 - MAO and ACDSP accountabilities
GM2 ACD.60(a) - Contemporary crash protection requirements for cargo when carried in the same Aircraft compartment as Passengers (AUS)
Defence OIP pertaining to cargo restraint might only consider load restraint to prevent load-shifting in flight due to normal aerodynamic forces. Contemporary crash protection requirements will often exceed restraint requirements to prevent load-shifting.
GM1 ACD.60(a) - ACD operations manuals (AUS)
Operations manuals is a generic term for the collection of ACDSP Orders, Instructions and Publications, that covers all aspects of the ACD services provided, including operations, engineering, maintenance, supply and support, and logistics.
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GM ACD.60(a)1 – Passenger restraint (AUS)
DASR ORO.70 defines passenger restraint requirements on MAOs.
General (standard) Cargo
Non-Standard Cargo. GMGM AMC1AMC1 AMC2AMC2
AMC2 ACD.60(a)3 - Non-Standard Cargo with no approved procedures (AUS)
Where no specifically approved OIP exists for Non-Standard Cargo payload preparation, composition, configuration, placement and restraint, MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs should ensure that such items have approved payload preparation, composition, configuration, placement (including loading and unloading instructions) and restraint solutions developed:
under an assurance system that:
utilises qualified, competent and authorised personnel
complies with the Defence Aviation Safety Design Requirements Manual (DASDRM)
includes control and supervision of solution design development and changes to existing solutions
includes independent verification by a person not involved in creating the solution
includes independent monitoring of the compliance with, and adequacy of, the documented procedures of the system – this monitoring must include a feed-back system to a person or a group of persons having the responsibility to ensure corrective actions
requires the relevant design supervisor, or an authorised representative, to sign an attestation of compliance (with the DASDRM, relevant equipment specification requirements, and any relevant standards), conformance (with the operations manual), and Aviation Safety.
using load clearances issued by an ACDSP acting within an approved scope, that:
uses approved procedures, data, standards and limitations
that consider Aircraft stability margins for external lift load clearances so far as reasonably practicable, such that they remain within acceptable margins of safety for the applicable Flight envelope
in consultation with the Type Certificate holder as required.
AMC1 ACD.60(a)3 – Dangerous Goods (DG) (AUS)
The MAO conducting ACD and ACDSPs should ensure that:
DG is only carried if it has been inspected IAW AFAMDGMAN. However, this does not apply to ALSE for the Crew of the Aircraft and for Aircraft Stores fitted to the Aircraft
DG anomalies and incidents are reported via an aviation safety report
a DG inspection system is utilised to ensure Passengers and consigners of DG comply with the requirements of the AFAMDGMAN
consignors of Non-Standard Cargo are provided with information to support the identification and correct packing and labelling of DG
Passengers are informed of DG that is restricted from being taken on board the Aircraft
Passengers make a declaration that they have no restricted DG on their person and that they will not take any on board the Aircraft.
GM ACD.60(a)3 – Relevant design supervisor
The 'relevant design supervisor' is the senior technically qualified person with competency in design sufficient to ensure the design is conformant and supports Aviation Safety. The 'relevant design supervisor' in AMTDU is typically the Chief Engineer.
ACD operations manuals must detail procedures to ensure Aviation Safety (as relevant to the ACD load) for Defence Aircraft and must be easily accessible by relevant personnel. AMCAMC
AMC ACD.60(b) – Procedures to ensure Aviation Safety (as relevant to the ACD load) (AUS).
Procedures to ensure Aviation Safety (as relevant to the ACD load) include:
confirming:
Aircraft weight and balance is within limits defined in approved OIP
the weight and balance limits will remain acceptable throughout the Flight
General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo is configured, placed, restrained and rigged in accordance with approved OIP
Aircraft equipment is stowed in approved positions and secured
Passengers are seated in approved seating and configuration
any consignment of Non-Standard Cargo classed as DG has been managed in accordance with approved OIP
independent checks of payload preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint have been conducted against the requirements of DASR ACD
an Aviation Safety assessment, confirming that the procedures detailed at AMC ACD.60(b)a.i have been completed, prior to acceptance of the ACD load by the Aircrew.
An ACDSP must utilise a personnel fatigue management strategy. AMCAMC
AMC ACD.60(c) – Personnel fatigue management strategy (AUS)
The ACDSP fatigue management strategy should consider:
personnel duty limitations
maximum allowable hours worked over specified periods and minimum rest time between duty periods
Navy, Army or Air Force WHS fatigue management policy requirements as applicable.
MAOs or Sponsors must utilise on board emergency procedures when carrying the ACD load types listed at ACD 60(a). GMGM
GM ACD.60(d) - On-board emergency procedures
The regulation requires MAOs and Sponsors to access and utilise on-board emergency procedures applicable to the ACD load types defined at ACD.60(a).
ACD.70 - ACD EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATIONS (AUS)
MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs must ensure that ACD Equipment, systems and installations meet, and are maintained to, authorised standards; and support the safe provision of services. GMGM AMCAMC
AMC ACD.70(a) - ACD Equipment, systems and installations
MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs should manage ACD Equipment, systems and installations in compliance with:
the OEMs’ design specifications, unless more restrictive limits and specifications are provided out of the activity defined in AMC ACD.70(a)b
operating and installation instructions
ongoing maintenance requirements and instructions.
MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs should ensure (in consultation with the relevant Aircraft Type MTC Holder) that new items of ACD Equipment meet the applicable standards prescribed in the DASDRM before first use of each ACD Equipment item type that interfaces with an Aircraft Type.
MAOs conducting ACD and ACDSPs should perform defect and unserviceability reporting of equipment, systems and installations.
GM ACD.70 - ACD Equipment, systems and installations (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety.
Applicability. This regulation applies to equipment and systems not permanently fitted to the Aircraft. DASR 21 requirements apply to any equipment or system permanently fitted to the Aircraft.
ACD Equipment consist of more than just Aerial Delivery Equipment (ADE). ACD Equipment includes materiel used anywhere in the ACD process. ACD Equipment could therefore include items of GSE that support the provision of ACD services (eg PFA 50).
ACD.80 - ACD COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT (AUS)
The ACDSP must ensure personnel are competent and authorised to undertake their ACD duties. GMGM AMCAMC
AMC ACD.80(a) - ACD Competency management system (AUS)
To ensure effective personnel Competency, the ACDSP should:
ensure tasks are undertaken by suitably competent and authorised personnel, including contractors
maintain adequate numbers of personnel to provide the service, consistent with a defined and reasonable level of overall demand
maintain training, Competency assessment and checking programs for personnel.
ACD service provision and instructor Competency management must be defined for all ACD load types defined at DASR ACD.60(a), in:
a Learning Management Package (LMP) that considers:
education and training needs
education and training Competency and proficiency standards
education and training instructor standards.
approved OIP including:
categorisation of skills or Competencies
Currency requirements.
ACDSPs should ensure a method of recording Competency and Currency. The recording system should include:
secure and accessible record storage by users
recording methods and formats which are enduring
provision for no unauthorised record modifications
validation of Competency and Currency criteria listed in the recording system against requirements
record preservation IAW the Records Management Policy Manual
GM ACD.80(a) - ACD Competency management system (AUS)
Purpose. (Context) Defence Aircraft are required to carry and deliver Passengers; and General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo either internally or externally. (Hazard) Aviation Safety can be compromised by ineffective management of the preparation, composition, configuration, loading, placement and restraint of Passengers, General Cargo and Non-Standard Cargo. (Defence) This regulation requires MAOs conducting ACD and ACD Service Providers (ACDSPs) to ensure ACD operations are conducted as an approved organisation and managed to ensure Aviation Safety.
ACDSPs are responsible for ensuring personnel hold appropriate Competencies for the different types of ACD roles and functions, and for assessing Competencies of personnel involved in the provision of ACD services.
Different Competencies will apply to ACDSP personnel, depending on what role they fulfil in ensuring the safety of the overall service. DASA does not prescribe any single Competency or framework. The ACDSP has flexibility to select Competencies which are appropriate for the different ACD roles and functions.
Managing ACD personnel Competencies may include using relevant AFIC, CASA, EASA and ICAO standards.
Recency. Recency describes the period of time from the present, back to when the individual last performed a certain activity or skill. If the individual's Recency is outside a Currency requirement (ie an individual has not performed task ‘A’ for 14 months, and task ‘A’ has a Currency requirement of 12 months) then the Currency management system must impose an additional control, such as a re-Currency activity, before allowing that individual to perform that task without extraordinary supervision. However, a supervisor should consider an individual's Recency, even if the Currency requirement has been met. In the previous example, if the individual had performed Task ‘A’ 11 months ago instead, the supervisor may impose additional hazard controls (in comparison to the controls imposed on a more recent individual) to eliminate or otherwise minimise risk SFARP. Additional controls could include additional briefing requirements, environmental limitations, or composing the air load team with more recent individuals to offset the lack of Recency of the individual in question.
Note: all of these aspects of AMC ACD.80(a)b are not required to be captured in a single LMP. The requirement is that each of the aspects is captured in an LMP. The distribution of aspects may be across a number of LMP.