Icao-Usoap Appendix 1 Georgia

Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007

APPENDIX 1-1-01
LEG/01
GEORGIA
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO
PRIMARY AVIATION LEGISLATION AND CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS
1.009; 1.025; 1.205; 3.005; 3.007; 3.011; 4.003; 4.005; 4.011;
4.333; 5.005; 5.007; 6.015; 6.017; 7.011; 7.013; 8.003; 8.015;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
ReIer to Doc 9735. Appendix F Ior the document reIerence(s) associated with the protocol questions identiIied in this
Iinding.
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FINDING:
The United Transport Administration (UTA) has not established a Iormal mechanism to ensure the notiIication to ICAO oI
any diIIerences with the SARPs outlined in the ICAO Annexes as well as the initiation oI amendments to the legislation
and regulations oI Georgia when appropriate. In particular. the various divisions within the Civil Aviation Department
(CAD) oI the Republic oI Georgia do not have internal procedures to contribute to this overall mechanism. As a result. a
number oI existing diIIerences with ICAO Standards have not been notiIied to ICAO. In addition. Georgia has not
explicitly notiIied to ICAO the Annexes Ior which no diIIerences exist. Although some signiIicant diIIerences have been
published in the States Aeronautical InIormation Publication (AIP). these signiIicant diIIerences have not been updated.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish a Iormal mechanism oI communication and coordination involving its various divisions as well
as all concerned outside entities Ior the review oI ICAO Annex amendments. The mechanism should ensure that:
a) all diIIerences with the SARPs outlined in the ICAO Annexes are notiIied to ICAO in a timely manner;
b) ICAO is notiIied oI the Annexes Ior which no diIIerences exist;
c) the list oI signiIicant diIIerences published in the States AIP is comprehensive and up-to-date; and
d) the legislation and regulations oI Georgia are amended when appropriate to enable compliance with the
amendments oI the ICAO Annexes.
CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN PROPOSED BY THE STATE:
Corrective action plan submitted by the State are Iound at Appendix 3-1-1 oI this report.
Estimated Implementation Date: 01/11/2009
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
The corrective action plan submitted by the State Iully addresses this ICAO Iinding and recommendation.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-1-02
LEG/02
GEORGIA
1.101; 1.103; 1.105; 1.107; 1.109; 1.111; 4.035; 4.037; 5.035;
7.041; 8.043; 8.045;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
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FINDING:
The primary aviation legislation oI Georgia. the Georgia Air Codes. authorizes the CAD to perIorm oversight Iunctions.
including inspections. in all areas oI civil aviation. However. it does not explicitly address the powers oI the inspectors oI
the CAD. Furthermore. there are no provisions in the Georgia Air Codes Ior detaining aircraIt or prohibiting licence
holders Irom exercising the privileges oI their licences Ior saIety reasons. The delegation oI authority by the UTA to its
inspectors is provided through credentials. which are oI the expiring type. However. these credentials make reIerence to
the Georgia Air Codes. which does not explicitly provide powers to the inspectors.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should amend its primary aviation legislation in order to provide Ior clear delegation oI authority to the various
inspectors oI the CAD. The primary aviation legislation should contain provisions:
a) to empower all inspectors with the necessary access and inspection rights; and
b) to establish a system Ior detaining aircraIt or prohibiting licence holders Irom exercising the privileges oI their
licences. Ior saIety reasons.
Once the legislation has been amended. the UTA should issue to all its inspectors the relevant credentials containing
reIerences to the speciIic articles oI the legislation providing the inspector powers.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-1-03
LEG/03
GEORGIA
1.027; 3.259; 4.107; 4.339; 8.099; 8.367; 8.369; 8.373; 8.375;
8.377;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 X CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
The CAD has not established policies and procedures Ior the issuance oI exemptions. in particular on the Iollowing
a) how to process applications Ior exemptions.
b) how to conduct risk assessment or aeronautical studies or have them conducted.
c) how to review the outputs oI risk assessment or aeronautical studies. and
d) how to grant the exemption and publish the associated inIormation in the relevant document.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish policies and procedures Ior the issuance oI exemptions. in particular on the Iollowing:
a) how to process applications Ior exemptions.
b) how to conduct risk assessment or aeronautical studies or have them conducted.
c) how to review the outputs oI risk assessment or aeronautical studies. and
d) how to grant the exemption and publish the associated inIormation in the relevant document.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-1-04
LEG/04
GEORGIA
1.055;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
The CAD has not established comprehensive policies and procedures to be Iollowed Ior ensuring the eIIective application
oI the legislation and regulations. and in particular. Ior speciIying the actions to be taken iI deIiciencies identiIied during
inspections are not rectiIied within a reasonable period oI time.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish comprehensive policies and procedures to be Iollowed throughout the organization Ior ensuring
the eIIective application oI the legislation and regulations. and in particular. Ior speciIying the actions to be taken iI
deIiciencies identiIied during inspections are not rectiIied within a reasonable period oI time.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-1-05
LEG/05
GEORGIA
1.051; 4.371;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
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FINDING:
The Georgia Air Codes contains provisions related to the enIorcement oI the legislation and regulations. while the
Iinancial penalties established Ior Iailure to comply with the legislation and regulations are outlined in the Code of
Administrative Jiolations of Georgia. However. the amounts oI these Iines are not suIIicient to deter violation oI the
legislation and regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should increase the amount oI the Iines outlined in the Code of Administrative Jiolations of Georgia in order to
deter any violation oI the civil aviation legislation and regulations.
Corrective action plan and comments submitted by the State are Iound at Appendix 3-1-5 oI this report.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
The corrective action plan submitted by the State partially addresses this ICAO Iinding and recommendation. The State has
not addressed the need to increase the amount oI the Iine in the Code of Administration Jiolations of Georgia.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-1-06
LEG/06
GEORGIA
1.151; 4.385; 4.387; 4.389; 4.391; 5.347; 5.349;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
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FINDING:
Georgia ratiIied Article 83 bis oI the Chicago Convention on 4 July 2000. but it has not amended its primary aviation
legislation and regulations in order to:
a) recognize certiIicates and licences issued/renewed by a State which has entered into an Article 83 bis agreement as
a State oI the Operator with the State oI Registry; and
b) allow Ior the transIer oI duties and responsibilities as envisaged by Article 83 bis iI Georgia enters into an Article
83 bis agreement as State oI the Operator or State oI Registry.
In addition. related procedures and instructions Ior the transIer oI responsibilities under an Article 83 bis agreement have
not been established by the CAD.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should amend the States legislation and regulations in order to:
a) recognize certiIicates and licences issued/renewed by a State which has entered into an Article 83 bis agreement as
a State oI the Operator with the State oI Registry; and
b) allow Ior the transIer oI duties and responsibilities as envisaged by Article 83 bis iI Georgia enters into an Article
83 bis agreement as State oI the Operator or State oI Registry.
In addition. the CAD should establish the related procedures and instructions Ior the transIer oI responsibilities under an
Article 83 bis agreement.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-2-01
ORG/01
GEORGIA
CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION
2.101; 3.111; 4.033; 6.119; 7.059; 7.207; 7.275; 7.331; 7.379;
7.493;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 X CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
No Iormal process has been established Ior the recruitment or selection oI the CAD staII. Minimum qualiIication and
experience requirements have not been established in suIIicient detail Ior each iob position. Not all CAD employees have
the qualiIications and experience necessary Ior their Iunctions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should ensure the Iollowing:
a) that the minimum qualiIications and experience requirements Ior each technical staII position within the CAD are
described in suIIicient detail; and
b) that such qualiIications and experience requirements are used Ior the recruitment or selection oI the technical staII
oI the CAD.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-2-02
ORG/02
GEORGIA
2.051; 2.053; 2.103; 3.109; 4.025; 4.079; 5.033; 5.111; 7.061;
7.209; 7.269; 7.325; 7.373; 7.487; 8.039; 8.041; 8.073;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
The CAD does not have the necessary qualiIied human resources to carry out certiIication and surveillance oI air
operators. maintenance organizations. training organizations and aerodrome operators. as well as to conduct oversight oI
the air navigation service (ANS) provider. The CAD is not able to attract and retain qualiIied technical staII. mainly
because oI the signiIicant diIIerence in remuneration with the staII employed in similar proIessional areas oI the aviation
industry. The lack oI Iinancial resources is another concern. limiting the ability oI the CAD staII to eIIectively perIorm
their tasks as well as to attend the necessary meetings. courses and seminars. In addition. adequate means oI transportation
are not made available to the CAD inspectors in the perIormance oI their tasks.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should ensure that the CAD has and maintains suIIicient Iinancial and human resources to meet its national and
international obligations related to saIety oversight in the various Iields oI civil aviation. and. in particular. to carry out
certiIication and surveillance oI air operators. maintenance organizations. training organizations and aerodrome operators.
as well as to conduct oversight oI the ANS provider. Georgia should also provide the CAD with suIIicient Iinancial
resources to enable the CAD staII to eIIectively perIorm their tasks and attend meetings (including international meetings).
courses and seminars as required. Georgia should also ensure that adequate means oI transportation are made available to
the CAD inspectors in the perIormance oI their tasks.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-2-03
ORG/03
GEORGIA
2.105; 3.113; 3.115; 3.117; 3.119; 4.051; 4.053; 4.055; 4.057;
4.059; 5.047; 5.049; 5.051; 5.053; 5.055; 7.065; 7.067; 7.069; 7.071;
7.073; 7.211; 7.213; 7.215; 7.217; 7.219; 7.277; 7.279; 7.281; 7.283;
7.285; 7.333; 7.335; 7.337; 7.339; 7.341; 7.381; 7.383; 7.385; 7.387;
7.389;
8.371; 8.057; 8.055; 8.053; 8.051;
7.503; 7.501; 7.499; 7.497; 7.495; 7.431; 7.429; 7.427; 7.425;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 X CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
Some technical staII oI the CAD have attended training courses on an occasional basis. However. the UTA has not
established a training policy to be Iollowed Ior the technical staII oI the CAD. Formal and comprehensive training
programmes and training plans detailing the type oI training to be provided Ior each technical staII position have not been
developed. In addition. staII training records are not Iormally kept by the CAD. Furthermore. the CAD does not ensure that
its technical staII has successIully completed the relevant on-iob-training beIore being assigned inspection tasks and
responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should issue a training policy. including a commitment to provide the necessary training to all qualiIied technical
staII oI the CAD. The CAD should establish detailed and comprehensive training programmes Ior all these technical staII.
including details on the initial. on-the-iob. recurrent and specialized training to be received by the technical staII. Based on
these training programmes. the CAD should establish periodic training plans Ior all these technical staII. It should monitor
the implementation oI the training programmes and keep Iormal training records Ior all these technical staII. In particular.
the CAD should ensure that its technical staII has successIully completed the relevant on-iob-training beIore being
assigned inspection tasks and responsibilities.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-2-04
ORG/04
GEORGIA
2.201; 3.153; 4.071; 4.073; 5.101; 5.103; 6.209; 7.039; 8.067;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD has not established a central library to keep all necessary technical documentation. and each oI its divisions is
responsible Ior keeping its own documentation. Although the CAD staII has access to the ICAO-NET website Ior essential
documentation. the CAD has not established a document control system which speciIies:
a) the list oI reIerence documents Ior each division;
b) the location oI each document (physical or electronic library); and
c) the measures taken to ensure that all documents are kept up-to-date.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a mechanism to ensure that up-to-date copies oI the relevant ICAO documents and other
technical publications are readily available to its entire staII. In particular. the CAD should establish a document control
system which speciIies the Iollowing:
a) the list oI reIerence documents Ior each division;
b) the location oI each document (physical or electronic library); and
c) the measures taken to ensure that all documents are kept up-to-date.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-01
PEL/01
GEORGIA
PERSONNEL LICENSING AND TRAINING
3.751; 3.753; 3.759; 3.763; 3.765; 3.767; 3.769;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8 X
FINDING:
Although Georgian aviation training organizations have been granted approvals by the State Authority. no Iormal system
has been established Ior the certiIication and surveillance oI these training organizations. The Iiles maintained by the CAD
Ior these training organizations do not allow Ior tracking oI the actions carried out by the State Authority and the training
organizations throughout the certiIication and surveillance processes. In particular. these Iiles do not contain the Iollowing:
a) the applications Ior certiIication;
b) the correspondence exchanged between the State Authority and the training organizations during the certiIication
and surveillance processes;
c) inspection reports; and
d) records oI corrective actions required by the State Authority. iI any. and subsequent actions taken by the training
organizations.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should do the Iollowing:
a) carry out again the certiIication oI Georgian aviation training organizations to ensure compliance with the relevant
ICAO provisions. including those outlined in Appendix 2 oI ICAO Annex 1 and the associated guidance material;
b) conduct eIIective surveillance oI the approved aviation training organizations to ensure continuing compliance
with the approval package on the basis oI a Iormal surveillance programme. including planned and random
inspections;
c) maintain comprehensive records (or Iiles) Ior each approved aviation training organization in order to allow Ior
traceability oI the actions taken by the State Authority and the training organizations within the certiIication and
surveillance processes; and
d) carry out enIorcement actions iI needed.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-02
PEL/02
GEORGIA
3.771;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
There is no system in place Ior the approval. acceptance and surveillance oI Ioreign training organizations authorized to
provide approved training to Georgian licence holders.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should implement a system Ior the approval. acceptance and surveillance oI Ioreign training organizations
authorized to provide approved training to Georgian licence holders.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not indicated the actual or estimated date oI completion oI the approval oI all Ioreign training organizations.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-03
PEL/03
GEORGIA
3.503; 3.507; 3.601; 3.603; 3.605; 3.607; 3.609; 3.755;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
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FINDING:
The CAD has delegated to training organizations operating in the State the conduct oI examinations on behalI oI its
personnel licensing oIIice. and has designated examiners employed by the industry to conduct Ilight and practical tests.
However. no Iormal system has been established to:
a) appoint examiners or delegate examination tasks to the training organizations operating in the State;
b) supervise the delegated tasks in order to ensure their consistency and reliability; and
c) ensure maintenance oI qualiIication and proIiciency oI the designated examiners.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a Iormal system to:
a) appoint examiners or delegate examination tasks to the training organizations operating in the State;
b) supervise the delegated tasks in order to ensure their consistency and reliability; and
c) ensure maintenance oI qualiIication and proIiciency oI the designated examiners.
In particular. this system should speciIy the actions to be taken in the event that suIIicient evidence demonstrates that the
delegated bodies or individuals have not perIormed the duties in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-04
PEL/04
GEORGIA
3.261; 3.263;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8 X
FINDING:
Commercial pilot licence (CPL) holders are authorized to Ily as co-pilots on large transport category aircraIt operated
under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in international operations. However. cases were Iound during the audit where the
instrument rating (IR) was not endorsed on the pilots CPL licence although this is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that CPL holders are not authorized to Ily as co-pilots on large transport category aircraIt operated
under IFR in international operations unless the IR is endorsed on their licences.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-05
PEL/05
GEORGIA
3.003; 3.155;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
Except Ior a Iew application Iorms and checklists contained in the Air Specialist Certification Rule oI 16 December 2003.
there are no comprehensive procedures. instructions and checklists to assist the personnel licensing oIIicers oI the CAD in
carrying out their Iunctions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish comprehensive procedures. instructions and checklists. as applicable. to assist its personnel
licensing oIIicers in carrying out their Iunctions eIIectively and eIIiciently.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-06
PEL/06
GEORGIA
3.309;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Under the provisions oI Article 32 oI Georgia Air Codes. Georgia has entered into an agreement with Armenia Ior the
validation oI pilot licences issued by that State. However. the CAD does not ensure that the pilot licences issued by
Armenia are in Iull compliance with ICAO Annex 1.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the licences issued by Ioreign States are in Iull compliance with ICAO Annex 1 beIore
entering into agreements with such States regarding the validation oI licences.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-07
PEL/07
GEORGIA
3.701; 3.703; 3.705; 3.707; 3.709;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
The Iiles kept by the CAD Ior licence holders and applicants do not contain all the correspondence. applications.
assessments. examination results and other licensing documentation.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the records maintained Ior licence holders. designated and authorized persons contain all
correspondence. applications. assessments. examination results. checks reports and other necessary licensing
documentation. These records should provide a progressive history oI the licence holders and applicants.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-3-08
PEL/08
GEORGIA
3.811; 3.813;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The process in place Ior the issuance. renewal. validation and extension oI privileges oI aircraIt maintenance engineer
(AME) licences does not include an assessment oI the recent experience oI the applicant. Procedures have not been
developed to identiIy the actions to be taken in the event that suIIicient evidence demonstrates that an AME has not
perIormed his/her duties in accordance with the prescribed procedures and privileges oI his/her licence.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should amend the process Ior the issuance. renewal. validation and extension oI privileges oI AME licences.
speciIically to include the assessment oI the recent experience oI the applicant. In addition. the CAD should ensure that
actions are taken in the event that suIIicient evidence exists to demonstrate that an AME has not perIormed his/her duties
in accordance with the prescribed procedures and privileges oI his/her licence.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-01
OPS/01
GEORGIA
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION AND SUPERVISION
4.101; 4.103; 4.105; 4.109; 4.121; 4.123; 4.125; 4.127; 4.141;
4.143; 4.147; 4.149; 4.151; 4.153; 4.155; 4.157; 4.161; 4.163; 4.165;
4.171; 4.181; 4.183; 4.185; 4.187; 4.189; 4.201; 4.203; 4.211; 4.221;
4.223; 4.225; 4.231; 4.241; 4.251; 4.253; 4.261; 4.263; 4.271; 4.273;
4.281;
4.453; 4.451; 4.449; 4.447; 4.443; 4.441; 4.325; 4.323; 4.321;
4.309; 4.307; 4.305; 4.303; 4.301; 4.289; 4.287; 4.285; 4.283;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8 X
FINDING:
Although the State Authority has issued Air Operator CertiIicates (AOCs) to Georgian air operators. it has not established
a Iormal system Ior the certiIication and surveillance oI these air operators. In some cases. the CAD has not kept copies oI
the manuals submitted by the air operators; in other cases. it does not have up-to-date copies oI the manuals submitted. In
addition. the Iiles maintained by the CAD Ior the Georgian air operators do not allow Ior traceability oI the actions carried
out by the State Authority and the air operators throughout the certiIication and surveillance processes. In particular. these
Iiles do not include the Iollowing:
a) the applications Ior the certiIications;
b) the correspondence exchanged between the State Authority and the air operators during the certiIication and
surveillance processes; and
c) records oI corrective actions required by the State Authority. iI any. and oI subsequent actions taken by the air
operators.
Furthermore. there is no evidence that the State Authority had perIormed a technical saIety evaluation beIore issuing the
AOC and related authorizations or that it had taken measures to ensure that the air operator possessed an adequate
organization. saIety management system. Ilight saIety documentation system. method Ior control and supervision oI Ilight
operations. training programme as well as ground handling arrangements.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should do the Iollowing:

a) carry out again the certiIication oI Georgian air operators to ensure compliance with the relevant ICAO provisions;
b) conduct eIIective surveillance oI the Georgian air operators to ensure continuing compliance with the applicable
legislation and regulations. on the basis oI a Iormal surveillance programme. including planned and random
inspections;
c) keep up-to-date copies oI all manuals submitted by the air operators;
d) maintain comprehensive records (i.e. Iiles) Ior each Georgian air operator. allowing Ior the traceability oI the
actions carried out by the State Authority and the air operators throughout the certiIication and surveillance
processes; and
e) carry out enIorcement actions iI needed.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-01
OPS/01
GEORGIA
4.101; 4.103; 4.105; 4.109; 4.121; 4.123; 4.125; 4.127; 4.141;
4.143; 4.147; 4.149; 4.151; 4.153; 4.155; 4.157; 4.161; 4.163; 4.165;
4.171; 4.181; 4.183; 4.185; 4.187; 4.189; 4.201; 4.203; 4.211; 4.221;
4.223; 4.225; 4.231; 4.241; 4.251; 4.253; 4.261; 4.263; 4.271; 4.273;
4.281;
4.453; 4.451; 4.449; 4.447; 4.443; 4.441; 4.325; 4.323; 4.321;
4.309; 4.307; 4.305; 4.303; 4.301; 4.289; 4.287; 4.285; 4.283;
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-02
OPS/02
GEORGIA
4.093; 4.445;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
No process has been established to ensure that:
a) the Iinancial condition oI an AOC applicant is Iormally assessed as an integral part oI the certiIication process; and
b) the Iinancial condition oI each AOC holder is monitored as an integral part oI the surveillance process.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should ensure that:
a) the Iinancial condition oI an AOC applicant is Iormally assessed and used by the CAD as part oI the certiIication
process; and
b) the Iinancial condition oI each AOC holder is monitored and used by the CAD as part oI the surveillance process.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-03
OPS/03
GEORGIA
4.023; 4.075; 4.383;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Except Ior a Iew application Iorms and checklists outlined in the Operation of Aircraft Rule oI 26 November 2003. there
are no comprehensive procedures. instructions and checklists to assist the CAD personnel in charge oI aircraIt operations
oversight in carrying out their Iunctions.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish comprehensive procedures. instructions and checklists. as applicable. to assist its personnel in
charge oI aircraIt operations oversight in carrying out their Iunctions eIIectively and eIIiciently.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-04
OPS/04
GEORGIA
4.043; 4.045; 4.047; 4.049; 4.235; 4.247;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8 X
FINDING:
The CAD has designated check airmen employed by the air operators and delegated them the supervision oI competency
checks. conversion checks and upgrading checks. However. there are no procedures Ior such designation or the renewal oI
the mandate Ior applicants or delegated check airmen. Furthermore. there is no surveillance programme in place to ensure
that the appointed instructors and examiners Ior Ilight crews. cabin crews and Ilight dispatchers/Ilight operations oIIicers
maintain their knowledge. skills. qualiIications and competency.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish and implement the Iollowing:
a) procedures Ior the designation and renewal oI the mandate oI applicants or delegated check airmen employed by
the air operators; and
b) an eIIective surveillance programme to ensure that the appointed instructors and examiners Ior Ilight crews. cabin
crews and Ilight dispatchers/Ilight operations oIIicers maintain their knowledge. skills. qualiIications and
competency.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-05
OPS/05
GEORGIA
4.131; 4.133; 4.135; 4.137;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
No process has been established to ensure that Georgian air operators maintain up-to-date and suIIicient documentation
concerning Ilight data recorder (FDR) parameter allocation. conversion equations. periodic calibration and other
serviceability/maintenance inIormation.
In addition. the CAD does not ensure that an AOC applicant and certiIied air operators:
a) include in their operations manual instructions Ior the preservation oI Ilight recorder records in the event that the
aircraIt becomes involved in an accident or incident; and
b) establish procedures Ior the retention oI Ilight recorder records and Ilight recorders in saIe custody pending their
disposition as determined in accordance with ICAO Annex 13.
Cases were Iound where the air operator did not maintain any such records.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that its air operators maintain up-to-date and suIIicient documentation concerning FDR parameter
allocation. conversion equations. periodic calibration and other serviceability/maintenance inIormation.
In addition. the CAD should also ensure that an AOC applicant and certiIied air operators:
a) include in their operations manual instructions Ior the preservation oI Ilight recorder records in the event that the
aircraIt becomes involved in an accident or incident; and
b) establish procedures Ior the retention oI Ilight recorder records and Ilight recorders in saIe custody pending their
disposition as determined in accordance with ICAO Annex 13.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-06
OPS/06
GEORGIA
4.205;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
No process has been established to ensure that the Ilight data analysis programme required Irom the concerned air
operators is non-punitive and contains adequate saIeguards to protect the source(s) oI the data.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the light data analysis programme required Irom the concerned air operators is non-punitive
and contains adequate saIeguards to protect the source(s) oI the data.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-07
OPS/07
GEORGIA
4.335; 4.337; 4.341; 4.343; 4.357; 4.359;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 X CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
Georgia has not designated and speciIied to ICAO the appropriate authority responsible Ior the transport oI dangerous
goods by air. In addition. no oIIicial has been nominated to be responsible in administering the dangerous goods
programme and responding to queries Irom air operators and shippers. Furthermore. there is no inspection or surveillance
or enIorcement procedure established Ior the purpose oI achieving compliance with the States dangerous goods
regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should designate and speciIy to ICAO the appropriate authority responsible Ior the transport oI dangerous goods
by air. In addition. the CAD should:
a) nominate oIIicials to be responsible Ior administering the dangerous goods programme and responding to queries
Irom air operators and shippers. This designated oIIicial responsible Ior dangerous goods should have suIIicient
knowledge and authority to grant exemptions to the transport oI dangerous goods by air in accordance with the
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods bv Air (2003 - 2004 Edition) (Doc 9284)
(abbreviated as TI) oI ICAO and the corresponding supplement;
b) provide adequate and advanced training to the designated oIIicials responsible Ior dangerous goods and the
relevant technical staII;
c) provide its dangerous goods inspectors with the necessary inspection and enIorcement procedures and checklists.
as applicable. with a view to achieving compliance with the State's dangerous goods regulations; and
d) ensure that the designated oIIicials carry out regular and random inspections to ensure compliance with ICAO
Annex 18 and TI (Doc 9284).
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-08
OPS/08
GEORGIA
4.345; 4.347; 4.349; 4.351; 4.353; 4.355; 4.361; 4.367; 4.369;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD has received the Iirst application Irom an air operator requesting authorization Ior the transport oI dangerous
goods by air. However. there are no Iormal procedures and process Ior granting such an authorization.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a process Ior granting air operators the authorization Ior the transport oI dangerous goods by air.
In addition. the CAD should ensure that the authorized air operators:
a) have developed and used an acceptance checklist to prevent acceptance oI dangerous goods Ior transport by air
unless they are accompanied by a complete documentation on transport oI dangerous goods by air and their
marking. package. overpack or Ireight container have been inspected in accordance with the acceptance procedure
described in the ICAO TI (Doc 9284);
b) will not load dangerous goods into the aircraIt unless the appropriate procedures on loading. segregation and
inspection Ior damage or leakage are Iollowed;
c) have in place a procedure to retain the NotiIication to Captain (NOTOC) on the ground and have it readily
accessible to the aerodromes oI last departure and oI the next scheduled arrival Ior each oI their Ilights on which
dangerous goods are carried; and
d) have established adequate in-Ilight procedures Ior emergency response to aircraIt incidents involving dangerous
goods.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-4-09
OPS/09
GEORGIA
4.365;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
No process has been established to ensure that the air operators have developed and implemented training programmes Ior
ground and Ilight personnel even when not authorized to transport dangerous goods by air.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the air operators have developed and implemented training programmes Ior ground and Ilight
personnel. even when not authorized to transport dangerous goods by air.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-01
AIR/01
GEORGIA
AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT
5.287; 5.307; 5.333; 5.451; 5.453;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8 X
FINDING:
No mechanism has been established in Georgia to ensure that the airworthiness inspection department (AID) is involved in
the process oI AOC issuance. One Georgian air operator was issued with an AOC even though its maintenance control
manual and maintenance programme had not been approved by the Georgian airworthiness authority and no minimum
equipment list (MEL) had been prepared Ior the operation oI its aircraIt.
In addition. no mechanism has been established to ensure that the AID is involved in the surveillance oI AOC holders. In
particular. the AID does not conduct ongoing oversight oI the reliability programmes oI AOC holders.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the AID is involved throughout the air operator certiIication and inspection processes. In
particular. Georgia should ensure the Iollowing:
a) that all its AOC holders meet the airworthiness certiIication requirements Ior air operators. including the approval
oI the maintenance control manual. the maintenance programme. and the speciIic operating approvals. such as
MEL. extended range operations by turbine-engined aeroplanes (ETOPS) and reduced vertical separation
minimum (RVSM). as applicable; and
b) that the AID conducts ongoing oversight oI the reliability programmes oI AOC holders; and
c) that the AID carries out enIorcement actions. including operational restrictions. iI needed.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the ongoing oversight oI reliability programmes.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-02
AIR/02
GEORGIA
5.377; 5.397; 5.443;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
Georgia has issued approved maintenance organization (AMO) certiIicates to several aircraIt maintenance organizations.
However. there is no evidence that inspections oI the applicants were conducted beIore the certiIicates were issued
Furthermore. the AMO certiIicate issued by Georgia does not conIorm to ICAO Annex 6 requirements. No Iormal
surveillance programme has been established in Georgia Ior the continuing supervision oI the operations conducted by
AMOs.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should:
a) carry out again the certiIication oI Georgian aircraIt maintenance organizations to ensure compliance with the
relevant ICAO provisions;
) conduct eIIective surveillance oI the Georgian aircraIt maintenance organizations to ensure continuing compliance
with the applicable legislation and regulations;
c) keep up-to-date copies oI all manuals submitted by the aircraIt maintenance organizations;
d) maintain comprehensive records (or Iiles) Ior each Georgian aircraIt maintenance organization. allowing Ior the
traceability oI the actions carried out by the State Authority and the maintenance organization throughout the
certiIication and surveillance processes; and
e) carry out enIorcement actions iI needed.
In addition. the CAD should ensure that the AMO certiIicate issued by Georgia conIorms to the ICAO Annex 6
requirements.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-03
AIR/03
GEORGIA
5.449;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8 X
FINDING:
No ramp inspections oI Georgian and Ioreign aircraIt are conducted in Georgia.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should conduct ramp inspections oI Georgian and Ioreign aircraIt.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-04
AIR/04
GEORGIA
5.003;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has draIted the Transport Aircraft Airworthiness Standards as its national code oI airworthiness based on the
Aviation Rules Part 25 issued by the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) oI the Commonwealth oI Independent States
(CIS). However. the Transport Aircraft Airworthiness Standards have not been approved yet. As a result. there is no
national code oI airworthiness in Georgia to serve as the basis Ior the certiIication or acceptance oI individual aircraIt.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should ensure that Georgia has issued or adopted a comprehensive and detailed national code oI airworthiness to
serve as the basis Ior the certiIication or acceptance oI individual aircraIt.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-05
AIR/05
GEORGIA
1.029; 5.009;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has adopted the Rules for Aircraft Overhaul and Maintenance issued by the Russian Federation as its national
regulation. However. Georgia has not established and implemented a procedure Ior amending adopted regulations
subsequent to an ICAO Annex amendment and to an amendment by the originating State.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should establish and implement a procedure Ior amending regulations adopted Irom other States subsequent to an
ICAO Annex amendment and to an amendment by the originating State.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-06
AIR/06
GEORGIA
5.281; 5.283; 5.301; 5.303; 5.329; 5.361; 5.363; 5.371; 5.391;
5.393; 5.411; 5.427;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Although requirements on the Iollowing subiects have been draIted. they have not been approved and implemented yet:
a) review and acceptance oI air operators maintenance control manual;
b) content oI a maintenance control manual;
c) maintenance programme approval;
d) content oI a maintenance programme;
e) RVSM approval (Ior airworthiness);
I) monitoring and assessment by operators oI aeroplanes over 5 700 kg oI maintenance and operational experience
with respect to airworthiness. as well their acquisition and assessment oI airworthiness inIormation Irom the
organization responsible Ior the type design; and
g) AMO approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should approve the requirements on the Iollowing subiects and ensure their implementation in Georgia:
a) review and acceptance oI air operators maintenance control manual;
b) content oI a maintenance control manual;
c) maintenance programme approval;
d) content oI a maintenance programme;
e) RVSM approval (Ior airworthiness);
I) monitoring and assessment by operators oI aeroplanes over 5 700 kg oI maintenance and operational experience
with respect to airworthiness. as well their acquisition and assessment oI airworthiness inIormation Irom the
organization responsible Ior the type design; and
g) AMO approval.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-07
AIR/07
GEORGIA
5.161; 5.165;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has not established requirements Ior all aeroplanes to comply with the noise certiIication standards outlined in
ICAO Annex 16 and it has also not established the requirement Ior a document attesting to noise certiIication to be carried
on board the aircraIt.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish requirements Ior all aeroplanes to comply with the noise certiIication standards outlined in
ICAO Annex 16 and it should also establish a requirement Ior a document attesting to noise certiIication to be carried on
board the aircraIt.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-08
AIR/08
GEORGIA
5.171; 5.173; 5.175;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
Georgia has not established a requirement Ior the approval oI modiIications and repairs as well as spell out requirements to
be met Ior obtaining such an approval. As a result. no procedure has been developed Ior the approval oI modiIications and
repairs. and. in practice. Georgia does not approve modiIications and repairs.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish a requirement Ior the approval oI modiIications and repairs as well as spell out the requirements
to be met Ior obtaining such an approval. Moreover. the CAD should develop and implement procedures Ior the approval
oI modiIications and repairs.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-09
AIR/09
GEORGIA
5.153;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has not established requirements related to operations-derived equipment which is not part oI the type certiIication
oI the aircraIt.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish requirements related to operations-derived equipment which is not part oI the type certiIication
oI the aircraIt.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-10
AIR/10
GEORGIA
5.107; 5.233; 5.285; 5.305; 5.323; 5.331; 5.373; 5.375; 5.395;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Airworthiness inspectors oI the CAD have only been provided with limited number oI guidance material and procedures.
most oI which are included in the regulation entitled Georgian Civil Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness Certificate
Issuance. Applicable procedures Ior the Iollowing subiects have not been established. or they have been draIted but have
not been approved yet:
1) operators certiIication (e.g. AOC issuance);
2) review and approval oI operators maintenance control manual;
3) approval oI maintenance programme;
4) operators audit procedures;
5) issuance oI special Ilight permit;
6) approval oI MELs;
7) approval oI RVSM;
8) approval oI AMOs;
9) review and approval oI AMO maintenance procedures manual; and
10) AMO audit procedures.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that its airworthiness inspectors are provided with all relevant guidance material and procedures to
enable them to eIIectively carry out their duties and responsibilities. In particular. procedures on the Iollowing subiects
should be established:
1) operators certiIication (e.g. AOC issuance);
2) review and approval oI operators maintenance control manual;
3) approval oI maintenance programme;
4) operators audit procedures;
5) issuance oI special Ilight permit;
6) approval oI MELs;
7) approval oI RVSM;
8) approval oI AMOs;
9) review and approval oI AMO maintenance procedures manual; and
10) AMO audit procedures.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-10
AIR/10
GEORGIA
5.107; 5.233; 5.285; 5.305; 5.323; 5.331; 5.373; 5.375; 5.395;
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-11
AIR/11
GEORGIA
5.251; 5.253; 5.255; 5.421;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The Iollowing procedures or guidelines have not been developed in Georgia:
a) procedures Ior the reporting oI unapproved parts;
b) industry guidelines Ior the proper usage oI parts removed Irom aircraIt no longer in service;
c) industry guidelines Ior the disposal oI scrapped parts; and
d) guidelines on qualiIication procedures Ior specialized maintenance activities. such as welding oI aeronautical
products and non-destructive testing (NDT).
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should develop the Iollowing procedures or guidelines to be used in Georgia:
a) procedures Ior the reporting oI unapproved parts;
b) industry guidelines Ior the proper usage oI parts removed Irom aircraIt no longer in service;
c) industry guidelines Ior the disposal oI scrapped parts; and
d) guidelines on qualiIication procedures Ior specialized maintenance activities. such as welding oI aeronautical
products and NDT.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-12
AIR/12
GEORGIA
5.105;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Airworthiness inspectors oI the CAD do not have access to design organization documentation and continuing
airworthiness inIormation oI the aircraIt on the State Register.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a mechanism to provide its airworthiness inspectors access to design organization
documentation and continuing airworthiness inIormation oI all aircraIt on the State Register.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed access to all design organization documentation. including structural repair manuals and master minimum
equipment lists.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-13
AIR/13
GEORGIA
5.125; 5.127; 5.129;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
The certiIicates oI registration (C oI Rs) issued by Georgia do not conIorm with the ICAO model outlined in ICAO Annex
7 or with the Iormat laid down in the airworthiness regulation oI Georgia. namely the Rules on Georgian Civil Aircraft
Registration and Airworthiness Certificate Issuance (which in itselI also does not conIorm with the ICAO model). As a
result. the aircraIt register maintained by Georgia does not include all the inIormation as required by ICAO Annex 7.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should revise the airworthiness regulation oI Georgia in order to comply with the requirements oI ICAO Annex 7
with regard to C oI Rs and AircraIt Register. In addition. the CAD should replace the C oI Rs issued to aircraIt on the
States register with certiIicates conIorming to the model speciIied by ICAO Annex 7 and also revise the aircraIt register
accordingly.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-14
AIR/14
GEORGIA
5.187;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The certiIicate oI airworthiness (C oI A) issued by Georgia does not conIorm to the ICAO model outlined in ICAO Annex
8.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should revise the C oI As issued to aircraIt on the States register in order to ensure that the Iormat oI the C oI A
complies with ICAO Annex 8.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-5-15
AIR/15
GEORGIA
5.217;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There is no system in place in Georgia to ensure that inIormation on Iaults. malIunctions and deIects oI aircraIt registered.
being operated or receiving maintenance under an approval issued by Georgia is transmitted to the organization responsible
Ior the type design.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a system to ensure that inIormation on Iaults. malIunctions and deIects oI aircraIt registered.
being operated or receiving maintenance under an approval issued by Georgia is transmitted to the organization responsible
Ior the type design.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not provided suIIicient detail to ensure that the ICAO recommendation is Iully addressed. In particular. the State has not
addressed the establishment and use oI standard Iorms Ior the reporting oI Iaults. malIunctions and deIects.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-01
AIG/01
GEORGIA
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
6.111; 6.115; 6.133; 6.301; 6.343; 6.345;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
According to the Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation (issued in 1999). in the event oI an
aircraIt accident or incident. the CAD sets up an ad hoc investigation commission. While the CAD has recently recruited a
technical staII to be in charge oI accident and incident investigation and prevention. it has not designated the other
specialists who may be part oI an investigation commission. In addition. there are no measures established to ensure that
participants in the investigation other than the permanent investigator would be relieved Irom their regular duties Ior the
duration oI the investigation. In addition. as Georgias resources are insuIIicient to carry out maior investigations. there is
no Iormal plan in place Ior the management oI such investigations. including the determination oI the circumstance under
which Georgia would seek the assistance oI organizations Irom other States.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should establish plans to manage the various types oI aircraIt accident and incident investigations. Georgia should
in particular:
a) establish a list oI specialists (other than the permanent inspector oI the CAD) who may participate in an
investigation commission in order to ensure that these specialists are provided with the necessary training and
equipment;
b) establish means to ensure that the technical staII Irom the State (other Irom the permanent investigator oI the
CAD)designated to participate in an investigation would be relieved Irom their regular duties Ior the duration oI
that investigation; and
c) determine the circumstances under which (including Ior maior investigations) it would seek the assistance oI
organizations Irom other States.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-02
AIG/02
GEORGIA
6.101; 6.117;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
The CAD has recruited a technical staII to be in charge oI accident and incident investigation and prevention. and has
issued a iob description Ior this staII. However. this iob description does not provide suIIicient details about his tasks and
responsibilities. especially relative to those oI the ad hoc investigation commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should amend the iob description oI its permanent investigator in order to provide suIIicient details about his
tasks and responsibilities. especially relative to those oI the ad hoc investigation commissions. and reIlect them in the
structure established Ior the ad hoc investigation commissions.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-03
AIG/03
GEORGIA
6.005; 6.135;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
The legislation oI Georgia does not provide Ior the independence oI the aircraIt accident and incident investigation
authority (i.e. investigation commission) in the conduct oI the investigation. The ad hoc investigation commission set up
aIter an aircraIt accident or incident reports to the Head oI the CAD. In addition. no measures have been established to
avoid potential conIlict oI interest at the level oI the investigator in charge (i.e. chairman oI the investigation commission)
or other participants in the investigation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should review the States primary aviation legislation in order to provide Ior the independence oI the aircraIt
accident and incident investigation authority (or commission) in the conduct oI the investigation. In particular. the
legislation should ensure that the investigation authority (or commission) reports to a ministerial level. In addition. Georgia
should establish measures to avoid potential conIlict oI interest at the level oI the investigator in charge (i.e. chairman oI
the investigation commission) or other participants in the investigation.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-04
AIG/04
GEORGIA
6.033; 6.365; 6.367; 6.369; 6.371;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
Article 110 oI the Georgia Air Codes provides Ior the participation oI the aircraIt owner. operator and design organization
in the investigation oI aircraIt accidents and incidents under the responsibility oI Georgia. However. this legislation does
not contain any provision with respect to the participation oI representatives oI the States concerned as per ICAO Annex
13 (including the State oI Registry. State oI the Operator. State oI Design and State oI ManuIacture). The Rules of
Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation contain provisions covering the participation oI representatives
oI such States. but these provisions do not speciIy the extent oI the participation granted to accredited representatives and
advisers oI such States. In addition. there is no provision to address the participation oI experts oI States that have suIIered
Iatalities or serious iniuries to their citizens.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should amend its legislation and regulations to introduce comprehensive and explicit provisions Ior the
participation oI accredited representatives. advisers and experts. as applicable. oI all the States concerned (as per ICAO
Annex 13) in the investigation oI aircraIt accidents and incidents under the responsibility oI Georgia.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-05
AIG/05
GEORGIA
6.029; 6.031;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation contain some provisions regarding the protection
Irom disclosure oI the records listed in paragraph 5.12 oI ICAO Annex 13 (including cockpit voice recordings. transcripts
Irom such recordings. and witness statements). However. these provisions do not guarantee that such records will not be
disclosed to the Judicial Authorities during or aIter the investigation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should establish means to guarantee that all records listed in paragraph 5.12 oI ICAO Annex 13. including cockpit
voice recordings. transcripts Irom such recordings. and witness statements. are protected Irom disclosure to Judicial
Authorities. unless these Judicial Authorities determine that the disclosure outweighs the adverse domestic and
international impact such action may have on the investigation in progress or on Iuture investigations.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the promulgation oI relevant provisions in high level legislation (such as the law) so as to guarantee that all
records listed in paragraph 5.12 oI ICAO Annex 13 (including cockpit voice recordings. transcripts Irom such recordings.
and witness statements) are protected Irom disclosure to the iudicial authorities.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-06
AIG/06
GEORGIA
6.105; 6.107;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Article 113 oI the Georgia Air Codes states that expenses related to investigation tasks shall be covered by the State budget
and may subsequently be reimbursed by guilty natural or legal persons. However. no other provision or process covers
the Iunding oI investigations. and there is no evidence that suIIicient Iinancial resources are available to Iund
investigations which Iall into the area oI responsibility oI Georgia.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should delete Irom the Georgia Air Codes the provision regarding the reimbursement oI costs associated with
investigation tasks by guilty natural or legal persons in order to keep the investigation clearly separate Irom any
proceeding regarding the apportioning oI blame and liability. In addition. Georgia should establish Iormal processes
regarding the Iunding oI investigations which Iall into its area oI responsibility.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-07
AIG/07
GEORGIA
6.123; 6.125; 6.127; 6.129; 6.131; 6.351;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 X CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
No investigator training programmes and training plans have been established Ior the permanent investigator oI the CAD
or other staII oI the CAD who may participate in the investigation commissions. There are no measures in place to ensure
that the technical staII is well qualiIied. experienced and have successIully completed the relevant on-the-iob training
beIore being assigned investigation tasks and responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish detailed and comprehensive training programmes Ior all the technical staII designated to carry
out investigation tasks. including details on the initial. on-the-iob. recurrent and specialized training. Based on these
training programmes. the CAD should establish periodic training plans Ior all the technical staII. The CAD should monitor
the implementation oI the training programmes and keep Iormal training records Ior all these technical staII. In particular.
the CAD should ensure that its technical staII successIully completes the relevant on-the-iob training beIore being assigned
investigation tasks and responsibilities.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-08
AIG/08
GEORGIA
6.121;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The UTA has not provided the CADs Iull-time investigator and other technical experts designated to carry out
investigation tasks with proper investigator credentials. The Iull-time investigator was provided with an inspector
credential.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should provide the CADs Iull-time investigator and other technical experts designated to carry out investigation
tasks with proper investigator credentials. with reIerences made to the empowering legislation.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-09
AIG/09
GEORGIA
6.201; 6.203; 6.205; 6.207;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The permanent investigator oI the CAD and other participants in an investigation have not been provided with the
necessary investigation equipment. protective equipment. as well as means oI transportation and communications to carry
out their investigation tasks.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should ensure that the permanent investigator oI the CAD and other participants in the investigation are provided
with:
a) the necessary equipment. including investigation equipment. protective equipment and investigation Iield kits; and
b) the necessary means oI transportation and communications.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-10
AIG/10
GEORGIA
6.303;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Some guidelines and instructions on aircraIt accident and incident investigations are provided in the main section oI and
appendices to the Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation. However. the guidance is insuIIicient
as it does not Iully address various aspects related to the conduct oI investigations by Georgia and to the participation oI
Georgia in investigations conducted by other States.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should review the guidance material available (e.g. procedures. guidelines and instructions) in the area oI aircraIt
accident and incident investigation in order to ensure that it addresses. in suIIicient details. the various aspects related to
the conduct oI investigations by Georgia and to the participation oI Georgia in investigations conducted by other States.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-11
AIG/11
GEORGIA
6.311; 6.317; 6.319; 6.321; 6.323;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD has not established the means to ensure that the relevant technical staII has immediate access to the correct
contact inIormation oI aircraIt accident investigation authorities in other States. in order to notiIy these States immediately
(including during out-oI-oIIice hours) oI any accident or serious incident concerning them as per ICAO Annex 13. In
addition. the CAD has not established procedures to ensure that aircraIt accidents and serious incidents are notiIied in a
timely manner to the States concerned and to ICAO. when applicable. when such notiIication is under the responsibility oI
Georgia.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the relevant technical staII has immediate access to the correct contact inIormation oI aircraIt
accident investigation authorities in other States. in order to notiIy them immediately (including during out-oI-oIIice hours)
oI any accident or serious incident concerning them as per ICAO Annex 13. In addition. the CAD should establish
procedures to ensure that aircraIt accidents and serious incidents are notiIied in a timely manner to the States concerned
and to ICAO. when applicable. when such notiIication is under the responsibility oI Georgia.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-12
AIG/12
GEORGIA
6.313;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD has not provided ICAO with a contact telephone number that is operational 24 hours a day so that it can be used
Ior the immediate notiIication by other States oI accident and serious incidents involving Georgia as the State oI Registry
or the State oI the Operator.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should provide ICAO with a contact telephone number that is operational 24 hours a day so that it can be used
Ior the immediate notiIication by other States oI accident and serious incidents involving Georgia as the State oI Registry
or the State oI the Operator.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-13
AIG/13
GEORGIA
6.325; 6.327; 6.329; 6.391; 6.393; 6.395; 6.397;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no procedures or instructions to ensure that Georgia. as the State oI Registry or the State oI the Operator oI an
aircraIt involved in an accident or serious incident in another State. clearly and expeditiously provides the State conducting
the investigation with the Iollowing:
a) inIormation on whether it intends to appoint an accredited representative and advisers thereto. including their
details and whether they will travel to the State conducting the investigation;
b) details oI dangerous goods on boar . iI any; and
c) any relevant inIormation regarding the aircraIt and Ilight crew involved in an accident or serious incident.
In addition. there are no procedures or instructions Ior sending experts to the State oI Occurrence when Georgia. not being
the State oI Registry or the State oI the Operator. has suIIered Iatalities or serious iniuries to its citizens during an accident
occurred in another State.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish procedures and instructions to ensure that Georgia. as the State oI Registry or the State oI the
Operator oI an aircraIt involved in an accident or serious incident in another State. clearly and expeditiously provides the
State conducting the investigation with the Iollowing:
a) inIormation on whether it intends to appoint an accredited representative and advisers thereto. including their
details and whether they will travel to the State conducting the investigation;
b) details oI dangerous goods on board. iI any; and
c) any relevant inIormation regarding the aircraIt and Ilight crew involved in an accident or serious incident.
The CAD should also establish procedures and instructions Ior sending experts to the State oI Occurrence when Georgia.
not being the State oI Registry or the State oI the Operator. has suIIered Iatalities or serious iniuries to its citizens during
an accident occurred in another State.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-14
AIG/14
GEORGIA
6.359;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has not established procedures. agreements or other measures to Iacilitate the coordination between the
Investigator-in-Charge (or chairman oI the investigation commission) and the iudicial authorities throughout the
investigation process.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should establish procedures. agreements or other measures to Iacilitate the coordination between the
Investigator-in-Charge (or chairman oI the investigation commission) and the iudicial authorities throughout the
investigation process.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-15
AIG/15
GEORGIA
6.361; 6.363; 6.379;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no comprehensive procedures established Ior the read-out oI Ilight recorders without delay. including technical
aspects as well as policies regarding the Iacilities to be selected Ior the read-out and the participation oI the various
representatives in the read-out and analysis activities. In addition. there is no detailed guidance Ior examination oI aircraIt
parts and components. including guidance on the Iacilities to be considered Ior the examination and the speciIic duties oI
the investigators during the preparation. conduct and analysis oI the examination.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish comprehensive procedures and instructions Ior the Iollowing:
a) the read-out oI Ilight recorders without delay. including technical aspects as well as policies regarding the Iacilities
to be selected Ior the read-out and the participation oI the various representatives in the read-out and analysis
activities; and
b) the examination oI aircraIt parts and components. including guidance on the Iacilities to be considered Ior the
examination and the speciIic duties oI the investigators during the preparation. conduct and analysis oI the
examinations.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-16
AIG/16
GEORGIA
6.373;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no procedures or guidelines established to ensure the health and saIety oI all participants in an investigation.
particularly during perIormance oI activities at the accident site.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish procedures or guidelines to ensure the health and saIety oI all participants in an investigation.
particularly during perIormance oI activities at the accident site.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-17
AIG/17
GEORGIA
6.381;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no procedures or guidelines established Ior the investigation commission to provide relevant and timely
inIormation to Iamilies oI victims and accident survivors throughout the investigation process.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish procedures or guidelines Ior the investigation commission to provide relevant and timely
inIormation to Iamilies oI victims and accident survivors throughout the investigation process.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-18
AIG/18
GEORGIA
6.403; 6.405; 6.407; 6.409; 6.411;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The Iormat oI the Iinal report speciIied in the Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation does not
Iollow the Iormat speciIied in ICAO Annex 13. In addition. there are no procedures and guidelines to ensure that. Ior all
investigations carried out by Georgia:
a) the draIt Iinal report is sent Ior comments to all States and organizations concerned as required by ICAO Annex
13;
b) the substance oI the comments received Irom these States is included in the Iinal report or. iI desired by the State
which provided the comments. appended to the Iinal report; and
c) the Iinal report is released as soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should amend the Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation in order to ensure that the
Iormat speciIied therein Ior the Iinal report Iollows the Iormat speciIied in ICAO Annex 13. In addition. the CAD should
establish procedures and guidelines to ensure that. Ior all investigations carried out by Georgia:
a) the draIt Iinal report is sent Ior comments to all States and organizations concerned as required by ICAO Annex
13;
b) the substance oI the comments received Irom these States is included in the Iinal report or. iI desired by the State
which provided the comments. appended to the Iinal report; and
c) the Iinal report is released as soon as possible.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-19
AIG/19
GEORGIA
6.417; 6.425;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 CE-8 X
FINDING:
No detailed guidance has been provided to cover the various aspects oI Georgias participation in investigations conducted
by other States and to ensure that Georgias obligations under ICAO Annex 13 are met. In particular. there are no
procedures or instructions Ior the Iollowing:
a) the prevention Irom circulation. publication. or granting oI unauthorized access to a draIt report or any part
thereoI. or any documents obtained during an investigation without the express consent oI the State which
conducted the investigation. unless such reports or documents have already been published or released by that
latter State; and
b) the guarantee that iI a State addresses a saIety recommendation to Georgia. this State will be inIormed. in due time.
about the preventive action taken or under consideration by Georgia. or the reason why no action will be taken.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish procedures and instructions addressing the various aspects oI Georgias participation in
investigations conducted by other States so that Georgias obligations under ICAO Annex 13 are met. In particular. the
CAD should establish procedures and instructions Ior the Iollowing:
a) the prevention Irom circulation. publication. or granting oI unauthorized access to a draIt report or any part
thereoI. or any documents obtained during an investigation without the express consent oI the State which
conducted the investigation. unless such reports or documents have already been published or released by that
latter State; and
b) the guarantee that iI a State addresses a saIety recommendation to Georgia. this State will be inIormed. in due time.
about the preventive action taken or under consideration by Georgia. or the reason why no action will be taken.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-20
AIG/20
GEORGIA
6.421; 6.423;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation contains provisions related to the development and
issuance oI saIety recommendations arising Irom investigations. However. there are no guidelines or instructions regarding
such saIety recommendations. in particular regarding the level (or appropriate authority) to which the saIety
recommendations should be addressed and regarding the entities to which copies oI the saIety recommendations should be
sent.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish guidelines or instructions with respect to the development and issuance oI saIety
recommendations arising Irom investigations. in particular regarding the level (or appropriate authority) to which the saIety
recommendations should be addressed and regarding the entities to which copies oI the saIety recommendations should be
sent.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-21
AIG/21
GEORGIA
6.431; 6.433; 6.435; 6.437;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no procedures. instructions or checklists to ensure that Georgia Iorwards to ICAO (and. when applicable. to the
States concerned) the preliminary reports and data reports required by ICAO Annex 13 Ior investigations conducted under
its responsibility.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish procedures. instructions or checklists to ensure that it Iorwards to ICAO (and. when applicable.
to the States concerned) the preliminary reports and data reports required by ICAO Annex 13 Ior investigations conducted
under its responsibility.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-22
AIG/22
GEORGIA
6.501; 6.511;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The provisions outlined in the Rules of Investigation of Accidents and Incidents in Civil Aviation require the reporting oI
all aviation incidents to the Authority. However. there is no evidence that all incidents are reported to the CAD as required.
In addition. no thorough analyses oI the incident reports have been conducted to determine any preventive actions required.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that all relevant organizations and individuals report incidents as required by the applicable
regulations. In addition. the CAD should conduct thorough analyses oI the incident reports received in order to determine
any preventive actions required.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the perIormance by the CAD (not only by the aviation industry) oI saIety analyses based on the incident
reports received.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-23
AIG/23
GEORGIA
6.507; 6.509;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD has not established an aircraIt accident and incident database in a Iormat that enables international exchange oI
saIety data.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish an aircraIt accident and incident database by using a taxonomy compatible with that oI the
ICAO accident and incident reporting system (ADREP). such as the database developed by ECCAIRS (European
Co-ordination Centre Ior Aviation Incident Reporting Systems).
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the establishment and maintenance oI an aircraIt accident and incident database which uses taxonomy
compatible with that oI the ICAO ADREP. such as the database developed by ECCAIRS.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-6-24
AIG/24
GEORGIA
6.503; 6.505;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8 X
FINDING:
Georgia has not established a voluntary incident reporting system managed at the State level to Iacilitate the collection oI
saIety inIormation that may not otherwise be captured by the States mandatory incident reporting system.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should implement a voluntary incident reporting system managed at the State level in order to Iacilitate the
collection oI saIety inIormation that may not otherwise be captured by the States mandatory incident reporting system. In
addition. Georgia should establish the means to ensure that the voluntary incident reporting system is non-punitive and the
sources oI inIormation are protected. as required by ICAO Annex 13.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-01
ANS/01
GEORGIA
AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES
7.033; 7.037; 7.053; 7.057; 7.063; 7.203; 7.205; 7.231; 7.271;
7.273; 7.287; 7.327; 7.329; 7.343; 7.375; 7.377; 7.391; 7.489; 7.491;
7.505;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
Georgia has not established an eIIective saIety oversight system in the area oI ANS. including air traIIic services (ATS).
procedures Ior air navigation services-aircraIt operation (PANS-OPS). aeronautical inIormation services (AIS).
cartographic services. communications. navigation and surveillance (CNS). and search and rescue (SAR) operations. Only
one inspector is carrying out limited inspections in these domains twice a year.
It is also noted that:
a) no manuals or handbooks incorporating applicable procedures. checklists and inspection schedules have been
developed;
b) speciIic and detailed iob descriptions Ior each inspector are not established; and
c) thorough inspections in the ANS area are not eIIectively conducted.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should establish an eIIective saIety oversight system in the area oI ANS. including ATS. PANS-OPS. AIS.
cartographic services. CNS and SAR. In particular. Georgia should ensure that:
a) the CAD has and keeps a suIIicient number oI qualiIied inspectorate staII in the ANS area;
b) manuals or handbooks incorporating applicable procedures. checklists and inspection schedules are developed;
c) speciIic and detailed iob descriptions Ior each inspector are established; and
d) thorough inspections in the ANS area are eIIectively conducted.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-02
ANS/02
GEORGIA
1.031; 7.001; 7.007;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 X CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
Georgia has promulgated legislation and regulations Ior ANS with respect to the applicable requirements oI the Chicago
Convention and ICAO Annex 2. However. some provisions are still missing. For example. the provisions outlined in the
Article 3 bis oI the Chicago Convention and Attachment A oI ICAO Annex 2 regarding the interception oI civil aircraIt are
not properly incorporated into the national regulations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should ensure that provisions are included in the appropriate legislation or regulations to transpose all applicable
requirements oI Article 3 bis oI the Chicago Convention and ICAO Annex 2 with respect to the interception oI civil
aircraIt. including those set out in Attachment A oI ICAO Annex 2.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-03
ANS/03
GEORGIA
7.009; 7.119;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
Although ANS regulations have been developed and promulgated to enable the implementation oI the provisions oI the
ICAO Annexes. a number oI speciIic provisions have not been included. such as
a) the introduction oI ATS saIety management;
b) the read-back requirement Ior saIety critical elements oI the air traIIic control (ATC) clearance. and
c) steps to prevent the emission oI laser beams.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should revise the ANS regulations in order to include the speciIic provisions which are still missing or are
incomplete or do not take into account the latest amendments oI the ICAO Annexes.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-04
ANS/04
GEORGIA
7.017;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
A procedure to Iormulate and distribute guidance material on civil air navigation regulations to ANS providers and
operators has not been established.

RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a procedure to Iormulate and distribute guidance material on civil air navigation regulations to
ANS providers and operators.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-05
ANS/05
GEORGIA
7.043;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia does not ensure that its ANS providers adopt policies and procedures on human Iactors principles.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the ANS providers adopt policies. procedures and guidelines on human Iactors principles as
outlined in ICAO Doc 9758 - Human Factors Guidelines for Air Traffic Management (ATM) Svstems.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-06
ANS/06
GEORGIA
7.045;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There is no mechanism established Ior the review and elimination oI deIiciencies identiIied within the Iramework oI the
ICAO European Air Navigation Planning Group (EANPG).
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a mechanism Ior the review and elimination oI deIiciencies identiIied within the Iramework oI
the ICAO EANPG.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-07
ANS/07
GEORGIA
7.109;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Area Navigation (RNAV) has been implemented in the Tbilisi Flight InIormation Region (FIR) above FL195 to a Required
Navigation PerIormance (RNP) oI RNP 5 in accordance with the Regional Supplementarv Procedures (ICAO Doc 7030).
However. no requirement has been established Ior the monitoring oI navigation perIormance and Ior periodic saIety
assessments.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a requirement Ior the ATS provider to monitor navigation perIormance and to carry out periodic
saIety assessments within the Tbilisi FIR where RNAV (RNP 5) is implemented.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-08
ANS/08
GEORGIA
7.151;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The emergency procedures to be used in the event oI unlawIul interIerence. which are published in the ENR 1.13 oI the
AIP. have not been amended to reIlect the current provisions oI ICAO Annex 2.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the emergency procedures to be used in the event oI unlawIul interIerence are amended to
reIlect the current provisions oI ICAO Annex 2.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-09
ANS/09
GEORGIA
7.153;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Contingency plans Ior implementation in the event oI disruption or potential disruption oI ATS or related supporting
services have not been developed and promulgated.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that the ATS provider develop and. as necessary. promulgate contingency plans Ior
implementation in the event oI disruption or potential disruption oI ATS or related supporting services.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-10
ANS/10
GEORGIA
7.161; 7.163; 7.165; 7.167; 7.169; 7.171; 7.173; 7.175; 7.177;
7.179; 7.181;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
With regard to the ATS saIety programme. the Iollowing deIiciencies were identiIied:
a) an ATS saIety programme has not been established by Georgia;
b) the resources needed to support the implementation oI an ATS saIety programme have not been identiIied by
Georgia;
c) guidelines to implement the ATS saIety programme have not been developed;
d) a requirement Ior the ATS provider to implement a saIety management system (SMS) has not been established;
e) an ATS SMS has not yet been implemented by the ATS provider (Sakaeronavigatsia). which is currently working
on its own initiative on an SMS; and
I) the criteria Ior determination oI saIety perIormance indicators and saIety perIormance targets to be used in
monitoring saIety perIormance and assessing the saIety oI new systems and procedures within the ATS system
have not been established by Georgia.
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with the provisions oI ICAO Annex 11 and Doc 9859 - Safetv Management Manual (SMM). the CAD
should:
a) establish an ATS saIety programme;
b) identiIy the resources needed to support the implementation oI an ATS saIety programme;
c) develop guidelines to implement an ATS saIety programme;
d) establish a requirement Ior the ATS provider to implement an ATS SMS;
e) ensure that ATS provider implements an ATS SMS approved by the CAD; and
I) establish criteria Ior the determination oI saIety perIormance indicators and saIety perIormance targets to be used
in monitoring saIety perIormance and assessing the saIety oI new systems and procedures within the ATS system.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-11
ANS/11
GEORGIA
7.189;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
A runway saIety programme has not been established and implemented.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that a runway saIety programme containing procedures and measures aimed at minimizing
potential hazards. including inadvertent runway incursions. is established and implemented.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the implementation oI the runway saIety programme once it is developed.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-12
ANS/12
GEORGIA
7.229; 7.243;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
With regard to the Ilight procedure design services. minimum qualiIication requirements Ior the Ilight procedure specialists
oI the service provider have not been established. and a training programme has not been developed Ior the Ilight
procedure specialists.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish minimum qualiIication requirements Ior the Ilight procedure specialists and ensure that the
service provider develops a training programme Ior its Ilight procedure specialists.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-13
ANS/13
GEORGIA
7.253;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
With regard to the Ilight procedures established Ior aerodromes in Georgia. several deIiciencies were identiIied. including
the Iollowing:
a) Although a missed approach point should not be at a Iixed location on a precision approach course in accordance
with the paragraph 1.4.5 oI ICAO Doc 8168 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operation.
Volume II - Construction of Jisual and Instrument Flight Procedures. Part I. the ILS/DME RWY 31L approach
procedures established at the Tbilisi Airport have a Iixed missed approach point at 8.1 NM Irom the Iinal approach
point.
b) The minimum sector altitudes oI the ILS/DME RWY 13R approach procedures established at the Tbilisi Airport
are indicated in coniunction with a navigational aid which is not shown on the plan view oI the chart.
c) The missed approach instruction oI the NDB/DME RWY 08 approach procedures established at the
Kutaisi/Kopitnari Airport requires aircraIt to climb straight ahead. while the course is changed Irom 084 to
075.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that all instrument Ilight procedures in Georgia are duly reviewed and corrected in accordance
with the provisions oI ICAO Doc 8168.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-14
ANS/14
GEORGIA
7.233; 7.289; 7.345; 7.395; 7.437; 7.507;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD has not established a mechanism (including a time Irame) Ior the elimination oI deIiciencies identiIied during
inspections in the ANS area.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a mechanism (including a time Irame) Ior the elimination oI deIiciencies identiIied during
inspections in the ANS area.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-15
ANS/15
GEORGIA
7.267; 7.303; 7.311;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
With regard to AIS:
a) a properly organized quality system has not been established;
b) a training programme Ior the AIS technical staII oI the service provider has not been developed; and
c) a mechanism to ensure that aeronautical data quality requirements related to publication resolution and data
integrity has not been established.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that:
a) a properly organized quality system is established Ior AIS;
b) a training programme Ior the AIS technical staII oI the service provider is developed; and
c) a mechanism to ensure that aeronautical data quality requirements related to publication resolution and data
integrity is established in accordance with the provisions oI ICAO Annex 15 - Aeronautical Information Services.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-16
ANS/16
GEORGIA
7.307;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has published its AIP in three parts. However. some oI the inIormation required. including those on air navigation
obstacles (ENR 5.4) and on bird migration and areas with sensitive Iauna (ENR 5.6). are not included.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that a complete review oI the AIP is undertaken and that all the required aeronautical inIormation
is published in its AIP. in accordance with the provisions set out in the relevant ICAO documents. including Annex 15 and
ICAO Doc 8126 - Aeronautical Information Services Manual.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-17
ANS/17
GEORGIA
7.353; 7.359; 7.361;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
With regard to the cartographic services. the Iollowing deIiciencies were identiIied:
a) a training programme has not been established Ior the technical staII Ior cartographic services oI the service
provider;
b) no mechanism has been established to ensure that aeronautical data quality requirements related to the data
integrity and charting resolution are in accordance with the provisions oI Tables 1 to 5 oI Appendix 6 oI ICAO
Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts; and
c) no measures have been taken to ensure that the inIormation provided on aeronautical charts are comprehensive and
accurate and kept up to date by a revision service.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure the Iollowing:
a) a training programme is established Ior the technical staII Ior cartographic services oI the service provider;
b) a mechanism is established to ensure that aeronautical data quality requirements related to the data integrity and
charting resolution are in accordance with the provisions oI Tables 1 to 5 oI Appendix 6 oI ICAO Annex 4; and
c) measures are taken to ensure that the inIormation provided on aeronautical charts are comprehensive and accurate
and kept up to date by a revision service.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-18
ANS/18
GEORGIA
7.393;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Formal requirements Ior Ilight inspection (including inspection intervals) oI the navigational aids have not been
established. Instead. the Ilight inspection intervals are determined by the head oI the CNS service provider on the basis oI
ICAO Doc 8071 - Manual on Testing of Radio Navigation Aids.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish Iormal requirements Ior Ilight inspection (including inspection intervals) oI the navigational
aids in accordance with ICAO Doc 8071.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-19
ANS/19
GEORGIA
7.403;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
A training programme Ior the technical staII in the area oI the CNS oI the service provider has not been developed.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that a training programme Ior the CNS service providers technical staII is developed.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-20
ANS/20
GEORGIA
7.451; 7.455;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
A properly organized quality system has not been established Ior the meteorological services (MET) in accordance with
the provisions oI ICAO Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation. and a training programme Ior
the MET technical staII oI the service provider is also not in place.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that a properly organized quality system is established Ior meteorological services in accordance
with the provisions oI ICAO Annex 3. and that a training programme Ior the MET technical staII oI the service provider is
also in place.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-21
ANS/21
GEORGIA
7.459;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The wind sensor Ior local routine and special reports at the Kutaisi/Kopitnari Airport is located Iar away (approximately 1
800 metres) Irom the runway 26 touchdown zone. As a result. the wind conditions provided to landing pilots by air traIIic
controller is not indicative oI the conditions prevailing at the touchdown zones.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that air traIIic control Iacilities at the aerodromes receive wind conditions prevailing at the
touchdown zones in accordance with the provisions oI the paragraph 4.6.1.2 oI ICAO Annex 3.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-22
ANS/22
GEORGIA
7.513; 7.527; 7.529; 7.533; 7.543; 7.545;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 X CE-6 X CE-7 X CE-8
FINDING:
The Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) is located within the CAD as prescribed by Article 103 oI the Georgia Air Codes.
However. the RCC is not in a position to Iunction optimally due to lack oI trained and qualiIied personnel and oI
procedures and Iacilities. Although there are plans to send individual staII Ior RCC specialist training in the near Iuture. a
training programme has not been established. Detailed plans Ior the conduct oI SAR operations do not exist. nor are SAR
exercises (or simulations) planned Ior the Ioreseeable Iuture.
RECOMMENDATION:
Georgia should ensure the Iollowing:
a) the RCC is able to Iunction properly with the provision oI adequate Iacilities. documentation and other means
required Ior the perIormance oI its tasks;
b) a training programme Ior the RCC personnel is established;
c) detailed plans Ior the conduct oI SAR operations are prepared; and
d) appropriate SAR exercises are arranged.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-23
ANS/23
GEORGIA
7.517;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
SAR services are provided by the CAD and military authorities oI Georgia. However. Georgia has not made Iormal
agreements with all its neighbouring States Ior SAR coordination.
RECOMMENDATION:
UTA should ensure that Iormal agreements are concluded with all its neighbouring States Ior SAR coordination.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not provided suIIicient detail to ensure that Iormal agreements covering SAR in an explicit and comprehensive manner
have been concluded with all neighbouring States.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-7-24
ANS/24
GEORGIA
7.523;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
No arrangements have been made with all aircraIt and vessels as well as with local services and Iacilities. which do not
Iorm part oI the SAR organization. Ior their Iull cooperation in SAR operations and Ior them to extend any possible
assistance to the survivors oI aircraIt accidents.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should ensure that arrangements with all aircraIt and vessels as well as local services and Iacilities. which do not
Iorm part oI the SAR organization. are made Ior their Iull cooperation in SAR operations and Ior them to extend any
possible assistance to the survivors oI aircraIt accidents.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not provided suIIicient details on arrangements made with individuals and entities that do not Iorm part oI the SAR
organization.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-01
AGA/01
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.001; 8.007; 8.009; 8.061; 8.081; 8.111; 8.137; 8.139; 8.163;
8.167; 8.189; 8.213; 8.229; 8.251; 8.253; 8.255; 8.261; 8.271; 8.275;
8.303; 8.305; 8.307; 8.315; 8.337; 8.347; 8.361;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgia has not promulgated any regulations on aerodromes. In particular. there are no regulations to ensure the
implementation oI ICAO Annex 14. nor any regulations regarding aerodrome certiIication. In the absence oI such
regulations. the CAD staII in charge oI aerodrome oversight uses ICAO Annex 14 and the related ICAO documentation as
reIerence documents. The certiIication and surveillance activities oI the CAD are not supported by any regulatory
requirement. The industry (including the aerodrome operator) is not provided with requirements that it would have to
apply. Some aerodrome operators have developed their aerodrome manuals using ICAO Annex 14. Volume I. but do not
indicate which provisions oI this Annex shall be applied in Georgia and how they shall be implemented.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish a comprehensive set oI regulations and requirements in order to:
a) provide a regulatory basis to the certiIication and surveillance activities oI the CAD; and
b) put Iorward to the industry all the provisions that have to met with respect to the design. construction. operation
and maintenance oI aerodromes.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-02
AGA/02
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.087; 8.117; 8.131; 8.151; 8.153; 8.157; 8.161; 8.173; 8.175;
8.179; 8.185; 8.191; 8.201; 8.203; 8.211; 8.215; 8.235; 8.237; 8.245;
8.287; 8.289; 8.309; 8.313; 8.317; 8.321; 8.323; 8.325; 8.343; 8.345;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Georgian aerodromes have been granted aerodrome certiIicates by the incumbent State Authority. and an ad hoc
commission had been set up Ior each aerodrome certiIication process. However. there is no evidence that beIore the
aerodrome certiIicates were issued:
a) a thorough review oI the documents submitted by the applicant had been perIormed; and
b) detailed technical inspections were conducted to check the aerodrome characteristics and assess the capacity oI the
applicant to saIely operate the aerodrome.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should carry out again the certiIication oI Georgian aerodromes to ensure compliance with the relevant ICAO
provisions. In particular. it should ensure the Iollowing:
a) that a thorough review oI the documents submitted by the applicant is perIormed (including the aerodrome manual
and related documentation); and
b) that detailed technical inspections are conducted. beIore the aerodrome certiIicate is issued. to evaluate the
capacity oI the applicant to saIely operate the aerodrome.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-03
AGA/03
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.113; 8.115; 8.143; 8.145; 8.147; 8.155; 8.207; 8.257; 8.259;
8.273; 8.301; 8.311; 8.319; 8.341; 8.349; 8.401; 8.403; 8.405;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
No Iormal system has been established Ior the continuous surveillance oI aerodromes by the State Authority. There is no
evidence:
a) that the aerodrome operators documentation (including the aerodrome manual) is periodically reviewed; and
b) that thorough inspections are carried out. covering the aerodromes physical characteristics. equipment. Iacilities
as well as the organization and procedures oI the aerodrome operator and other relevant service providers.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a Iormal system Ior the continuous surveillance oI Georgian aerodromes. On the basis oI such
Iormal processes and procedures. the CAD should:
a) periodically review the aerodrome operators documentation (including the aerodrome manual);
b) establish a Iormal surveillance programme. including planned and random inspections;
c) ensure that planned and random inspections cover all necessary aspects. including the aerodromes physical
characteristics. equipment. Iacilities as well as the organization and procedures oI the aerodrome operator and
other relevant service providers;
d) document the results oI planned and random inspections in suIIicient detail; and
e) take into account the output oI the surveillance perIormed when renewing aerodrome certiIicates.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-04
AGA/04
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.019; 8.063; 8.069; 8.083; 8.091; 8.119; 8.121; 8.141; 8.169;
8.281;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no guidance materials (including documented processes. procedures. instructions or checklists. as applicable)
available to assist the aerodrome specialists oI the CAD in carrying out their certiIication and surveillance activities. In
addition. there are also no guidance materials to assist the industry in implementing aerodrome-related requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish a comprehensive set oI documented processes. procedures. instructions and checklists. as
applicable. to assist its aerodrome specialists in carrying out their certiIication and surveillance activities. In addition. the
CAD should also establish guidance material to assist the industry in implementing aerodrome-related requirements.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-05
AGA/05
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.103;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The CAD keeps a separate Iile Ior each aerodrome. which includes application Iorms. aerodrome manuals and related
documents. aerodrome certiIicates and copies oI some correspondence. However. not all relevant documents are Iound in
these Iiles. For example. in the case oI the Tbilisi airport. there is no document in the corresponding Iile related to the
approval oI modiIications Ior runway characteristics (e.g. the addition oI shoulders).
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should maintain a comprehensive Iile Ior each aerodrome. containing in particular the Iollowing:
a) all important documents received Irom the industry;
b) copies oI all correspondence between the industry and the State Authority;
c) copies oI all certiIicates. approvals and exemptions issued; and
d) inspection reports (including the completed checklists).
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-06
AGA/06
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.105; 8.107; 8.171;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The UTA has not established procedures Ior the Iollowing:
a) the amendment oI the aerodrome certiIicate;
b) the evaluation oI proposed changes to the aerodromes physical characteristics. Iacilities or equipment; and
c) the transIer oI the aerodrome certiIicate.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish speciIic procedures Ior the Iollowing:

a) the amendment oI the aerodrome certiIicate;
b) the evaluation oI proposed changes to the aerodromes physical characteristics. Iacilities or equipment (including
the evaluation oI the impact oI such changes on the saIety oI the existing operation); and
c) the transIer oI the aerodrome certiIicate.
In addition. the CAD should issue guidelines to the aerodrome operators. speciIying the circumstances under which
amendment has to be proposed and the kind oI inIormation to be submitted.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-07
AGA/07
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.035;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
Job descriptions have been established Ior the specialists oI the Aerodromes and Airports Division oI the CAD. However.
these iob descriptions do not contain any reIerence to aerodrome certiIication and surveillance.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should amend the iob descriptions Ior the specialists oI the Aerodromes and Airports Division oI the CAD to
include details on the certiIication and surveillance Iunctions oI these specialists.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-08
AGA/08
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.363; 8.365; 8.407; 8.409;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8 X
FINDING:
Each oI the two aerodrome manuals prepared by the aerodrome operators (i.e. Ior Tbilisi and Veli airports) contains a
paragraph on SaIety Management System (SMS). However. none oI the Georgian aerodromes has an SMS in place. and
Georgia has not established a requirement Ior aerodrome operators to implement an SMS.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish requirements Ior aerodrome operators to implement an SMS. The CAD should ensure that:
a) a comprehensive SMS is developed and implemented at all aerodromes to be certiIied;
b) the SMS involves all organizations perIorming activities at the aerodrome; and
c) the SMS provides Ior the monitoring and analysis oI saIety occurrences.
In addition. the CAD should establish measures Ior the exchange oI saIety inIormation across the aerodrome industry.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-09
AGA/09
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.209; 8.221;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There are no process to ensure that each aerodrome operator has established a surIace movement guidance and control
system (SMGCS) corresponding to the type oI use oI the aerodrome.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that each aerodrome operator has established an SMGCS corresponding to the type oI use oI the
aerodrome.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-10
AGA/10
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.205; 8.217; 8.225; 8.227;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
There is no process in place to ensure that aerodrome operators have established procedures to prevent aircraIt Irom
entering permanently or temporarily closed runways or areas. For example. at the Tbilisi airport. although runway 13L/31R
is closed (notiIication about the closure made through Notice to Airmen or NOTAM). there are no signs. apart Irom one
dihedral sign (not lighted) at each end oI the runway. and no cross marks on the runway.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that aerodrome operators have established and implemented procedures to prevent aircraIt Irom
entering permanently or temporarily closed runways or areas (including through on-site inspections). These procedures
should speciIy the necessary markings to be put in place in accordance with ICAO provisions.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the actions taken by the CAD to ensure that aerodrome operators establish and implement procedures on an
on-going basis to prevent aircraIt Irom entering permanently or temporarily closed runways or areas. and to ensure that the
aerodrome operators plan Ior lighting. signs and markings is integrated as a whole into the aerodromes runway incursion
and collision avoidance strategy.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-11
AGA/11
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.291; 8.293; 8.295; 8.297; 8.299;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
There is no requirement Ior the establishment. implementation and periodic testing and review oI an emergency plan Ior
each aerodrome. There is no evidence oI any emergency plans established and approved Ior Georgian aerodromes.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should establish requirements Ior the establishment. implementation and periodic testing and review oI
emergency plans Ior the Georgian aerodromes. The CAD should ensure that the periodic testing involves all organizations
concerned to ensure proper communication and coordination between them. The initial review and periodic testing should
be documented to enable corrective actions to be taken iI needed. and in particular. to ensure that aerodrome environment
is taken into account. when applicable. and that human Iactor principles are observed.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the recommendation that initial review and periodic testing should be documented to enable the adoption oI
corrective actions. iI needed. and in particular. to ensure that aerodrome environment is taken into account. when
applicable. and that human Iactor principles are observed.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-12
AGA/12
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.285; 8.411; 8.413; 8.415;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
The legislation contains provisions Ior the adoption oI enIorcement measures. When renewing the aerodrome certiIicate.
the ad hoc commission may mention actions that should be taken by the aerodrome operator. However. there are no
procedures Ior Iormal request oI corrective actions to be taken by the aerodrome operator and Ior imposition oI operational
restrictions or sanctions. when necessary.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should establish and implement processes and procedures Ior the Iollowing:
a) Iormally requesting corrective actions to be taken by the aerodrome operator when deIiciencies are identiIied;
b) monitoring identiIied deIiciencies and the resulting corrective actions taken by the aerodrome operator; and
c) taking appropriate measures (including operational restrictions or sanctions. when necessary) when corrective
actions required Irom the aerodrome operator are not implemented within the prescribed period oI time.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-13
AGA/13
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.133; 8.135;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
FINDING:
No Iormal coordination has been established between aerodromes/heliports and the AIS. In addition. Georgia has not
established a well organized quality system to ensure that the accuracy. integrity and protection requirements Ior
aeronautical data reported by the aerodrome operator are met throughout the data transIer process.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that a Iormal coordination process is established between aerodromes/heliports and the AIS. In
addition. Georgia should establish a well organized quality system to ensure that the accuracy. integrity and protection
requirements Ior aeronautical data reported by the aerodrome operator are met throughout the data transIer process. In
particular. Georgia should ensure that the inIormation transmitted to the AIS is:
a) correct and appropriate Ior dissemination (including in the AIPs and NOTAMs).
b) transmitted in an adequate Iormat Ior treatment by the AIS. and
c) not subiect to loss oI quality during the transmission (radio transmission should be avoided in that respect).
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-14
AGA/14
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.327; 8.329; 8.331; 8.333; 8.335;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 X CE-3 CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8 X
FINDING:
Bird strike hazard is not being assessed at all Georgian aerodromes. In addition. no procedure is in place to collect reports
oI bird strike incidents and to notiIy them to ICAO.
RECOMMENDATION:
The CAD should ensure that aerodrome operators establish a comprehensive system to mitigate bird strike hazards.
including the Iollowing:
a) an assessment oI the risks on the aerodrome and in the vicinity;
b) implementation oI appropriate measures to decrease bird strike hazards;
c) collection and periodic analysis oI bird strike incidents; and
d) notiIication oI bird strike incidents to ICAO.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:
not addressed the actions taken by the CAD to ensure that aerodrome operators implement appropriate measures to
decrease bird strike hazards in the vicinity oI aerodromes due to land use developments.
Auditee:
Audit Period: 28/05/2007 - 06/06/2007
APPENDIX 1-8-15
AGA/15
GEORGIA
AERODROMES
8.183; 8.187;
DOCUMENT REFERENCE:
Iinding.
CE-1 CE-2 CE-3 X CE-4 CE-5 CE-6 X CE-7 CE-8
FINDING:
At the Tbilisi airport. the aerodrome operator. air operators and Sakaeronavigatsia have concluded an agreement on
security measures. However. there are no agreements on security measures Ior the other aerodromes oI Georgia. For
example. there are no regulatory requirements Ior the provision oI Iences or other suitable barriers at aerodromes. A
number oI holes were observed on the Iences installed at the Tbilisi airport.
RECOMMENDATION:
The UTA should ensure the Iollowing:
a) that agreements on security measures are concluded among all concerned agencies Ior all Georgian aerodromes;
b) that regulatory requirements are laid down Ior the provision oI Iences or other suitable barriers at aerodromes and
that the implementation oI these requirements is veriIied; and
c) that the Iences installed at the Tbilisi airport are repaired.
COMMENTS BY ICAO:

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