New IOSA checklists edition 13 (ISM Ed 13) have been effective from 1st September 2019 and we are glad to announce that we have prepared them for our customers in ICARUS!
As part of our services, we help our customers in importing IOSA checklists with the newest standards. Therefore, we have new checklists IOSA – ISM Edition 13 that are integrated in ICARUS and made available to our customers in their internal IOSA assessments.
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The following tables describe changes contained in the Edition 13 of the IOSA Standards Manual (ISM 13).
The table describes significant changes in ISM 13. Subsequent tables describe all changes in each of the ISM sections in relation to the current ISM Edition 12.
| Description of Significant Changes |
| ORG section: ORG 1.3.2 revised to address telecommuting technology as a means for a manager to meet responsibilities and perform work duties. |
| ORG section: ORG 2.2.1 revised to address new Annex 19 standard for control of SMS operational records. |
| ORG section: ORG 3.4.6 revised to incorporate a new specification for the retention of information associated with the internal auditing of the ISARPs (formerly specified in ORG 3.4.8); provides reference to new Table 1.2. |
| ORG section: ORG 3.4.7 eliminated; submission of a conformance report (CR) is no longer required; all ISM references to the CR deleted. |
| ORG section: ORG 3.4.8 eliminated; specifications for retention of information associated with the internal auditing of the ISARPs incorporated in ORG 3.4.6 and new Table 1.2. |
| ORG section: new Table 1.2 specifies the information associated with the internal auditing of the ISARPs that must be retained by the operator as specified in ORG 3.4.6. |
| ORG section: ORG 3.5.4A and ORG 3.5.4B; existing ORG 3.5.4A specifies the monitoring of other operators that transport the operator’s passengers under a commercial aviation agreement; effective 1 September 2020, ORG 3.5.4A will be eliminated and replaced by ORG 3.5.4B, which specifies initial and continuing auditing of other operators to ensure ICAO safety standards are being met. |
| DSP section: TR 2018-2 incorporated; DSP 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3 revised to provide updated specifications that address aircraft tracking; DSP 3.5.4 eliminated. |
| DSP section: DSP 4.3.16 expanded to address increased fuel state awareness by providing options for determining and expressing a final reserve fuel value. |
| MNT section: New MNT 2.9.2 (standard) to provide specifications for maintenance associated with the data link recorder (DLR); requirement for a DLR is a new standard in Annex 6. |
| CAB section: CAB 3.1.1 revised with new sub-specification to address a reduction of minimum cabin crew complement during a case of incapacitation or unforeseen circumstances where a replacement cannot be obtained. |
| CAB section: CAB 4.1.1 and guidance revised to expand specifications and information related to preflight of cabin emergency systems and equipment. |
| GRH section: GRH 1.6.9 (recommended practice) revised to specify that processes and procedures for ground handling operations contained in the OM are verified against the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM). |
| GRH section: GRH 2.2.4 (recommended practice) revised to specify training for ground handling personnel assigned to perform passenger services, ramp services and load control; includes reference to Table 6.1 for specified training elements. |
| GRH section: new GRH 2.2.5 (recommended practice) to specify training for ground handling personnel assigned to perform aircraft fueling. |
| GRH section: new GRH 2.2.6 (recommended practice) to specify training for ground handling personnel assigned to perform aircraft de-/anti-icing. |
| GRH section: new GRH 3.1.3 (standard) to specify procedures for acceptance and handling of batterypowered mobility aids; addresses new ICAO TI and DGR requirements |
| GRH section: GRH 3.2.2 (standard) revised to specify aircraft arrival procedures to be completed prior to aircraft approaching the assigned parking gate or stand specifications (identified as existing safetycritical gap in GRH ISARPs). |
| GRH section: GRH 3.2.3 (standard) revised to specify aircraft arrival procedures to be completed once aircraft has arrived and is stopped at the assigned parking gate or stand (identified as existing safetycritical gap in GRH ISARPs). |
| GRH section: new GRH 3.2.7 (standard) to specify aircraft departure procedures to be completed prior to aircraft departing the parking gate or stand (identified as existing safety-critical gap in GRH ISARPs). |
| GRH section: new GRH 3.2.8 (standard) to specify aircraft departure procedure for aircraft walkaround check to be completed prior to aircraft movement from the parking gate or stand (identified as existing safety-critical gap in GRH ISARPs). |
| GRH section: new GRH 3.2.9 (standard) to specify procedures for aircraft pushback and towing (identified as existing safety-critical gap in GRH ISARPs). |
| GRH section: GRH 3.5.1 (recommended practice) revised to specify practices and procedures for the operation of GSE in aircraft ground handling operations (identified as existing safety-critical gap in GRH ISARPs) |
| GRH section: GRH 3.5.2 (recommended practice) revised to specify procedures for operation of passenger boarding bridges (identified as existing safety-critical gap in GRH ISARPs). |
| GRH section: new GRH 3.7.4 (standard) to specify processes for the protection of cargo from unauthorized interference when in custody of personnel performing ground handling operational functions; harmonized with CGO provision; addresses Annex 17 standard. |
| GRH section: Tables 6.2–6.11 eliminated. |
| SEC section: new SEC 4.1.3 (recommended practice) to specify sharing with the State and other external entities relevant information that will to assist in the implementation of an effective security risk assessment process; addresses Annex 17 standard. |
| SEC section: new SEC 4.3.3 (recommended practice effective 1 September 2020) to specify participation in the IATA Incident Data Exchange (IDX) through submission of reports of acts and preparatory acts of unlawful interference. |
| Appendix A–Mandatory Observations moved to different document. |
