Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01239:reg:9:p56
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021C01239
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 56/63)
Character Range: 173553–176441

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       Unless an extension is permitted under clause 4, in performing duty an FCM must not exceed the following:
(a) the maximum duration of the FDP specified for the FCM in the AOC holder's operations manual;
(b) the maximum flight time specified for the FCM in the AOC holder's operations manual.
APPENDIX 7 FATIGUE RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (FRMS)

    1 General
       1.1An AOC holder may apply to CASA for:
(a) a trial FRMS implementation approval, for all or part of its operations; or
(b) a full FRMS implementation approval, for all or part of its operations.
       Note   An AOC holder is not eligible for a full implementation approval until the FRMS has been in effective operation for at least 12 months from the date of a trial implementation approval. See clause 9.
       1.2For a trial or full FRMS implementation approval, an FRMS must include CASA approval of each of the following elements of the FRMS:
(a) the policy and objectives, and related documentation, in accordance with clause 2;
(b) the practical operating procedures in accordance with clause 3;
(c) the hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation procedures in accordance with clause 4;
(d) the safety assurance procedures in accordance with clause 5;
(e) the safety promotion procedures in accordance with clause 6;
(f) the change management procedures in accordance with clause 7.
Note 1   Significant changes require CASA approval. See clause 7.
Note 2   Guidance for the development and implementation of an FRMS is available on the ICAO and CASA websites.
       1.3If the AOC holder has an SMS, a trial or full FRMS implementation approval will not be given unless CASA is satisfied that the FRMS is integrated with the SMS.
       1.4Before CASA issues a trial FRMS implementation approval, CASA must be satisfied that the AOC holder's FRMS:
(a) comprises all of the elements mentioned in subclause 1.2; and
(b) is a safe, integrated, data-driven, system which appears to be reasonably capable of continuously and effectively monitoring and managing fatigue‑related safety risks using scientific principles and knowledge, and operational experience; and
(c) will enable the AOC holder to assess the extent to which FCMs and other relevant personnel perform at levels of alertness sufficient to ensure the safety of operations.
       1.5Before CASA issues a full FRMS implementation approval, CASA must be satisfied that the AOC holder's FRMS:
(a) comprises all the elements mentioned in subclause 1.2; and
(b) is a safe, integrated, data-driven, system which will continuously and effectively monitor and manage fatigue-related safety risks using scientific principles and knowledge, and operational experience; and
(c) will enable the AOC holder to ensure that FCMs and other relevant personnel perform at levels of alertness sufficient to ensure the safety of operations.

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