Notice to CARAC members,
This is to advise that Transport Canada is extending the implementation date of the new Crew Resource Management (CRM) standards from January 31, 2019 to September 30, 2019.
The objective of CRM is to enhance communication, interaction, human factors and management skills of the crew members and others interacting with crew so as to achieve safe operations and to identify risks early.
Accordingly, on 28 July 2017, Transport Canada made new CRM standards applicable to Subparts 702, 703, 704 and 705 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), published via the CARAC Activity Reporting System. At the same time, Transport Canada released Advisory Circular (AC) 700-042 Crew Resource Management (CRM), which outlines the means of compliance relating to the CRM standards. CARAC members were also informed of the 18-months implementation timeframe, resulting in the new standards being effective January 31, 2019.
While many operators to this date have completed or are nearing completion of required activities to implement the CRM standards, challenges and concerns have been expressed with respect to the communication of the implementation timelines. Given the recognized benefit and value of CRM, Transport Canada wishes to ensure that organizations have the appropriate time to prepare and implement their respective CRM practices and procedures.
Accordingly, Transport Canada is providing organizations an additional 8 months (from January 31 to September 30, 2019) to have CRM in place and functioning. The department expects compliance of CRM standards by September 30, 2019, and strongly encourages the submission to Transport Canada of any documentation for review, as early as possible. In addition, organizations may start using their CRM documentation as soon as it is submitted to Transport Canada.
In order to support the delayed implementation of the CRM Standards, Transport Canada will issue a global exemption before January 31, 2019.
The CRM standards can be found at:
https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/regserv/cars/list-amendments-standards-not-yet-force.html
We would like to take this opportunity to thank those organizations that have already completed the implementation of the CRM standards.
Should you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact your local Transport Canada Civil Aviation inspector.
Sincerely,
Canadian Aviation Regulation Advisory Council
Transport Canada / Government of Canada
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Avis aux membres du CCRAC,
La présente a pour but de vous informer de la décision de Transports Canada de prolonger la date de mise en œuvre des nouvelles normes concernant la gestion des ressources de l'équipage (CRM), du 31 janvier 2019 au 30 septembre 2019.
La CRM a pour objectif d’améliorer la communication, l’interaction, les facteurs humains et les compétences en gestion des membres d’équipage et des autres intervenants qui interagissent avec les membres d’équipage, dans le but de mener des opérations sécuritaires et d’identifier le plus tôt possible les risques inhérents aux opérations.
Par conséquent, le 28 juillet 2017, Transports Canada a pris les nouvelles normes CRM, visant les sous-parties 702, 703, 704 et 705 du Règlement de l’aviation canadien (RAC) et les a publiées sur le Système de rapport des activités du CCRAC. Au même moment, Transports Canada a rendu public la Circulaire d’information (CI) 700-042, Gestion des ressources de l’équipage, laquelle détaille les façons de se conformer aux nouvelles normes. Les membres du CCRAC ont également été informés de la période de mise en œuvre de 18 mois, les normes prenant effet le 31 janvier 2019.
Plusieurs exploitants ont à ce jour complété, ou sont sur le point de compléter, les activités nécessaires en lien à la mise en œuvre des normes CRM. Cependant, certains défis et préoccupations ont été identifiés concernant la façon dont les échéanciers de mise en œuvre ont été communiqués. Étant donné les bénéfices connus de la CRM, Transports Canada tient à ce que les exploitants aient le temps requis pour développer et mettre en œuvre les procédures et pratiques afférentes à la CRM.
Par conséquent, Transports Canada accorde une période additionnelle de 8 mois (du 31 janvier au 30 septembre 2019) pour mettre en place les éléments d’une CRM. Le ministère s’attend à une pleine conformité des normes CRM d’ici le 30 septembre 2019, et encourage la soumission à Transports Canada de toute documentation pertinente le plus rapidement possible. De plus, les exploitants sont encourages à appliquer cette documentation dès qu’elle a été soumise à Transports Canada.
Pour assurer la prolongation de la mise en œuvre des normes CRM, Transports Canada émettra une exemption globale d’ici le 31 janvier 2019.
Les normes CRM sont disponibles par l’entremise du lien suivant :
Nous profitons de cette occasion pour remercier les exploitants qui ont déjà complété la mise en oeuvre des normes CRM.
Pour toute question, nous vous invitons à contacter directement votre inspecteur désigné à Transports Canada.
Sincèrement,
Conseil consultatif sur la réglementation aérienne canadienne
Transports Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
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Transport Canada has also provided the following note and Advisory Circulars as guidance:
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The Regulations Amending the Canadian Aviation Regulations (Parts I, VI and VII — Flight Crew Member Hours of Work and Rest Periods) were published in Part II of the Canada Gazette on December 12, 2018 [http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2018/2018-12-12/html/sor-dors269-eng.html].
Associated standards to Subpart 702 - Aerial Work of the Canadian Aviation Regulations can be found at
http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/npa-apm/actr.aspx?id=13&aType=1&lang=eng.
The following three Advisory Circulars have been updated to reflect this amendment; draft Issue 2 of these ACs can be found at http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/npa-apm/actr.aspx?id=13&aType=1&lang=eng:
- AC 700-047: Flight Crew Fatigue Management – Prescriptive Limitations
- AC 700-046: Fatigue Risk Management System Requirements
- AC 700-045: Exemption and Safety Case Process for FRMS
We welcome your feedback and collaboration in ongoing development of flight crew fatigue management guidance and resources. We plan to finalize and release Issue 2 of these three ACs by the second quarter of 2019, so please send your contributions for improvement to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by January 25, 2019.
After releasing Issue 2 of these three ACs, we will continue to work with stakeholders to improve future issues.
Furthermore, TC will continue to work with operators to develop and refine guidance material, and build common tools to support their operations. This will be led by TC’s Fatigue Risk Management System Special Advisor and in collaboration with industry through focus groups, workshops, and pilot projects. TC is also contracting out the development of small operator guidance materials and tools, to further support this group.
To learn more about fatigue risk management in aviation, please visit our new webpage: http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/aviation/medical-fitness-aviation/fatigue-risk-management.html.
We are saddened to announce the passing of Duncan Robert Fischer on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in his 70th year. He is survived by his loving wife Bernadette of Picton, his four children, David (Jennifer), Catherine (Blair), Maureen (Dan) and Jeffrey (Jenny) and his four grandchildren Cole, Alora, Ava and Molly, all of Calgary.
Duncan was born to parents George and Pauline Fischer, in Redcliff, AB, the youngest of the family of five children. Duncan's greatest joy was spending time with both his immediate and his extended family, taking great pride in organizing Fischer Family reunions every five years.
Duncan joined Pacific Western Airlines in 1964 as a station agent and rose through various positions in the company over the next 30 years. He finished his career as President of Canadian Regional Airlines in 1996, maintaining close relationships with the many friends and colleagues he worked with throughout the years.
Following his retirement, Duncan and Bernadette moved to Picton, ON where they enjoyed cottage life, fishing, golfing and restoring classic furniture and their character home. They also became actively involved in community activities concerning local politics and the environment. Duncan was never one to back down from a challenge.
Following a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in December 2014, Duncan spent his final days at home, and then at a caring hospice with his family by his side. A heartfelt thank you from the family goes out to the staff at Hospice Prince Edward for their care, kindness and support. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Duncan's name may be forwarded to Hospice Prince Edward, Tel: (613) 645-4040, www.hospiceprinceedward.ca
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