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Regulatory Notice
23 Apr 2021
MAA/RN/2021/05 – MAA Regulation Division Programme of Work – Financial Year 21/22
ISSUE
1. To ensure that the Regulated Community (RC) is informed of the MAA Regulation Division’s planned
activity for Financial Year (FY) 21/22.
SCOPE
2. This Regulatory Notice (RN) aims to provide an outline of the key work strands featured in the MAA
Regulation Division’s Programme of Work (PoW) for FY 21/22 to enable early engagement, elicit support
from Key Stakeholders and inform planning across the Defence Air Environment (DAE). It is not an
exhaustive list and can be subject to change during the year depending on emerging issues.
CROSS-CUTTING THEMES
3. Defence Safety Authority (DSA) Direction. During FY 20/21 the Regulation Division worked
collaboratively with the DSA to conduct a baseline review of the MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP) to
provide assurance to Director MAA that the scope and provenance of the MRP remained appropriate.
The review of Aviation Legislation was completed and work on Environmental Legislation has
commenced. In the coming year the Regulation Division will conduct the following activity:
a. A review of Dis-applications, Exemptions and Derogations (DED) against Environmental
Legislation relevant to aviation with a view to developing Environmental Protection (EP) regulation.
Having recognized the potential gap between EP Legislation and current regulation the MAA will
ensure that national standards are met across the MRP through the recently established MAA’s EP
team.
b. Implement Phase 2 of the DEDs Review. The Regulation Division will consider where current
regulation does not meet the national standard required by the Secretary of State (SoS) in relation
to Safety Legislation and amend existing or draft new Regulatory Articles (RA) to meet that
national standard where necessary.
c. Ensure that the Director General DSA’s drive to simplify safety is reflected in the
development and review of RAs and to ensure gender neutral language is present throughout. This
is currently subject to MAA/RN/2020/101.
d. Ensure that the Regulation Division and MAA keeps pace with emerging technologies and
maintains a flexible, but robust approach, to developing new regulation.
4. Regulatory Review. Across the MRP, ongoing reviews (scheduled and post-implementation) will be
completed to ensure the effectiveness, coherency and consistency of the MRP. Regulatory review will
enable the incorporation of amendments arising from Requests for Change (RFCs), Assurance
observations, Alternative Acceptable Means of Compliance (AAMC), and to close Waivers and
Exemptions.
5. Impact of UK-European Union (EU) Trade Deal. Following the end of the Transition Period and the
signing of the UK-EU trade deal, announced on 24 December 2020, the Regulation Division PoW
includes work to investigate the requirement for MRP amendment:
a. This work may require re-prioritization of other aspects of the PoW and some aspects might
be delayed to ensure the MRP aligns with the equivalent UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
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Refer to MAA/RN/2020/10 – Removal of Gender Specific Terminology within the MAA Regulatory Publications.
1regulation and policy. In advance of any MRP amendments, and as detailed in MAA/RN/2021/012,
the AAMC process detailed in the MAA033 should be utilized by the RC.
b. The MAA remains actively engaged with the CAA regarding the potential impact on UK
Legislation and will amend the PoW as required.
6. Emerging Technologies. The MAA will continue to monitor developing and emerging
technologies both in the military and civil aviation environments to enable the adaptation of regulation. A
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) has been formed to evaluate what, if any, amendments need to be made
to the MRP to accommodate and guide the RC’s use of emerging Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS)
technologies such as swarming behaviours and small armed RPAS. The intention is to incorporate
recommended changes to the MRP during the FY 21/22 PoW. Investigation activities will also be
undertaken by the Regulations Division into Programmable Elements, previously known as Cyber.
7. MAA Multi-Disciplinary Teams. The Regulation Division will support the RPAS and RA 1200 MDTs
that have been established, provide regulation advice and guidance and MDT leadership. These MDTs
allow the MAA to provide regulatory direction and guidance for innovation that may not currently sit
within a regulated area and to develop new regulation where appropriate.
8. Enabling Interoperability. Building on the interoperability work undertaken with our Five Eyes and
NATO allies by the MAA’s International Engagement and Recognition team, the Regulations Division will
review the appropriate regulations to further enable interoperability opportunities for the RC.
1000 SERIES: GENERAL REGULATIONS (GEN)
9. The general nature of the RA 1000 Series regulations results in a targeted approach being taken to
address specific issues within specific regulation. The following RA 1000 Series activity is planned:
a. Airborne Equipment (AE) and Airborne Forces Equipment (AFE). The AE and AFE
regulation, RA 1150 - Airborne Equipment and Airborne Forces, will be revised to provide greater
clarity on the requirements of parachuting and despatch from Air Systems whilst in flight.
b. Flight Data Management (FDM). The FDM regulation requirements will continue to be
staffed, updated and evolving requirements clarified, with RA 1208 being published during
FY 21/22 following further stakeholder engagement.
c. Flight Safety, Occurrence Reporting, Post-Crash Management (PCM). The RA 1400
Series will be reviewed to ensure the accuracy of the boundaries between the RAs and to ensure
that the required Air Safety Training courses remain valid. The PCM regulations will be reviewed
with the assistance of the Defence Accident Investigation Branch (DAIB) and Joint Aircraft
Recovery and Transportation Squadron (JARTS). There are interim changes to the PCM
regulations that are currently subject to MAA/RN/2020/084.
d. Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
(RVSM). The RAs covering PBN (RA 1380) and RVSM (RA 1390) will be reviewed to align with
changes in civil aviation regulations.
e. Release to Service (RTS). The RTS-related regulations will be reviewed with the aim of
simplifying and clarifying requirements for the RC.
f. Roles and Responsibilities. Updates of key Air Safety Roles and Responsibilities
regulations will be undertaken to ensure clarity and remove any potential ambiguity.
10. Periodic Review. The following Periodic Reviews will also be conducted during FY 21/22:
Post Implementation Review.
a. RA 1010 - Head of Establishment - Aviation Responsibilities.
b. RA 1011 - Military Continuing Airworthiness Manager Responsibilities.
2
Refer to MAA/RN/2021/01 – Compliance with the Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Publications following the end of the Transition Period
of leaving the European Union.
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Refer to MAA03: MAA Regulatory Processes.
4
Refer to MAA/RN/2020/08 – Aircraft Post Crash Management – Interim Update.
2c. RA 1012 - Director General (Air) - Air Safety Responsibilities.
d. RA 1019 - Sponsor of Military Registered Civilian-Owned and Civilian Operated Air Systems
- Air Safety Responsibilities.
e. RA 1022 - Senior Operator - Air Safety Responsibilities.
f. RA 1023 - Chief Air Engineers - Air Safety Responsibilities.
g. RA 1026 - Aerodrome Operator and Aerodrome Supervisor (Recreational Flying) Roles and
Responsibilities including Aerodrome and Helicopter Landing Site Assurance Requirements
h. RA 1027 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Organizations – Responsibilities of Contracted
Organizations.
i. RA 1028 - Contractor Flying Approved Organization Scheme – Responsibilities.
j. RA 1030 - Defence Aeronautical Information Management.
k. RA 1160 - The Defence Air Environment Operating Framework.
l. RA 1161 - Military Registration of Air Systems Operating within the Defence Air Environment.
m. RA 1162 - Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Civilian Operated (Development) and
(In-Service) Air Systems.
n. RA 1163 - Air Safety Governance Arrangements for Special Case Flying Air Systems.
o. RA 1164 - Transfer of UK Military Registered Air Systems.
p. RA 1165 - Civil Aviation Authority Oversight of Military Registered Air Systems.
q. RA 1166 - UK Civil-Registered Aircraft Utilized by the Ministry of Defence.
r. RA 1240 - Chartering of Civilian Air Systems for Military purposes.
s. RA 1305 - Military Permit to Fly (In-Service), (Special Case Flying) and (Single Task).
t. RA 1310 - Air System Document Set.
u. RA 1345 - The Compendium of Airborne Equipment Release Certificates.
v. RA 1350 - Air Launched Weapon Release.
w. RA 1370 - Release to Service Configuration Control and Audit Trail.
x. RA 1910 - Quality Assurance of Aviation Fuel from non-UK MOD Sources.
z. RA 1920 - Aviation Arrangements in Surface Ships - Equipment Standards.
Triennial Reviews.
za. RA 1140 - Air System Technical Data Exploitation.
zb. RA 1223 - Airworthiness Information Management.
2000 SERIES: FLYING REGULATIONS (FLY)
11. The Regulation Division FLY Team has returned to full strength following a period of gapped posts
and plans to maximize workforce capacity to review extant RAs to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose,
whilst also prioritizing RFCs. Specific RA changes identified include:
a. Safety Equipment, Survival Drills and Training. RA 2130 was identified as requiring an
earlier review prior to its Post Implementation Review (PIR). The review and re-issue aim to clarify
terminology, particularly regarding equipment, resolve inconsistencies in periodicities of drills
across platforms and embody the requirement for platform specific fire training in-line with civil
aviation legislation.
b. Flight Procedures. RA 2309 is due PIR during FY 21/22, but it has already been identified
that changes are required to better govern fuel transfer in flight. The PoW aims to specifically
address air-to-air refuelling and fuel jettison to support safe delivery of capability and provide
regulation that is consistent with civil aviation legislation.
3c. Preventative Maintenance and Continuous Charge. RA 2210 requires review to ensure
consistency with the rest of the MRP.
d. Responsibilities and Supervision. RAs 2301, 2302 and 2305 will be reviewed to ensure
the consistent use of MRP terminology and that responsibilities and supervisory regulation are
appropriately governed.
e. Test and Evaluation. RA 2370 will be updated to address questions highlighted by the RC
regarding the value of manned Aircraft Test & Evaluation (T&E) qualifications for RPAS T&E. A
review of the Suitably Qualified Experience Person (SQEP) requirements for the discrete activities
that make up the T&E process will enable this update. Further information is detailed in
MAA/RN/2020/185.
12. Periodic Review. The following Periodic Reviews will be conducted during FY 21/22:
Post Implementation Review.
a. RA 2306 - Authorization of Flights.
b. RA 2320 - Role Specific Remotely Piloted Air Systems.
c. RA 2355 - Static Line and Freefall Parachuting.
d. RA 2357 - Troop Insertion and Extraction Systems.
e. RA 2375 – Qualification, Approval and Use of Flight Simulator Training Devices. This is
currently subject to MAA/RN/2020/136.
Triennial Reviews.
f. RA 2201 - Carriage of Maintenance Documents in UK Military Aircraft.
g. RA 2310 - Role Specific Fixed Wing.
h. RA 2315 - Role Specific Rotary Wing.
i. RA 2327 - Air Combat and Evasion Training.
j. RA 2350 - Air System Emergencies.
k. RA 2360 - Portable Electronic Devices.
l. RA 2401 - Documents and Records.
3000 SERIES: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS (ATM)
13. FY 21/22 continues to deliver fundamental changes within the ATM environment worldwide, driven
by the integration of Part-Air Traffic Service (ATS) in Europe, RPAS Airspace Integration in the UK and
the incorporation of Remote Air Traffic Control Towers (RATCT). There will be some personnel
movement within the ATM Branch over the next year and so the ATM PoW will see a front loading of RA
work in the first two quarters. The full extent of the MRP changes required is being considered; however,
as a minimum, the following RA 1000 / 3000 Series activity is planned:
a. Airspace. Due to Part-ATS, the DAE will be affected by changes to airspace structures and
Communications, Navigation and Surveillance common requirements. Whilst airspace issues are
routine Defence Airspace and Air Traffic Management (DAATM) business, Regulations Division
ATM branch are increasingly collaborating with DAATM and the CAA on various Airspace Change
Proposals and airspace integration challenges. This may require new regulation, with early focus
on RPAS Airspace Integration.
b. Aerodrome Information Security. With intent to utilize RATCT across the RAF Main
Operating Bases in the next 15 years and the rollout of Programme MARSHALL, digital information
security will be key to maintaining operational output and new regulation will be required to support
these developments. This regulation will recognize that RATCT are forecast to be operational in
5
Refer to MAA/RN/2020/18 – Implementation Plan and Supporting Material for Test and Evaluation Regulatory Article 2370 Issue 5.
6
Refer to MAA/RN/2020/13 – MAA Regulatory Publications Additional Supporting Material for Regulatory Article (RA) 2375 – Qualification,
Approval and Use of Flight Simulator Training Devices Issue 4.
4the Middle and Far East during this FY and will add another dimension to the risk picture of future
deployed operations. The CAA have also recognized the issue and the intention is for new
regulation to be produced in tandem with them. Changes to the RA 3200 series are expected.
c. ATM Equipment Trials and T&E. Several programmes over the last year have given cause
for concern regarding the introduction into service of land based, airborne and shipborne ATM
equipment. Of particular concern is the use of equipment, fitted for a primary function other than
ATM, to provide an Air Traffic Service and its route through the Release into Service Process prior
to use. RA 3134, ATM Equipment Release into Service Process (RiSP), is currently under review
and there is associated work being undertaken by the Cert and Air Ops branches within the MAA
that is linked and could result in RA 2370 - Test and Evaluation including ATM Equipment. A
review of the relevant RAs will be conducted to ensure adequate signposting exists between them
and that they are suitable to ensure compliance.
d. Medical. Continuing the work from FY 20/21, RA 3203 will require constant updating to
match the changing post-pandemic environment, including controlling requirements post-vaccine.
The MAA will work together with the Centre of Aviation Medicine and National Air Traffic Services
to ensure RA 3203 is updated in line with national standards.
e. Aeronautical Information (AI). In Nov 20, Regulations Division ATM branch published a
new regulation, RA 1030 - Defence Aeronautical Information Management to align with the new
JSP 4957. It is expected that this coming year will see changes to how AI is collected and
promulgated across Defence and the MAA must regulate this area appropriately and diligently.
f. ATM Qualifications. RA 3202 requires a complete review in order to better define what is
meant by ‘SQEP’ in terms of ATM. The MAA will continue to engage with Front Line Commands
(FLC) during the re-write to ensure that changes do not impact or exclude certain types of activity
that exist in the wider world of ATM, be they; airborne, on land or afloat. Licences and Licencing for
Controllers is currently being discussed and the MAA must play a full part in such decisions and
regulate accordingly. Consideration will be given to providing a new, bespoke, Ground to Air Radio
Operator regulation that distinguishes between Air Traffic Service Provision and non-Air Traffic
Service Provision.
g. Instrument Approaches. The DAE is currently experiencing a high demand for
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and other Global Navigation Satellite System approach
procedures at aerodromes in the UK and overseas. The creation, publishing and assurance of
such procedures requires standardization and training; regulation must be produced to regulate
this activity. Allied to this, once a procedure is published, all Aircraft (civil and military registered)
and aircrew qualified to fly such procedures must be permitted to do so and this creates a
challenge for the MOD to both ensure and assure that those procedures provide a safe operating
environment. This will likely see changes to the RA 329X Series of regulations.
14. Periodic Review. The following Periodic Reviews will be conducted during FY 21/22 by the ATM
Branch:
Post Implementation Review.
a. RA 3295 – Required Navigation Performance Approach - Controller Responsibilities.
b. Additionally, the RAs in Paras; 10a, 10g and 10j will be reviewed by the ATM Branch.
Triennial Reviews.
f. RA 3049 - Defence Contractor Flying Organization responsibilities for UK Military Air System
Operating Locations.
g. RA 3100 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme.
h. RA 3102 - Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme Accountable
Manager.
i. RA 3201 - Military Air Traffic Management.
j. RA 3203 - Controller Medical Requirements.
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Refer to Military Aeronautical Information JSP 495 Pt 1 and Pt 2.
5k. RA 3204 - Air Traffic Management Records.
l. RA 3205 - Radar Analysis Cell.
m. RA 3207 - Controller Fatigue Management.
n. RA 3221 - Enhanced Air Traffic Service Units.
o. RA 3222 - Autonomous Radar Units.
q. RA 3228 - Separation Standards.
r. RA 3231 - Terrain Safe Level and Terrain Clearance.
s. RA 3232 - Provision of Vectors to Air Systems Conducting Radar to Visual Recoveries or
Short Pattern Circuit Below Unit Terrain Safe Level.
t. RA 3233 - Conduct of Radar Handovers.
u. RA 3239 - Air Systems Conducting Transits to/from Ships and Aerodromes.
v. RA 3240 - Contingency Operations for Simultaneous Failure of Surveillance radars and / or
Air Traffic Management Communication Systems.
w. RA 3261 - Aerodrome Service.
x. RA 3270 - Aerodrome Wildlife Control.
z. RA 3274 - Low Visibility Procedures.
za. RA 3275 - Runway Visual Range.
zb. RA 3293 - Surveillance Radar Approach.
zc. RA 3302 - Altimeter Settings.
4000 SERIES: CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEERING REGULATIONS (CAE)
15. The Regulations Division Continuing Airworthiness / Design Airworthiness (CAwDAw) branch
activity this year will focus on evolving regulation that reflects good practise from across the DAE and
integrates RFCs and AAMCs, Waivers and Exemptions received from the RC in regards to extant
regulation. With the arrival of new personnel and development of their knowledge and experience, Q1/2
of the FY will be light on RA development with most RAs being reviewed and published in Q3/4. The
following areas will gain particular focus:
a. MRP Part M. The following MRP Part M work-strands will be conducted within the FY 21/22
PoW:
(1) Implementation of Part M authorization regulation in concert with the release of
authorizations developed by FLCs.
(2) Continued review of RA 1023 - Chief Air Engineers - Air Safety Responsibilities,
refining CAw responsibilities and the development of Accountable Manger (Maintenance)
regulation.
(3) Post Implementation Review of the wider RA 4900 Series as a result of the triennial
review and subsequent up-issue in late 2019.
(4) Refinement of RA 4966 - Military Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization
Instructions – MRP Part M Sub Part C.
(5) Review of the regulatory impact of restructuring of EASA Annex I (Part M) to EU
1321/2014 to reflect introduction of Part CAMO (Annex V(c)), Part ML (Annex V(b)), and Part
CAO (Annex V(d)).
b. RA 4800 Series Triennial Review Part 2. A lack of regulation Division personnel resource
towards the end of the FY 20/21 meant that whilst most planned triennial reviews of the RA 4800
Series were published in Nov 20, nine of the 4800 Series RAs will require review and will be
updated in the FY 21/22 PoW:
6(1) This includes RA 4809, which will be given high priority. It will be amended to reflect
RFCs that have been received and the impact of the UK-EU Trade Deal. Based on the RFCs
received, a review will be undertaken that ensures all alternative forms listed in RA 4809 -
Acceptance of Components (MRP 145.A.42) and those previously submitted as AAMC,
satisfy both the information needs and the regulatory oversight requirements for equivalence
to the MOD Form 731 Equipment Conditioning Label.
c. RA 4000 / 5000 Series - Investigation of Need to Inform MAA. A review of the RA 4000 /
5000 Series of regulation will be conducted into the requirement for specified posts (Operating
Duty Holder, CAEs and DE&S Op Centre Directors) to inform the MAA when they have authorized
SQEP non-compliances. This investigation will also cover the internal MAA processes used to
record and audit these notifications.
5000 SERIES: TYPE AIRWORTHINESS ENGINEERING REGULATIONS (TAE)
16. Following a significant review and update of the MRP 5000 Series during FY 20/21, a period of
stability within this series of regulation will be allowed before the RAs are subject to PIR during FY 21/22
(see Para 18b).
DOCUMENT AND MANUAL UPDATE
17. The following documents and manuals will be reviewed and updated during FY 21/22:
a. MAA Overarching Documents. MAA01, MAA02 and MAA03 will be subjected to annual
reviews.
b. Updates to Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance - Documentation (MAM-D). The MOD
Form 700 series and other Forms held within the MAM-D will continue to be revised and published
by the Regulations Division to reflect Regulatory or Air System specific changes (subject to Form
Sponsor approval). Republishing and restocking of existing MAM-D Forms will also be undertaken
as requested by the RC.
c. Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) Manuals. The Regulations Division will undertake
a review of the JAP(D)100C-20 and JAP(D)100C-22 with the intent of publishing new editions in
May 21 and Jul 21 respectively.
18. CAwDAw Branch Periodic Review. The following Periodic Reviews will be conducted during
FY 21/22 by the CAwDAw Branch:
Post Implementation Review.
a. RA 5103 - Certificate of Design.
b. RA 5212 - Weight and Moment Determination.
c. RA 5219 - Instrumentation and Flight Data Recorder Requirements for Flight Trials of Air
Systems.
d. RA 5220 - Special Flying Instructions and Restrictions on Flying.
e. RA 5301 - Air System Configuration Management
f. RA 5305 - In-Service Design Changes
g. RA 5320 - Air System Maintenance Schedule - Design and Validation.
h. RA 5405 - Special Instructions (Technical).
i. RA 5406 - Aircrew Publications.
j. RA 5602 - Propulsion Systems Part Lifing, Critical and Common Pool Parts.
k. RA 5723 - Ageing Air System Audit.
l. RA 5724 - Life Extension Programme.
m. RA 5725 - Out of Service Date Extension Programme.
n. RA 5726 - Integrity Management.
7o. RA 5805 - Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins (MRP Part 21 Subpart A)
p. RA 5810 - Military Type Certificate (MRP Part 21 Subpart B).
q. RA 5815 - Instructions for Sustaining Type Airworthiness.
r. RA 5820 - Changes in Type Design (MRP Part 21 Subpart D).
s. RA 5825 - Fault Reporting and Investigation.
t. RA 5835 - Production Organizations (MRP Part 21 Subpart G).
u. RA 5850 - Military Design Approved Organizations (MRP Part 21 Subpart J).
v. RA 5855 - Parts and Appliances (MRP Part 21 Subpart K).
w. RA 5865 - Repairs (MRP Part 21 Subpart M).
x. RA 5875 - (European) Technical Standard Order (MRP Part 21 Subpart O).
y. RA 5880 - Military Permit to Fly (Development) (MRP Part 21 Subpart P).
z. RA 5885 - Identification of Products, Parts and Appliances (MRP Part 21 Subpart Q).
Triennial Review.
za. RA 4800 - General Requirements (MRP Part 145).
zb. RA 4804 - Terms of Approval (MRP 145.A.20) - Approved Maintenance Organizations only.
zc. RA 4806 - Personnel Requirements (MRP 145.A.30).
zd. RA 4809 - Acceptance of Components (MRP 145.A.42).
ze. RA 4814 - Occurrence Reporting (MRP 145.A.60).
zf. RA 4815 - Maintenance Procedures and Safety and Quality Policy (MRP 145.A.65).
zg. RA 4816 - Maintenance Organization Exposition (MRP 145.A.70) - Approved Maintenance
Organizations only.
zh. RA 4821 - Findings (MRP 145.A.95) - Approved Maintenance Organizations only.
zi. RA 4963 - Modifications and Repairs - MRP Part M Sub Part C.
FURTHER INFORMATION
19. Any observations or requests for further guidance on the content of this RN should be submitted by
email to DSA-MAA-MRPEnquiries@mod.gov.uk, this will be forwarded to the relevant Head of Branch to
staff accordingly.
MAA Head of Regulation & Certification
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