Comprehensive Policy Package to Prevent Objects Falling off Airplanes

Incidents related to objects that fall off aircraft is a growing concern for Japan. The objects could be actual parts of aircraft or ice formed from leaking fluids such as frozen lavatory waste or potable water. Parts departing from aircraft (PDA) may range in size from a single small rivet to a large fan cowl door. For this purpose, aviation national personnel and foreign airlines need to be aware of the already existing solutions to mitigate and decrease these occurrences. The responsibility falls on the manufacturers, the operators, the ground handling companies and aviation authorities to cooperate to mitigate the risk associated with PDA occurrences. The objective of this package established by the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan (JCAB) is to make Japanese and foreign airlines as well as relevant organizations familiar with concrete measures to prevent objects falling off aircraft and help them strengthen activities against such occurrences. Falling objects can be a considerable hazard, but if the relevant organizations cooperate well, they will find solutions to mitigate associated risks.

JCAB Regulations

Prevent Objects Falling off Airplanes

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Japanese Law Translation

• Civil Aeronautics Act (Act No. 231 of July 15, 1952)

• Ordinance for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act (Ordinance of the Ministry of Transport No. 56 of July 31, 1952)

JCAB Booklet

Implementation of Measures to Prevent Objects Falling off Airplanes

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