ARO.RAMP.135 Follow-up actions on findings

(a) For a category 2 or 3 finding the CAA, shall:

(1)  communicate the finding in writing to the operator, including a request for evidence of corrective actions taken; and

(2)   inform the aviation authority of the State of the operator and, where relevant, the State in which the aircraft is registered and where the licence of the flight crew was issued. Where appropriate, the CAA shall request confirmation of their acceptance of the corrective actions taken by the operator in accordance with ARO.GEN.350 or ARO.GEN.355.

(b) In addition to (a), in the case of a category 3 finding, the CAA shall take immediate steps by:

(1)  imposing a restriction on the aircraft flight operation;

(2)  requesting immediate corrective actions;

(3)  grounding the aircraft in accordance with ARO.RAMP.140; or

(4)  suspending permission under article 255(3) of the Air Navigation Order 2016 and recommending to the Secretary of State that the relevant operator be included on the United Kingdom safety list in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005 in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

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