During the flight, the crew becomes aware that a navigation instrument which has NOT been required on this flight but will be required on a future flight is indicating incorrectly. In addition to having the fault investigated by the engineers, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 requires.
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The crew member who noticed the fault to report the occurrence as a serious incident to the national Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority within 72 hours.
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The Pilot in Command to report the occurrence as a serious incident to the national Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority within 7 days.
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The Pilot in Command to report the occurrence to the Operator's safety reporting system within 72 hours.
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Nothing more is required because the failure did NOT affect that flight.
- In Europe, the maximum reporting period, where safety is not immediately affected is 72 hours. However, when safety is immediately at stake, pilots must report these hazards immediately.
REGULATION (EU) No 376/2014 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
Article 4
Mandatory reporting
1. Occurrences which may represent a significant risk to aviation safety and which fall into the following categories shall be reported by the persons listed in paragraph 6 through the mandatory occurrence reporting systems pursuant to this Article:
(b) occurrences related to technical conditions, maintenance and repair of aircraft, such as:
(i) structural defects;
(ii) system malfunctions;
(iii) maintenance and repair problems;
(iv) propulsion problems (including engines, propellers and rotor systems) and auxiliary power unit problems.
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