S.L. 499.29 Art. 8Internal safety, audits and safety reporting.

(1) The aerodrome operator shall arrange for an audit of the safety management system, including an inspection of the aerodrome facilities and equipment. The audit shall cover the aerodrome operator’s own functions. The aerodrome operator shall also arrange for an external audit and inspection programme for evaluating other users, including aircraft operators based on the aerodrome, ground handling agencies and other organisations working at the aerodrome as referred to in regulation 7(2).

(2) The audits referred to in subregulation (1) shall be carried out every twelve months, or as may be agreed with the Director.

(3) The aerodrome operator shall ensure that the audit reports, including the report on the aerodrome facilities, services and equipment, are prepared by suitably qualified safety experts.

(4) The aerodrome operator shall retain a copy of the report(s) referred to in subregulation (3) for a period of five years. The Director may request a copy of the report(s) for review and reference.

(5) The report(s) referred to in subregulation (3) shall be prepared and signed by the persons who carried out the audits and inspections.