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(b) Each time a CVR recording file is read out under the conditions defined by
SPO.GEN.145(f)(1):
(1) parts of the CVR recording file that contain information with a privacy content should
be deleted to the extent possible, and it should not be permitted that the detail of
information with a privacy content is transcribed;
(2) the operator should retain, and when requested, provide to the competent authority:
(i) information on the use made (or the intended use) of the CVR recording; and
(ii) evidence that the persons concerned consented to the use made (or the
intended use) of the CVR recording file.
(c) The person who fulfils the role of a safety manager should also be responsible for the
protection and the use of the CVR recordings and the CVR transcripts.
(d) In case a third party is involved in the use of CVR recordings, contractual agreements with
this third party should, when applicable, cover the aspects enumerated in (a) and (b).
SPO.GEN.145(f) AMC2 Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use
CVR RECORDING INSPECTION FOR ENSURING SERVICEABILITY
(a) When an inspection of the CVR recording is performed for ensuring audio quality and
intelligibility of recorded communications:
(1) the privacy of the CVR recording should be ensured (e.g. by locating the equipment
in a separated area and/or using headsets);
(2) access to the CVR replay equipment should be restricted to specifically authorised
persons;
(3) provision should be made for the secure storage of the CVR recording medium, the
CVR recording files and copies thereof;
(4) the CVR recording files and copies thereof should be destroyed not earlier than two
months and not later than one year after completion of the CVR recording inspection,
except that audio samples may be retained for enhancing the CVR recording
inspection (e.g. for comparing audio quality); and
(5) only the accountable manager of the operator, and when identified to comply with
ORO.GEN.200, the person fulfilling the role of safety manager, should be entitled to
request a copy of the CVR recording file.
(b) The conditions enumerated in (a) should also be complied if the inspection of the CVR
recording is subcontracted to a third party. The contractual agreements with the third party
should explicitly cover these aspects.
SPO.GEN.145(f) GM1 Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use
USE OF CVR RECORDINGS FOR MAINTAINING OR IMPROVING SAFETY
(a) The CVR is primarily a tool for the investigation of accidents and serious incidents by
investigating authorities. Misuse of CVR recordings is a breach of the right to privacy and it
works against an effective safety culture inside the operator.
(b) Therefore, the use of a CVR recording, when for purposes other than CVR serviceability or
those laid down by Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, should be subject to the free prior
consent of the persons concerned, and framed by a procedure that is endorsed by all
parties and that protects the privacy of crew members and (if applicable) maintenance
staff.
SPO.GEN.150 Transport of dangerous goods
(a) The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted in accordance with Annex 18
to the Chicago Convention as last amended and amplified by the Technical Instructions for
the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Doc 9284-AN/905), including its
attachments, supplements and any other addenda or corrigenda.
(b) Dangerous goods shall only be transported by an operator approved in accordance with
Annex V (Part-SPA), subpart G, to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 except when:
(1) they are not subject to the Technical Instructions in accordance with Part 1 of those
Instructions;
(2) they are carried by task specialists or crew members or are in baggage which has
been separated from its owner, in accordance with Part 8 of the Technical
Instructions;
(3) required on board the aircraft for specialised purposes in accordance with the
Technical Instructions;
(4) they are used to facilitate flight safety where carriage aboard the aircraft is
reasonable to ensure their timely availability for operational purposes, whether or not
such articles and substances are required to be carried or intended to be used in
connection with a particular flight.
(c) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that all reasonable measures are taken
to prevent dangerous goods from being carried on board inadvertently.
(d) The operator shall provide personnel with the necessary information enabling them to carry
out their responsibilities, as required by the Technical Instructions.
(e) The operator shall, in accordance with the Technical Instructions, report without delay to
the CAA and the appropriate authority of the State of occurrence in the event of:
(1) any dangerous good accident or incidents;
(2) the finding of dangerous goods carried by task specialists or crew, or in their
baggage, when not in accordance with Part 8 of the Technical Instructions.
(f) The operator shall ensure that task specialists are provided with information about
dangerous goods.
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