Accident G-BBSA

2022-005: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority require ab initio pilots to undergo training in the management of partial power loss situations in single-engine fixed-wing aeroplanes.

The CAA is considering these safety recommendations within the context of the General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification project. Phase 2 of the project is underway and is focussed on amending pilot licences, ratings, and certificates across multiple aircraft categories.

Several working group meetings took place earlier this year involving a range of subject matter experts who developed a series of detailed proposals, including amendments to the relevant pilot training syllabi to incorporate managing partial power loss events. The CAA considers that these proposals will address Safety Recommendation 2022-005 and they will be publicly consulted on in February 2024.

The GA Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification project will also address Safety Recommendation 2022-006. The aforementioned public consultation will propose some amendments to the revalidation and renewal requirements for aeroplane licence holders in order to include partial power loss exercises.

To address Safety Recommendation 2022-007, the CAA will develop and promulgate the necessary safety promotion material for managing partial power loss situations once the changes to the ab pilot training courses and rating revalidation training have been determined.

Partially Adequate - Open

August 2024

2022-006: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority provide detailed guidance on techniques for managing partial power loss situations and to promote their use by instructors and examiners when conducting training for a rating revalidation in single-engine fixed-wing aeroplanes.

The CAA is considering these safety recommendations within the context of the General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification project. Phase 2 of the project is underway and is focussed on amending pilot licences, ratings, and certificates across multiple aircraft categories.

Several working group meetings took place earlier this year involving a range of subject matter experts who developed a series of detailed proposals, including amendments to the relevant pilot training syllabi to incorporate managing partial power loss events. The CAA considers that these proposals will address Safety Recommendation 2022-005 and they will be publicly consulted on in February 2024.

The GA Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification project will also address Safety Recommendation 2022-006. The aforementioned public consultation will propose some amendments to the revalidation and renewal requirements for aeroplane licence holders in order to include partial power loss exercises.

To address Safety Recommendation 2022-007, the CAA will develop and promulgate the necessary safety promotion material for managing partial power loss situations once the changes to the ab pilot training courses and rating revalidation training have been determined.

Partially Adequate - Open

August 2024

2022-007: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority updates its General Aviation safety promotions to include information for pilots regarding techniques for managing partial power loss situations in single-engine fixed-wing aeroplanes.

The CAA is considering these safety recommendations within the context of the General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification project. Phase 2 of the project is underway and is focussed on amending pilot licences, ratings, and certificates across multiple aircraft categories.

Several working group meetings took place earlier this year involving a range of subject matter experts who developed a series of detailed proposals, including amendments to the relevant pilot training syllabi to incorporate managing partial power loss events. The CAA considers that these proposals will address Safety Recommendation 2022-005 and they will be publicly consulted on in February 2024.

The GA Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification project will also address SafetyRecommendation 2022-006. The aforementioned public consultation will propose some amendments to the revalidation and renewal requirements for aeroplane licence holders in order to include partial power loss exercises.

To address Safety Recommendation 2022-007, the CAA will develop and promulgate the necessary safety promotion material for managing partial power loss situations once the changes to the ab pilot training courses and rating revalidation training have been determined.

Partially Adequate - Open

August 2024