DAT.TR.105 Required interfaces

INTERFACES WITH THE AERONAUTICAL DATA SOURCE AND/OR OTHER DAT PROVIDERS

(a)The DAT provider should demonstrate that formal interfaces with aeronautical data sources or other DAT providers are implemented. Procedures should be established to communicate instances of erroneous, inconsistent or missing data to such providers and monitor that timely and effective responses are received.

(b)Where resolution and correction cannot be obtained for data that has been called into question, the DAT provider’s procedures for dealing with this situation should ensure that the DAT provider communicates the alteration or removal of data which the aeronautical data source and/or other DAT provider has not concurred with or resolved. The DAT provider’s procedures should confirm that effective controls are in place to ensure that an unsafe product is not released and that such concerns are communicated to customers in accordance with the requirements laid down in DAT.OR.200.

INTERFACES WITH THE AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT DESIGN APPROVAL HOLDER FOR TYPE 2 DAT PROVISION The DAT provider should demonstrate that formal interfaces exist with the equipment design approval holder. In particular, the DAT provider’s procedures should stipulate that the equipment design approval holder communicates and responds to issues and constraints concerning compatibility/eligibility for installation between their equipment and the databases of the DAT provider.

INTERFACES WITH AIRCRAFT OPERATORS — TYPE 2 DAT PROVIDERS The Type 2 DAT provider should demonstrate that a formal interface with aircraft operators is in place to confirm that operators’ requests are clearly defined and subject to review.