6.2 Safety assessment

Implementation of remote aerodrome ATS is to be managed as a change to the functional system. The applicable safety assessment requirements are laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/373 [4], complemented by associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material. Nevertheless, the particularities of the concept of remote aerodrome ATS require some specific considerations in the safety assessment. In order to facilitate the safety assessment, Appendix 1 to this document summarises (in a non-exhaustive list) the main elements for consideration when implementing remote aerodrome ATS. The list in Appendix 1 may be used as a checklist by the ATS provider and the competent authority, but should be adjusted as necessary taking into account the local implementation aspects of the operational context and the particularities of the selected technical solution. When initiating the safety review process, it could be beneficial and useful to agree on a tailored checklist in coordination between the ATS provider and the competent authority. In addition to the guidance provided in the other sections of this document, the following sections (6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3) provide some additional considerations and guidance related more directly to the safety assessment. It is also highlighted that the results of the human factors and security assessments (see Sections 6.3 and 6.6) form important inputs to the safety assessment (whether performed separately or in conjunction with the safety assessment).