As almost all commercial passenger aircraft in India have been grounded due to COVID-19 lockdown, aviation regulator DGCA on Thursday issued guidelines for their storage and subsequent return to service.
“Some aircraft manufacturers have recommended storage programs. An operator may use these recommendations while developing their own specific storage program,” the DGCA circular noted, adding that each company’s storage program must be approved by the regulator.
“Depending on the level of preservation, intended length of storage, and the security of the aircraft, the operator should consider removing the C of A (certificate of airworthiness), the C of R (certificate of registration) and other documents on board, from stored aircraft of safekeeping,” the circular added.
