Operational Suitability Data (OSD)

This course provides design organisation, operator and training organisation personnel with an understanding of the Operational Suitability Data (OSD) requirements of Part-21, the content of each OSD constituent and how OSD is established, changed and used in operations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose of OSD and its place in the type certificate

2. Identify the Part-21 requirements applicable to OSD for TC, changes and STC

3. Describe the content of each OSD constituent: FCD, CCD, SIMD, MCSD and MMEL

4. Classify changes with respect to their impact on OSD

5. Understand the mandatory and non-mandatory (alternative means) status of OSD elements

6. Understand how operators, ATOs and Part-147 organisations use OSD

1: OSD Fundamentals

2: OSD in the Certification Process

3: Flight & Cabin Crew Data

4: Simulator & Maintenance Data

5: Master Minimum Equipment List

6: Practical Exercise