DAT.OR.100 Aeronautical data and information

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

(a) The DAT provider shall receive, assemble, translate, select, format, distribute and/or integrate aeronautical data and information that is released by an authoritative source for use in aeronautical databases on certified aircraft application/equipment.

In specific cases, if aeronautical data is not provided in the aeronautical information publication (AIP) or by an authoritative source or does not meet the applicable data quality requirements (DQRs), that aeronautical data may be originated by the DAT provider itself and/or by other DAT providers. In this context, that aeronautical data shall be validated by the DAT provider originating it.

(b) When so requested by its customers, the DAT provider may process tailored data provided by the aircraft operator or originating from other DAT providers for use by that aircraft operator. The responsibility for this data and its subsequent update shall remain with the aircraft operator.

AMC1 DAT.OR.100 Aeronautical data and information

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GENERAL

(a) Aeronautical data and information in this context should consist of:

(1) Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (IAIP); and/or

(2) obstacle data; and/or

(3) terrain data; and/or

(4) Aerodrome Mapping Data (AMD); and/or

(5) other data and information that is validated by the DAT provider for the purpose of provision of its services.

(b) Aeronautical databases should be databases, used on certified aircraft application/equipment, that support the flight operation where incorrect data leads to failures having at least minor or higher failure effect.

(c) The scope should not include databases that are approved as part of the type design of the aircraft or engine (e.g. engine power settings (take-off, climb, maximum continuous thrust (MCT), cruise) and aircraft performance data (e.g. take-off distance, V speeds)).

GM1 DAT.OR.100 Aeronautical data and information

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GENERAL

(a) In the context of this Regulation, aeronautical databases should include databases, used on certified aircraft applications, that support the flight operation of aircraft for the purpose of primary communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) or supplementing CNS.

(1) Database used in primary CNS applications (e.g. flight management system (FMS)).

(2) Database used in supplementary CNS applications including but not limited to systems generating alerts and used for awareness having the following databases:

(i) database for synthetic vision systems;

(ii) terrain database (TAWS);

(iii) obstacle database (TAWS);

(iv) aerodrome mapping database (AMDB);

(v) brake assistance to vacate; and

(vi) surface indication and alert system.

(b) Databases for which the DAT provider is not required to be certified in accordance with this Regulation include but are not limited to:

(1) databases provided and/or used by the operator of the aircraft that are monitored under the operator’s responsibility and not loaded into certified aircraft applications (e.g. airport moving map used in electronic flight bags (EFBs), take-off and landing performance used in EFBs);

(2) databases not having any safety affect (e.g. used for passenger in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems outside the flight deck, etc.); and

(3) databases for systems applications/equipment installed on aircraft certified for visual flight rules (VFR) operation only, except those used for primary navigation to meet the airspace usage requirements.

AMC1 DAT.OR.100(a) Aeronautical data and information

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DATA SOURCE

The DAT provider should use data coming from authoritative sources. If such data is not formally made available by an authoritative source or does not meet the applicable data quality requirements, but is required by end users, the DAT provider may use data from other (non-authoritative) sources, provided these have been verified and validated by the DAT provider itself and/or other DAT providers to conform with the relevant standards and data quality requirements.

If a non-authoritative source is used for the data release, the DAT provider should issue a statement at its discretion.

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NON-AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE

(a) A non-authoritative source may be an organisation other than those defined in point 32 of Annex I, but providing and/or publishing data derived from data gathering or measuring performed (e.g. by aircraft operators, air crew, DAT providers, or other similar operational organisations, or a combination thereof), transformation of various sources to provide aeronautical data which conform with relevant standards and data quality requirements as specified by the airspace end users.

(b) When validating data from a non-authoritative source, the DAT provider should proceed by using either additional information sources to validate this data (like satellite imagery, data or manuals from other providers, users, military, etc.), or data which has been tested and confirmed through operations.

GM2 to AMC1 DAT.OR.100(a) Aeronautical data and information

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DATA SOURCE

The first known DAT provider that uses data coming from other (non-authoritative) sources in the aeronautical data chain, accepts the responsibility of the data originator (i.e. ensuring that the data meets the data quality requirements).

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END USER

In the context of this Regulation, the end users should be considered the ‘airspace users’ as defined in Article 2(8) of Regulation (EC) No 549/2004.

GM1 DAT.OR.100(a) Aeronautical data and information

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VALIDATION OF AERONAUTICAL DATA

The processes of validating the aeronautical data by DAT provider should meet the standards specified in EUROCAE ED-76A/RTCA DO-200B ‘Standards for Processing Aeronautical Data’, dated June 2015, especially Section 2.4.1 (6) and Appendix C, in particular points C.2.1 and C.2.2. EUROCAE ED-76/RTCA DO-200A may be also used for the demonstration of compliance.

GM1 DAT.OR.100(b) Aeronautical data and information

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GENERAL

(a) The full responsibility for the origination and provision of tailored data and its subsequent updates, as required, should lie with the aircraft operator.

(b) The origination and provision of tailored data by an aircraft operator or on the aircraft operator’s behalf for the purpose of air operation is not part of the DAT provider’s scope of activities and this Regulation does not cover its oversight.

(c) The use of tailored data is related and limited to the operational purposes of the aircraft operator that requested the insertion of the tailored data.

DAT.OR.105 Technical and operational competence and capability

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

(a) In addition to ATM/ANS.OR.B.001, the DAT provider shall:

(1) perform the reception, assembly, translation, selection, formatting, distribution and/or integration of aeronautical data and information that is released by aeronautical data source provider(s) into aeronautical databases for certified aircraft application/equipment under the applicable requirements. The type 2 DAT provider shall ensure that the DQRs are compatible with the intended use of the certified aircraft application/equipment through an appropriate arrangement with the specific equipment design approval holder or an applicant for an approval of that specific design;

(2) issue a statement of conformity that the aeronautical databases it has produced are produced in accordance with this Regulation and the applicable industry standards;

(3) provide assistance to the equipment design approval holder in dealing with any continuing airworthiness actions that are related to the aeronautical databases that have been produced.

(b) For release of databases, the accountable manager shall nominate attesting staff identified in point DAT.TR.100(b) and allocate their responsibilities in an independent manner to attest through the statement of conformity that data meets the DQRs and processes are followed. The ultimate responsibility for the databases release statements signed by the attesting staff shall remain with the accountable manager of the DAT provider.

GM1 DAT.OR.105(a)(1) Technical and operational competence and capability

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AERONAUTICAL DATA SOURCE PROVIDER

Aeronautical data source providers should be considered at least, but are not limited to:

(a) organisations providing authoritative data for the purpose of air navigation (e.g. AIS providers);

(b) the DAT provider itself or another DAT provider;

(c) the aircraft operator(s) for tailored data; and

(d) the aerodrome operator(s), in case the information is not provided in the AIPs.

GM2 DAT.OR.105(a)(1) Technical and operational competence and capability

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DQR COMPATIBILITY

The Type 2 DAT provider should ensure through an appropriate arrangement that the equipment design approval holder or an applicant for an approval of that specific design is responsible for demonstrating (e.g. using system verification tests, sampling checks, etc.) that the DQRs are consistent with the intended function of the equipment.

AMC1 DAT.OR.105(a)(2) Technical and operational competence and capability

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STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY FOR AERONAUTICAL DATABASES

Information to be entered into the statement of conformity for DAT form:

Field 4: List all the identifications of the databases covered under this release, or make reference to the document listing all the identifications of the released databases.

Field 5:

In case of Type 1 DAT provider, list the standard data formats.

In case of Type 2 DAT provider, list the equipment models and part numbers where compatibility has been demonstrated, or make reference to the document containing equipment models and part numbers where compatibility has been demonstrated.

Field 6: List the deviations or make reference to where the deviation information can be found (e.g. a weblink).

Field 10:Signature of an authorised representative of the applicant.

AMC2 DAT.OR.105(a)(2) Technical and operational competence and capability

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PRODUCING AND UPDATING AERONAUTICAL DATABASES

The processes of producing and updating aeronautical databases should meet the standards specified in EUROCAE ED-76A/RTCA DO-200B ‘Standards for Processing Aeronautical Data’, dated
June 2015. EUROCAE ED-76/RTCA DO-200A may be also used for the demonstration of compliance.

GM1 DAT.OR.105(b) Technical and operational competence and capability

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INDEPENDENCE

A DAT provider should ensure that the attesting staff and the person involved in the database release is not a single person (i.e. the four-eye principle).

DAT.OR.110 Management system

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

In addition to point ATM/ANS.OR.B.005, the DAT provider, as applicable for the type of DAT provision, shall establish and maintain a management system that includes control procedures for:

(a) document issue, approval or change;

(b) DQRs change;

(c) verification that incoming data has been produced in accordance with the applicable standards;

(d) timely update of the data used;

(e) identification and traceability;

(f) processes for reception, assembly, translation, selection, formatting, distribution and/or integration of data into a generic database or database compatible with the specific aircraft application/equipment;

(g) data verification and validation techniques;

(h) identification of tools, including configuration management and tools qualification, as necessary;

(i) handling of errors/deficiencies;

(j) coordination with the aeronautical data source provider(s) and/or DAT provider(s), and with the equipment design approval holder or an applicant for an approval of that specific design when providing type 2 DAT services;

(k) issue of statement of conformity;

(l) controlled distribution of databases to users.

AMC1 DAT.OR.110 Management system

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ISO 9001/EN 9100 CERTIFICATE(S) FOR TYPE 1 DAT PROVIDERS

In reference to ISO 9001/EN 9100 certificates issued by appropriate accredited organisations, please refer to AMC1 ATM/ANS.OR.B.005(a) ‘Management system’ ISO 9001/EN 9100 CERTIFICATE(S) FOR TYPE 1 DAT PROVIDERS.

AMC2 DAT.OR.110 Management system

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EN 9100 CERTIFICATE FOR TYPE 2 DAT PROVIDERS

In reference to EN 9100 certificate issued by appropriate accredited organisations, please refer to AMC1 ATM/ANS.OR.B.005(a) ‘Management system’ EN 9100 CERTIFICATE FOR TYPE 2 DAT PROVIDERS.

AMC1 DAT.OR.110(h) Management system

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TOOLS QUALIFICATION

Tools qualification should meet the standards specified in EUROCAE ED-76A/RTCA DO-200B ‘Standards for Processing Aeronautical Data’, dated June 2015. EUROCAE ED-76/RTCA DO-200A may be also used for the demonstration of compliance.

DAT.OR.115 Record-keeping

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

In addition to ATM/ANS.OR.B.030, the DAT provider shall include in its record-keeping system the elements indicated in DAT.OR.110.