SAFA Inspector

[ElNull]

Is it allowed for a SAFA inespector to ask flights crew technical questions or SOP questions? I need an answer with a reference please

Thanks!

[ZeBedie]

Let me guess - Austria?

[ElNull]

They do that at vienna too, yes! (Why?), But I am asking in general.

[FlyingStone]

How can they ask SOP questions if they don't have access to your manuals before entering the aircraft?

[what next]

I need an answer with a reference please

No answer (too lazy to read those 337 pages) but a reference: http://www.seguridadaerea.gob.es/media/4271290/instrucciones_inspecc_y_discrepancias_predef_safa_saca.pdf

These are the current inspection instructions for SAFA ramp inspectors.

NB: Did a very quick search inside the document and found this bit (which was about TCAS):

"Appropriate operational procedures (by checking, whenever possible, the operations manual) "

So at first glance in my understanding the inspector can ask for operational procedures and look them up in the operational manual. Not that it has ever happened to me.

[Consol]

Let me guess - Austria?

Been there. 'Zer is a rivet missing some paint'.

[Piltdown Man]

The civilised inspectors (that almost certainly excludes the jobsworth from the UK) say "I've just got a few things to check. I won't be delaying your flight." Your response is "No problem. What would you like to drink and would you like a small meal or sandwich?" If a less civilised inspector is onboard or if this is met with official belligerence, I'll do the same. So far I've only evicted one inspector. An idiot in Belgium. Didn't hear a thing afterwards despite the squealing.

[ElNull]

By saying "appropriate operational procedures", do they ask about the compnay procedure regarding any matter? Are they allowed to evaluate the flight crew to make sure they are aware/familiar of a specific procedure?