New regulations on policies of aviation infrastructure asset maintenance of Vietnam

According to Circular No. 56/2019/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, policies of aviation infrastructure asset maintenance consists of examination, maintenance, repair, assessment, monitor. To be specific:

Firstly, aviation infrastructure asset examination:

- Examinations can be done visually or by specialized equipment;

- Examinations shall be done according to approved technical standards, technical regulations and maintenance procedures; regular examinations, periodic examinations and irregular examinations to detect signs of deterioration and damage of assets that serve as the basis for asset maintenance.

Secondly, aviation infrastructure asset maintenance shall be conducted according to approved annual maintenance plans and maintenance procedures.

Thirdly, aviation infrastructure asset repair:

- Repair refers to activities conducted to recover damage of assets detected during operation and use period to ensure regular and safe working conditions of the assets;

- Repair includes periodic repair and irregular repair as specified in Clause 4 Article 40 of Decree No. 46/2015/NĐ-CP.

Fourthly, aviation infrastructure asset assessment:

- Assessment refers to examination and evaluation of quality or damage cause, value, useful life and other technical specifications of assets by carrying out monitor and tests in combination with calculation and analysis;

- Assessment shall be conducted as specified in Clause 5 Article 40 of Decree No. 46/2015/NĐ-CP.

Fifthly, aviation infrastructure asset monitor:

- Monitor refers to gradual observation, record and acknowledgement of changes in shapes, deformation, displacement and other technical specifications of assets and surroundings;

- Requirements and list of assets compelled to be monitored are specified in Article 6 of Circular No. 48/2016/TT-BGTVT of Minister of Transport.

View more details at the Circular No. 56/2019/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, effective from February 25, 2020.

Thu Ba

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