What is CAAC consulting on under CCAR-398-R1 on July 23, 2026?
CAAC proposes amending selected clauses of the Civil Aviation Safety Management Provisions (CCAR-398-R1) so that the main clauses of the Major Civil Aviation Safety Hazard Determination Standard (2025 Revision) become an annex to the departmental rule.
When do comments on the CCAR-398-R1 draft close?
Comments must be submitted by August 23, 2026 to [email protected] using the official feedback form, with the email subject line "398部分条款修订意见".
Who is affected by the proposed CCAR-398 annex?
Chinese air carriers, airports, MROs and other CAAC-approved aviation organisations already subject to CCAR-398 SMS and hazard-identification duties. Foreign entities supporting Chinese operators through approved local entities should also track the annex.
Is the major safety-hazard standard already binding as a CCAR-398 annex?
Not yet. The July 23, 2026 notice opens public consultation only. Binding annex status follows after CAAC finalises and issues the revised departmental rule; no entry-into-force date is set in the consultation notice.