ARO.RAMP.125 Conduct of ramp inspections
(a)  
Ramp inspections shall be performed in a standardised manner using  the form established in Appendix V.

(b)  
When performing a ramp inspection, the inspector(s) shall make all possible efforts to avoid an unreasonable delay of the aircraft inspected.

(c)  
On completion of the ramp inspection, the pilot-in-command or, in his/her absence, another member of the flight crew or a representative of the operator shall be informed of the ramp inspection’s results using the form established in Appendix V.

ARO.RAMP.130 Categorisation of findings
(a)  For each inspection item, three categories of possible non-compliance with the applicable requirements are defined as findings. Such findings shall be categorised as follows:
(1)  
a category 3 finding is any detected significant non-compliance  with the applicable requirements or the terms of a certificate that has a major influence on safety;

2)  a category 2 finding is any detected non-compliance with the applicable requirements or the terms of a certificate that has a significant influence on safety; and

(3)  
a category 1 finding is any detected non-compliance with the applicable requirements or the terms a certificate that has a minor influence on safety.

ARO.RAMP.135 Follow-up actions on findings
(a)  
For a category 2 or 3 finding the competent authority, or where relevant the Agency, shall: 

(1)  
communicate the finding in writing to the operator, including a request for evidence of corrective actions taken; and

(2)  
inform the competent authority of the State of the operator and, where relevant, the State in which the aircraft is registered and where the licence of the flight crew  was issued. Where appropriate, the competent authority or Agency shall request confirmation of their acceptance of the corrective actions taken by the operator in accordance with ARO.GEN.350 or ARO.GEN.355.

(b)  
In addition to (a), in the case of a category 3 finding, the competent authority shall take immediate steps by:

(1)  
imposing a restriction on the aircraft flight operation; 

(2)  
requesting immediate corrective actions;

(3)  
grounding the aircraft in accordance with ARO.RAMP.140; or

(4)  
imposing an immediate operating ban in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2111/2005.

(c)  
When the Agency has raised a category 3 finding, it shall request the competent authority where the aircraft is landed to take the appropriate measures in accordance with (b).

ARO.RAMP.140 Grounding of aircraft
(a)  
In the case of a category 3 finding where it appears that the aircraft is intended or is likely to be flown without completion by the operator or owner of the appropriate corrective action, the competent authority shall:
　
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