Retained EU Law 2015 United Kingdom

Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/640 of 23 April 2015 on additional airworthiness specifications for a given type of operations and amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

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27 compliance obligations

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uri:annex/i/division/4/division/26.400

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  • Ensure specified fire extinguishers on large helicopters are halon-free
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.100

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.100

  • Ensure exit distances remain safe when some exits are deactivated
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.105

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.105

  • Provide clear escape paths from every seat to emergency exits
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.110

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.110

  • Fit emergency exit marking and operation aids for passenger evacuation
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.120

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.120

  • Install emergency lighting and exit signage in aeroplanes used for commercial air transport
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.150

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.150

  • Ensure fire safety in crew and passenger compartments of large commercial aeroplanes
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.155

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.155

  • Ensure cargo compartment liners are fire-resistant
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.156

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.156

  • Ensure insulation materials meet flame resistance standards
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.160

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.160

  • Equip lavatories with smoke detectors and automatic fire extinguishers
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.170

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.170

  • Stop using halon in fire extinguishers on newer large aeroplanes
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.200

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.200

  • Install landing gear warning device on large commercial aeroplanes
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.205

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.205

  • Equip large commercial aeroplanes with runway overrun alert system
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.250

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.250

  • Provide alternate opening means for flight crew compartment doors
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.302

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.302

  • Perform fatigue evaluation and submit DTI for large aeroplanes
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.303

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.303

  • Establish limit of validity and submit maintenance actions to CAA
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.306

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.306

  • Identify and list fatigue-critical baseline structures for large turbine aeroplanes
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.308

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.308

  • Perform damage tolerance evaluation for repairs and submit to CAA
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.309

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.309

  • Develop and submit repair evaluation guidelines (REGs) for certain large aeroplanes
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.331

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.331

  • Submit a compliance plan to the CAA for approval
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.332

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.332

  • Identify fatigue-critical changes and FCMS, submit list to CAA, and make it available
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.333

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.333

  • Perform damage tolerance evaluation and submit data to CAA
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.334

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.334

  • Perform damage tolerance evaluation and submit data to CAA upon operator request
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.370

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.370

  • Prepare maintenance programme for ageing aeroplane structures with specific inspections and deadlines
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.50

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.50

  • Configure crew seats and restraints for emergency landing protection
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.60

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.60

  • Demonstrate seat occupant protection for emergency landing conditions
uri:annex/i/division/subpart/division/26.157

uri:annex/i/division/subpart/division/26.157

  • Ensure Class D cargo/baggage compartments meet upgraded fire protection standards
s.art003

Additional airworthiness specifications for a given type of operation

  • Comply with additional airworthiness specifications in Annex I
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uri:annex/i/division/subpart+a/division/26.20

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+a/division/26.20

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.301

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.301

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.304

uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.304

s.annex ii para.1

In Annex III (Part-ORO) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, point...

s.annex ii para.2

(1) they comply with all the requirements of annex IV...

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Scope

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Definitions

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Amendment to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

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Transitional provisions

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Entry into force and application

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