Retained EU Law SI 2015/640 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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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Operator19 Manufacturer5 Any Person3 Applicant3

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What it requires

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uri:annex/i/division/4/division/26.400 uri:annex/i/division/4/division/26.400 Regulated
  • Ensure specified fire extinguishers on large helicopters are halon-freeOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+a/division/26.20 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+a/division/26.20 Regulated
  • Do not start flight if required items inoperative/missing unless MEL approvedOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.100 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.100 Regulated
  • Ensure exit distances remain safe when some exits are deactivatedOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.105 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.105 Regulated
  • Provide clear escape paths from every seat to emergency exitsOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.110 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.110 Regulated
  • Fit emergency exit marking and operation aids for passenger evacuationOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.120 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.120 Regulated
  • Install emergency lighting and exit signage in aeroplanes used for commercial air transportOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.150 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.150 Regulated
  • Ensure fire safety in crew and passenger compartments of large commercial aeroplanesOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.155 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.155 Regulated
  • Ensure cargo compartment liners are fire-resistantOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.156 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.156 Regulated
  • Ensure insulation materials meet flame resistance standardsOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.160 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.160 Regulated
  • Equip lavatories with smoke detectors and automatic fire extinguishersOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.170 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.170 Regulated
  • Stop using halon in fire extinguishers on newer large aeroplanesOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.200 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.200 Regulated
  • Install landing gear warning device on large commercial aeroplanesOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.205 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.205 Regulated
  • Equip large commercial aeroplanes with runway overrun alert systemOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.250 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.250 Regulated
  • Provide alternate opening means for flight crew compartment doorsOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.301 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.301 Regulated
  • Submit structural integrity compliance plan to CAA by 27 May 2022Applicant
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.302 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.302 Regulated
  • Perform fatigue evaluation and submit DTI for large aeroplanesManufacturer
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.303 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.303 Regulated
  • Establish limit of validity and submit maintenance actions to CAAApplicant
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.304 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.304 Regulated
  • Establish and get CAA approval for corrosion prevention programmeApplicant
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.306 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.306 Regulated
  • Identify and list fatigue-critical baseline structures for large turbine aeroplanesManufacturer
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.308 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.308 Regulated
  • Perform damage tolerance evaluation for repairs and submit to CAAManufacturer
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.309 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.309 Regulated
  • Develop and submit repair evaluation guidelines (REGs) for certain large aeroplanesManufacturer
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.331 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.331 Regulated
  • Submit a compliance plan to the CAA for approvalAny Person
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.332 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.332 Regulated
  • Identify fatigue-critical changes and FCMS, submit list to CAA, and make it availableAny Person
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.333 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.333 Regulated
  • Perform damage tolerance evaluation and submit data to CAAAny Person
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.334 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.334 Regulated
  • Perform damage tolerance evaluation and submit data to CAA upon operator requestManufacturer
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.370 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.370 Regulated
  • Prepare maintenance programme for ageing aeroplane structures with specific inspections and deadlinesOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.50 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.50 Regulated
  • Configure crew seats and restraints for emergency landing protectionOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.60 uri:annex/i/division/subpart+b/division/26.60 Regulated
  • Demonstrate seat occupant protection for emergency landing conditionsOperator
uri:annex/i/division/subpart/division/26.157 uri:annex/i/division/subpart/division/26.157 Regulated
  • Ensure Class D cargo/baggage compartments meet upgraded fire protection standardsOperator
s.art003 Additional airworthiness specifications for a given type of operation Regulated
  • Comply with additional airworthiness specifications in Annex IOperator
7 other provisions — procedural and definitional
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...
s.art001 Scope
s.art002 Definitions
s.art004 Amendment to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012
s.art005 Transitional provisions
s.art006 Entry into force and application

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