This Commission Implementing Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2015/640 regarding additional airworthiness requirements for aircraft. The regulation introduces new safety requirements for helicopters and aircraft, particularly focusing on crash-resistant fuel systems, cargo compartment fire protection, and structural integrity programs for aging aircraft.The regulation’s main structural changes include:
- Updated definitions and scope of application for different aircraft categories (large/small aeroplanes and helicopters)
- Deletion of redundant Article 3 and reorganization of provisions regarding operator oversight
- Addition of new requirements for cargo compartment fire protection information
- Modification of implementation dates for certain requirements
Key provisions include:
- New requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems in helicopters, with implementation deadlines between 2024 and 2039 depending on aircraft type and configuration
- Mandatory information sharing about cargo compartment fire protection capabilities for aircraft certified after January 1, 2025
- Extended deadline for implementing runway overrun awareness and alerting systems (ROAAS) to July 1, 2026
- Updated requirements for continuing structural integrity programs for aging aircraft
- Modified exemptions for certain aircraft types from specific requirements, detailed in updated Appendix 1
