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Easy Access Rules for Balloons

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  • Disclaimer
  • Note from the editor
    • Cover regulation article
      • Implementing rule annex
      • Certification specification
        • Acceptable means of compliance
        • Guidance material
  • Incorporated amendments
  • Chapter 1 — Air operations and Licensing
    • Cover regulation
    • Article 1 Subject matter and scope
    • Article 2 Definitions
    • Article 3 Air operations
      • GM1 Article 3(2)(a);(b)   Air operations
      • GM2 Article 3(2)(a);(b)   Air operations
      • GM1 Article 3(2)(c)   Air operations
      • GM2 Article 3(2)(c)   Air operations
    • Article 3a Pilot licences and medical certification
    • Article 3b Existing pilot licences and national medical certificates
    • Article 3c Credit for training that commenced prior to the date of application of this Regulation
    • Article 3d Training organisations
    • Article 4 Transitional provisions
    • Article 5 Entry into force and application
    • ANNEX I
      • DEFINITIONS (Part-DEF)
      • FCL.010  Definitions related to Part-BFCL
    • ANNEX II — BALLOON AIR OPERATIONS (Part-BOP)
      • SUBPART BAS — BASIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
        • Section 1 – General requirements
        • BOP.BAS.001 Scope
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.001 Scope
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.001 Scope
        • BOP.BAS.005 Competent authority
        • BOP.BAS.010 Demonstration of compliance
        • BOP.BAS.015 Introductory flights
        • BOP.BAS.020 Immediate reaction to a safety problem
        • BOP.BAS.025 Designation as pilot-in-command
        • BOP.BAS.030 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.030 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(3) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(7) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(14) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.030(a)(17) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.030(b)(1) & AMC1 BOP.BAS.040(b) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command & responsibilities of crew members
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.030(b)(1);(2) & GM1 BOP.BAS.040(b) Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command & responsibilities of crew members
        • BOP.BAS.035 Authority of the pilot-in-command
        • BOP.BAS.040 Responsibilities of crew members
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.040 Responsibilities of crew members
        • BOP.BAS.045 Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures
        • BOP.BAS.050 Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.050 Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.050(a)(1) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.050(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(2) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(6) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.050(b)(7) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
        • BOP.BAS.055 Dangerous goods
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.055 Dangerous goods
          • GM2 BOP.BAS.055 Dangerous goods
        • BOP.BAS.060 Release of dangerous goods
        • BOP.BAS.065 Balloon logbook
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.065 Balloon logbook
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.065 Balloon logbook
          • Section 2 – Operating procedures
        • BOP.BAS.100 Use of operating sites
        • BOP.BAS.105 Noise abatement procedures
        • BOP.BAS.110 Fuel and ballast supply and planning
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.110 Fuel and ballast supply and planning
        • BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.115 Passenger briefing
        • BOP.BAS.120 Carriage of special categories of passengers
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.120 Carriage of special categories of passengers
        • BOP.BAS.125 Submission of the air traffic service flight plan
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.125 Submission of the air traffic service flight plan
        • BOP.BAS.130 Flight preparation
        • BOP.BAS.135 Smoking on board
        • BOP.BAS.140 Carriage and use of weapons
        • BOP.BAS.145 Meteorological conditions
        • BOP.BAS.150 Take-off conditions
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.150 Take-off conditions
        • BOP.BAS.155 Approach and landing conditions
        • BOP.BAS.160 Simulated situations in flight
        • BOP.BAS.165 In-flight fuel management
        • BOP.BAS.170 Refuelling with persons on board
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.170 Refuelling with persons on board
        • BOP.BAS.175 Use of restraint system
        • BOP.BAS.180 Use of supplemental oxygen
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.180 Use of supplemental oxygen
        • BOP.BAS.185 Operational limitations at night
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.185(a);(b) Operational limitations at night
        • BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist
          • AMC2 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist
          • AMC3 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist
          • GM2 BOP.BAS.190 Balloon specialised operations — Risk assessment and checklist
          • Section 3 – Performance and operating limitations
        • BOP.BAS.200 Operating limitations
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.200 Operating limitations
        • BOP.BAS.205 Weighing
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.205 Weighing
        • BOP.BAS.210 Performance — General
          • Section 4 – Instruments and equipment
        • BOP.BAS.300 Instruments and equipment — General
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.300(a) Instruments and equipment — General
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.300(a)(2) Instruments and equipment - General
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.300(b) Instruments and equipment — General
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.300(c) Instruments and equipment — General
        • BOP.BAS.305 Minimum instruments and equipment for flight
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.305 Minimum instruments and equipment for flight
        • BOP.BAS.310 Operating lights
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.310 Operating lights
        • BOP.BAS.315 Flight and navigational instruments and equipment
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.315(a) Flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.315(b)(1) Flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.315(b)(3) Flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment
        • BOP.BAS.320 Restraint systems
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.320 Restraint system
        • BOP.BAS.325 Supplemental oxygen
        • BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit
          • AMC2 BOP.BAS.330 First-aid kit
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.330(a) First-aid kit
        • BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.335 Hand fire extinguishers
        • BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water
          • AMC2 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water
          • AMC3 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water
          • AMC4 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.340 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Flights over water
        • BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties
          • AMC2 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties
          • GM2 BOP.BAS.345 Life-saving and signalling equipment – Search and rescue difficulties
        • BOP.BAS.350 Miscellaneous equipment
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.350(b)(3) Miscellaneous equipment
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.350(c)(1) Miscellaneous equipment
        • BOP.BAS.355 Radio communication equipment
          • GM1 BOP.BAS.355 Radio communication equipment
        • BOP.BAS.360 Transponder
          • AMC1 BOP.BAS.360 Transponder
      • SUBPART ADD — ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
        • Section 1 – General organisation requirements
        • BOP.ADD.001 Scope
        • BOP.ADD.005 Responsibilities of the operator
        • BOP.ADD.010 Notification of alternative means of compliance
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.010 Notification of alternative means of compliance
        • BOP.ADD.015 Access
        • BOP.ADD.020 Findings
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.020(b) Findings
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.020(b);(c) Findings
        • BOP.ADD.025 Occurrence reporting
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.025(a) Occurrence reporting
        • BOP.ADD.030 Management system
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(2) Management system
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(3) Management system
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(4) Management system
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(5) Management system
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(6) Management system
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.030(a)(6) Management system
          • GM2 BOP.ADD.030(a)(6) Management system
        • BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities
          • GM2 BOP.ADD.035 Contracted activities
        • BOP.ADD.040 Personnel requirements
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.040 Personnel requirements
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements
        • BOP.ADD.045 Facility requirements
          • Section 2 – Declaration, airworthiness and wet and dry lease
        • BOP.ADD.100 Declaration
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.100 Declaration
        • BOP.ADD.105 Changes to the declaration and cessation of commercial operations
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.105(a) Changes to the declaration and cessation of commercial operations
        • BOP.ADD.110 Airworthiness requirements
        • BOP.ADD.115 Wet lease and dry lease of a balloon registered in a third country
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.115 Wet lease and dry lease of a balloon registered in a third country
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.115(a) Wet lease and dry lease of a balloon registered in a third country
          • Section 3 – Manuals and records
        • BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual
          • AMC2 BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.200 Operations manual
        • BOP.ADD.205 Record-keeping
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.205 Record-keeping
          • AMC2 BOP.ADD.205 Record-keeping
          • Section 4 – Flight crew
        • BOP.ADD.300 Composition of flight crew
        • BOP.ADD.305 Designation as pilot-in-command
        • BOP.ADD.310 Provision of training and checking
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.310(a) Provision of training and checking
        • BOP.ADD.315 Recurrent training and checking
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.315(b);(c) Recurrent training and checking
          • Section 5 – General operating requirements
        • BOP.ADD.400 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command
        • BOP.ADD.405 Authority of the pilot-in-command
        • BOP.ADD.410 Additional balloon crew member
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.410 Additional balloon crew member
        • BOP.ADD.415 Fitness relating to deep water diving and blood donation
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.415 Fitness relating to deep water diving and blood donation
        • BOP.ADD.420 Common language
        • BOP.ADD.425 Psychoactive substances
        • BOP.ADD.430 Endangering
        • BOP.ADD.435 Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.435(a)(2) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.435(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried
        • BOP.ADD.440 Dangerous goods
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.440 Dangerous goods
          • Section 6 – Operating procedures
        • BOP.ADD.500 Fuel or ballast calculations
        • BOP.ADD.505 Carriage of special categories of passengers
        • BOP.ADD.510 Commercial balloon specialised operations — Standard operating procedures
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.510 Commercial balloon specialised operations — Standard operating procedures
          • AMC2 BOP.ADD.510 Commercial balloon specialised operations — Standard operating procedures
          • Section 7 – Performance and operating limitations
        • BOP.ADD.600 System for determining the mass
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.600(a)(2) System for determining the mass
          • AMC1 BOP.ADD.600(a)(6) System for determining the mass
          • GM1 BOP.ADD.600(a)(6) System for determining the mass
        • Appendix
    • ANNEX III — REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOONS FLIGHT CREW LICENSING (Part-BFCL)
      • SUBPART GEN — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
        • BFCL.001  Scope
        • BFCL.005  Competent authority
        • BFCL.010  Classes and groups of balloons
        • BFCL.015  Application for and issue, revalidation and renewal of a BPL as well as associated privileges, ratings and certificates
          • AMC1 BFCL.015  Application for and issue, revalidation and renewal of a BPL as well as associated privileges, ratings and certificates
          • GM1 BFCL.015(c)  Application for and issue, revalidation and renewal of a BPL as well as associated privileges, ratings and certificates
        • BFCL.030  Practical skill test
        • BFCL.035  Crediting of flight time
        • BFCL.045  Obligation to carry and present documents
          • AMC1 BFCL.045(a)(4)  Obligation to carry and present documents
        • BFCL.050  Recording of flight time
          • AMC1 BFCL.050  Recording of flight time
        • BFCL.065  Curtailment of privileges of BPL holders aged 70 years or older in commercial passenger ballooning
          • GM1 BFCL.065  Curtailment of privileges of BPL holders aged 70 years or older in commercial passenger ballooning
        • BFCL.070  Limitation, suspension or revocation of licences, privileges, ratings and certificates
      • SUBPART BPL — BALLOON PILOT LICENCE (“BPL”)
        • BFCL.115  BPL – Privileges and conditions
        • BFCL.120  BPL – Minimum age
        • BFCL.125  BPL – Student pilot
        • BFCL.130  BPL – Training course and experience requirements
          • AMC1 BFCL.130  BPL – Training course and experience requirements
          • AMC2 BFCL.130 BPL – Training course and experience requirements
        • BFCL.135  BPL – Theoretical knowledge examination
          • AMC1 BFCL.135  BPL – Theoretical knowledge examinations
          • GM1 BFCL.135  BPL – Theoretical knowledge examinations
        • BFCL.140  BPL – Crediting of theoretical knowledge
        • BFCL.145  BPL – Practical skill test
          • AMC1 BFCL.145  BPL – Practical skill test
        • BFCL.150  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC1 BFCL.150(b)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • GM1 BFCL.150(b)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC1 BFCL.150(c)(1)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC2 BFCL.150(c)(1)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC3 BFCL.150(c)(1)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC1 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC2 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC3 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
          • AMC4 BFCL.150(c)(2)  BPL – Extension of privileges to another balloon class or group
        • BFCL.160  BPL – Recency requirements
          • AMC1 BFCL.160  BPL – Recency requirements
          • AMC1 BFCL.160(a)(1)(ii)  Recency requirements
          • AMC1 BFCL.160(a)(2)  Recency requirements
      • SUBPART ADD — ADDITIONAL RATINGS
        • BFCL.200  Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating
          • GM1 BFCL.200  Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.200(b)(2)  Tethered hot-air balloon flight rating
        • BFCL.210  Night rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.210(b)  Night rating
          • GM1 BFCL.210(c)  Night rating
        • BFCL.215  Commercial operation rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.215(b)(4)  Commercial operation rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(1)(i)  Commercial operation rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(2)(i)  Commercial operation rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(2)(i); BFCL.215(h)  Commercial operation rating
          • AMC1 BFCL.215(d)(2)(ii)  Commercial operation rating
      • SUBPART FI — FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS
        • Section 1 – General requirements
        • BFCL.300  Flight instructor certificates
          • Section 2 – Flight instructor certificate for balloons – FI(B)
        • BFCL.315  FI(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions
          • AMC1 BFCL.315(a)(4)(ii)  FI(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions
        • BFCL.320  FI(B) – Prerequisites and requirements
        • BFCL.325  FI(B) competencies and assessment
          • AMC1 BFCL.325  FI(B) competencies and assessment
        • BFCL.330  FI(B) – Training course
          • AMC1 BFCL.330(a)  FI(B) – Training course
          • AMC1 BFCL.330(b)  FI(B) – Training course
        • BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence
          • AMC1 BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence
          • AMC2 BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence
          • AMC3 BFCL.345  FI(B) – Assessment of competence
        • BFCL.360  FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements
          • AMC1 BFCL.360(a)(1)(i)  FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements
          • GM1 BFCL.360(a)(1)(i)  FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements
            • AMC1 BFCL.360(a)(2) FI(B) certificate – Recency requirements
      • SUBPART FE — FLIGHT EXAMINERS
        • Section 1 – General requirements
        • BFCL.400  Balloon flight examiner certificates
        • BFCL.405  Limitation of privileges in case of vested interests
          • GM1 BFCL.405  Limitation of privileges in case of vested interests
          • GM1 BFCL.405(a)  Limitation of privileges in case of vested interests
        • BFCL.410  Conduct of skill tests, proficiency checks and assessments of competence
          • AMC1 BFCL.410(b)(3)  Conduct of skill tests, proficiency checks and assessments of competence
          • Section 2 – Flight examiner certificate for balloons – FE(B)
        • BFCL.415  FE(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions
          • AMC1 BFCL.415(b)  FE(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions
          • AMC1 BFCL.415(c)(2)  FE(B) certificate – Privileges and conditions
        • BFCL.420  FE(B) certificate – Prerequisites and requirements
          • AMC1 BFCL.420(d)  FE(B) certificate – Prerequisites and requirements
        • BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course
          • AMC1 BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course
          • AMC2 BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course
          • GM1 BFCL.430  FE(B) certificate – Standardisation course
        • BFCL.445  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence
          • AMC1 BFCL.445  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence
          • AMC1 BFCL.445; BFCL.460  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence; FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal
        • BFCL.460  FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal
          • AMC1 BFCL.460(b)(1)  FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal
  • Chapter 2 — Continuing airworthiness
    • Introduction CAW
    • Part-ML
      • GENERAL
        • ML.1
      • SECTION A — TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
        • SUBPART A — GENERAL
        • ML.A.101 Scope
          • SUBPART B — ACCOUNTABILITY
        • ML.A.201 Responsibilities
          • GM1 ML.A.201  Responsibilities
          • GM1 ML.A.201(e)  Responsibilities
          • GM1 ML.A.201(f)  Responsibilities
          • GM1 ML.A.201(h)  Responsibilities
        • ML.A.202 Occurrence reporting
          • AMC1 ML.A.202  Occurrence reporting
          • SUBPART C — CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS
        • ML.A.301 Continuing-airworthiness tasks
          • GM1 ML.A.301(f)  Continuing airworthiness tasks
        • ML.A.302 Aircraft maintenance programme
          • AMC1 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • AMC2 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM1 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM2 ML.A.302  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • AMC1 ML.A.302(c)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • AMC1 ML.A.302(c)(9)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM1 ML.A.302(c)(2)(b)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM1 ML.A.302(c)(3)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM1 ML.A.302(c)(4)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • AMC1 ML.A.302(d)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM1 ML.A.302(d)(2)  Aircraft maintenance programme
          • GM1 ML.A.302(d)(2)(d)  Aircraft maintenance programme
        • ML.A.303 Airworthiness directives
        • ML.A.304 Data for modifications and repairs
        • ML.A.305 Aircraft continuing-airworthiness record system
          • AMC1 ML.A.305  Aircraft continuing-airworthiness record system
        • ML.A.307 Transfer of aircraft continuing-airworthiness records
          • SUBPART D — MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
        • ML.A.401 Maintenance data
        • ML.A.402 Performance of maintenance
          • AMC1 ML.A.402  Performance of maintenance
          • AMC1 ML.A.402(b)(7)  Performance of maintenance
          • AMC1 ML.A.402(b)(8)  Performance of maintenance
          • AMC2 ML.A.402(b)(8)  Performance of maintenance
        • ML.A.403 Aircraft defects
          • AMC1 ML.A.403  Aircraft defects
          • GM1 ML.A.403  Aircraft defects
          • AMC1 ML.A.403(d)  Aircraft defects
          • SUBPART E — COMPONENTS
        • ML.A.501 Classification and installation
          • GM1 ML.A.501  Classification and installation
          • AMC1 ML.A.501(a)(ii)  Classification and installation
          • AMC1 ML.A.501(e)  Classification and installation
        • ML.A.502 Component maintenance
          • GM1 ML.A.502  Component maintenance
        • ML.A.503 Service-life-limited components
        • ML.A.504 Control of unserviceable components
          • SUBPART H — CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE TO SERVICE (CRS)
        • ML.A.801 Aircraft certificate of release to service
          • AMC1 ML.A.801  Aircraft certificate of release to service
          • AMC1 ML.A.801(e)  Aircraft certificate of release to service
          • AMC1 ML.A.801(f)  Aircraft certificate of release to service
        • ML.A.802 Component certificate of release to service
        • ML.A.803 Pilot-owner authorisation
          • AMC1 ML.A.803  Pilot-owner authorisation
          • SUBPART I — AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)
        • ML.A.901 Aircraft airworthiness review
          • GM1 ML.A.901  Aircraft airworthiness review
        • ML.A.902 Validity of the airworthiness review certificate
        • ML.A.903 Airworthiness review process
          • AMC1 ML.A.903(h)  Airworthiness review
        • ML.A.904 Qualification of airworthiness review staff
          • GM1 ML.A.904(c);(d)  Qualification of airworthiness review staff
        • ML.A.905 Transfer of aircraft registration within the Union
        • ML.A.906 Airworthiness review of aircraft imported into the Union
        • ML.A.907 Findings
      • SECTION B — PROCEDURE FOR COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
        • SUBPART A — GENERAL
        • ML.B.101 Scope
        • ML.B.102 Competent authority
        • ML.B.104 Record-keeping
        • ML.B.105 Mutual exchange of information
          • SUBPART B — ACCOUNTABILITY
        • ML.B.201 Responsibilities
          • AMC1 ML.B.201  Responsibilities
          • SUBPART C — CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS
        • ML.B.302 Exemptions
        • ML.B.303 Aircraft continuing-airworthiness monitoring
          • AMC1 ML.B.303  Aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring
        • ML.B.304 Revocation, suspension and limitation
          • SUBPART I — AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC)
        • ML.B.902 Airworthiness review by the competent authority
        • ML.B.903 Findings
      • APPENDICES TO ANNEX Vb (Part-ML)
        • Appendix I — Continuing-airworthiness management contract
        • Appendix II — Limited Pilot-owner maintenance
          • AMC1 to Appendix II to Part-ML — Limited pilot-owner maintenance
        • Appendix III — Complex maintenance tasks not to be released by the Pilot-owner
        • Appendix IV — Airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15c)
  • Chapter 3 — Initial airworthiness
    • CS-31GB (Initial issue)
      • Disclaimer
      • Note from the editor
      • Certification specification
        • Acceptable means of compliance
      • Incorporated amendments
      • SUBPART A — GENERAL
      • CS 31GB.1 Applicability
      • CS 31GB.2 Definitions
      • SUBPART B — FLIGHT
      • CS 31GB.12 Proof of compliance
      • CS 31GB.14 Mass limits
        • AMC 31GB.14(a) Mass limits
        • AMC 31GB.14(b) Minimum mass
      • CS 31GB.16 Empty mass
        • AMC 31GB.16 Empty mass
      • CS 31GB.17 Performance: climb
        • AMC 31GB.17 Performance: climb
      • CS 31GB.20 Controllability
      • SUBPART C — STRUCTURE
      • CS 31GB.21 Loads
      • CS 31GB.23 Load factor
      • CS 31GB.25 Factors of safety
        • AMC 31GB.25 Factors of safety
      • CS 31GB.27 Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31GB.27 Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31GB.27(c) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31GB.27(d) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31GB.27(e) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31GB.27(f) Strength and proof of strength
      • CS 31GB.28 Tethered flight loads
        • AMC 31GB.28(a) Tethered Flight Loads
      • CS 31GB.30 Restraint harness
      • SUBPART D — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
      • CS 31GB.31 General
      • CS 31GB.33 Materials
        • AMC 31GB.33(b) Materials
      • CS 31GB.35 Fabrication methods
        • AMC 31GB.35 Fabrication methods
      • CS 31GB.37 Fasteners
        • AMC 31GB.37(a) Fasteners
      • CS 31GB.39 Protection of parts
        • AMC 31GB.39 Protection of parts
      • CS 31GB.41 Inspection provisions
      • CS 31GB.43 Fitting factor
        • AMC 31GB.43(c) Fitting factors
      • CS 31GB.44 Protection of envelope against tearing
        • AMC 31GB.44 Protection of the envelope against tearing
      • CS 31GB.49 Control systems
        • AMC 31GB.49(c) Control systems
      • CS 31GB.51 Disposable ballast
        • AMC 31GB.51 Disposable Ballast
      • CS 31GB.53 Drag rope
      • CS 31GB.55 Rapid deflation means
        • AMC 31GB.55(a) Rapid deflation means
        • AMC 31GB.55(b) Rapid deflation means
      • CS 31GB.57 Control cords
      • CS 31GB.59 Baskets
        • AMC 31GB.59(a) Baskets
        • AMC 31GB.59(c) Baskets
        • AMC 31GB.59(e) Baskets
        • AMC 31GB.59(f) Baskets
        • AMC 31GB.59(h) Baskets
        • AMC 31GB.59(l) Baskets
      • CS 31GB.61 Electrostatic discharge
        • AMC 31GB.61 Electrostatic discharge
      • CS 31GB.63 Occupant restraint
      • CS 31GB.67 Tethered flight
        • AMC 31GB.67 Tethered flight
      • (SUBPART E — NOT APPLICABLE)
      • SUBPART F — EQUIPMENT
      • CS 31GB.71 Function and installation
        • AMC 31GB.71(a)(4) Function and installation
      • CS 31GB.72 Miscellaneous equipment
      • SUBPART G — OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION
      • CS 31GB.81 Operating instructions
        • AMC 31GB.81 Operating instructions
        • AMC 31GB.81(b)(2) Operating instructions
        • AMC 31GB.81(c) Operating instructions
      • CS 31GB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC 31GB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness
    • CS-31HB (Amendment 1)
      • Disclaimer
      • Note from the editor
      • Certification specification
        • Acceptable means of compliance
      • Incorporated amendments
      • SUBPART A – GENERAL
      • CS 31HB.1 Applicability
      • CS 31HB.2 Definitions
      • SUBPART B – FLIGHT
      • CS 31HB.12 Proof of compliance
      • CS 31HB.14 Mass limits
        • AMC 31HB.14(a) Mass limits
        • AMC 31HB.14(b) Mass limits
      • CS 31HB.16 Empty mass
        • AMC 31HB.16 Empty mass
      • CS 31HB.17 Performance: climb
        • AMC 31HB.17 Performance: climb
      • CS 31HB.20 Controllability
      • SUBPART C – STRUCTURE
      • CS 31HB.21 Loads
      • CS 31HB.23 Load factors
      • CS 31HB.25 Factors of safety
        • AMC 31HB.25 Factors of safety
      • CS 31HB.27 Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31HB.27 Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31HB.27(c) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31HB.27(d) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31HB.27(e) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC 31HB.27(g) Strength and proof of strength
      • CS 31HB.28 Tethered flight loads
        • AMC 31HB.28(a) Tethered flight loads
        • AMC 31HB.28(c) Tethered flight loads
      • CS 31HB.30 Restraint harness
      • SUBPART D – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
      • CS 31HB.31 General
      • CS 31HB.33 Materials
        • AMC 31HB.33(a)(2) Materials
      • CS 31HB.35 Fabrication methods
        • AMC 31HB.35 Fabrication methods
      • CS 31HB.37 Fasteners
        • AMC 31HB.37 Fasteners
      • CS 31HB.39 Protection of parts
        • AMC 31HB.39 Protection of parts
      • CS 31HB.41 Inspection provisions
      • CS 31HB.43 Fitting factor
        • AMC 31HB.43(c) Fitting factors
      • CS 31HB.44 Protection of envelope against tearing
        • AMC 31HB.44 Protection of envelope against tearing
      • CS 31HB.45 Fuel cells
        • AMC 31HB.45(a) Fuel cells
        • AMC 31HB.45(c) Fuel cells
        • AMC 31HB.45(d)(1) Fuel cells
        • AMC 31HB.45(d)(5) Fuel cells
      • CS 31HB.46 Pressurised fuel systems
        • AMC 31HB.46(a) Pressurised fuel systems
        • AMC 31HB.46(b) Pressurised fuel systems
        • AMC 31HB.46(e) Pressurised fuel systems
      • CS 31HB.47 Heater system
        • AMC 31HB.47(c)(1) Heater system
        • AMC 31HB.47(c)(2) Minimum equipment
        • AMC 31HB.47(c)(3) Heater system
        • AMC 31HB.47(f) Heater system
      • CS 31HB.49 Control systems
        • AMC 31HB.49(e) Control systems
      • CS 31HB.51 Disposable ballast
        • AMC 31HB.51 Disposable ballast
      • CS 31HB.53 Drag rope
      • CS 31HB.55 Rapid deflation means
        • AMC 31HB.55(a) Rapid deflation means
        • AMC 31HB.55(b) Rapid deflation means
      • CS 31HB.57 Control cords
        • AMC 31HB.57(c) Control cords; Turning vent cords
      • CS 31HB.59 Baskets
        • AMC 31HB.59(a) Baskets
        • AMC 31HB.59(c) Baskets
        • AMC 31HB.59(e) Baskets
        • AMC 31HB.59(f) Baskets
        • AMC 31HB.59(h) Baskets
        • AMC 31HB.59(l) Baskets
      • CS 31HB.63 Occupant restraint
        • AMC 31HB.63(a) Occupant restraint
      • CS 31HB.67 Tethered flight
        • AMC 31HB.67 Tethered flight
      • SUBPART F – EQUIPMENT
      • CS 31HB.71 Function and installation
        • AMC 31HB.71(a)(4) Function and installation
      • CS 31HB.72 Miscellaneous equipment
        • AMC 31HB.72(a)(4) Miscellaneous equipment
      • SUBPART G – OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND INFORMATION
      • CS 31HB.81 Operating instructions
        • AMC 31HB.81 General
        • AMC 31HB.81(b)(2) General
        • AMC 31HB.81(c) General
      • CS 31HB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC 31HB.82(c) Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC 31HB.82(d)(1) Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC 31HB.82(d)(5) Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC 31HB.82(d)(6) Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC 31HB.82(d)(9) Instructions for continued airworthiness
    • CS-31TGB (initial issue)
      • Disclaimer
      • Note from the editor
      • Certification specification
        • Acceptable means of compliance
      • Incorporated amendments
      • SUBPART A — GENERAL
      • CS 31TGB.1 Applicability
      • CS 31TGB.2 Definitions
        • AMC1 31TGB.2 Definitions
      • SUBPART B — FLIGHT
      • CS 31TGB.12 Proof of compliance
      • CS 31TGB.14 Mass limits
        • AMC1 31TGB.14 Mass limits
      • CS 31TGB.20 Controllability
        • AMC1 31TGB.20(b) Controllability
      • SUBPART C — STRUCTURE
      • CS 31TGB.21 Loads
      • CS 31TGB.22 In-Service load cases
        • AMC1 31TGB.22 In-Service load cases
      • CS 31TGB.23 Load factors
        • AMC1 31TGB.23(b) Ascent load factors
        • AMC1 31TGB.23(c) Gust load factor
      • CS 31TGB.25 Factors of safety
        • AMC1 31TGB.25(b) Factors of safety
      • CS 31TGB.27 Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC1 31TGB.27(c) Strength and proof of strength
        • AMC1 31TGB.27(e) Strength and proof of strength
      • SUBPART D — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
      • CS 31TGB.31 General
      • CS 31TGB.33 Materials
        • AMC1 31TGB.33(b) Materials
      • CS 31TGB.35 Fabrication methods
        • AMC1 31TGB.35 Fabrication methods
      • CS 31TGB.36 Stress concentrations
      • CS 31TGB.37 Fasteners
        • AMC1 31TGB.37(a) Fasteners
      • CS 31TGB.39 Protection of parts
        • AMC1 31TGB.39 Protection of parts
      • CS 31TGB.41 Inspection provisions
      • CS 31TGB.43 Balloon system controls
      • CS 31TGB.45 Protection of envelope against tearing
        • AMC1 31TGB.45 Protection of envelope against tearing
      • CS 31TGB.47 Precautions against loss of lifting gas
      • CS 31TGB.49 Limiting the operating pressure
        • AMC1 31TGB.49 Limiting of operating pressure
      • CS 31TGB.51 Rapid deflation means
        • AMC1 31TGB.51 Rapid deflation means
      • CS 31TGB.53 Tether system
        • AMC1 31TGB.53(a) Tether system
        • AMC1 31TGB.53(c) Tether system
      • CS 31TGB.59 Gondola
        • AMC1 31TGB.59 Gondola
        • AMC1 31TGB.59(c) Gondola
        • AMC1 31TGB.59(d) Gondola
      • CS 31TGB.65 Night lighting
        • AMC1 31TGB.65(a) Night lighting
        • AMC1 31TGB.65(b) Night lighting
        • AMC1 31TGB.65(c) Night lighting
      • CS 31TGB.67 On-board power units
        • AMC1 31TGB.67 On-board power units
      • CS 31TGB.68 Master switch arrangement
      • CS 31TGB.69 Electric cables and equipment
        • AMC1 31TGB.69(c) Electric cables and equipment
      • (SUBPART E — NOT APPLICABLE)
      • SUBPART F — SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
      • CS 31TGB.71 Function and installation
        • AMC1 31TGB.71(c) Function and installation
        • AMC1 31TGB.71(d) Function and installation
      • CS 31TGB.73 Instrument marking
      • CS 31TGB.75 Warning, caution, and advisory lights
      • SUBPART G — OPERATING LIMITS AND DETAILS
      • CS 31TGB.81 Flight manual
        • AMC1 31TGB.81(b)(5) Flight Manual
      • CS 31TGB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness
        • AMC1 31TGB.82 Instructions for continued airworthiness
      • CS 31TGB.83 Crew training and training information
        • AMC1 31TGB.83 Crew training and training information

Chapter 2 — Continuing airworthiness

Introduction CAW

For organisation and related competent authority requirements relevant to the application of Part-ML, please refer to Annex II (Part-145), Annex Vc (Part-CAMO), or Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, as applicable, covered in the publication "Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness (Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014)".

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