Evaluation of the rules for commercial, small-size aeroplane operators under Part-CAT and Part-SPO (MTOM below 5 700 kg): This report evaluates the proportionality and administrative burden of the current regulatory framework for commercial operators of small aeroplanes under Part-CAT and Part-SPO.
It finds that, while this framework remains essential for ensuring safety, it imposes numerous information obligations that are often disproportionate to small-scale operations, resulting in an average of 1.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) of unnecessary administrative burden per operator each year. To address possible inefficiencies, the report presents ten prioritised recommendations to harmonise definitions, simplify documentation, tailor safety-management requirements to the actual size and complexity of operators, and improve guidance and harmonisation across EASA Member States.
The report offers complementary insights that will be integrated into the ongoing efforts to simplify the regulatory framework. The ten recommendations will be subject to further assessment to confirm their added value.