A production organisation under Annex I (Part-21), Subpart G to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 approval designs and manufactures parts for ELA1/ELA2 aircraft. Is the ELA2 exemption applicable to that organisation if it can clearly demonstrate that it is exclusively involved in the development and/or production of ELA1 or ELA2 aircraft, or is the exemption limited to the aircraft manufacturer?
A production organisation under Annex I (Part-21), Subpart G to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 approval designs and manufactures parts for ELA1/ELA2 aircraft. Is the ELA2 exemption applicable to that organisation if it can clearly demonstrate that it is exclusively involved in the development and/or production of ELA1 or ELA2 aircraft, or is the exemption limited to the aircraft manufacturer?
Answer
The exemption contained in Article 2(1) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1645 only refers to Design or Production Organisations (DPOs) that are solely involved in the design and/or production of ELA2 aircraft. DPOs designing and/or producing parts to be installed in this category of aircraft are not included in the exemption.
Further to a risk assessment, it is possible for such organisations to ask for a derogation in accordance with point IS.D.OR.200(e) of Annex II (PART-IS.I.OR) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203.
Last updated
22/08/2025