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The information included in the frequently asked questions (FAQs) has been coordinated with relevant services of the EU Commission and intends to help and give guidance to national authorities, EU operators and citizens for the implementation of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 and Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. The FAQs do not have binding effect. Under the EU Treaties, Member States are responsible for implementing EU law in their national legal system. In case of individual matters, please contact your competent authority.
As the holder of a production organisation approval (POA) that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of my principal place of business), can I release engines, propellers, parts or appliances with an EASA Form 1 to a customer in Russia, or for use in Russia?
In accordance with Article 3c(1) and 3c(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, it is prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export aeronautical goods listed in Annex XI to that Regulation, or to provide technical assistance or other services related to the goods and technology suited for use in aviation or the space industry, whether or not originating in the Union, and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance, and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Accordingly, holders of a POA that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of their principal place of business) are forbidden to release engines, propellers, parts or appliances with an EASA Form 1 to a customer, broker, vendor, natural or legal person, entity or body known to be located in Russia or to be used in Russia.
As the holder of a production organisation approval (POA) that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of my principal place of business), can I have (an) approved or unapproved location(s) in Russia from where I exercise my privileges granted under point 21.A.163 of that Regulation?
In accordance with Article 3c(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/328 of 25 February 2022, it is prohibited to provide technical assistance or other services related to the goods and technology suited for use in aviation or the space industry, whether or not originating in the Union, and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance, and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or known to be used in Russia.
Accordingly, holders of a POA that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of their principal place of business) are forbidden to exercise their privileges from an approved or unapproved location in Russia.
As the holder of a production organisation approval (POA) that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of my principal place of business), can I issue EASA Form 52 (Aircraft Statement of Conformity) or EASA Form 53 (Certificate of Release to Service) for an aircraft registered in Russia, owned by a Russian entity, or to be operated in Russia?
In accordance with Article 3c(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/328 of 25 February 2022, it is prohibited to provide technical assistance or other services related to the goods and technology suited for use in aviation or the space industry, whether or not originating in the Union, and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance, and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Accordingly, holders of a POA that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of their principal place of business) are forbidden to exercise their privileges on an aircraft registered in Russia, owned by a Russian natural or legal person, entity or body, or to be operated in Russia.
As the holder of a production organisation approval (POA) that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of my principal place of business), can I issue a permit to fly for an aircraft registered in Russia, owned by a Russian entity, or to be operated in Russia?
In accordance with Article 3c(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2022/328 of 25 February 2022, it is prohibited to provide technical assistance or other services related to the goods and technology suited for use in aviation or the space industry, whether or not originating in the Union, and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance, and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Accordingly, holders of a POA that is granted under Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (regardless of their principal place of business) are forbidden to exercise their privileges on an aircraft registered in Russia, owned by a Russian natural or legal person, entity or body, or to be operated in Russia.
However, for an aircraft registered in the European Union, operated within the EU airspace by an EU operator and owned by an EU entity regardless of its livery and end-customer, issuing a permit to fly for the purpose of completing the manufacturing cycle and/or reallocating the customer would not be forbidden by the existing EU sanctions against Russia.