Does the SPI IR allow operators to postpone implementation?

The SPI IR permits a deferral of the compliance deadline, through transitional arrangements, to 7 June 2023, for aircraft with a first Certificate of Airworthiness issued prior to 7 December 2020 for the installation of ADS-B out or ADS-B out and Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) only. 

These transitional arrangement are:

1. a retrofit programme is established prior to 7 December 2020 , that demonstrates compliance with the ADS-B out or ADS-B out and EHS requirements;
2. aircraft operators have not benefitted from any Union funding granted to bring such aircraft in compliance with the ADS-B out or EHS and ADS-B out requirements.

For further information, please consult AMC3 of Article 5.