Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1108 of 13 March 2024 amending Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 as regards the initial airworthiness of unmanned aircraft systems subject to certification and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 as regards unmanned aircraft systems and third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems

• (i) a Member State, an airworthiness review certificate issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 [^ntr*2-L_202401108EN.000701-E0002] or with Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107;

• (ii) a non-Member State:

• — a statement by the competent authority of the State where the aircraft is, or was, registered, reflecting the airworthiness status of the aircraft on its register at the time of transfer;

• — a weight and balance report with a loading schedule when required by the applicable certification specifications for the particular aircraft;

• — the flight manual when such manual is required by the airworthiness codes for the particular aircraft;

• — historical records to establish the production, modification and maintenance standards of the aircraft, including all limitations associated with a restricted certificate of airworthiness issued in accordance with point 21.B.327;

• — a recommendation for the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness or a restricted certificate of airworthiness and for an airworthiness review certificate pursuant to an airworthiness review in accordance with Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014[^ntr*2-L_202401108EN.000701-E0002] or an airworthiness review certificate in accordance with Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 or with Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107;

• — the date on which the first certificate of airworthiness was issued and, if the standards of Volume III of Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention apply, the CO2 metric value data.

[^ntr*2-L_202401108EN.000701-E0002]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (OJ L 362, 17.12.2014, p. 1).’;"

[^ntc*2-L_202401108EN.000701-E0002]  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (OJ L 362, 17.12.2014, p. 1).’;"

• (48) in point 21.A.179(a)(2), point (i) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(i) upon presentation of the former certificate of airworthiness and of a valid airworthiness review certificate issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vb (Part-ML) of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, or Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107;’;

• (49) in point 21.A.239, point (d) is amended as follows:

• (a) point 1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘1. establish, implement and maintain a system for the control and supervision of the design, and of design changes and repairs, of products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs or CMU components covered by the terms of approval; that system shall:

• (i) include an airworthiness function responsible for ensuring that the design of products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs or CMU components or the design changes and repairs, comply with the applicable type-certification basis, the applicable operational suitability data certification basis and the applicable environmental protection requirements;

• (ii) ensure that the design organisation properly discharges its responsibilities in accordance with this Annex and with the terms of approval issued under point 21.A.251;’;

• (b) point 3 is replaced by the following:

• ‘3. specify the manner in which the design management system accounts for the acceptability of the parts, appliances, or CMU components that are designed, or the tasks that are performed, by its partners or subcontractors according to the methods which are the subject of written procedures.’;

• (50) point 21.A.243 is amended as follows:

• (a) in point (a), the first paragraph is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) As part of the design management system, the design organisation shall create and provide to the Agency a handbook that describes, directly or by cross reference, the organisation, its relevant policies, processes and procedures, the type of design work, and the categories of products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs or CMU components for which the design organisation holds a design organisation approval, as identified in the terms of approval issued in accordance with point 21.A.251 and, where relevant, the interfaces with and the control of its partners or subcontractors.’;

• (b) point (b) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(b) Where any parts, appliances or CMU components or any changes to the products, UAS or CMU are designed by partner organisations or subcontractors, the handbook shall include a statement of how the design organisation is able to demonstrate, for all the parts, appliances, or CMU components, compliance in accordance with point 21.A.239(d)(2), and shall contain, directly or by cross reference, descriptions of and information on the design activities and the organisation of those partner organisations or subcontractors, as necessary to establish the statement.’;

• (51) in point 21.A.245(e), point 1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘1. the staff in all technical departments are of sufficient numbers, have sufficient experience, and have been given the appropriate authority to be able to discharge their allocated responsibilities and the facilities, equipment and accommodation that are adequate to enable the staff to fulfil the airworthiness, operational suitability data and environmental protection requirements as regards the product, the UAS or the CMU;’;

• (52) point 21.A.247 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.247   Changes in the design management system

After the issue of a design organisation approval, each change to the design management system that is significant for the demonstration of compliance or for the airworthiness, operational suitability data and environmental protection of the product, part, appliance, UAS, CMU or CMU component shall be approved by the Agency before being implemented. The design organisation shall submit to the Agency an application for approval demonstrating, on the basis of the proposed changes to the handbook, that it will continue to comply with this Annex.’;

• (53) point 21.A.251 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.251   Terms of approval

The terms of approval shall identify the types of design work, the categories of products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs or CMU components for which the design organisation holds a design organisation approval, and the functions and duties that the organisation is approved to perform with regard to the airworthiness, operational suitability data and environmental characteristics of the products, UAS or CMUs. For design organisation approvals covering type-certification or European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorisation for auxiliary power units (APUs), the terms of approval shall additionally contain the list of products, CMUs or APUs. Those terms shall be issued as part of a design organisation approval.’;

• (54) in point 21.A.259(a), point 3 is replaced by the following:

• ‘3. the design organisation is able to provide the Agency with evidence showing that the design management system of the organisation maintains satisfactory control and supervision of the design of products and CMUs, repairs and changes thereto under the approval;’;

• (55) in point 21.A.263, point (c) is amended as follows:

• (a) point 5 is replaced by the following:

• ‘5. to approve certain major repair designs under Subpart M of this Annex to products, CMUs or auxiliary power units (APUs);’;

• (b) in point 7, point (i) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(i) controls the configuration of the aircraft, the UAS or the CMU, and’;

• (56) in point 21.A.265, point (c) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(c) determine that the design of the product, the UAS or the CMU, or of the changes or repairs to them, complies with the applicable type-certification basis, technical specifications concerning the making of declarations, operational suitability data certification basis, and the environmental protection requirements, and have no unsafe features;’;

• (57) the title of Subpart K in Section A is replaced by the following:

‘ SUBPART K – PARTS, APPLIANCES, AND CONTROL AND MONITORING UNIT (CMU) COMPONENTS ’;

• (58) point 21.A.301 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.301   Scope

This Subpart establishes the procedure relating to the approval of parts, appliances and CMU components.’;

• (59) point 21.A.303 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.303   Compliance with the applicable requirements

The showing of compliance of parts, appliances and CMU components to be installed in a type-certified product, or in a CMU, shall be made:

• (a) in conjunction with the type-certification procedures of Subpart B, D or E for the product, UAS or CMU in which it is to be installed; or

• (b) where applicable, under the ETSO authorisation procedures of Subpart O; or

• (c) in the case of standard parts, in accordance with officially recognised standards.’;

• (60) point 21.A.305 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.305   Approval of parts, appliances, and control and monitoring unit (CMU) components

In all cases where the approval of a part, appliance or CMU component is explicitly required by Union law [^ntr1-L_202401108EN.000701-E0003] or taking into account the Agency measures referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, the part, appliance or CMU component shall comply with the applicable ETSO or with the specifications recognised as equivalent by the Agency in the particular case.’;

• (61) the following new point 21.A.308 is inserted:

‘21.A.308   Eligibility of a component for installation in a control and monitoring unit (CMU)

• (a) A CMU component that is critical for the intended UAS operation, as determined by the design approval holder and agreed with the Agency, is eligible for installation in a CMU provided it is in a condition for safe operation, is marked in accordance with Subpart Q, and is accompanied by an authorised release certificate (EASA Form 1).

• (b) A CMU component which is not deemed critical for the intended UAS operation, as determined by the design approval holder and agreed with the Agency, is eligible for installation in a CMU provided that:

• (1) the CMU component is in a condition for safe operation; and

• (2) the installer holds a document issued by the person or organisation that has manufactured the CMU component, which declares the name and identification of the component, the conformity of the component with its design data, and contains the issuance date.’;

• (62) point 21.A.431A is amended as follows:

• (a) point (a) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) This Subpart establishes the procedure for the approval of a repair design of a product, part, appliance, CMU or CMU component, and establishes the rights and obligations of the applicant for, and holder of, that approval.’;

• (b) points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following:

• ‘(c) A ‘repair’ means the elimination of damage and/or restoration to an airworthy condition following the initial release to service by the manufacturer of any product, part, appliance, CMU or CMU component.

• (d) The elimination of damage by replacement of parts, appliances or CMU components without the necessity for design activity shall be considered a maintenance task and shall, therefore, require no approval under this Annex.’;

• (63) in point 21.A.431B(a), point 1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘1. in relation to:

• (i) aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass (MTOM) of 5 700 kg or less;

• (ii) rotorcraft with a MTOM of 3 175 kg or less;

• (iii) sailplanes, powered sailplanes, balloons and airships, as defined in ELA1 or ELA2;

• (iv) VTOL-capable aircraft with a MTOM of 5 700 kg or less;’;

• (64) in point 21.A.432C(b), point 6 is replaced by the following:

• ‘6. a proposal for the assessment of the meaningful groups of compliance demonstration activities and data, addressing the likelihood of an unidentified non-compliance with the type-certification basis and the potential impact of that non-compliance on the product, UAS or CMU safety. The proposed assessment shall take into account at least the elements set out in point 21.B.100(a), points 1 to 4. Based on that assessment, the application shall include a proposal for the Agency’s involvement in the verification of the compliance demonstration activities and data; and’;

• (65) in point 21.A.433(a), points 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:

• ‘3. when no feature or characteristic has been identified that may render the product, the UAS or the CMU unsafe for the use for which certification is requested;

• 1. when the applicant has specified that it has provided certification data on the basis of an arrangement with the owner of the type-certification data in accordance with point 21.A.432C(b)(7):

• (i) when the holder has indicated that it has no technical objection to the information submitted under point (a)(2) of this point; and

• (ii) when the holder has agreed to collaborate with the repair design approval holder to ensure the discharge of all the obligations with regard to the continued airworthiness of the changed product, changed UAS or changed CMU through compliance with point 21.A.451.’;

• (66) in point 21.A.439, the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘Parts, appliances and CMU components to be used for the repair shall be manufactured in accordance with production data based upon all the necessary design data as provided by the repair design approval holder:’;

• (67) point 21.A.441 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.441   Repair embodiment

• (a) The embodiment of a repair shall be performed in accordance with Subpart C of Annex I (Part-M), or Subpart C of Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, or Subpart C of Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 or by a production organisation approved under Subpart G of this Annex, in accordance with the privilege provided for in point 21.A.163(d).

• (b) The design organisation shall provide the organisation that performs the repair with all the necessary installation instructions.’;

• (68) in point 21.A.445(a), the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘When a damaged product, part, appliance, CMU or CMU component is left unrepaired, and is not covered by previously approved data, the evaluation of the damage for its airworthiness consequences may be made only:’;

• (69) point 21.A.708 is amended as follows:

• (a) point (a) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) the configuration(s) for which the permit to fly is requested, including, for unmanned aircraft, the configuration of the CMU that is used to control the aircraft;’;

• (b) point (b) is amended as follows:

• (i) the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘any condition or restriction necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft, including:’;

• (ii) the following new point 7 is added:

• ‘7. for unmanned aircraft, specific arrangements and instructions for the operation and the continuing airworthiness of the UAS or of the CMU;’;

• (c) point (d) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(d) the method used for the control of the aircraft configuration, including, for unmanned aircraft, the configuration of the CMU that is used to control the aircraft, in order to remain within the established conditions.’;

• (70) in point 21.A.711, point (d) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(d) An approved organisation may issue a permit to fly (EASA Form 20b, see Appendix IV) under the privilege granted in accordance with point CAMO.A.125 of Annex Vc (Part-CAMO) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 or point CAO.A.095 of Annex Vd (Part-CAO) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, or point CAO.UAS.095 of Annex II (Part-CAO.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107, as applicable, when the flight conditions referred to in point 21.A.708 of this Annex have been approved in accordance with point 21.A.710 of this Annex.’;

• (71) the title of Subpart Q is replaced by the following:

‘ SUBPART Q – IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS, PARTS, APPLIANCES, CONTROL AND MONITORING UNITS (CMUs) AND CMU COMPONENTS ’;

• (72) point 21.A.801 is amended as follows:

• (a) the heading is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.801   Identification of products and control and monitoring units (CMUs)’;

• (b) point (a) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) The identification of products and CMUs produced under Subpart F or Subpart G shall include the following information:

• 1. the manufacturer’s name;

• 1. the product and CMU designation;

• 1. the manufacturer’s serial number;

• 1. the ‘EXEMPT’ mark for engines, when the competent authority has granted an exemption from the applicable environmental protection requirements;

• 1. any other information the Agency finds appropriate.’;

• (c) the following new point (e) is added:

• ‘(e) Any natural or legal person that produces a CMU under Subpart G or Subpart F shall identify it by means of a plate, stamping, engraving, etching or other approved method of fireproof identification that contains the information specified in point (a) in such a manner that it is accessible and legible and will not likely be defaced or removed during normal service, or lost or destroyed in an accident.’;

• (73) point 21.A.803 is amended as follows::

• (a) point (a) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) No person shall remove, change, or place the identification information referred to in point 21.A.801(a) on any aircraft, engine, propeller, propeller blade, propeller hub or CMU, or the identification information referred to in point 21.A.807(a) on an APU, without the approval of the Agency.’;

• (b) points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following:

• ‘(c) By way of derogation from points (a) and (b), any natural or legal person that performs maintenance work under the applicable associated rules may, in accordance with the methods, techniques and practices established by the Agency:

• 1. remove, change, or place the identification information referred to in point 21.A.801(a) on any aircraft, engine, propeller, propeller blade, propeller hub or CMU, or the identification information referred to in point 21.A.807(a) on an APU; or

• 1. remove an identification plate referred to in point 21.A.801, or in point 21.A.807 for an APU, when it is necessary during maintenance operations.

• (d) No person shall install an identification plate that has been removed in accordance with point (c)(2) on any aircraft, engine, propeller, propeller blade, propeller hub or CMU other than the one from which it has been removed.’;

• (74) point 21.A.804 is replaced by the following:

‘21.A.804   Identification of parts, appliances, and control and monitoring unit (CMU) components

• (a) Each part or appliance which is eligible for installation in a type-certified product, and each CMU component which is eligible for installation in a CMU certified in accordance with this Annex I, shall be permanently and legibly marked with:

• 1. a name, trademark, or symbol identifying the manufacturer in a manner identified by the applicable design data;

• 1. the part number, as defined in the applicable design data; and

• 1. the letters ‘EPA’:

• (i) for parts or appliances produced in accordance with approved design data that does not belong to the type-certificate holder of the related product, except for ETSO articles and for parts and appliances covered under point 21.A.307(b);

• (ii) for CMU components produced in accordance with approved design data that does not belong to the type-certificate holder of the related CMU, or to the UA type-certificate holder when the CMU is certified as part of the UA, except for ETSO CMU components and CMU components covered under point 21.A.308(b).

• (b) By way of derogation from point (a), if the Agency agrees that a part, appliance or a CMU component is too small, or that it is otherwise impractical to mark a part, appliance or a CMU component with any of the information required by point (a), the authorised release document that accompanies the part, appliance or the CMU component or its container shall include the information that could not be marked on the part, appliance or CMU component.’;

• (75) in point 21.B.20, point (b) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(b) The Agency shall implement a system to appropriately analyse any safety-relevant information received and, without undue delay, provide the relevant authority of the Member States and the Commission with any information, including recommendations or corrective actions to be taken, which is necessary for them to react in a timely manner to a safety problem that involves products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs, CMU components, persons or organisations that are subject to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts.’;

• (76) point 21.B.70 is replaced by the following:

‘21.B.70   Certification specifications

The Agency, in accordance with Article 76(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, shall issue certification specifications and other detailed specifications, including certification specifications for airworthiness, operational suitability data and environmental protection, which competent authorities, organisations and personnel may use to demonstrate compliance of products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs and CMU components with the relevant essential requirements set out in Annexes II, IV, V and IX to that Regulation, as well as with those for environmental protection set out in Article 9(2) of and in Annex III to that Regulation. Such specifications shall be sufficiently detailed and specific to indicate to applicants the conditions under which certificates shall be issued, amended or supplemented.’;

• (77) in point 21.B.75, point (a) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) The Agency shall prescribe special detailed technical specifications, named ‘special conditions’, for a product, a UAS or a CMU if the related certification specifications do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for the product, UAS or CMU because:

• 1. the product, the UAS or the CMU has novel or unusual design features relative to the design practices on which the applicable certification specifications are based;

• 1. the intended use of the product is unconventional; or

• 1. in-service experience with other similar products, UAS or CMUs or with products or CMUs that have similar design features or newly identified hazards has shown that unsafe conditions may develop.’;

• (78) point 21.B.80 is amended as follows:

• (a) the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘The Agency shall establish the type-certification basis and notify it to the applicant for a type-certificate or a restricted type-certificate. The type-certification basis shall consist of:’;

• (b) point (a) is amended as follows:

• (i) the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘the certification specifications for airworthiness designated by the Agency for the product, the UAS or the CMU, as applicable on the date of application for that certificate and any special condition prescribed by the Agency in accordance with point 21.B.75(a), unless:’;

• (ii) in point 3, point (i) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(i) in the case of a type-certificate, demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of Annex II and, where applicable, of Annex IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139; or’;

• (c) point (b) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(b) Reserved.’;

• (79) in point 21.B.82, point (a) is amended as follows:

• (a) point (2) is replaced by the following:

• ‘2. the Agency accepts or prescribes alternative means to demonstrate compliance with the relevant essential requirements of Annexes II, IV, V and IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139;’;

• (80) in point 21.B.100(a), the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘The Agency shall determine its involvement in the verification of the compliance demonstration activities and data related to the application for a type-certificate, restricted type-certificate, major change approval, supplemental type certificate, major repair design approval or ETSO authorisation for APUs. It shall do so on the basis of an assessment of meaningful groups of compliance demonstration activities and data of the certification programme. That assessment shall address:

— the likelihood of an unidentified non-compliance with the type-certification basis, operational suitability data certification basis or environmental protection requirements; and

— the potential impact of that non-compliance on product, UAS and CMU safety or environmental protection,

and consider at least the following elements:’;

• (81) in point 21.B.103, point (a) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) The Agency shall issue an aircraft, engine, propeller or CMU type-certificate or an aircraft restricted type-certificate, provided that all of the following conditions are fulfilled:

• 1. the applicant complies with point 21.A.21;

• 1. the Agency, through verification of the demonstration of compliance in accordance with its involvement determined in accordance with point 21.B.100, has not found any non-compliance with the applicable type-certification basis, the operational suitability data certification basis, where applicable, in accordance with point 21.B.82, and the applicable environmental protection requirements;

• 1. no feature or characteristic has been identified that may render the product, the UAS or the CMU unsafe for the use for which certification is requested.’;

• (82) point 21.B.107 is amended as follows:

• (a) in point (a), points 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:

• ‘2. the Agency, through verification of the demonstration of compliance in accordance with the level of its involvement established on the basis of point 21.B.100(a) or (b) has not found any non-compliance with the applicable type-certification basis, operational suitability data certification basis, where applicable, in accordance with point 21.B.82, and the applicable environmental protection requirements; and

• ‘3. no feature or characteristic has been identified that may render the product, the UAS or the CMU unsafe for the use for which certification is requested.’;

• (b) point (b) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(b) In the case of a change that affects the operational suitability data, by way of derogation from points 1 and 2 of point (a), at the applicant’s request included in the declaration referred to in point 21.A.20(d), the Agency may approve a change to an aircraft type-certificate before compliance with the applicable operational suitability data certification basis has been demonstrated, provided that the applicant demonstrates such compliance before the date on which this data is to be actually used.’;

• (83) in point 21.B.111, points (a) and (b) are replaced by the following:

• ‘(a) The Agency shall issue a supplemental type-certificate, provided that all of the following conditions are fulfilled:

• 1. the applicant complies with point 21.A.115(b);

• 1. the Agency, through verification of the demonstration of compliance in accordance with the level of involvement established on the basis of point 21.B.100(a), has not found any non-compliance with the applicable type-certification basis, operational suitability data certification basis, where applicable, in accordance with point 21.B.82, and the applicable environmental protection requirements;

• 1. no feature or characteristic has been identified that may render the product, the UAS or the CMU unsafe for the use for which certification is requested.

• (b) In the case of a supplemental type-certificate that affects the operational suitability data, by way of derogation from points 1 and 2 of point (a), at the applicant’s request included in the declaration referred to in point 21.A.20(d), the Agency may issue a supplemental type-certificate before compliance with the applicable operational suitability data certification basis has been demonstrated, provided that the applicant demonstrates such compliance before the date on which this data is to be actually used.’;

• (84) in point 21.B.320(b), point 5 is replaced by the following:

• ‘5. inspection of aircraft and, for unmanned aircraft, of the CMU;’;

• (85) point 21.B.325 is replaced by the following:

‘21.B.325   Issuance of airworthiness certificates

• (a) The competent authority of the Member State of registry shall issue, or make changes to, a certificate of airworthiness (EASA Form 25, see Appendix VI) without undue delay when it is satisfied that the requirements of point 21.B.326 and the applicable requirements of Subpart H of Section A of this Annex are met.

• (b) The competent authority of the Member State of registry shall issue, or make changes to, a restricted certificate of airworthiness (EASA Form 24, see Appendix V) without undue delay when it is satisfied that the requirements of point 21.B.327 and the applicable requirements of Subpart H of Section A of this Annex are met.

• (c) For new aircraft, and for used aircraft that originate from a non-Member State, in addition to the applicable airworthiness certificate referred to in point (a) or point (b), the competent authority of the Member State of registry shall issue:

• 1. for aircraft subject to Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, an initial airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15a, see Appendix II);

• 1. for new aircraft subject to Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, an initial airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15c, see Appendix II);

• 1. for used aircraft that originate from a non-Member State and which are subject to Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, an initial airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15c, see Appendix II) when the competent authority has performed the airworthiness review;

• 1. for new unmanned aircraft that are subject to Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 an initial airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15d, see Appendix II);

• 1. for used unmanned aircraft that originate from a non-Member State and that are subject to Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107, an initial airworthiness review certificate (EASA Form 15d, see Appendix II) when the competent authority has performed the airworthiness review.’;

• (86) point 21.B.326 is amended as follows:

• (a) in point (a), point 2 is replaced by the following:

• ‘2. where the competent authority of the Member State of registry is satisfied that the aircraft or the UAS, as applicable, conforms to an approved design and is in a condition for safe operation; this may include inspections by the competent authority of the Member State of registry; and’;

• (b) point (b) is amended as follows:

• (i) point 1 is amended as follows:

• — point (i) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(i) the aircraft or the UAS, as applicable, conforms to a type design approved under a type-certificate and any supplemental type-certificate, change or repair approved in accordance with this Annex, and’;

• — point (iii) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(iii) the airworthiness review has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of Subpart I of Annex I (Part-M) or Subpart I of Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, or Subpart I of Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 as appropriate;’;

• (ii) point 2 is replaced by the following:

• ‘2. where the competent authority of the Member State of registry is satisfied that the aircraft or the UAS, as applicable, conforms to an approved design and is in a condition for safe operation; this may include inspections by the competent authority of the Member State of registry; and’;

• (87) in point 21.B.327, point (a) is amended as follows:

• (a) in point 1, point (ii) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(ii) when the competent authority of the Member State of registry is satisfied that the aircraft or the UAS, as applicable, conforms to a design approved by the Agency under a restricted type-certificate or in accordance with specific airworthiness specifications, and is in a condition for safe operation. This may include inspections by the competent authority of the Member State of registry;’;

• (b) point 2 is amended as follows:

• (i) in point (i), point (A) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(A) the aircraft or the UAS, as applicable, conforms to a design approved by the Agency under a restricted type-certificate or in accordance with specific airworthiness specifications and any supplemental type-certificate change or repair approved in accordance with this Annex I (Part 21); and’;

• (ii) in point (i), point (C) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(C) the aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the provisions of Annex I (Part-M) or Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, or Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 as appropriate;’;

• (iii) point (ii) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(ii) when the competent authority of the Member State of registry is satisfied that the aircraft or the UAS, as applicable, conforms to the approved design and is in a condition for safe operation; this may include inspections by the competent authority of the Member State of registry.’;

• (88) in point 21.B.432(b)(1), point (ii) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(ii) product, UAS and CMU audits of a relevant sample of the design and certification of the products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs and CMU components that are within the scope of work of the organisation;’;

• (89) the title of Subpart K in Section B is replaced by the following:

‘ SUBPART K – PARTS, APPLIANCES, AND CONTROL AND MONITORING UNIT (CMU) COMPONENTS ’;

• (90) in point 21.B.453(a), point 4 is replaced by the following:

• ‘4. no feature or characteristic has been identified that may make the product, the UAS or the CMU unsafe for the use for which certification is requested.’;

• (91) in point 21.B.520(b), point 4 is replaced by the following:

• ‘4. inspection of the aircraft and for unmanned aircraft, of the CMU;’;

• (92) the title of Subpart Q in Section B is replaced by the following:

‘ SUBPART Q – IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS, PARTS, APPLIANCES, CONTROL AND MONITORING UNITS (CMUs) AND CMU COMPONENTS ’;

• (93) the list of Appendices (EASA FORMS) is amended as follows:

‘Appendix I – EASA Form 1 Authorised release Certificate

Appendix II – EASA Form 15a, 15c and 15d – Airworthiness Review Certificate

Appendix III – EASA Form 20a Permit to Fly

Appendix IV – EASA Form 20b Permit to Fly (issued by approved organisations)

Appendix V – EASA Form 24 Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness

Appendix VI – EASA Form 25 Certificate of Airworthiness

Appendix VII – EASA Form 45 Noise Certificate

Appendix VIII – EASA Form 52 Aircraft/Unmanned Aircraft System Statement of Conformity

Appendix IX – EASA Form 53 Certificate of Release to Service

Appendix X – EASA Form 55 Production Organisation Approval Certificate

Appendix XI – EASA Form 65 Letter of Agreement for production without production organisation approval

Appendix XII – Categories of flight test and associated flight test crew qualifications’

• (94) in Appendix I ‘Authorised Release Certificate – EASA Form 1 referred to in Annex I (Part 21)’, the instructions for the use of EASA Form 1 are amended as follows:

• (a) the introductory sentence is replaced by the following:

‘These instructions relate only to the use of the EASA Form 1 for production purposes. Attention is drawn to Appendix II to Annex I (Part-M) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and to Appendix III to Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 which cover the use of the EASA Form 1 for maintenance purposes.’;

• (b) point 1 ‘PURPOSE AND USE’ is amended as follows:

• (i) point 1.1 is replaced by the following:

• ‘1.1. The primary purpose of the certificate is to declare the airworthiness of new aviation engines, propellers, parts, appliances, CMUs and CMU components (“the item(s)”).’;

• (ii) point 1.6 is replaced by the following:

• ‘1.6. The certificate does not constitute an approval to install the item in a particular aircraft, engine, propeller, or in a particular CMU in case of CMU components, but helps the end user determine its airworthiness approval status.’;

• (c) in point 5 ‘COMPLETION OF THE CERTIFICATE BY THE ORIGINATOR’, Block 8 is replaced by the following:

• ‘Block 8 Part Number

Enter the part number as it appears on the item or tag/packaging. In case of an engine, propeller or CMU, the type designation may be used.’;

• (95) Appendix II is amended as follows:

• (a) the title is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix II

EASA Form 15a, 15c and 15d — Airworthiness Review Certificate;

;

• (b) the following new EASA Form 15d is added:

Airworthiness Review Certificate — EASA Form 15d

‘AIRWORTHINESS REVIEW CERTIFICATE (ARC) (for unmanned aircraft (UA) that comply with Part-ML.UAS) ARC reference: … Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council, [NAME OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY] hereby certifies that: □ it has performed an airworthiness review, in accordance with Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107, of the following UA: [or] □ the following new UA: UA manufacturer: … UA manufacturer designation: … UA registration: … UA serial number: … (and this aircraft) is considered airworthy at the time of the review. Date of issue: … Expiry date: … UA flight hours (FHs) on the date of the review: … Signed: … Authorisation No (if applicable): … [OR] [NAME OF APPROVED ORGANISATION, ADDRESS and APPROVAL REFERENCE][^ntr*3-L_202401108EN.000701-E0004] hereby certifies that it has performed an airworthiness review, in accordance with Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107, of the following UA: UA manufacturer: … UA manufacturer designation: … UA registration: … UA serial number: … and this aircraft is considered airworthy at the time of the review. Date of issue: … Expiry date: … UA flight hours (FHs) on the date of the review: … Signed: … Authorisation No (if applicable): … ============================================================================== First extension: The UA complies with the conditions of point ML.UAS.901(c) of Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 Date of issue: … Expiry date: … UA flight hours (FHs) on the date of issue: … Signed: … Authorisation No: … Name of approved organisation: … Approval reference: … ============================================================================== Second extension: The UA complies with the conditions of point ML.UAS.901(c) of Annex I (Part-ML.UAS) to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1107 Date of issue: … Expiry date: … UA flight hours (FHs) on the date of issue: … Signed: … Authorisation No: … Name of approved organisation: … Approval reference: …
EASA Form 15d — Issue 1

• (96) Appendix III is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix III

Permit to Fly — EASA Form 20a

Competent authority logo	PERMIT TO FLY	PERMIT TO FLY
[^ntr*4-L_202401108EN.003601-E0001]	[^ntr*4-L_202401108EN.003601-E0001]
This permit to fly is issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and certifies that the aircraft is capable of safe flight for the purpose and within the conditions listed below, and is valid in all Member States. This permit to fly is also valid for flights to and within nonMember States provided a separate approval is obtained from the competent authorities of those States:	This permit to fly is issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and certifies that the aircraft is capable of safe flight for the purpose and within the conditions listed below, and is valid in all Member States. This permit to fly is also valid for flights to and within nonMember States provided a separate approval is obtained from the competent authorities of those States:	1. Nationality and registration marks:
2. Aircraft manufacturer/type: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	2. Aircraft manufacturer/type: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	3. Serial No:
4. The permit to fly covers: [purpose in accordance with point 21.A.701(a)]	4. The permit to fly covers: [purpose in accordance with point 21.A.701(a)]	4. The permit to fly covers: [purpose in accordance with point 21.A.701(a)]
5. Holder: [in case of a permit to fly issued for the purpose of point 21.A.701(a)(15), this should state: ‘the registered owner]	5. Holder: [in case of a permit to fly issued for the purpose of point 21.A.701(a)(15), this should state: ‘the registered owner]	5. Holder: [in case of a permit to fly issued for the purpose of point 21.A.701(a)(15), this should state: ‘the registered owner]
6. Conditions/remarks:	6. Conditions/remarks:	6. Conditions/remarks:
7. Validity period:	7. Validity period:	7. Validity period:
8. Place and date of issue:	8. Place and date of issue:	9. Signature of the competent authority representative:
EASA Form 20a – Issue 2	EASA Form 20a – Issue 2	EASA Form 20a – Issue 2

;

• (97) Appendix IV is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix IV

Permit to Fly (issued by approved organisations) – EASA Form 20b

The Member State of the competent authority that has issued the organisation approval under which the permit to fly is issued; or ‘EASA’ when the approval is issued by EASA.	PERMIT TO FLY	PERMIT TO FLY
Name and address of the organisation that issues the permit to fly.	Name and address of the organisation that issues the permit to fly.	[^ntr*5-L_202401108EN.003701-E0001]
This permit to fly is issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and certifies that the aircraft is capable of safe flight for the purpose and within the conditions listed below, and is valid in all Member States. This permit to fly is also valid for flights to and within non-Member Statesthird countries provided a separate approval is obtained from the competent authorities of those States.	This permit to fly is issued pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and certifies that the aircraft is capable of safe flight for the purpose and within the conditions listed below, and is valid in all Member States. This permit to fly is also valid for flights to and within non-Member Statesthird countries provided a separate approval is obtained from the competent authorities of those States.	1. Nationality and registration marks:
2. Aircraft manufacturer/type: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	2. Aircraft manufacturer/type: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	3. Serial No:
4. The permit to fly covers: [purpose in accordance with point 21.A.701(a)]	4. The permit to fly covers: [purpose in accordance with point 21.A.701(a)]	4. The permit to fly covers: [purpose in accordance with point 21.A.701(a)]
5. Holder: [organisation that issues the permit to fly]	5. Holder: [organisation that issues the permit to fly]	5. Holder: [organisation that issues the permit to fly]
6. Conditions/remarks:	6. Conditions/remarks:	6. Conditions/remarks:
7. Validity period:	7. Validity period:	7. Validity period:
8. Place and date of issue:	8. Place and date of issue:	9. Authorised signature: Name: Approval Reference No:
EASA Form 20b – Issue 2	EASA Form 20b – Issue 2	EASA Form 20b – Issue 2

;

• (98) Appendix V is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix V

Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness — EASA Form 24

Competent authority LOGO

RESTRICTED CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS

[^ntr*6-L_202401108EN.003801-E0001]	[Member State of registry] [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE]	[Member State of registry] [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE]	[^ntr*6-L_202401108EN.003801-E0001]
1. Nationality and registration marks	2. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s designation of aircraft	2. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s designation of aircraft	3. Aircraft serial number
4. Categories	4. Categories	4. Categories	4. Categories
5. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to[^ntr*7-L_202401108EN.003801-E0002] [the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December [1944] and [Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council] in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. In addition to the above, the following restrictions apply: (5) (8) [The aircraft may be used in international navigation notwithstanding the above-mentioned restrictions]. Remarks: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to[^ntr*7-L_202401108EN.003801-E0002] [the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December [1944] and [Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council] in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. In addition to the above, the following restrictions apply: (5) (8) [The aircraft may be used in international navigation notwithstanding the above-mentioned restrictions]. Remarks: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to[^ntr*7-L_202401108EN.003801-E0002] [the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December [1944] and [Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council] in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. In addition to the above, the following restrictions apply: (5) (8) [The aircraft may be used in international navigation notwithstanding the above-mentioned restrictions]. Remarks: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to[^ntr*7-L_202401108EN.003801-E0002] [the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December [1944] and [Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council] in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. In addition to the above, the following restrictions apply: (5) (8) [The aircraft may be used in international navigation notwithstanding the above-mentioned restrictions]. Remarks: [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]
Date of issue:	Date of issue:	Signature:	Signature:
6. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This restricted certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.
EASA Form 24 — Issue 3	EASA Form 24 — Issue 3	EASA Form 24 — Issue 3	EASA Form 24 — Issue 3

This restricted certificate of airworthiness shall be carried on board during all flights.

;

• (99) Appendix VI is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix VI

Certificate of Airworthiness — EASA Form 25

Competent authority LOGO

CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS

[^ntr*8-L_202401108EN.003901-E0001]	[Member State of registry] [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE]	[Member State of registry] [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE]	[Member State of registry] [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE]	[^ntr*8-L_202401108EN.003901-E0001]
1. Nationality and registration marks	2. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s designation of aircraft	2. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s designation of aircraft	2. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s designation of aircraft	3. Aircraft serial number
4. Categories	4. Categories	4. Categories	4. Categories	4. Categories
5. This certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. Limitations/Remarks: (7) [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. Limitations/Remarks: (7) [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. Limitations/Remarks: (7) [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. Limitations/Remarks: (7) [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]	5. This certificate of airworthiness is issued pursuant to the Convention on International Civil Aviation dated 7 December 1944 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of the above-mentioned aircraft which is considered airworthy when maintained and operated in accordance with the foregoing and the pertinent operating limitations. Limitations/Remarks: (7) [for unmanned aircraft, please insert control and monitoring unit model and designation]
Date of issue:	Date of issue:	Signature:
6. This certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.	6. This certificate of airworthiness is valid unless revoked by the competent authority of the Member State of registry. A current airworthiness review certificate shall be attached to this certificate.
EASA Form 25 — Issue 3	EASA Form 25 — Issue 3	EASA Form 25 — Issue 3	EASA Form 25 — Issue 3	EASA Form 25 — Issue 3

This certificate of airworthiness shall be carried on board during all flights.

;

• (100) Appendix VIII is amended as follows:

• (a) the title is replaced by the following:

‘Aircraft/Unmanned Aircraft System statement of conformity – EASA Form 52’;

• (b) the form ‘Aircraft statement of conformity’ is replaced by the following:

‘AIRCRAFT/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY	‘AIRCRAFT/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY	‘AIRCRAFT/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY	‘AIRCRAFT/UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
1. State of manufacture	2. [MEMBER STATE][^ntr9-L_202401108EN.000701-E0005] A Member of the European Union[^ntr10-L_202401108EN.000701-E0006]	2. [MEMBER STATE][^ntr9-L_202401108EN.000701-E0005] A Member of the European Union[^ntr10-L_202401108EN.000701-E0006]	3. Statement reference No:
4. Organisation	4. Organisation	4. Organisation	4. Organisation
5. Aircraft type	5. Aircraft type	6. Type-certificate reference No:	6. Type-certificate reference No:
7. Aircraft registration or mark	7. Aircraft registration or mark	8. Production organisation identification No:	8. Production organisation identification No:
9. Engine/propeller/control and monitoring unit details[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	9. Engine/propeller/control and monitoring unit details[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	9. Engine/propeller/control and monitoring unit details[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	9. Engine/propeller/control and monitoring unit details[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]
10. Modifications and/or service bulletins[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	10. Modifications and/or service bulletins[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	10. Modifications and/or service bulletins[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	10. Modifications and/or service bulletins[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]
11. Airworthiness directives	11. Airworthiness directives	11. Airworthiness directives	11. Airworthiness directives
12. Concessions	12. Concessions	12. Concessions	12. Concessions
13. Exemptions, waivers or derogations[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	13. Exemptions, waivers or derogations[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	13. Exemptions, waivers or derogations[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]	13. Exemptions, waivers or derogations[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]
14. Remarks	14. Remarks	14. Remarks	14. Remarks
15. Certificate of airworthiness	15. Certificate of airworthiness	15. Certificate of airworthiness	15. Certificate of airworthiness
16. Additional requirements	16. Additional requirements	16. Additional requirements	16. Additional requirements
17. Statement of conformity It is hereby certified that the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system fully conforms to the type-certified design and to the items in Blocks 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. The aircraft has been satisfactorily tested in flight.	17. Statement of conformity It is hereby certified that the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system fully conforms to the type-certified design and to the items in Blocks 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. The aircraft has been satisfactorily tested in flight.	17. Statement of conformity It is hereby certified that the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system fully conforms to the type-certified design and to the items in Blocks 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. The aircraft has been satisfactorily tested in flight.	17. Statement of conformity It is hereby certified that the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system fully conforms to the type-certified design and to the items in Blocks 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. The aircraft has been satisfactorily tested in flight.
18. Signed	19. Name	19. Name	20. Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
21. Production organisation approval reference	21. Production organisation approval reference	21. Production organisation approval reference	21. Production organisation approval reference
EASA Form 52 — Issue 4	EASA Form 52 — Issue 4	EASA Form 52 — Issue 4	EASA Form 52 — Issue 4

• (c) the Instructions for the use of the ‘Aircraft statement of conformity – EASA Form 52’ are amended as follows:

• (i) the title is replaced by the following:

‘ Instructions for the use of the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system statement of conformity – EASA Form 52 ’;

• (ii) point 1 ‘PURPOSE AND SCOPE’ is replaced by the following:

‘1.   PURPOSE AND SCOPE

	1.1.	The use of the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system statement of conformity issued by a production organisation that produces under Part 21 Section A Subpart F is described in point 21.A.130 and in the related acceptable means of compliance (AMC).

	1.2.	The purpose of the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system statement of conformity (EASA Form 52) issued under Part 21 Section A Subpart G is to enable the holder of an appropriate production organisation approval certificate to exercise the privilege to obtain an individual aircraft certificate of airworthiness and, if requested, a certificate of noise from the competent authority of the Member State of registry.’;

• (iii) point 3.2 is replaced by the following:

• ‘3.2. A statement of conformity may not be issued to the competent authority of the Member State of registry unless the design of the aircraft/unmanned aircraft system, its installed products, and for unmanned aircraft systems, the CMU, are approved.’;

• (iv) point 3.4 is replaced by the following:

• ‘3.4 This statement of conformity is not intended to include those items of equipment that may be required to be fitted in order to satisfy the applicable operational rules. However, some of those individual items may be included in Block 10 or in the approved type design. Operators are, therefore, reminded of their responsibility to ensure compliance with the applicable operational rules for their own particular operations.’;

• (v) Block 9 is replaced by the following:

• ‘Block 9 The engine type and the propeller type(s) in full, as specified in the relevant type certificate and its associated data sheet. Their production organisation identification number and the associated location must also be stated. For unmanned aircraft systems, the CMU type in full, as specified in the relevant type-certificate, its associated data sheet, and its production organisation identification number.’;

• (vi) Block 11 is replaced by the following:

• ‘Block 11 A listing of all the applicable airworthiness directives (or equivalent) and a declaration of compliance, together with a description of the method of compliance of the subject individual aircraft or unmanned aircraft system, including products and installed parts, appliances and equipment and, for unmanned aircraft systems, CMUs and CMU components. Any future compliance requirement time must be stated.’;

• (vii) Block 17 is replaced by the following:

• ‘Block 17 The validity of the statement of conformity is subject to the full completion of all the blocks on the form. A copy of the flight test report, together with any recorded defects and rectification details, must be kept on file by the production organisation approval holder. The report must be signed as satisfactory by the appropriate certifying staff and a flight crew member, e.g. the test pilot or the flight test engineer. The flight tests performed are those defined under the control of the quality management element of the production system, as established by point 21.A.139, in particular point (d)(2)(vi), to ensure that the aircraft conforms to the applicable design data, and is in a condition for safe operation.

The listing of the items provided (or made available) to satisfy the aspects of this statement that relate to the safe operation of the aircraft must be kept on file by the production organisation approval certificate holder.’;

• (101) in Appendix X, the first form (EASA Form 55a – Issue 3) is replaced by the following:

‘[MEMBER STATE][^ntr12-L_202401108EN.000701-E0008] A Member of the European Union[^ntr13-L_202401108EN.000701-E0009] PRODUCTION ORGANISATION APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE[^ntr12-L_202401108EN.000701-E0008] ].21G.XXXX Pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council and to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, for the time being in force and subject to the conditions specified below, the [COMPETENT AUTHORITY OF THE MEMBER STATE] hereby certifies: [COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS] as a production organisation in compliance with Section A of Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, is approved to produce products, parts, appliances, control and monitoring units and control and monitoring unit components listed in the attached approval schedule and issue the related certificates using the above references. CONDITIONS: 1. This approval is limited to what is specified in the enclosed terms of approval. 2. This approval is subject to compliance with the procedures specified in the approved production organisation exposition. 3. This approval is valid for as long as the approved production organisation remains in compliance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. 4. Subject to compliance with the foregoing conditions, this approval shall remain valid for an unlimited period of time unless it has previously been surrendered, superseded, suspended or revoked. Date of original issue: … Date of this revision: … Revision No: … Signed: … For the competent authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY IDENTIFICATION[^ntr13-L_202401108EN.000701-E0009]]
EASA Form 55a – Issue 4

• (102) Appendix XI is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix XI

Letter of agreement for production without a production organisation approval — EASA Form 65

Letter of agreement referred to in Subpart F of Annex I (Part 21)

[MEMBER STATE][^ntr14-L_202401108EN.004301-E0001] A Member of the European Union[^ntr15-L_202401108EN.004301-E0002] LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR PRODUCTION WITHOUT A PRODUCTION ORGANISATION APPROVAL [NAME OF THE APPLICANT] [TRADE NAME (if different from the name of the applicant)] [FULL POSTAL ADDRESS OF THE APPLICANT] Date (day, month, year) Reference: [MEMBER STATE CODE[^ntr15-L_202401108EN.004301-E0002]].21F.XXXX Dear Mr/Ms [name of the applicant], your production inspection system has been evaluated and found to be in compliance with Section A Subpart A and Subpart F of Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. Therefore, subject to the conditions specified below, we agree that the showing of conformity of the products, parts, appliances, control and monitoring units and control and monitoring unit components mentioned below may be performed according to Section A of Subpart F of Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. No of Units P/NS/N AIRCRAFT PARTS The following conditions are applicable to this letter of agreement: (1) It is valid while [company name] remains in compliance with Section A Subpart A and Subpart F of Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. (2) It requires compliance with the procedures specified in [company name] manual reference/issue date … (3) It terminates on … (4) The statement of conformity issued by [company name] under point 21.A.130 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 shall be validated by the issuing authority of this letter of agreement in accordance with the procedure...... of the referenced manual. (5) [company name] shall immediately notify the issuing authority of this letter of agreement of any changes to the production inspection system that may affect the inspection, conformity or airworthiness of the products, parts, control and monitoring units and control and monitoring unit components listed in this letter of agreement. For the competent authority: [COMPETENT AUTHORITY IDENTIFICATION[^ntr14-L_202401108EN.004301-E0001] [^ntr*15-L_202401108EN.004301-E0002] ] Date and Signature
EASA Form 65 — Issue 4

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[^ntc*1-L_202401108EN.000701-E0001]  Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).’;

[^ntc*2-L_202401108EN.000701-E0002]  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (OJ L 362, 17.12.2014, p. 1).’;’

[^ntr1-L_202401108EN.000701-E0003]: [List of applicable acts to inserted as footnote]

[^ntr*3-L_202401108EN.000701-E0004]: The issuer of the form may tailor it to their needs by deleting the name, the certifying statement, the reference to the subject aircraft and the issuance details that are not relevant for their use. ’

[^ntr*4-L_202401108EN.003601-E0001]: For use by the State of registry.

[^ntr*5-L_202401108EN.003701-E0001]: For use by the organisation approval holder.

[^ntr*6-L_202401108EN.003801-E0001]: For use by the State of registry.

[^ntr*7-L_202401108EN.003801-E0002]: Delete as applicable.

[^ntr*8-L_202401108EN.003901-E0001]: For use by the State of registry.

[^ntr*9-L_202401108EN.000701-E0005]: Or ‘EASA’, if EASA is the competent authority.

[^ntr*10-L_202401108EN.000701-E0006]: Delete for non-EU Member States or EASA.

[^ntr*11-L_202401108EN.000701-E0007]: Delete as applicable.’;

[^ntr*12-L_202401108EN.000701-E0008]: Or ‘EASA’, if EASA is the competent authority.

[^ntr*13-L_202401108EN.000701-E0009]: Or ‘EASA’, if EASA is the competent authority.’;

[^ntr*14-L_202401108EN.004301-E0001]: Or ‘EASA’, if EASA is the competent authority.

[^ntr*15-L_202401108EN.004301-E0002]: Delete for third countries.

ANNEX II

The Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 is amended as follows:

• (1) in PART 2 ‘Requirements for a class C1 Unmanned aircraft system’, point (15) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(15) provide the remote pilot with a clear warning when the battery of the UA or its CMU reaches a low level to allow the remote pilot sufficient time to safely land the UA;’;

• (2) in PART 3 ‘Requirements for a class C2 Unmanned aircraft system’, point (17) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(17) provide the remote pilot with a clear warning when the battery of the UA or its CMU reaches a low level to allow the remote pilot sufficient time to safely land the UA;’;

• (3) in PART 4 ‘Requirements for a class C3 Unmanned aircraft system’, point (13) is replaced by the following:

• ‘(13) provide the remote pilot with a clear warning when the battery of the UA or its CMU reaches a low level to allow the remote pilot sufficient time to safely land the UA;’.

ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2024/1108/oj

ISSN 1977-0677 (electronic edition)