Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014Show full title

SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ADR.AR.A) U.K.

ADR.AR.A.001 Scope U.K.

This Annex establishes requirements for the [F1 CAA regarding] the certification and oversight of aerodromes, aerodrome operators and apron management service providers.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.001 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(a) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.A.005 [F2 CAA] U.K.

[F3 The CAA] shall be responsible for the:

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.005 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

certification and oversight of aerodromes and its aerodrome operators;

(b)

oversight of providers of apron management services.

Textual Amendments

F2 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.005 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(b)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.A.010 Oversight documentation U.K.

(a) The [F4 CAA] shall provide the relevant legislative acts, standards, rules, technical publications and related documents to its relevant personnel in order to perform their tasks and to discharge their responsibilities. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F4 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.010 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(c) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) The [F4 CAA] shall make available legislative acts, standards, rules, technical publications and related documents to aerodrome operators and other interested parties to facilitate their compliance with the applicable requirements. U.K.

ADR.AR.A.015 Means of compliance U.K.

(a) The [F5 CAA] shall develop Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) that may be used to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. When the Acceptable Means of Compliance are complied with, the related requirements of the Implementing Rules are met. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F5 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.015(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(d)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) Alternative means of compliance may be used to establish compliance with the Implementing Rules. U.K.

(c) The [F6 CAA] shall establish a system to consistently evaluate that the alternative means of compliance used by itself or by aerodrome operators or providers of apron management services under its oversight provide for compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.015(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(d)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(d) The [F7 CAA] shall evaluate the alternative means of compliance proposed by an aerodrome operator or a provider of apron management services, in accordance with ADR.OR.A.015, by analysing the documentation provided and, if considered necessary, conducting an inspection of the aerodrome operator, the aerodrome or the provider of apron management services. U.K.

When the [F7 CAA] finds that the alternative means of compliance proposed by the aerodrome operator or the provider of apron management services are in accordance with the Implementing Rules, it shall without undue delay:

(1)

notify the applicant that the alternative means of compliance may be implemented and, if applicable, amend the certificate or approval of the applicant accordingly;

(2)

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(3)

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(4)

inform the other certified aerodromes located in the [F9 United Kingdom], as appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.015(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(d)(iii)(bb) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F9 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.015(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(d)(iii)(cc) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F7 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.015(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(d)(iii)(aa) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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Textual Amendments

F10 Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.015(e) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(d)(iv) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F11 ADR.AR.A.025 Information to the Agency U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F11 Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.025 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(e) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.A.030 Immediate reaction to a safety problem U.K.

(a) Without prejudice to Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council(1), the [F12 CAA] shall implement a system to appropriately collect, analyse and disseminate safety information. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F12 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.030(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(f)(i) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) The [F13 CAA] shall implement a system to appropriately analyse any relevant safety information received F14 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F13 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.030(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(f)(ii)(aa) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F14 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.030(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(f)(ii)(bb) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(c) Upon receiving the information referred to in points (a) and (b), the [F15 CAA] shall take adequate measures to address the safety problem, including the issuing of safety directives in accordance with ADR.AR.A.040. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F15 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.030(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(f)(iii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(d) Measures taken in accordance with point (c) shall immediately be notified to the aerodrome operators or providers of apron management services which need to comply with them under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules. F16 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F16 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.030(d) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(f)(iv) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ADR.AR.A.040 Safety directives U.K.

(a) The [F17 CAA] shall issue a safety directive if it has determined the existence of an unsafe condition requiring immediate action, including the showing of compliance with any amended or additional certification specification F18 ..., which the [F17 CAA] finds is necessary. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F17 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.040(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(g)(i)(aa) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F18 Words in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.040(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(g)(i)(bb) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(b) A safety directive shall be forwarded to the aerodrome operators or providers of apron management services concerned, as appropriate, and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: U.K.

(1)

the identification of the unsafe condition;

(2)

the identification of the affected design, equipment, or operation;

(3)

the actions required and their rationale, including the amended or additional certification specifications that have to be complied with;

(4)

the time limit for compliance with the required actions; and

(5)

its date of entry into force.

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Textual Amendments

F19 Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.040(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(g)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(d) The [F20 CAA] shall verify the compliance of aerodrome operators and providers of apron management services with the applicable safety directives. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F20 Word in Annex 2 point ADR.AR.A.040(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 420(2)(g)(iii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(1)

OJ L 167, 4.7.2003, p. 23.