Notices of Proposed Amendment (NPAs)

The Agency consults its draft regulatory material in the form of Notices of Proposed Amendments (NPAs) to collect views from stakeholders for consideration before issuing its Opinions and Decisions. Depending on the subject, the Agency reaches out to the public or in a more focused manner to Member States, other affected and interested parties, the EASA Advisory Bodies and/or experts.

The NPAs published for public consultation are shown here. The Agency uses for such consultations its Comment Response Tool (CRT). The CRT allows users to review NPAs and place their comments.

The NPAs that were consulted in a focused manner with Member States, other affected and interested parties, the EASA Advisory Bodies and/or experts are published under ‘focused consultations’.

Notices of Proposed Amendment (NPAs)
Publication date Title Comments via CRT
11/05/2017
Loss of control or loss of flight path during go-around or other flight phases
NPA 2017-06
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04/05/2017
Introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of drones — Unmanned aircraft system operations in the open and specific category
NPA 2017-05
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11/04/2017
Regular update of aerodrome rules (CS-ADR-DSN - Issue 4)
NPA 2017-04
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03/04/2017
In-flight recording for light aircraft
NPA 2017-03
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28/03/2017
Regular update of AMC-20: update of EASA AMC 20-115C and FAA AC 20-115C
NPA 2017-02
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NPA 2017-02 was replaced on 29/03/17. In the new file, footnote No 4 (p. 3) contains the correct link to the FAA website.

17/01/2017
Implementation of the CAEP/10 amendments on climate change, emissions and noise
NPA 2017-01
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NPA 2017-01 was replaced on 26/01/2017. In the document, the references ‘Section 6.3.3’ on p. 10 and ‘[…] paragraphs 1(d) and 2(c)’ on p. 12 have been replaced by ‘Section 6.3.3 ‘Appendix 3’’ and ‘[…] paragraphs 2(d), 2(e) and 3(c)’ respectively.  

22/12/2016
Appendix I - Aircraft type ratings for Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence
NPA 2016-20
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19/12/2016
Alignment of implementing rules and acceptable means of compliance/guidance material with Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 - Occurrence reporting
NPA 2016-19
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15/12/2016
Prediction of wind shear for aeroplanes performing commercial air transport operations
NPA 2016-18
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07/12/2016
Regular update of certification specifications for standard changes & standard repairs (CS-STAN)
NPA 2016-17
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30/11/2016
Regular update of Part-FCL - Regular update of Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 regarding pilot training and licensing and the related oversight
NPA 2016-16
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23/11/2016
Instructions for continued airworthiness: certification maintenance requirements
NPA 2016-15
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09/11/2016
Easier access for general aviation pilots to instrument flight rules flying
NPA 2016-14
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25/10/2016
Technical requirements and operating procedures for airspace design, including flight procedure design
NPA 2016-13
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04/10/2016
Transposition of provisions on electronic flight bags from ICAO Annex 6
NPA 2016-12
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30/09/2016
Review of aeroplane performance requirements for commercial air transport operations
NPA 2016-11
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26/09/2016
Maintaining aerodromes rules - AMC/GM for Aerodromes - Amendment 2
NPA 2016-10
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14/09/2016
Requirements for air traffic services
NPA 2016-09(B)
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14/09/2016
Requirements for air traffic services
NPA 2016-09(A)
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07/09/2016
Import of aircraft from other regulatory system, and Part-21 Subpart H review
NPA 2016-08
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27/07/2016
Regular update of CS-25
NPA 2016-07
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15/07/2016
Fuel planning and management: Aeroplanes/helicopters - Part-NCC, Part-NCO & Part-SPO
NPA 2016-06 (C)
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15/07/2016
Fuel planning and management: Helicopters - Annex I (Definitions), Part-CAT, Part-SPA, Part-NCC, Part-NCO & Part-SPO
NPA 2016-06 (B)
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15/07/2016
Fuel planning and management: Aeroplanes - Annex I (Definitions), Part-ARO, Part-CAT
NPA 2016-06 (A)
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23/06/2016
Reorganisation of CS-23
NPA 2016-05
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14/06/2016
Maintaining aerodrome rules - CS ADR-DSN Issue 3
NPA 2016-04
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09/06/2016
Technical review of the theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for air transport pilot licence, multi-crew pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, and instrument ratings
NPA 2016-03(F)
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09/06/2016
Technical review of the theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for air transport pilot licence, multi-crew pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, and instrument ratings
NPA 2016-03(E)
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09/06/2016
Technical review of the theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for air transport pilot licence, multi-crew pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, and instrument ratings
NPA 2016-03(D)
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09/06/2016
Technical review of the theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for air transport pilot licence, multi-crew pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, and instrument ratings
NPA 2016-03(C)
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09/06/2016
Technical review of the theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for air transport pilot licence, multi-crew pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, and instrument ratings
NPA 2016-03(B)
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09/06/2016
Technical review of the theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for air transport pilot licence, multi-crew pilot licence, commercial pilot licence, and instrument ratings
NPA 2016-03(A)
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28/04/2016
Technical requirements and operational procedures for aeronautical information services and aeronautical information management
NPA 2016-02
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23/03/2016
Helicopter ditching and water impact occupant survivability
NPA 2016-01
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21/12/2015
Open rotor engine and installation
NPA 2015-22
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18/12/2015
TAWS operation in IFR and VFR, and TAWS for turbine-powered aeroplanes under 5 700 kg MCTOM able to carry six to nine passengers
NPA 2015-21
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18/12/2015
Review of the Aircrew Regulation in order to provide a system for private pilot training outside approved training organisations, and of the associated acceptable means of compliance and guidance material
NPA 2015-20
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17/12/2015
Executive interior accommodation
NPA 2015-19
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27/11/2015
Update of the rules on air operations (Air OPS Regulation - all Annexes & related AMC/GM)
NPA 2015-18
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05/11/2015
Airworthiness review process
NPA 2015-17
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29/10/2015
Maintenance of the acceptable means of compliance and guidance material on the safety (key) performance indicator ‘Use of risk analysis tool’ for the air traffic management performance scheme
NPA 2015-16
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01/10/2015
Additional airworthiness specifications for operations: Thermal/acoustic insulation material
NPA 2015-15
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15/09/2015
Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/XXX laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation (SERA Part C)
NPA 2015-14
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01/09/2015
Loss of control prevention and recovery training
NPA 2015-13
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20/08/2015
Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Part-21 for changes to Operational Suitability Data (OSD)
NPA 2015-12
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13/08/2015
Regular update of CS-25
NPA 2015-11
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31/07/2015
Introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of drones
A-NPA 2015-10
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09/07/2015
Rescue and Firefighting Services (RFFS) at aerodromes
NPA 2015-09
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09/07/2015
Light Part-M
NPA 2015-08
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12/06/2015
Use of comparative analysis when showing compliance with SLD icing specifications
NPA 2015-07
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03/06/2015
Draft FAA AC 21.101-1B: Establishing the Certification Basis of Changed Aeronautical Products
Notice of Availability for comments
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30/03/2015
Non-commercial operations of aircraft listed in the Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) by an AOC holder
NPA 2015-05
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27/03/2015
Reorganisation of Part 23 and CS-23
A-NPA 2015-06
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23/03/2015
Technical and operational requirements for remote tower operations
NPA 2015-04
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02/03/2015
Embodiment of Level of Involvement (LOI) requirements into Part-21
NPA 2015-03
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27/02/2015
Systematic review and transposition of existing FAA TSO standards for parts and appliances into EASA ETSOs
NPA 2015-02
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19/01/2015
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) implementation in the European Air Traffic Management Network (EATMN)
NPA 2015-01
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17/12/2014
Amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation) — Flight Examiner Manual: Learning Objectives (LOs) (second part)
NPA 2014-29 (D)(2)
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17/12/2014
Amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation) — Flight Examiner Manual: Learning Objectives (LOs) (first part)
NPA 2014-29 (D)(1)
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17/12/2014
Amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/20111 (the Aircrew Regulation) — Flight Examiner Manual: Module 8, Chapter 1 & Module 9, Chapter 1
NPA 2014-29 (C)(3)
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17/12/2014
Amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation) — Flight Examiner Manual: Module 3 — Test standards: Helicopters
NPA 2014-29 (C)(2)
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17/12/2014
Amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation) — Flight Examiner Manual: Module 1 & Module 2 (Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6)
NPA 2014-29 (C)(1)
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17/12/2014
Amendments to the Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to Annex I (Part-FCL) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011
NPA 2014-29 (B)
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17/12/2014
Amendments to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation), as amended — Cover Regulation, Annex I, Annex II, Annex III and AMC & GM to Annex I (Part-FCL)
NPA 2014-29 (A)
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08/12/2014
AMC/GM for non-complex approved training organisations (ATOs)
NPA 2014-28
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02/12/2014
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations’ (CAMOs) and Part-145 organisations’ responsibilities
NPA 2014-27
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18/11/2014
Halon: Update of Part-26 to comply with ICAO Standards
NPA 2014-26
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04/11/2014
Requirements for relief pilots
NPA 2014-25
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06/10/2014
Certification Specifications for Standard Changes & Standard Repairs (CS-STAN) - Phase 1
NPA 2014-24
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10/09/2014
Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA ETSO-2C153)
NPA 2014-23
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09/09/2014
New training methods and new teaching technologies
NPA 2014-22
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03/09/2014
Update of CS ADR-DSN.D.260 Taxiway minimum separation distance
NPA 2014-21
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08/08/2014
Technical requirements and operational procedures for the provision of data for airspace users for the purpose of air navigation
NPA 2014-20
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25/07/2014
Helicopter Height-Velocity (H-V) limitations
NPA 2014-19
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17/07/2014
Commercial air transport aeroplane operations at night or in IMC using single-engined turbine aeroplane
NPA 2014-18
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26/06/2014
Crew Resource Management (CRM) training
NPA 2014-17
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25/06/2014
High-intensity radiated fields (HIRF) and lightning
NPA 2014-16
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24/06/2014
Implementation of CAEP/9 amendments - Update of CS-34 and CS-36
NPA 2014-15
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24/06/2014
Portable electronic devices II
NPA 2014-14
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24/06/2014
Assessment of changes to functional systems by service providers in ATM/ANS and the oversight of these changes by competent authorities
NPA 2014-13
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23/05/2014
European Commission policy initiative on aviation safety and a possible revision of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008
A-NPA 2014-12
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13/05/2014
Functions and responsibilities of B1 and B2 support staff - link with sign-off
NPA 2014-11
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15/04/2014
Appendix I - Aircraft type ratings for Part-66 aircraft maintenance licence
NPA 2014-10
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03/04/2014
Transposition of Amendment 43 to Annex 2 to the Chicago Convention on remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) into common rules of the air
NPA 2014-09
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31/03/2014
Safety Key Performance Indicators (SKPIs) (ATM Performance IR)
NPA 2014-08
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28/03/2014
Technical requirements and operational procedures for the provision of meteorological services
NPA 2014-07
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27/03/2014
Regular update of CS-25
NPA 2014-06
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18/02/2014
Amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation (SERA Part C)
NPA 2014-05
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07/02/2014
Technical records
NPA 2014-04
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05/02/2014
Engine vibration surveys
NPA 2014-03
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27/01/2014
Specific risk and standardised criteria for conducting aeroplane-level safety assessments of critical systems
NPA 2014-02
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08/01/2014
Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)
NPA 2014-01
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20/12/2013
Amendment of requirements for flight recorders and underwater locating devices
NPA 2013-26
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20/12/2013
Revision of operational approval criteria for performance-based navigation (PBN)
NPA 2013-25
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18/12/2013
Requirements for apron management services at aerodromes
NPA 2013-24
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22/11/2013
Additional airworthiness specifications for operations: Fire hazard in Class D cargo compartments
NPA 2013-23
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19/11/2013
Helicopter Vibration Health Monitoring
NPA 2013-22
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04/11/2013
Yawing Conditions (Rotorcraft)
NPA 2013-21
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10/10/2013
Seat crashworthiness improvement on large aeroplanes - Dynamic testing 16g
NPA 2013-20
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10/10/2013
Embodiment of Safety Management System (SMS) requirements into Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003: 'Part-66 – Part-147'
NPA 2013-19
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