Terms of Reference (ToR) and Rulemaking Group Composition (RMG)

Regular update of CS-ETSO

Regular update of CS-E

Regular update of AMC-20

Update of AMC-20 ‘In-flight Entertainment (IFE), Lead-free soldering, Harmonisation of safety and software criteria’

Light Part-M

Review of aeroplane performance requirements for CAT operations

Airworthiness review process

Loss of Control Prevention and Recovery Training

Regular update of CS-25

Fuel procedures and planning

Revision of the European operational rules for balloons

Technical review of theoretical knowledge syllabi, learning objectives, and examination procedures for the Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL), Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), and Instrument Rating (IR)

Certification Specifications for standard aircraft changes and repairs (PHASE 1)

Updating Air OPS Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 / Implementing Rules and related Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) & Guidance Material (GM)

Certification requirements for VFR heliports located at aerodromes falling under the scope of Basic Regulation

Additional airworthiness specifications for operations: Thermal/acoustic insulation material

Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for maintenance certifying staff type rating training

In-flight recording for light aircraft

Miscellaneous in Part-66

Technical requirements and operation procedures for airspace design (ASD), including procedure design

Requirements for Air Traffic Services (ATS)

Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) implementation in the European Air Traffic Management Network (EATMN)

Rescue and firefighting services at aerodromes

Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

Regular update of CS-25

Implementation of CAEP/9 amendments Update of CS-34 and CS-36

Non-commercial operations of aircraft listed in the operations specifications by an AOC holder

Specialised tasks

Reorganisation of Part 23 and CS-23

Prediction of wind shear for aeroplane CAT operations

Technical requirements and operational procedures for the provision of data for airspace users for the purpose of air navigation

Technical requirements and operational procedures for aeronautical information services (AIS) and aeronautical information management (AIM)

Additional ratings for Part-FCL licence holders

Harmonised European Transition Altitude (HETA)

Oxygen fire hazard in gaseous oxygen systems

Embodiment of Level of Involvement (LOI) and Safety Management System (SMS) requirements into Part-21

Helicopter Vibration Health Monitoring

AMC/GM to Part-21 for changes to operational suitability data (OSD)

Revision of operational approval criteria for performance-based navigation (PBN)

The identification of existing defences in maintenance processes to detect major configuration differences

Systematic review and transposition of existing FAA TSO for parts and appliances into EASA ETSO

Regular update of CS-25

Development of AMC/GM for safety key performance indicators (ATM performance IR) for reference period 2

Fuel tank flammability reduction of already certificated large aeroplanes

Specific risk and standardised criteria for conducting aeroplane-level safety assessments of critical systems

CAMO AND PART-145 RESPONSIBILITIES

USE OF SIMILARITY ANALYSIS WHEN SHOWING COMPLIANCE TO SLD ICING SPECIFICATIONS

Importing of aircraft from other regulatory system, and Part 21 Subpart H review

Guidance Material for development of a safety risk assessment for flight operations with known or forecast volcanic cloud contamination

Helicopter H-V limitation

Amendment of the AMC/GM for pilot medical certification (LAPL)

New training methods or new teaching technologies (Part-66/Part-147)

Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training

Installation of parts and appliances that are released without an EASA Form 1 or equivalent.

Requirements for relief pilots

Updating Part-ARA and Part-ORA pertaining to Flight Crew Licensing (FCL).

Ditching Occupant Survivability

Review of Part-M for General Aviation

Technical requirements and operational procedures for meteorological services.

Regular update of CS-LSA

Updating and harmonising of FTL for commercial air transport (CAT) by aeroplane for air taxi operations and single-pilot operations taking into account operational experience and recent scientific evidence.

Requirements for apron management services for aerodromes

Software considerations for airborne systems and equipment

Requirements for safety assessment of changes to ATM/ANS functional systems

Flights related to design and production activities

Incorporation of standard Special Conditions in CS-23 and harmonisation with FAR-23

Development of FTL for CAT operations of emergency medical services (EMS) by aeroplanes and helicopters

AMC/GM for non-complex approved training organisations (ATOs)

Executive Interiors Accommodation

Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)

High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) & Lightning

Update of EASA ETSO and Systematic review and transposition of existing FAA TSO for parts and appliances into EASA CS-ETSO

Technical records

Functions and responsibilities of B1 and B2 support staff - link with sign off

Offshore Helicopter Operations

Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Monitoring

Transfer of JAA cabin safety tasks

Sterile flight deck procedures

Development of Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and/or Guidance Material (GM) for Safety Key Performance Indicators (SKPI)

Updating EASA Flight Crew Licensing (FCL) Implementing Rules

Development of a comprehensive package system of procedures ensuring a harmonised way of performing ramp inspections in accordance with Part-ARO.RAMP

Engine Vibration

Update of CS-23, CS-25 and CS-29 to eliminate references to halon

Control of suppliers of components, parts and appliances used in maintenance

Maintenance licences

Airworthiness and operational aspects for maintenance check flights

Systematic review and transposition of existing FAA TSO for parts and appliances into EASA ETSO

Approval requirements for Air-Ground Data Link and Surveillance systems in support of Interoperability requirements

Additional airworthiness specifications for operations: Type III Emergency exit access and ease of operation

AMC Revision 2012 (External Loads Sub-group)

Incorporation of generic SC and AMC CRIs in CS-25

Extension of the EASA system to safety regulation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Services (ANS)

Certification Specifications for Free Gas Balloons and Tethered Gas Balloons.

Additional airworthiness specifications for operations: Fire hazard in Class D cargo compartments

Additional airworthiness specifications for operations: Seat crashworthiness improvement on Large Aeroplanes - Dynamic testing 16g

Extension of EASA system to safety regulation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Air Navigation Services (ANS) – development of Implementing Rules (ATM.004(a)) and Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (ATM.004(b)) on competent authorities