Regulation (EU) No 748/2012
(a) The competent authority of the Member State of registry shall perform sufficient investigation activities for an applicant for, or holder of, a noise certificate to justify the issuance, maintenance, amendment, suspension or revocation of the certificate.
(b) The competent authority of the Member State of registry shall prepare evaluation procedures as part of the documented procedures covering at least the following elements:
1. evaluation of eligibility;
2. evaluation of the documentation received with the application;
3. inspection of aircraft.
21.B.425 Issuance of noise certificates
Regulation (EU) 2022/201
The competent authority of the Member State of registry shall, as applicable, issue, or amend noise certificates (EASA Form 45, see Appendix VII) without undue delay when it is satisfied that the applicable requirements of Section A, Subpart I are met.
GM 21.B.425(a) Noise certificates
ED Decision 2016/003/R
1. Completion of the noise certificate by a Member State
1.1 Completion instructions
Block 1. State of registry
The name of the State issuing the noise certificate. This item should match the corresponding information on the certificate of registration and certificate of airworthiness.
Block 2. Noise certificate
The title of the EASA Form 45 is ‘Noise Certificate’
Block 3. Document No
A unique number, issued by the State of registry that identifies this particular document in their administration. Such a number will facilitate any enquiries with respect to the document.
Block 4. Registration marks
The nationality or common mark and registration marks as issued by the State of registry in accordance with Annex 7 to the Chicago Convention41 The Convention on International Civil Aviation on 7 December 1944. This item should match the corresponding information on the certificate of registration and certificate of airworthiness.
Block 5. Manufacturer and manufacturer’s designation of aircraft
The type and model of the subject aircraft. This item should match the corresponding information on the certificate of registration and certificate of airworthiness.
Block 6. Aircraft serial No
The aircraft serial number as given by the manufacturer of the aircraft. This item should match the corresponding information on the certificate of registration and certificate of airworthiness.
Block 7. Engine
The designation of the installed engine(s) for identification and verification of the aircraft configuration. It should contain the type and model of the subject engine(s). The designation should be in accordance with the type certificate or supplemental type certificate for the subject engine(s).
Block 8. Propeller
The designation of the installed propeller(s) for identification and verification of the aircraft configuration. It should contain the type and model of the subject propeller(s). The designation should be in accordance with the type certificate or supplemental type certificate for the subject propeller(s). This item is included only in noise certification documentation for propeller driven aeroplanes.
Block 9. Maximum take-off mass (kg)
The maximum take-off mass associated with the certificated noise levels of the aircraft in kilograms. The unit (kg) should be specified explicitly in order to avoid misunderstanding. If the primary unit of mass for the State of manufacture of the aircraft is different from kilograms, the conversion factor used should be in accordance with Annex 5 to the Chicago Convention.
Block 10. Maximum landing mass (kg)
The maximum landing mass associated with the certificated noise levels of the aircraft in kilograms. The unit (kg) should be specified explicitly in order to avoid misunderstanding. If the primary unit of mass for the State of manufacture of the aircraft is different from kilograms, the conversion factor used should be in accordance with Annex 5 to the Chicago Convention. This item will only be included in the noise certification documentation for noise certificates issued under Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 and 14.
Block 11. Noise certification standard
The chapter to which the subject aircraft is noise certificated. For Chapters 2, 8, 10 and 11, the section specifying the noise limits should also be included.
Block 12. Additional modifications incorporated for the purpose of compliance with the applicable noise certification standards
This item should contain as a minimum all additional modifications to the basic aircraft as defined by Blocks 5, 7 and 8 that are essential in order to meet the requirements of the chapter to which the aircraft is certificated as given under Block 11. Other modifications that are not essential to meet the stated chapter but are needed to attain the certificated noise levels as given may also be included at the discretion of the certificating authority. The additional modifications should be given using unambiguous references, such as supplemental type certificate (STC) numbers, unique part numbers or type/model designators given by the manufacturer of the modification.
Block 13. Lateral/full-power noise level
The lateral/full-power noise level as defined in the relevant chapter. It should specify the unit (e.g. EPNdB) of the noise level and the noise level should be stated to the nearest tenth of a decibel (dB). This item is included only in noise certification documentation for aircraft certificated to Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 and 14.
Block 14. Approach noise level
The approach noise level as defined in the relevant chapter. It should specify the unit (e.g. EPNdB) of the noise level and the noise level should be stated to the nearest tenth of a dB. This item is included only in noise certification documentation for aircraft certificated to Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13 and 14.
Block 15. Flyover noise level
The flyover noise level as defined in the relevant chapter. It should specify the unit (e.g. EPNdB) of the noise level and the noise level should be stated to the nearest tenth of a dB. This item is included only in noise certification documentation for aircraft certificated to Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 12 and 14.
Block 16. Overflight noise level
The overflight noise level as defined in the relevant chapter. It should specify the unit (e.g. EPNdB or dB(A)) of the noise level and the noise level should be stated to the nearest tenth of a dB. This item is included only in noise certification documentation for aircraft certificated to Chapters 6, 8, 11 and 13. For tilt-rotors certificated according to Chapter 13 only the overflight noise level established in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)/conversion mode needs to be stated.
Block 17. The take-off noise level
The take-off noise level as defined in the relevant chapter. It should specify the unit (e.g. EPNdB or dB(A)) of the noise level and the noise level should be stated to the nearest tenth of a dB. This item is included only in noise certification documentation for aircraft certificated to Chapters 8, 10 and 13.
Block 18. Statement of compliance, including reference to Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention, Volume I
The statement is provided in EASA Form 45.
Block 19. Date of issue
The date on which the document was issued.
Block 20. Signature
The signature of the officer issuing the noise certificate. Other items may be added such as seal, stamp etc.
Additional information:
1. Logo and name of the issuing authority
In order to facilitate recognition the logo or symbol and the name of the issuing authority may be added in the box ‘For use by the State of registry’.
2. Language
States issuing their noise certification documentation in a language other than English should provide an English translation.