Disclaimer:
The information included in the frequently asked questions (FAQs) has been coordinated with relevant services of the EU Commission and intends to help and give guidance to national authorities, EU operators and citizens for the implementation of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 and Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. The FAQs do not have binding effect. Under the EU Treaties, Member States are responsible for implementing EU law in their national legal system. In case of individual matters, please contact your competent authority.
What actions has EASA taken concerning training of maintenance personnel?
EASA suspended all Part-147 organisation approvals issued by EASA to organisations in Russia.
I am an EU national and holder of a Part-66 licence. Am I allowed to work, either within or outside the European Union, on Russian-owned or -operated aircraft?
No. The personal scope of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 covers any person inside or outside the territory of the European Union who is a national of a Member State.
The Sukhoi Superjet type certificate (TC) is suspended by EASA. In the EU Member States, there are Part-66 licences containing this type rating. Does the competent authority need to suspend this rating in those maintenance licences?
No. It is the maintenance activity that is prohibited by the EU sanctions, but the privilege of the Part-66 licences remains unaffected.
As an organisation approved by a Member State in accordance with Annex IV (Part-147) to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 and having my principal place of business within the territory of the European Union, am I allowed to provide training to Russian citizens?
In principle, it is prohibited to provide technical assistance related to maintenance, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia (Article 3(4)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014). Training of maintenance personnel could be allowed if done for the purpose of later working for a maintenance organisation subject to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 outside Russia. If the purpose of the training is to work in Russia or on Russian aircraft subject to the restrictive measures, such training provision is prohibited. Furthermore, the training cannot take place in Russia.
As competent authority of an EU Member State, am I allowed to issue a Part-66 licence to a Russian national?
Yes, provided that the candidate works or is due to be working for a maintenance organisation subject to Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 outside of Russia.