Safety policy and legislation project tracker

 A review of existing AMC & GM (Acceptable means of compliance & Guidance Material), to support flight crew (FC) and cabin crew (CC) training requirements, has identified a need to update this material, based on international accident investigation recommendations, advancements in technology and industry feedback.

AMC/GM

This Mandate proposes to review the following:

(a) the applicable conditions for multi-pilot operations of single-pilot certified helicopters,

(b) the requirements for initial training and checking under SPO,

(c) the requirements for recurrent training and checking under CAT and SPO,

(d) the conditions for the operation on different aircraft types or variants,

(e) the introduction of criteria for NCC operators to accept previous training and checking, and

(f) other minor issues regarding flight crew training and checking.

Some projects have already started and highlighted the lack of clarity where these technologies can be used, and the lack of criteria to demonstrate compliance.  

Traditionally Air Traffic Services (ATS) Operational Systems and Equipment have used private-wire circuits and networks for data communications, in some cases using Internet Protocol (IP).  However public Internet and non-operational IT networks (Intranets) have not been used for data communications within, and between, Air Traffic Service systems.

There is now a demand for low-cost communication datalinks for low-integrity services, where loss of data or data corruption can be mitigated to have low safety impact. Where low safety impact can be demonstrated, it may be now justified to make use of the Internet, and intranets used by ANSPs

AMC/GM

Increased industry demand and proposals for the use of low-cost applications using the Internet and cloud-based services.

Some projects have already started and highlighted the lack of clarity where these technologies can be used, and the lack of criteria to demonstrate compliance.  

Changes to Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC & GM) in UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 (as amended) Occurrence Reporting

AMC/GM

Changes to AMC and GM for ATM/ANS.OR.A.065 to establish a consistent approach from service providers and to establish standards that enable effective ongoing oversight.

RPAS Regulatory Review Including Remote ID

Rule change and AMC/GM

To review the RPAS framework and implement regulatory requirements for RPAS

Public Consultations of our proposals:

Consultation 2023: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 947/2019: Remote Pilot Competence

OID: UK UAS Regulations Opinion And Instructions Document

Comment Response Document:

Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations: Consultation Reply Document

Consultations: 

 2023: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 947/2019: Remote Pilot Competence

Amendment to UK Regulation UK (EU) 139/2014 (Aerodromes)

AMC/GM

To maintain a high level of safety for aerodrome design and operations and to ensure alignment with ICAO

Consultation 2025
Assimilated Regulation (EU) 139/2014 and CAP168 - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space

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Part 66 Introduction of maintenance licensing and training methods for electric powerplant

To propose a change for UK licence holders, to ensure aircraft with electrical propulsion are covered in the requirements for Annex III (Part-66) to UK Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014

Public Consultations of our proposals:

2024: Part 66 and 147 changes (E propulsion requirements)

Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing.

Consultations:

2024: Part 66 and 147 changes (E propulsion requirements)

AMC/GM

To change the AMC/GM to UK Reg (EU) 965/2012 (Air Operations) Annex III ORO.GEN.200 (Management System) in accordance with ICAO Standard

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The revised policy will (a) enable initial applicants with some well-controlled long term medical conditions to enter training with an OML and support the retention of student pilots in the UK, and (b) facilitate the employment and rostering of commercial air transport pilots with an OML on their medical certificate.

Rule change 

The driver is CAA’s regulatory principle to act proportionately, consistent with HMG’s Better Regulation Framework to minimise the legislative burden to industry. 

Consultation 2025: 

 Consultation on proposed amendments to operational multi-pilot limitations

This amendment will enable the CAA to implement Electronic Personnel Licences, which are now permitted internationally by ICAO Annex 1, Amendment 178.

Rule change and AMC/GM

The CAA wants to ensure the best possible licensing system, and the use of modern technology will assist in this improvement. The move to digital licenses makes best use of the technology available and is internationally acceptable. Other changes are necessary to improve safety and provide clarity.

Consultation 2025: Consultation on changes to UK Regulations recognising physical or electronic format personnel licences and medical certificates

General update of the Air Operations Regulations

Rule change and AMC/GM

To enhance the safety of offshore helicopter operations

Rule change and AMC/GM

To update the UK Reg (EU) 965/2012 (Air Operations) to align with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)

Prohibition of Supersonic & Transonic Flight over land

Rule change and AMC/GM

Amend UK Reg (EU) No 923/2012 to prohibit supersonic instrument flight rules (IFR) flight over land, unless approved by the CAA.

Public Consultations of our proposals:

Consultation 2024: Prohibition of Supersonic, Transonic and Hypersonic Flight over land

OID

Task 0170 Prohibition Of Supersonic Flight Over Land OID

Consultations:

2024: Prohibition of Supersonic, Transonic and Hypersonic Flight over land

Performance Based Navigation (PBN) implementation rules relating to the Airspace Modernisation Strategy

Rule change and AMC/GM

To introduce PBN and help inform the pipeline of potential legislative requirements to ensure a smooth transition to the use of PBN technology

Consultation 2024:

Proposed amendments to the UK Performance-Based Navigation Regulation - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space

Amendment to UK Regulation (EU)139/2014 - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space

Update to CAP1032 Licensing Structure

CAP Update

Introduction of a student flight information safety officer licence (FISO), following completion of examination, and the addition of English Language Proficiency

Rule change

Requirements for the management of information security risks with a potential impact on aviation safety and security.

Public Consultation of our proposals:

UK ISMS (Information Security Management Systems) regulation

 Consultation and Comment Response Document 2024

The ICAO 12^th Edition of Annex 6, Part 1, Chapter 15 has introduced new Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) that require operators to establish policies and procedures and conduct a specific risk assessment for the transport of all items in the cargo compartment.

Rule change and AMC/GM

ICAO State letter 2020.18 and USOAP CAP 2022

Comment Response Document 2025

Consultation 2025:

Targeted Consultation 2025

CAP3082 Consultation on Changes to UK Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012 with regards to the Specific Cargo Compartment Safety Risk Assessment - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space

The objective of the proposed changes in the legislation is to deliver clarity in the requirements for pilot licensing, improve safety, and enable a route for CRCPs to full privileges.

Rule change and AMC/GM

Safety and clear information for pilots such as electric engines and hybrid engine designs, consisting of both thermal and electric engine components. And the need for a clear pathway to remove licence limitation Cruise Relief in a uniformed manner.

The policy goal is to revise the ATM/ANS regulatory framework for the certification of UTMSPs. This is a key enabler for the implementation of UTM which, in turn, will enable the rapid growth in scale and complexity of BVLOS UAS operations.

Rule change and AMC/GM

Delivery of UTMSP Certification is required to meet CAA commitments described in:

· Future of Flight action plan (cf. Strategic Outcome 3 (SO3): Routine BVLOS Operations)

· Airspace Modernisation Strategy (CAP1711)

· BVLOS strategy (CAP 3038)

Delivery of the Airspace Modernisation Strategy is aligned to ICAO’s Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP).

The objective of the proposed changes is to align heliport requirements with those of aerodromes in terms of the implementation of certification requirements, and requirement for SMS (Safety Management Systems). Heliports are not regulated to the extent of fixed wing aerodromes and present a residual risk both in the commercial and general aviation sectors with a higher incident and accident rate per movement than fixed wing operations.

Rule change and AMC/GM

ICAO State Letter 2023 32 (Proposal), Accepted by UK CAA October 2023.
Air Accident Investigation Report AAR2-23 G-MCGY

There have been regular updates to Certification Specifications, necessitating a requirement to align the UK Regulation (EU) 2015/640 Part 26 Additional Airworthiness and specification changes. This amendment will capture the identified ongoing risk of hazardous or catastrophic tyre failures of large aeroplanes that are caused by inadequate tyre inflation pressures.

Rule change and AMC/GM

ICAO Annex 8, State Letter AN 3/5.14-22/23 Amendment 109, consideration of any necessary alignment to the Part 26 regulatory changes that have been adopted within Europe and by other NAAs previously.

UK Continuing Airworthiness Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 as regards the requirements on maintenance licences and training organisations set out in Annex III (Part 66) and Annex IV (Part 147) – requires updating to reflect technological development and changing industry requirements.

Rule change and AMC/GM

CAA Strategic focus area: Enabling aviation and aerospace to innovate and grow. 
CAA Board priority: Core Regulation to support economic growth.  
eVTOL: This project also supports the introduction of eVTOL.   
Technology: There is a need to update the legislation to keep up with technology advancements. 

Currently the UK does not have a licensing system for the Remote Pilot Licence.  This was noted by the ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP), however the requirements at ICAO level, only became applicable 2 November 2022, under Annex 1 Amendment 177, but the licensing requirements is applicable for 2026.

Rule change and AMC/GM

ICAO Annex 1, requires that States have such a licensing system of remotely piloted vehicles, the relevant international standards.

Following the fatal accident of AW169 G-VSKP at the King Power Stadium (Leicester City football stadium) and AAIB’s investigation report (AAIB-25398), a need was identified to improve CS-27/29 with respect to non-structural Critical Part mandatory life limitations. This is the subject of AAIB Safety Recommendation 2023-20. 

The goal of this task is to introduce a definition of non-structural component mandatory life limitations and their applicability.

AMC/GM

AAIB Safety Recommendations 2023-20.

To cover a shortfall in the Certification Specifications and AMC/GM relating to the  application and definition of Life Limits for Non-Structural Critical Parts.

Following the fatal accident of AW169 G-VSKP at the King Power Stadium (Leicester City football stadium) and AAIB’s investigation findings, a need has been identified to improve CS27/29 material with respect to how rotorcraft catastrophic failure modes are assessed with respect to their potential for reduction in hazard severity, considering means of mitigation at a system or assembly level and means of monitoring. 

AMC/GM

AAIB Safety Recommendations 2023-25.

To cover a shortfall in the Certification Specifications and AMC/GM relating to design assessment of Critical Parts.

To reach Net Zero flying by 2050, the aviation industry has been working on the use of hydrogen as an aviation fuel that offers the potential for no carbon emission flights. However, this use of hydrogen as an aviation fuel is at an early stage of development. As a result, industry and the CAA do not have a comprehensive understanding of the risks to aviation safety; industry has not yet developed hydrogen related standards; and the CAA has not yet developed hydrogen related policies.

Rule change and AMC/GM

The right legal and policy framework is now required to introduce the use of hydrogen as an aviation fuel with an aim to reach net zero aviation by 2050.

Changes to Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC & GM) in the ‘Air Traffic Services Safety Requirements’ (CAP 670 4^th Amendment)

CAP Update

Regular update to CAP 670  to ensure that it can be used effectively for reference by Air Navigation Service Providers, manufacturers, and CAA ATS inspectors

Single Engine Turbine-Instrument Meteorological Conditions (SET-IMC) engine-fire warning system

To ensure global harmonisation of aerodrome safety.

To clarify the regulations and remove the necessity for continued general exemptions

Public Consultations of our proposals:

Consultation 2022: Pilot Medical Declaration Review

Consultation 2023: Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) Phase 2 review

 Consultations:

2022 - Pilot Medical Declaration Review

2023 - Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) Phase 2 review

Airspace Modernisation 

To introduce the Airspace Modernisation Strategy programme and the pipeline of potential changes to legislation needed to deliver it

Implementation of  ICAO Flight Information Service (FIS) in the UK

Rule change

To simplify the FIS and ensure that it embraces emerging technologies and service delivery capabilities. 

AMS: Development of a Policy for the Design of Airspace Structures Around Uncontrolled Aerodromes

Rule change and AMC/GM

Along with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) flight information service (FIS) project (ALP Task Mandate 0169-0001), this task also seeks to increase the alignment of the United Kingdom (UK) with ICAO provisions regarding the relationship between airspace structures and the delivery of air traffic services (ATS).

Operation of CAP 632 Ex-Military Aircraft

Rule change and CAP update

Change to the regulatory method for approving CAP 632 operators To strengthen the legal position for the operation of CAP632 ex-military aircraft and allow enforcement to be taken against an operator if necessary.

Helicopter ditching and water impact survivability

Rule change and CS

Through the application of safety improvements to mitigate the risks associated with the operation of helicopters over hostile sea areas for extended periods, through the application of safety improvements

Enabling Advanced Air Mobility operations (AAM) in the UK

Regulations for Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) operations at Aerodromes in the UK

Rule change and AMC/GM

To enable the safe integration of passenger-carrying AAM operations in the UK.

Public Consultation of our Proposals:

2024: Vertiport Design Proposal for Existing Aerodromes

Consultations: 

2024: Vertiport Design Proposal for Existing Aerodromes

The incorporation of eVTOL and gyrocopters into Air Operation Regulations

Rule change and AMC/GM

CAA strategic objective of introducing innovative technologies in aviation.

UK Government Future of Flight programme Strategic Objective 2 strives to enable piloted VTOL flights by end 2028.

Personnel Licensing - vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft

Rule change and AMC/GM

HMGs requirements to support innovation and industry.

HMGs direction on Advanced Air Mobility.

CAA strategic objectives for AAM and Innovation.

CAA has received DfT funding to support this work.

ICAO Annex 1.

Amendment of the Initial and Continuing Airworthiness Regulations for VTOL aircraft

Rule change and AMC/GM

The aim of enabling safe Advanced Air Mobility operations into the UK in line with the CAA’s SO2 programme, and industry’s intention to operate VTOL aircraft in the UK.

Critical parts removed from service - UK Reg No (EU) 1321/2014 and AMC changes

Rule change and AMC/GM

To raise the profile of the importance of correctly managing and maintaining critical parts.

AMC/GM

Learning objectives for airline transport pilot license, commercial pilot license, instrument rating, competency-based instrument rating for aeroplanes and helicopters examinations to be updated to align with ICAO Global Reporting Format.

Public consultation of our proposals:

Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) related to UK Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the UK Aircrew Regulation)

Links to associated Documents

UK Reg (EU) 2015/340 Update to the ATCO legislation to reflect ICAO Annex 1 and Standards Recommended Practices (SARPs)

Rule change and AMC/GM

Update to the ATCO legislation with the respective ICAO Annex 1 and SARPs. Permitting the simplification of ratings and rating endorsements and more closely aligning with the ICAO provisions.

Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing.

0150

Updating Flight Simulation Training Device Requirements

Rule change and AMC/GM

Incorporate elements from the ICAO Doc 9625 ‘Manual of criteria for the Qualification of Flight simulation Training Devices’ into the UK Regulatory framework.

Stage 3 - CAA policy development ongoing.

Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems/Unmanned aircraft systems (RPAS/UAS) will increasingly be used as a means to carry articles and substances classified as dangerous goods by ICAO.  Carriage of dangerous goods is an internationally recognised system.  Safety can only be maintained if each link in the chain is meeting standards relevant to the product (and quantity) being transported. 

Rule change and AMC/GM

There are currently no Regulations made by the Secretary of State under the powers in the Civil Aviation Act 1982 and the Air Navigation Order to enable the UK CAA to issue an approval to an RPAS/UAS operator in the Specific category to carry dangerous goods.

There are no Regulations made by the Secretary of State under the powers of the UK Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (Basic Regulation) to enable the UK CAA to issue an approval to an RPAS/UAS operator in the Specific category to carry dangerous goods.

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Issue

Driver/Change

Consultation Method

Status

Links to associated – Documents

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ATOL Reform

Rule change

Ensuring that our policy framework is aligned with our regulatory approach, i.e. focusing on proportionate risk-based regulation

Initial consultation (CAP 2151) of our proposals during April-August 2021.

Consideration of the consultation responses is ongoing.

Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing.

Consultation:  ATOL Reform (CAP 2151)

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Issue

Driver/Change

Consultation Method

Status

Links to associated – Documents

0131

Update to the UK Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA)

Rule change and AMC/GM

Airspace modernisation (electrification of aircraft propulsion), simplification of the ruleset, increased harmonisation with ICAO.

Stage 3 CAA Policy development ongoing.

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Rule change

Amendments to Articles 16 and 42 of the ANO.

General Aviation Pilot Licensing and Training Simplification Project

Rule change and AMC/GM

Review and simplify the suite of regulations governing licensing and training for General Aviation pilots.

Public consultation of our proposals:

GA Pilot Licensing and Training consultation

Stage 4 - Deliver Policy

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2025

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2025

ORS9 No.53

ORS9 No.52

ORS9 No.51

OIDs:

OID RMT 157 1 Aircrew Regulation

OID RMT 157 2 Balloon Regulation

OID RMT 157 3 Sailplane Regulation

OID RMT 157 4 Air Navigation Order 2016

AMC/GM Consultation 2025:

General Aviation Pilot Licensing & Training Simplification

UK Aircrew Regulation

UK Balloon Regulation

UK Sailplane Regulation

0126

Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947

AMC/GM

To ensure Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material is kept up to date.

Consultation 2022: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947

Consultation 2023: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 947/2019: Remote Pilot Competence

Stage 4  - Deliver policy 

ORS9 No.46 published July 2025

ORS9 No.46

Consultations:

2023: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 947/2019: Remote Pilot Competence

2022: Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947

Draft Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (CAP 2378)

AMC & GM explanatory document (CAP 2372)

Rule change and AMC/GM

Amend the current rules around cost share flying to effectively mitigate the risks associated with this form of aviation, while maximising the benefits these flights provide. 

Public Consultation of our proposed changes:

Consultation 2021:  UK Cost Shared Flights 

Consultation 2023: Proposed changes to the advertising element of the cost sharing regulations

Stage 4 - Deliver Policy

ORS9 No.54

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2025

OID: Cost Sharing Opinion And Instruction Document

Consultation  2021:UK Cost Shared Flights 

CAP 2391: Comment Response Document: UK Cost Sharing Flights

0008

All Weather Operations

Update obsolete definitions, enable future technologies for landing and take-off and to improve safety by allowing Continuous Descent on Final Approach for Non-Precision Approach terminating at a circling minima

Public consultations 

Stage 4 Deliver policy - SI Laid December 2024

 ORS9 No.47

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024

OIDs:

AWO And Fuel Planning OID

AWO ADR OID

Consultations:

(Comment Response updated Dec 2024) 2023: All Weather Operations and Fuel/Energy Planning and Management

2024: Call for Evidence for the Impact Assessment for proposed new Fuel/Energy Planning Management regulations

2024: All Weather Operations and Fuel/Energy Planning and Management Consultation Paper

Proposing changes to the training requirements required for the type or/and instrument ratings for the grant and revalidation, for a pilot license.

To align with forthcoming changes to the UK Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012 (the UK Air Operations Regulation). 

Alignment with ICAO SARPs that harmonise All Weather Ops regulations on a global basis.

ORS9 No.47

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Task 0136 Opinion And Instructions Document

In December 2022, the UK CAA issued ORS9 Decision 24 permitting approved maintenance organisations to use maintained components which have been released by EASA approved maintenance organisations on an EASA Form 1 for Part ML aircraft.

The UK CAA must now look at the decisions ahead regarding the acceptance of EASA Form 1s in these circumstances from 1^st January 2025 onwards, whether we wish to re-issue the ORS9 decision using the same legal pathway or seek an alternative solution.

The current ORS9 expires on 31^st December 2024. We are therefore required to make a decision on the future of this particular issue.

ORS9 - CAA Decision No.41 : Decision enabling approved maintenance organisations to use maintained components which have been released by EASA approved maintenance organisations on an EASA Form 1 | Civil Aviation Authority

Consultation 2024:

Review of ORS9 Decision 24 ‘Part ML MRO Parts’ - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space (caa.co.uk)

Update Acceptable Means Of Compliance (AMC)  to permit aeromedical examiners (AMEs) to change some (but not all) vision limitations and the time limitation (TML) on medical certificates.

Review of “Operation of experimental aircraft under E Conditions” CAP 1220

Stage 4 - Deliver policy

CAP1220: Operation of experimental aircraft under E conditions | Civil Aviation Authority

CAP3065: E Conditions Consultation Response Document November 2024 | Civil Aviation Authority

Consultations:

2024: CAP1220 Operation of experimental aircraft under E Conditions – Revision 3 - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space (caa.co.uk)

Regular update and additions to Certification Specifications in relation to Airworthiness of Part 21 aircraft.

Stage 4 - Deliver policy.

ORS9 No.43 published on 19 December 2024.

Consultation:

The adoption of EASA Design related Certification Specifications - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space

Published ORS9:

ORS9 CAA Decision No.43: CAA Decision to adopt Certification Specifications for UK Reg (EU) No. 748/2012 pursuant to Article 76(3) UK Reg (EU) 2018/1139 | Civil Aviation Authority

UK Means of Compliance for Special Condition on vertical take-off and landing

Clarity on how to comply with the Special Condition

Public consultation of our proposals:

• UK Means of Compliance for Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft under Special Condition VTOL Consultation

Stage 4 - Deliver Policy 

ORS9 No.37 published 14 March 2024

ORS9 - CAA Decision No. 37: Special Condition Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft (SC VTOL) and associated Means of Compliance (MoC) | Civil Aviation Authority

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AMC and GM need to be developed to support the implementation of the requirements set out in UK Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012 CAT.GEN.MPA.210 Location of an aircraft in distress — Aeroplanes.

The proposal also includes miscellaneous improvements to the AMC and GM for aircraft tracking, Emergency Locator transmitters and survival equipment on over water flights.

Adopting/adapting AMC and GM

Compliance with ICAO SARPs (State Letter AN 11/1.3.28-15/85)

Stage 4 Deliver policy - ORS9 No.45 Published

ORS9 No.45

Consultation 2024:

Amendments to the Air Operations Regulation - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space

The implementation of ICAO Annex 19 amendment 1.

Public consultation of our proposals: 

 Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 SMS in Part-145 and Occurrence Reporting 

Stage 4 - SI Laid May 2023, December 2024 and July 2025

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Details of amended law

Opinion and instruction document - 0022

0124

Instructions for continued airworthiness, the production of parts to be used during maintenance and the consideration of ageing aircraft aspects during certification

Harmonisation of the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) among the design approval holders, in relation to the identification, approval, formatting and availability of the ICA to the end users.

Public consultation of our proposals:

• Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 748/2012: Annex I (Part-21) 
• Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 1321/2014: Maintenance data and component installation

Stage 4 - SI Laid May 2023

ORS9 No.48

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Details of amended law

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0124

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Issue

Driver/Change

Consultation Method

Status

Links to associated – Documents

0125

Maintenance data and the installation of certain aircraft components during maintenance

To provide industry with flexibility for the acceptance of parts and appliances with different production background for installation and maintenance on type certified aircraft without decreasing the level of safety.

Public consultation of our proposals:

• Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 748/2012: Annex I (Part-21) 
• Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 1321/2014: Maintenance data and component installation

Stage 4 - SI Laid May 2023

ORS9 No.49

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Details of amended law

Opinion and instruction document - 0125

Air Traffic Management Regulatory Compliance and Interoperability

To ensure appropriate means of compliance and guidance is available following repeal of UK (EU) Reg No 552/2004 (the Interoperability Regulation) in September 2023

Public Consultation of our proposed changes:

Consultation 2023:  CAP670 Air Traffic Services for ATM Regulatory Compliance and Interoperability

Consultation 2023:  CAP670 Air Traffic Services for ATM Regulatory Compliance and Interoperability

The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)

0143

Third Country Production Organisation Approvals

Amending Article 9 of UK Regulation (EU) 748/2012 to allow the CAA to continue to accept third country approvals from regulatory partners with whom an agreement or working arrangement has been concluded

Stage 4 – SI Laid November 2022

The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022

0142

Extension of UAS Transitional and Legacy Provisions

To extend legacy and transitional UAS arrangements in UK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 relating to class marking

Public consultation of our proposals in spring 2022. CAA CAP2367 details the results.

Stage 4 – SI Laid November 2022

CAP2344 Consultation: Extending the provisions for Legacy and Transitional Category UAS

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0142

The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022

0138

Regularising Safety Directive for Night Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)

To incorporate the requirements of the Safety Directive into the SPA (Specific Approvals). HEMS element of UK Regulation (EU) 965/2012 and revoke the Safety Directive.

Stage 4 – SI Laid November 2022

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0138

The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022

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Issue

Driver/Change

Consultation Method

Status

Links to associated – Documents

0021

Amendment of UK Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Annexes Part ATS and Part FPD and UK Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

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Stage 4 – SI Laid November 2022

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0021

The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022

0020

Helicopter Terrain Awareness & Warning Systems (HTAWS) for Offshore Operations

To address the excessive rate of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT), loss of control in flight (LOC-I) accidents in offshore helicopter operations and to address UK AAIB Safety Recommendations 2011-061, 2011-062 and 2011-063, and 2016-012 and 2016-013.

Task 0020 Comment Response Documents from Focused Consultation:

Original Equipment Manufacturers 

Offshore Helicopter Operators

Stage 4 – SI Laid November 2022

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0020

The Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management (Amendment) Regulations 2022

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Issue

Driver/Change

Consultation Method

Status

Links

No Reference Number

Annex 16 reference in BR

Adopting amendment to ICAO Annexe 16 relating to the certification of aircraft for noise, certification of engines for emissions, and certification of aeroplanes for carbon dioxide emissions – coming into force on partly on 1 July 2022 and partly on 1 January 2023

DfT led change

Stage 5 - SI Laid June 2022

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (legislation.gov.uk)

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Issue

Driver/Change

Consultation method  

Status

0118

Amendments to Pilot Common Project Regulation - delay implementation and target deployment dates for a number of air traffic management systems

Amend Regulation No 716/2014 as required

DfT led

Stage 4 - Statutory Instrument published 3 March 2022, coming into force on 24 March 2022.

Amendment to Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operators use of aeronautical database)

0145

Installation of components post EU-Exit by Part 145 approved organisations

Update to Part 145 Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 to ensure it reflects International Agreements.

Stage 4 - Deliver policy

ORS9 No.21

Consultation:

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021.

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

Details of amended law

UAS | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0004

Mitigating the risk of: uncontained in-flight fire; corrosion and fatigue in aircraft; and runway excursions.

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:

• 20 November 2021 (generally);
• 26 August 2023 (Regulation 21(5)  - cargo compartment requirements).

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

Details of amended law

Continuing Airworthiness | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Additional Airworthiness | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0005

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021.

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

Details of amended law

Air Operations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0006

Consultation already complete as per Opinion and Instruction document.

Public consultation of our proposals - Acceptable Means of Compliance & Guidance Material to UK Regulation (EU) 965/2012: Air Operations - Civil Aviation Authority - Citizen Space (caa.co.uk)

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:

• 20 November 2021 (generally);
• 16 February 2022 (Regulation 11(2)(c) - support programme requirements)

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

Details of amended law

Air Operations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0007

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force as follows:

• 20 November 2021 (generally);
• 27 January 2022 (Regulation (2) - repeal of the ADQ Regulation).

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

Details of amended law

ATM/ANS interoperability | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

ATM/ANS provision of services | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021.

UK AMC/GM related to the amendments under development.

Supplemental Opinion and Instruction Document to remove redundant clauses relating to basic instrument rating 

Statutory Instrument published May 2022. Coming into force on 1July 2022

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022 

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021

Details of amended law

Aircrew | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0120

Supplemental Opinion and Instruction Document - 0120A

Stage 5 - Statutory Instrument published 28 October 2021, came into force on 20 November 2021.

Supplemental Opinion and Instruction Document to extend derogation to holders of licences and certificates issued after 8 April 2020.

Statutory Instrument published May 2022.  Coming into force on 1 July 2022

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2022

The Aviation Safety (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

Details of amended law

Sailplanes | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Balloons | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

Opinion and Instruction Document - 0123

Supplemental Opinion and Instruction Document - 0123A

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

CAP1284

CAP1397

Article 162 of the Air Navigation Order (ANO) 2016

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

CAP1845, Consultation: Bringing new light aircraft between 450-600kg under national regulation

CAA CAP1920

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

CAP 482, British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCAR) Section S – Microlight and Small Light Aeroplanes - Issue 8

The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (legislation.gov.uk)

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

SI 2021 No. 614 - 20/5/2021

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

SI 2021 No. 10 - 07/01/2021

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

SI 2021 No. 10 - 07/01/2021

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)

SI 2021 No. 10 - 07/01/2021

UK regulations | Civil Aviation Authority (caa.co.uk)