The objective of this Decision is to reduce the regulatory burden and cost for general aviation (GA) with regard to the embodiment of specific Standard Changes (SCs) and Standard Repairs (SRs) in certain aircraft, while improving the level of safety.

The amendments introduced by this Decision are based on lessons learned and experience gained during the application of CS-STAN, proposals submitted by stakeholders, and on technological innovations introduced by the industry, which can bring safety benefits and allow the implementation of the latest technologies in a cost-efficient manner.

EASA also specifies in CS-STAN Issue 4, when applicable and justified, the acceptance of parts without an EASA Form 1 in accordance with point 21.A.307(b)(4) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/699, which shall apply from 18 May 2022.

The amendments are expected to provide economic benefits for the GA community by reducing the regulatory burden regarding the embodiment of SCs and SRs in certain aircraft when applying the acceptable methods, techniques and practices included in CS-STAN, as well as when accepting certain new parts without an EASA Form 1.

The amendments are not expected to have any significant social or environmental impact.

The objectives of this Opinion are to:

• align the content of Regulation (EU) 2017/373 with the latest provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Procedures for Air Navigation – Aeronautical Information Management (PANS-AIM), following the introduction of amendments to the content and structure of the aeronautical information publication (AIP), and to the aeronautical data catalogue. The proposed amendments will therefore assist Member States (MSs) in fulfilling their obligations under the Chicago Convention in a uniform manner, and constitute a common basis for the provision of essential, standardised aeronautical information to end users, as well as data services providers;
• facilitate the implementation of the ‘all-weather-operations (AWOs)’ concept, by ensuring the publication of the required aeronautical data in the AIP; and
• facilitate further the implementation of the ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF), through:
  • the introduction of the required amendments to certain provisions regarding the content and structure of the AIP, to allow the promulgation of certain operational information, in line with the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014, as regards the implementation of the GRF;
  • the update of the definition of SNOWTAM in both Regulations (EU) 2017/373 and No 139/2014, in line with ICAO Annex 15; and
  • the resolution of an identified inconsistency, related to the content of ICAO PANS-AIM and ICAO Procedures for Air Navigation-Aerodromes (PANS-Aerodromes), concerning the SNOWTAM issuance under certain conditions.

CS-ACNS Issue 4

The objectives of this Decision are:

• to maintain a high level of safety;
• to ensure interoperability compliance of aircraft with the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1207/2011 laying down requirements for the performance and the interoperability of surveillance for the single European sky (the ‘Surveillance Performance and Interoperability (SPI) Regulation’); and
• to provide consolidated acceptable means of compliance (AMC) for aircraft-manufacturing industries and aircraft modification industries.

This Decision amends the Certification Specifications and Acceptable Means of Compliance for Airborne Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CS-ACNS) applicable to all aircraft, to address a number of issues, reported by applicants, in demonstrating compliance with CS-ACNS paragraphs.

The amendments are expected to:

• maintain a high level of safety;
• ensure aircraft interoperability;
• reduce the regulatory burden of compliance with the SPI Regulation; and
• increase efficiency in implementing CS-ACNS.

The objective of the proposals in this Opinion is to foster a risk-based approach in the authorisation process of
third-country operators and improve the efficiency of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as the
authority being responsible for the implementation of the TCO Regulation. In addition, the proposals in this
Opinion intend to clarify existing provisions, remove inconsistencies, and improve the coherence of the TCO
Regulation with the EU Air Safety List.
The proposed amendments are expected to mostly maintain the level of safety, with some expected to provide
a positive impact. In terms of impacts on operators, the proposed changes are mostly neutral. The main benefit
expected from the proposed changes is in terms of the cost-effectiveness of the TCO authorisation process, with
a positive impact on EASA’s efficiency.