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title: "26.110 Emergency exit markings — ADDITIONAL AIRWORTHINESS SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPERATIONS, Part-26 · Avioverse"
description: "Operators of large aeroplanes used in commercial air transport shall comply with the following:"
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/additional-airworthiness/additional-airworthiness-specifications-for/subpart-b/26-110"
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# 26.110 Emergency exit markings

ADDITIONAL AIRWORTHINESS SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPERATIONS · Regulation (EU) 2015/640 · EAR revision 20 Mar 2026

IR Implementing rule

## 26.110 Emergency exit markings

Operators of large aeroplanes used in commercial air transport shall comply with the following:

(a) means shall be provided to facilitate the location, access, and operation of emergency exits by cabin occupants under foreseeable conditions in the cabin in case of an emergency evacuation;

(b) means shall be provided to facilitate the location and operation of emergency exits by personnel on the outside of the aeroplane in case of an emergency evacuation.

IR · 26.110 — Regulation (EU) 2015/640 · Part-26 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 20 Mar 2026

GM Guidance material

## GM1 26.110(d) Universal symbolic exit signs

Guidance on the use of universal symbolic exit signs can be found in AMC 25.812(b)(1).

GM · GM1 26.110(d) — Regulation (EU) 2015/640 · ED Decision 2015/013/R · Part-26 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 20 Mar 2026

GM Guidance material

## GM1 26.110(e)(4) Emergency Exit Markings

The indicating markings for all Type II and larger passenger emergency exit unlocking handle motions should conform to the general shapes and dimensions indicated by Figures 1 and 2.

NOTE: As far as is practicable the markings should be located to avoid obscuring viewing windows located on or alongside the exits, or coincidence with any other required marking or safety feature.

FIGURE 1

EXAMPLE MARKING FOR INDICATION OF LINEAR OPENING MOTION

Where practical and unambiguous arrow point and base of arrow shaft to be within ±25 mm (1 inch) \[Figure or form omitted from this preview — available in the Avioverse workspace library.]

of fully unlocked and fully locked positions respectively

DIMENSIONS

A = 19 mm (0•75") minimum

B = 2 x A

C = B (recommended)

D = Indicative of the full extent of handle travel (each installation to be individually assessed)

FIGURE 2

EXAMPLE MARKING FOR INDICATION OF ROTARY OPENING MOTION

Arrow point and base of arrow shaft to be within ±25 mm (1 inch) of fully unlocked and fully locked positions respectively

\[Figure or form omitted from this preview — available in the Avioverse workspace library.]

DIMENSIONS

A = 19 mm (0•75") minimum

B = 2 x A

C = B (recommended)

D = Full extent of handle centreline travel

E = Three quarters of handle length (where practicable)

GM · GM1 26.110(e)(4) — Regulation (EU) 2015/640 · ED Decision 2015/013/R · Part-26 Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 20 Mar 2026

[All rules in SUBPART B — AEROPLANES](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/additional-airworthiness/additional-airworthiness-specifications-for/subpart-b)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 20 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.