--- title: "ARO.RAMP.005 – ARO.RAMP.160: SUBPART RAMP: RAMP INSPECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT OF OPERATORS UNDER THE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF ANOTHER STATE (Part-ARO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "ARO.RAMP.005 – ARO.RAMP.160, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. ARO.RAMP.005 Scope This Subpart establishes the requirements to be followed by the competent…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of" --- # SUBPART RAMP: RAMP INSPECTIONS OF AIRCRAFT OF OPERATORS UNDER THE REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF ANOTHER STATE ANNEX II (Part-ARO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ARO.RAMP.005 – ARO.RAMP.160 On this page 1. ## [ARO.RAMP.005 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-005) This Subpart establishes the requirements to be followed by the competent authority or the Agency when exercising its tasks and responsibilities… [GM1 ARO.RAMP.005 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-005#gm1-aro-ramp-005) 2. ## [ARO.RAMP.100 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-100) Aircraft, as well as their crew, shall be inspected against the applicable requirements. [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.100(b) General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-100#amc1-aro-ramp-100-b) [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.100(c) General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-100#amc1-aro-ramp-100-c) 3. ## [ARO.RAMP.105 Prioritisation criteria](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-105) The Agency shall provide competent authorities with a list of operators or aircraft identified as presenting a potential risk, for the prioritisation of… 4. ## [ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-106) The competent authority shall carry out alcohol testing on flight and cabin crew. [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-106#amc1-aro-ramp-106) [GM1 ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-106#gm1-aro-ramp-106) [GM2 ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-106#gm2-aro-ramp-106) [GM3 ARO.RAMP.106 Alcohol testing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-106#gm3-aro-ramp-106) 5. ## [ARO.RAMP.110 Collection of information](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-110) The competent authority shall collect and process any information deemed useful for conducting ramp inspections. [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.110 Collection of information](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-110#amc1-aro-ramp-110) 6. ## [ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115) The competent authority and the Agency shall have qualified inspectors to conduct ramp inspections. [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc1-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC2 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc2-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC3 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc3-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC4 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc4-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC5 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc5-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC6 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc6-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC7 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc7-aro-ramp-115-a-b) [AMC8 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-115#amc8-aro-ramp-115-a-b) 7. ## [ARO.RAMP.120 Approval of training organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-120) The competent authority shall approve a training organisation, having its principal place of business in the territory of the respective Member State… [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.120(a) Approval of training organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-120#amc1-aro-ramp-120-a) [AMC2 ARO.RAMP.120(a) Approval of training organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-120#amc2-aro-ramp-120-a) [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.120(a)(4) Approval of training organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-120#amc1-aro-ramp-120-a-4) 8. ## [ARO.RAMP.125 Conduct of ramp inspections](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-125) Ramp inspections shall be performed in a standardised manner. [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125 Conduct of Ramp Inspections & ARO.RAMP.130 Categorisation of findings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-125#amc1-aro-ramp-125) [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125(b) Conduct of ramp inspections](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-125#amc1-aro-ramp-125-b) [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.125(c) Conduct of ramp inspections](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-125#amc1-aro-ramp-125-c) 9. ## [ARO.RAMP.130 Categorisation of findings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-130) For each inspection item, three categories of possible non-compliance with the applicable requirements are defined as findings. 10. ## [ARO.RAMP.135 Follow-up actions on findings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-135) For a category 2 or 3 finding the competent authority, or where relevant the Agency, shall: [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.135(a) Follow-up actions on findings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-135#amc1-aro-ramp-135-a) [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.135(b) Follow-up actions on findings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-135#amc1-aro-ramp-135-b) 11. ## [ARO.RAMP.140 Grounding of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-140) In the case of a category 3 finding where it appears that the aircraft is intended or is likely to be flown without completion by the operator or owner… 12. ## [ARO.RAMP.145 Reporting](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-145) Information collected in accordance with ARO.RAMP.125(a) shall be entered into the centralised database referred to in ARO.RAMP.150(b)(2), within 21… [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.145 Safety reports](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-145#amc1-aro-ramp-145) 13. ## [ARO.RAMP.150 Agency coordination tasks](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-150) The Agency shall manage and operate the tools and procedures necessary for the storage and exchange of: [AMC1 ARO.RAMP.150(b)(4)(iii) Agency coordination tasks](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-150#amc1-aro-ramp-150-b-4-iii) 14. ## [ARO.RAMP.155 Annual report](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-155) The Agency shall prepare and submit to the Commission an annual report on the ramp inspection system containing at least the following information: 15. ## [ARO.RAMP.160 Information to the public and protection of information](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/aro-ramp-160) Member States shall use the information received by them pursuant to ARO.RAMP.105 and ARO.RAMP.145 solely for the purpose of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008… 16. ## [Appendix I to Annex II (Part-ARO)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/appendix-i) AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (Approval schedule for air transport operators) Types of operation: 17. ## [Appendix II to Annex II (Part-ARO)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/appendix-ii) OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (subject to the approved conditions in the operations manual) Issuing authority contact details Telephone (1): 18. ## [Appendix III to Annex II (Part-ARO)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/appendix-iii) List of specific approvals Non-commercial operations Specialised operations (subject to the conditions specified in the approval and contained in the… 19. ## [Appendix IV to Annex II (Part-ARO)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-aro/subpart-ramp-ramp-inspections-of-aircraft-of/appendix-iv) AUTHORISATION OF HIGH RISK COMMERCIAL SPECIALISED OPERATIONS Issuing Authority: Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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