--- title: "CAT.GEN.100 – CAT.GEN.MPA.220: SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Part-CAT) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "CAT.GEN.100 – CAT.GEN.MPA.220, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State in which the…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a" --- # SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANNEX IV (Part-CAT) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · CAT.GEN.100 – CAT.GEN.MPA.220 On this page 1. ## [CAT.GEN.100 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-100) The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State in which the operator has its principal place of business. 2. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.100 Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-100) The crew member shall be responsible for the proper execution of his or her duties that are: [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.100(b) Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-100#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-100-b) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.100(c)(1) Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-100#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-100-c-1) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.100(c)(2) Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-100#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-100-c-2) 3. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.105 Responsibilities of the commander](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-105) The commander, in addition to complying with CAT.GEN.MPA.100, shall: [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.105(a)(10) Responsibilities of the commander](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-105#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-105-a-10) 4. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.110 Authority of the commander](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-110) The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that all persons carried in the aircraft obey all lawful commands given by the commander for… 5. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.115 Personnel or crew members other than cabin crew in the passenger compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-115) The operator shall ensure that personnel or crew members, other than operating cabin crew members, carrying out their duties in the passenger compartment… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.115(a) Personnel or crew members other than cabin crew in the passenger compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-115#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-115-a) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.115 Personnel or crew members other than cabin crew in the passenger compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-115#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-115) 6. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.120 Common language](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-120) The operator shall ensure that all crew members can communicate with each other in a common language. 7. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.124 Taxiing of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-124) The operator shall establish procedures for taxiing of aircraft in order to ensure safe operation and in order to enhance runway safety. [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.124 Taxiing of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-124#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-124) 8. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-125) The operator shall ensure that an aeroplane is only taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls: [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-125#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-125) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.125 Taxiing of aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-125#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-125) 9. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.130 Rotor engagement — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-130) A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls. [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.130 Rotor engagement — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-130#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-130) 10. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.135 Admission to the flight crew compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-135) The operator shall ensure that no person, other than a flight crew member assigned to a flight, is admitted to, or carried in, the flight crew… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.135(a)(3) Admission to the flight crew compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-135#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-135-a-3) 11. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.140 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-140) The operator shall not permit any person to use a portable electronic device (PED) on board an aircraft that could adversely affect the performance of… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-140#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-140) [AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-140#amc2-cat-gen-mpa-140) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-140#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-140) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-140#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-140) [GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-140#gm3-cat-gen-mpa-140) 12. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.141 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141) Where an EFB is used on board an aircraft, the operator shall ensure that it does not adversely affect the performance of the aircraft systems or… [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.141 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-141) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.141 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-141) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(a) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-141-a) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(a) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-141-a) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-141-b) [AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#amc2-cat-gen-mpa-141-b) [AMC3 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#amc3-cat-gen-mpa-141-b) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-141-b) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.141(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-141#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-141-b) 13. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.145 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-145) The operator shall at all times have available for immediate communication to rescue coordination centres (RCCs) lists containing information on the… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.145 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-145#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-145) 14. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.150 Ditching — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-150) The operator shall only operate an aeroplane with a passenger seating configuration of more than 30 on overwater flights at a distance from land suitable… 15. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.155 Carriage of weapons of war and munitions of war](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-155) The operator shall only transport weapons of war or munitions of war by air if an approval to do so has been granted by all States whose airspace is… [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.155 Carriage of weapons of war and munitions of war](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-155#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-155) 16. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.160 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-160) The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that any sporting weapons intended to be carried by air are reported to the operator. [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.160 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-160#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-160) 17. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.161 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition — alleviations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-161) Notwithstanding CAT.GEN.MPA.160(b), for helicopters with a maximum certified take-off mass (MCTOM) of 3 175 kg or less operated by day and over routes… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.161 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition — alleviations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-161#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-161) 18. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.165 Method of carriage of persons](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-165) The operator shall take all measures to ensure that no person is in any part of an aircraft in flight that is not designed for the accommodation of… 19. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.170 Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170) The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person enters or is in an aircraft when under the influence of psychoactive substances… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(b) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-170-b) [AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(b) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#amc2-cat-gen-mpa-170-b) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(b) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-170-b) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(b) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-170-b) [GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(b) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#gm3-cat-gen-mpa-170-b) [GM4 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(b) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#gm4-cat-gen-mpa-170-b) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.170(c) Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-170#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-170-c) 20. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.175 Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-175) The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person recklessly, intentionally or negligently acts or omits to act so as to: [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-175#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-175-b) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-175#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-175-b) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(c) Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-175#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-175-c) 21. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180) The following documents, manuals and information shall be carried on each flight, as originals or copies unless otherwise specified: [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-180) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(1) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-1) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(5)(6) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-5-6) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(9) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-9) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(13) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-13) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(14) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-14) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(18) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-18) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(18) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-18) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(18) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-18) [GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(18) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm3-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-18) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(23) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-180#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-180-a-23) 22. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.185 Information to be retained on the ground](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-185) The operator shall ensure that at least for the duration of each flight or series of flights: 23. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.190 Provision of documentation and records](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-190) The commander shall, within a reasonable time of being requested to do so by a person authorised by an authority, provide to that person the… 24. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.195 Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195) Following an accident, a serious incident or an occurrence identified by the investigating authority, the operator of an aircraft shall preserve the… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-195-a) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-195-a) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-195-b) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-195-b) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-195-b) [GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#gm3-cat-gen-mpa-195-b) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(f)(1) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-195-f-1) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(f)(1a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-195-f-1a) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(f)(2) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-195-f-2) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(f)(3) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-195-f-3) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(f)(3a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-195-f-3a) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.195(f) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-195#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-195-f) 25. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.200 Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-200) Unless otherwise permitted by this Annex, the transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.200 Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-200#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-200) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.200 Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-200#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-200) [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.200(e) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-200#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-200-e) 26. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205) By 16 December 2018 at the latest, the operator shall establish and maintain, as part of the system for exercising operational control over the flights… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-205) [AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#amc2-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm3-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM4 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm4-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM5 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm5-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM6 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm6-cat-gen-mpa-205) [GM7 CAT.GEN.MPA.205 Aircraft tracking system — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-205#gm7-cat-gen-mpa-205) 27. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.210 Location of an aircraft in distress — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-210) As of 1 January 2025, the following aeroplanes shall be equipped with robust and automatic means to accurately determine, following an accident during… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.210 Location of an aircraft in distress —Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-210#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-210) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.210 Location of an aircraft in distress — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-210#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-210) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.210 Location of an aircraft in distress — Aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-210#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-210) 28. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215) The operator shall enable, facilitate and ensure access to a proactive and non-punitive support programme that will assist and support flight crew in… [AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#amc1-cat-gen-mpa-215) [AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#amc2-cat-gen-mpa-215) [AMC3 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#amc3-cat-gen-mpa-215) [AMC4 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#amc4-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm2-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm3-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM4 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm4-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM5 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm5-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM6 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm6-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM7 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm7-cat-gen-mpa-215) [GM8 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 Support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-215#gm8-cat-gen-mpa-215) 29. ## [CAT.GEN.MPA.220 Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-220) The operator providing any of the ground handling activities listed in Article 2(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 to itself or within a single air… [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.220(a) Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-220#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-220-a) [GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.220(b) Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-a/cat-gen-mpa-220#gm1-cat-gen-mpa-220-b) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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