--- title: "IAM.GEN.050 – IAM.GEN.MVCA.181: SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Part-IAM) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "IAM.GEN.050 – IAM.GEN.MVCA.181, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. This Annex shall apply to IAM operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) in…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a" --- # SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · IAM.GEN.050 – IAM.GEN.MVCA.181 On this page 1. ## [IAM.GEN.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-050) This Annex shall apply to IAM operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) in accordance with VFR by day. [GM1 IAM.GEN.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-050#gm1-iam-gen-050) 2. ## [IAM.GEN.055 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-055) The competent authority of the IAM operator shall be the authority designated by the Member State where that operator has its principal place of business… 3. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-050) This Section contains general requirements for the operation of VCA. 4. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.100 Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-100) Pilots and other crew members shall be responsible for the proper execution of their duties that are: [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.100 Pilot responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-100#amc1-iam-gen-vca-100) [AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.100 Pilot responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-100#amc2-iam-gen-vca-100) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.100 Pilot responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-100#gm1-iam-gen-vca-100) [GM2 IAM.GEN.VCA.100 Pilot responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-100#gm2-iam-gen-vca-100) [GM3 IAM.GEN.VCA.100 Pilot responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-100#gm3-iam-gen-vca-100) 5. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105) In addition to complying with point IAM.GEN.VCA.100, the PIC shall, as soon as they assume the command functions at the assigned station and until they… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105#amc1-iam-gen-vca-105) [AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105#amc2-iam-gen-vca-105) [AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105#amc3-iam-gen-vca-105) [AMC4 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105#amc4-iam-gen-vca-105) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105#gm1-iam-gen-vca-105) [GM2 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-105#gm2-iam-gen-vca-105) 6. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.110 Authority of the pilot-in-command](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-110) The IAM operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that all persons carried on board VCA obey all lawful commands given by the PIC for the… 7. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.120 Common language](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-120) The IAM operator shall ensure that all crew members can communicate with each other in a common language. 8. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.130 Powering-on of lift and thrust units](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-130) The VCA’s lift and thrust units shall only be powered on for the purpose of flight by a qualified pilot at the VCA controls. [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.130 Powering-on of lift and thrust units](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-130#gm1-iam-gen-vca-130) 9. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.140 Portable electronic devices (PEDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-140) The IAM operator shall not permit any person to use a PED on board an aircraft that could adversely affect the performance of the VCA’s systems and… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.140 Portable electronic devices (PEDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-140#amc1-iam-gen-vca-140) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.140 Portable electronic devices (PEDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-140#gm1-iam-gen-vca-140) 10. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.141 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-141) When an EFB is used on board an aircraft, the IAM operator shall ensure that it does not adversely affect the performance of the VCA’s systems or… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.141 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-141#amc1-iam-gen-vca-141) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.141 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-141#gm1-iam-gen-vca-141) 11. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.145 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried on board VCA](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-145) The IAM operator shall at all times have available for immediate communication to rescue coordination centres (RCCs) lists containing information on the… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.145 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried on board VCA](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-145#amc1-iam-gen-vca-145) 12. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.155 Carriage of weapons of war and munitions of war](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-155) The IAM operator shall not accept weapons of war or munitions of war for carriage by air in the VCA. [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.155 Carriage of weapons of war and munitions of war](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-155#gm1-iam-gen-vca-155) 13. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.160 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-160) The IAM operator shall not accept sporting weapons for carriage by air in the VCA unless: [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.160 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-160#gm1-iam-gen-vca-160) 14. ## [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA 160 Carriage of sporting weapons and ammunition](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/amc1-iam-gen-vca) STOWAGE IN THE VCA (a) If sporting weapons cannot be stowed in a place that is inaccessible to passengers with all ammunition unloaded, they should not… 15. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.165 Method of carriage of persons](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-165) The IAM operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person is located in any part of the VCA in flight which is not designed or… 16. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.170 Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-170) The IAM operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person enters or is aboard the VCA when under the influence of psychoactive… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.170 Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-170#amc1-iam-gen-vca-170) [AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.170 Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-170#amc2-iam-gen-vca-170) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.170 Psychoactive substances](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-170#gm1-iam-gen-vca-170) 17. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-175) The IAM operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person recklessly, intentionally or negligently acts, or omits to act, so as to: [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-175#amc1-iam-gen-vca-175) [AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-175#amc2-iam-gen-vca-175) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-175#gm1-iam-gen-vca-175) 18. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.176 Pilot support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-176) The IAM operator shall enable, facilitate and ensure access to a proactive and non-punitive support programme that will assist and support pilots in… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.176 Pilot support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-176#amc1-iam-gen-vca-176) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.176 Pilot support programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-176#gm1-iam-gen-vca-176) 19. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.185 Information to be preserved on the ground](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-185) The IAM operator shall ensure that for the duration of each flight, or series of flights, information that is relevant to the flight, or series of… 20. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.190 Provision of documentation and records](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-190) The PIC shall, within a reasonable time of being requested to do so by a person authorised by an authority, provide that person with the documentation… 21. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195) Following an accident, a serious incident or an occurrence identified by the investigating authority, the IAM operator shall preserve the original… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#amc1-iam-gen-vca-195) [AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#amc2-iam-gen-vca-195) [AMC3 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#amc3-iam-gen-vca-195) [AMC4 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#amc4-iam-gen-vca-195) [AMC5 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#amc5-iam-gen-vca-195) [AMC6 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#amc6-iam-gen-vca-195) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#gm1-iam-gen-vca-195) [GM2 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#gm2-iam-gen-vca-195) [GM3 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#gm3-iam-gen-vca-195) [GM4 IAM.GEN.VCA.195 Preservation, production, protection and use of recorder recordings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-195#gm4-iam-gen-vca-195) 22. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.200 Transport of dangerous goods under a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-200) The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted at least in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and applicable technical… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.200 Transport of dangerous goods under a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-200#amc1-iam-gen-vca-200) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.200 Transport of dangerous goods under a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-200#gm1-iam-gen-vca-200) [GM2 IAM.GEN.VCA.200 Transport of dangerous goods under a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-200#gm2-iam-gen-vca-200) 23. ## [IAM.GEN.VCA.205 Transport of dangerous goods without a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-205) The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted at least in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention and applicable TI. [AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.205 Transport of dangerous goods without a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-205#amc1-iam-gen-vca-205) [AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.205 Transport of dangerous goods without a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-205#amc2-iam-gen-vca-205) [GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.205 Transport of dangerous goods without a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-205#gm1-iam-gen-vca-205) [GM2 IAM.GEN.VCA.205 Transport of dangerous goods without a specific approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-vca-205#gm2-iam-gen-vca-205) 24. ## [IAM.GEN.MVCA.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-050) This Section establishes additional requirements for IAM operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (MVCA). 25. ## [IAM.GEN.MVCA.135 Admission to the flight crew compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-135) The IAM operator shall ensure that no person, other than the pilot assigned to a flight, is admitted to, or carried in, the flight crew compartment… [AMC1 IAM.GEN.MVCA.135 Admission to the flight crew compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-135#amc1-iam-gen-mvca-135) 26. ## [IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180) The following documents, manuals and information, in paper or digital media, shall be carried on each flight with a VCA and shall be easily accessible… [AMC2 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#amc2-iam-gen-mvca-180) [AMC3 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#amc3-iam-gen-mvca-180) [GM1 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#gm1-iam-gen-mvca-180) [GM2 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#gm2-iam-gen-mvca-180) [GM3 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#gm3-iam-gen-mvca-180) [GM4 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#gm4-iam-gen-mvca-180) [GM5 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#gm5-iam-gen-mvca-180) [GM6 IAM.GEN.MVCA.180 Documents, manuals and information to be carried on board each flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-180#gm6-iam-gen-mvca-180) 27. ## [IAM.GEN.MVCA.181 Documents and information that may not be carried on board](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-181) Notwithstanding point IAM.GEN.MVCA.180, for IAM operations in accordance with VFR by day, taking off and landing at the same vertiport within 24 hours… [GM1 IAM.GEN.MVCA.181 Documents and information that may not be carried on board](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-a/iam-gen-mvca-181#gm1-iam-gen-mvca-181) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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