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title: "NCO.GEN.100 – NCO.GEN.155: SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Part-NCO) — rule index · Avioverse"
description: "NCO.GEN.100 – NCO.GEN.155, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State where the aircraft…"
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# SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ANNEX VII (Part-NCO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · NCO.GEN.100 – NCO.GEN.155

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1. ## [NCO.GEN.100 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-100)

   The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State where the aircraft is registered.

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.100(b) Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-100#gm1-nco-gen-100-b)

2. ## [NCO.GEN.101 Means of compliance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-101)

   Alternative means of compliance to those adopted by the Agency may be used by an operator to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and…

3. ## [NCO.GEN.103 Introductory flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-103)

   Introductory flights referred to in Article 6(4a)(c) of this Regulation when conducted in accordance with this Annex, shall:

4. ## [NCO.GEN.104 Use of aircraft included in an AOC by an NCO operator](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-104)

   An NCO operator may use other than complex motor-powered aircraft listed on an operator's AOC to conduct non-commercial operations in accordance with…

   [AMC1 NCO.GEN.104 Use of aircraft included in an AOC by an NCO operator](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-104#amc1-nco-gen-104)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.104 Use of aircraft included in an AOC by an NCO operator](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-104#gm1-nco-gen-104)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.104(c) Use of aircraft included in an AOC by an NCO operator](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-104#gm1-nco-gen-104-c)

5. ## [NCO.GEN.105 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105)

   The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for: the safety of the aircraft and of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board during aircraft…

   [AMC1 NCO.GEN.105 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#amc1-nco-gen-105)

   [AMC2 NCO.GEN.105 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#amc2-nco-gen-105)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.105 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#gm1-nco-gen-105)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.105(a)(8) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#gm1-nco-gen-105-a-8)

   [AMC1 NCO.GEN.105(a)(3) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#amc1-nco-gen-105-a-3)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.105(d) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#gm1-nco-gen-105-d)

   [AMC1 NCO.GEN.105(e) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-105#amc1-nco-gen-105-e)

6. ## [NCO.GEN.110 Compliance with laws, regulations and procedure](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-110)

   The pilot-in-command shall comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those States where operations are conducted.

7. ## [NCO.GEN.115 Taxiing of aeroplanes or gyroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-115)

   An aeroplane or a gyroplane shall only be taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls:

   [AMC1 NCO.GEN.115 Taxiing of aeroplanes or gyroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-115#amc1-nco-gen-115)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.115 Taxiing of aeroplanes or gyroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-115#gm1-nco-gen-115)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.115(b)(4) Taxiing of aeroplanes or gyroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-115#gm1-nco-gen-115-b-4)

8. ## [NCO.GEN.120 Rotor engagement – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-120)

   A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.120 Rotor engagement](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-120#gm1-nco-gen-120)

9. ## [NCO.GEN.125 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-125)

   The pilot-in-command shall not permit any person to use a portable electronic device (PED) on board an aircraft, including an electronic flight bag…

   [AMC1 NCO.GEN.125 Portable electronic devices (PEDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-125#amc1-nco-gen-125)

   [AMC2 NCO.GEN.125 Portable electronic devices (PEDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-125#amc2-nco-gen-125)

   [GM1 NCO.GEN.125 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-125#gm1-nco-gen-125)

   [GM2 NCO.GEN.125 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-125#gm2-nco-gen-125)

10. ## [NCO.GEN.130 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-130)

    Except for aircraft taking-off and landing at the same aerodrome/operating site, the operator shall, at all times, have available for immediate…

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.130 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-130#amc1-nco-gen-130)

11. ## [NCO.GEN.135 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135)

    The following documents, manuals and information shall be carried on each flight as originals or copies unless otherwise specified:

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.135(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#amc1-nco-gen-135-a-3)

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.135(a)(10) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#amc1-nco-gen-135-a-10)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.135 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#gm1-nco-gen-135)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.135(a)(1) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#gm1-nco-gen-135-a-1)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.135(a)(8) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#gm1-nco-gen-135-a-8)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.135(a)(11) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#gm1-nco-gen-135-a-11)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.135(a)(13) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-135#gm1-nco-gen-135-a-13)

12. ## [NCO.GEN.140 Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-140)

    The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention as last amended and amplified by the…

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.140(a) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-140#gm1-nco-gen-140-a)

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.140(d) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-140#amc1-nco-gen-140-d)

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.140(f) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-140#amc1-nco-gen-140-f)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.140(f) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-140#gm1-nco-gen-140-f)

13. ## [NCO.GEN.145 Immediate reaction to a safety problem](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-145)

    The operator shall implement: any safety measures mandated by the competent authority in accordance with ARO.GEN.135(c);

14. ## [NCO.GEN.150 Journey log](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-150)

    Particulars of the aircraft, its crew and each journey shall be retained for each flight, or series of flights, in the form of a journey log, or…

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.150 Journey log](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-150#amc1-nco-gen-150)

15. ## [NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155)

    An MEL may be established taking into account the following:

    [AMC1 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#amc1-nco-gen-155)

    [AMC2 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#amc2-nco-gen-155)

    [AMC3 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#amc3-nco-gen-155)

    [AMC4 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#amc4-nco-gen-155)

    [AMC5 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#amc5-nco-gen-155)

    [GM1 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#gm1-nco-gen-155)

    [GM2 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#gm2-nco-gen-155)

    [GM3 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#gm3-nco-gen-155)

    [GM4 NCO.GEN.155 Minimum equipment list](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-nco/subpart-a/nco-gen-155#gm4-nco-gen-155)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 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.

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