--- title: "SPO.GEN.100 – SPO.GEN.165: SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Part-SPO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "SPO.GEN.100 – SPO.GEN.165, 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-spo/subpart-a" --- # SUBPART A: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ANNEX VIII (Part-SPO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPO.GEN.100 – SPO.GEN.165 On this page 1. ## [SPO.GEN.100 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-100) The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State in which the operator has its principal place of business, is established… [GM1 SPO.GEN.100 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-100#gm1-spo-gen-100) 2. ## [SPO.GEN.101 Means of compliance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-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. ## [SPO.GEN.105 Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-105) The crew member shall be responsible for the proper execution of his/her duties. [AMC1 SPO.GEN.105(a) Crew responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-105#amc1-spo-gen-105-a) [GM1 SPO.GEN.105(e)(2) Crew member responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-105#gm1-spo-gen-105-e-2) 4. ## [SPO.GEN.106 Task specialists responsibilities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-106) The task specialist shall be responsible for the proper execution of his/her duties. 5. ## [SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107) The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for: the safety of the aircraft and of all crew members, task specialists and cargo on board during aircraft… [AMC1 SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#amc1-spo-gen-107) [AMC2 SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#amc2-spo-gen-107) [GM1 SPO.GEN.107 Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#gm1-spo-gen-107) [GM1 SPO.GEN.107(a)(8) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#gm1-spo-gen-107-a-8) [GM1 SPO.GEN.107(a)(9) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#gm1-spo-gen-107-a-9) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.107(c) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#amc1-spo-gen-107-c) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.107(e) Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-107#amc1-spo-gen-107-e) 6. ## [SPO.GEN.110 Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-110) The pilot-in-command, crew members and task specialists shall comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those States where operations are… 7. ## [SPO.GEN.115 Common language](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-115) The operator shall ensure that all crew members and task specialists are able to communicate with each other in a common language. 8. ## [SPO.GEN.119 Taxiing of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-119) The operator shall establish procedures for taxiing of aircraft in order to ensure safe operation and in order to enhance runway safety. [AMC1 SPO.GEN.119 Taxiing of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-119#amc1-spo-gen-119) 9. ## [SPO.GEN.120 Taxiing of aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-120) The operator shall ensure that an aeroplane is only taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls: [GM1 SPO.GEN.120 Taxiing of aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-120#gm1-spo-gen-120) [GM1 SPO.GEN.120(b)(4) Taxiing of aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-120#gm1-spo-gen-120-b-4) 10. ## [SPO.GEN.125 Rotor engagement](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-125) A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls. [GM1 SPO.GEN.125 Rotor engagement](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-125#gm1-spo-gen-125) 11. ## [SPO.GEN.130 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-130) 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… [GM1 SPO.GEN.130 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-130#gm1-spo-gen-130) [GM2 SPO.GEN.130 Portable electronic devices](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-130#gm2-spo-gen-130) 12. ## [SPO.GEN.131 Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131) 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… [AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(a) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc1-spo-gen-131-a) [AMC2 SPO.GEN.131(a) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc2-spo-gen-131-a) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc1-spo-gen-131-b) [AMC2 SPO.GEN.131(b) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc2-spo-gen-131-b) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(1) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc1-spo-gen-131-b-1) [GM1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(1) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#gm1-spo-gen-131-b-1) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc1-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC2 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc2-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC3 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc3-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC4 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc4-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC5 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc5-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC6 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc6-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC7 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc7-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC8 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc8-spo-gen-131-b-2) [AMC9 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#amc9-spo-gen-131-b-2) [GM1 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#gm1-spo-gen-131-b-2) [GM2 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#gm2-spo-gen-131-b-2) [GM3 SPO.GEN.131(b)(2) Use of electronic flight bags (EFBs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-131#gm3-spo-gen-131-b-2) 13. ## [SPO.GEN.135 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-135) The operator shall, at all times, have available for immediate communication to rescue coordination centres (RCCs) lists containing information on the… [AMC1 SPO.GEN.135 Information on emergency and survival equipment carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-135#amc1-spo-gen-135) 14. ## [SPO.GEN.140 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140) The following documents, manuals and information shall be carried on each flight as originals or copies unless otherwise specified below: [AMC1 SPO.GEN.140 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#amc1-spo-gen-140) [GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(1) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm1-spo-gen-140-a-1) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(3) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#amc1-spo-gen-140-a-3) [GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(9) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm1-spo-gen-140-a-9) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(12) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#amc1-spo-gen-140-a-12) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(13) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#amc1-spo-gen-140-a-13) [GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(14) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm1-spo-gen-140-a-14) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#amc1-spo-gen-140-a-18) [GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals, and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm1-spo-gen-140-a-18) [GM2 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals, and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm2-spo-gen-140-a-18) [GM3 SPO.GEN.140(a)(18) Documents, manuals, and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm3-spo-gen-140-a-18) [GM1 SPO.GEN.140(a)(20) Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-140#gm1-spo-gen-140-a-20) 15. ## [SPO.GEN.145 Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145) Following an accident, a serious incident or an occurrence identified by the investigating authority, the operator of an aircraft shall preserve the… [AMC1 SPO.GEN.145(a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#amc1-spo-gen-145-a) [GM1 SPO.GEN.145(a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#gm1-spo-gen-145-a) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.145(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#amc1-spo-gen-145-b) [GM1 SPO.GEN.145(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#gm1-spo-gen-145-b) [GM2 SPO.GEN.145(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#gm2-spo-gen-145-b) [GM3 SPO.GEN.145(b) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#gm3-spo-gen-145-b) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.145(f)(1) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#amc1-spo-gen-145-f-1) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.145(f)(1a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#amc1-spo-gen-145-f-1a) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.145(f)(3) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#amc1-spo-gen-145-f-3) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.145(f)(3a) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#amc1-spo-gen-145-f-3a) [GM1 SPO.GEN.145(f) Handling of flight recorder recordings: preservation, production, protection and use](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-145#gm1-spo-gen-145-f) 16. ## [SPO.GEN.150 Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-150) 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 SPO.GEN.150(a) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-150#gm1-spo-gen-150-a) [AMC1 SPO.GEN.150(e) Transport of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-150#amc1-spo-gen-150-e) 17. ## [SPO.GEN.155 Release of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-155) The operator shall not operate an aircraft over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons when releasing… 18. ## [SPO.GEN.160 Carriage and use of weapons](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-160) The operator shall ensure that, when weapons are carried on a flight for the purpose of a specialised task, these are secured when not in use. 19. ## [SPO.GEN.165 Admission to the flight crew compartment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-a/spo-gen-165) The pilot-in-command shall make the final decision regarding the admission to the flight crew compartment and shall ensure that: Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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