--- title: "ARGH.GEN.005 – ARGH.OVS.330: ANNEX — AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS – GROUND HANDLING (PART-ARGH) (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/23, Ground Handling) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "ARGH.GEN.005 – ARGH.OVS.330, Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/24. This Annex establishes requirements for the competent authorities and for their…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part" --- # ANNEX — AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS – GROUND HANDLING (PART-ARGH) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/23 · Ground Handling · Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/24 · ARGH.GEN.005 – ARGH.OVS.330 On this page 1. ## [ARGH.GEN.005 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-005) This Annex establishes requirements for the competent authorities and for their responsibilities referred to in Articles 3(1) and 4 of this Regulation to… 2. ## [ARGH.GEN.100 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-100) The competent authority responsible for the oversight of organisations providing ground handling services at an aerodrome within the scope of Regulation… [AMC1 ARGH.GEN.100 Competent authority](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-100#amc1-argh-gen-100) 3. ## [ARGH.GEN.115 Oversight documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-115) The competent authority shall provide the relevant legal acts, standards, rules, technical publications and related documents, as well as guidance… [GM1 ARGH.GEN.115 Oversight documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-115#gm1-argh-gen-115) 4. ## [ARGH.GEN.120 Means of compliance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-120) The Agency shall develop acceptable means of compliance (AMC) that may be used to establish compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated… [AMC1 ARGH.GEN.120 Means of compliance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-120#amc1-argh-gen-120) 5. ## [ARGH.GEN.125 Information to be provided to the Agency](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-125) Where the competent authority has become aware of any significant problems with the implementation, by a ground handling organisation, of Regulation (EU)… [AMC1 ARGH.GEN.125(b) Information to be provided to the Agency](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-125#amc1-argh-gen-125-b) [GM1 ARGH.GEN.125(b) Information to be provided to the Agency](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-125#gm1-argh-gen-125-b) [GM2 ARGH.GEN.125(b) Information to be provided to the Agency](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-125#gm2-argh-gen-125-b) 6. ## [ARGH.GEN.135 Immediate reaction to a safety problem](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-135) Without affecting Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its delegated and implementing acts, the competent authority shall implement a system to collect… [AMC1 ARGH.GEN.135(e) Immediate reaction to a safety problem](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-135#amc1-argh-gen-135-e) 7. ## [ARGH.GEN.136 Immediate reaction to an information security incident or vulnerability with an impact on aviation safety](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-gen-136) The competent authority shall implement a system for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information related to information security incidents… 8. ## [ARGH.MGM.200 Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200) The competent authority shall establish, implement and maintain a management system that includes all the following elements: [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.200 Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc1-argh-mgm-200) [GM1 ARGH.MGM.200 Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm1-argh-mgm-200) [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.200(a)(1) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc1-argh-mgm-200-a-1) [AMC2 ARGH.MGM.200(a)(1) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc2-argh-mgm-200-a-1) [GM1 ARGH.MGM.200(a)(1) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm1-argh-mgm-200-a-1) [GM1 ARGH.MGM.200(a)(2) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm1-argh-mgm-200-a-2) [GM1 ARGH.MGM.200(a)(3) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm1-argh-mgm-200-a-3) [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.200(a)(4) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc1-argh-mgm-200-a-4) [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc1-argh-mgm-200-b) [AMC2 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc2-argh-mgm-200-b) [AMC3 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc3-argh-mgm-200-b) [AMC4 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc4-argh-mgm-200-b) [AMC5 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc5-argh-mgm-200-b) [AMC6 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc6-argh-mgm-200-b) [AMC7 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#amc7-argh-mgm-200-b) [GM1 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm1-argh-mgm-200-b) [GM2 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm2-argh-mgm-200-b) [GM3 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm3-argh-mgm-200-b) [GM4 ARGH.MGM.200(b) Management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-200#gm4-argh-mgm-200-b) 9. ## [ARGH.MGM.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-205) The competent authority may allocate to qualified entities tasks related to the registration of declarations or continuing oversight of ground handling… 10. ## [ARGH.MGM.210 Changes to the management system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-210) The competent authority shall have a system in place to identify changes that affect its capability to perform its tasks and discharge its… 11. ## [ARGH.MGM.211 Changes to the information security management system of a ground handling organisation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-211) For changes managed and notified to the competent authority in accordance with the procedure set out in point IS.D.OR.255(a) of the Annex to Delegated… 12. ## [ARGH.MGM.215 Record-keeping](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-215) The competent authority shall establish a system of record-keeping that ensures adequate storage, accessibility and reliable traceability of: [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.215(a) Record-keeping](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-215#amc1-argh-mgm-215-a) [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.215(a)(1) ;(2);(3) Record-keeping](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-215#amc1-argh-mgm-215-a-1) [AMC1 ARGH.MGM.215(a)(4) Record-keeping](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-mgm-215#amc1-argh-mgm-215-a-4) 13. ## [ARGH.OVS.300 Oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-300) The competent authority shall verify both of the following during the oversight process: [GM1 ARGH.OVS.300 Oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-300#gm1-argh-ovs-300) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.300(a) ;(b);(c) Oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-300#amc1-argh-ovs-300-a) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.300(a) ;(b);(c) Oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-300#gm1-argh-ovs-300-a) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.300(d) Oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-300#amc1-argh-ovs-300-d) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.300(d) Oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-300#gm1-argh-ovs-300-d) 14. ## [ARGH.OVS.305 Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305) The competent authority shall establish and maintain an oversight programme covering the oversight activities required by ARGH.OVS.300. [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.305 Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#amc1-argh-ovs-305) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.305(a) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#amc1-argh-ovs-305-a) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.305(a) ;(b) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#amc1-argh-ovs-305-a-2) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.305(b) ;(d) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#amc1-argh-ovs-305-b) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.305(b)(5) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#gm1-argh-ovs-305-b-5) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.305(d) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#amc1-argh-ovs-305-d) [AMC2 ARGH.OVS.305(d) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#amc2-argh-ovs-305-d) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.305(e) Oversight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-305#gm1-argh-ovs-305-e) 15. ## [ARGH.OVS.310 Industry standards](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-310) For the purpose of gathering, exchanging and disseminating relevant information between the Commission, the Agency and the national competent… [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.310 Industry standards](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-310#amc1-argh-ovs-310) [AMC2 ARGH.OVS.310 Industry standards](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-310#amc2-argh-ovs-310) [AMC3 ARGH.OVS.310 Industry standards](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-310#amc3-argh-ovs-310) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.310 Industry standards](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-310#gm1-argh-ovs-310) 16. ## [ARGH.OVS.315 Oversight tasks](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-315) The competent authority responsible for the oversight of an organisation providing ground handling services at aerodromes in that authority’s Member… [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.315(a) Oversight tasks](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-315#amc1-argh-ovs-315-a) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.315(a) Oversight tasks](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-315#gm1-argh-ovs-315-a) 17. ## [ARGH.OVS.320 Declaration of ground handling organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-320) Upon receiving a declaration from a ground handling organisation, the competent authority shall acknowledge the receipt of the declaration or the… [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.320(a) Declaration of ground handling organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-320#amc1-argh-ovs-320-a) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.320(a) Declaration of ground handling organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-320#gm1-argh-ovs-320-a) 18. ## [ARGH.OVS.325 Findings, observations, corrective actions and enforcement measures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-325) The competent authority shall have a system to analyse findings to determine their safety significance and to manage them with the purpose of: [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.325(a) Findings, observations, corrective actions and enforcement measures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-325#amc1-argh-ovs-325-a) 19. ## [ARGH.OVS.330 Cooperative oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-330) The competent authorities responsible for the oversight of organisations providing ground handling services in more than one Member State or at… [GM1 ARGH.OVS.330(a) Cooperative oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-330#gm1-argh-ovs-330-a) [AMC1 ARGH.OVS.330(c)(2) Cooperative oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-330#amc1-argh-ovs-330-c-2) [GM1 ARGH.OVS.330(g) ;(j) Cooperative oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-330#gm1-argh-ovs-330-g) [GM2 ARGH.OVS.330(g) ;(j) Cooperative oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-330#gm2-argh-ovs-330-g) [GM3 ARGH.OVS.330(g) ;(j) Cooperative oversight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/ground-handling/commission-implementing-regulation-eu-2025-23/annex-authority-requirements-ground-handling-part/argh-ovs-330#gm3-argh-ovs-330-g) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 5 Nov 2025, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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