For a VCA with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration of 6 or less, what alternative to a floor proximity escape path marking system is acceptable under AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275?

For a VCA with a MOPSC of 6 or less, illumination of the instruments or illumination of the emergency-exit marking and locating signs is acceptable, provided such illumination provides visual guidance to the emergency exit(s) in darkness and in a smoke-filled cabin and is independent of the VCA normal electric power supply.

What specific conditions must be met for the alternative emergency lighting method (illumination of instruments or emergency-exit signs) to be acceptable for small VCAs?

The alternative method is acceptable only for a VCA with a MOPSC of 6 or less, and the illumination must provide visual guidance to the emergency exit(s) in darkness and in a smoke-filled cabin, and must be independent of the VCA normal electric power supply.

Does AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 specify any applicability date on or after 2026-03-27?

No, the section does not state any applicability date.

AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 Emergency lighting and marking

Q: What are the acceptable means of compliance for the emergency lighting and marking requirement for a VCA operating in VFR by day?

Compliance with point UAM.IDE.MVCA.275(a) for a VCA operating in VFR by day may be achieved by either (a) a floor proximity emergency escape path marking system (e.g., photoluminescent strips on the floor or lights on the seats) providing visual guidance along the cabin floor to the emergency exit(s) in darkness or in a smoke-filled cabin, or (b) for a VCA with a MOPSC of 6 or less, illumination of the instruments or illumination of the emergency-exit marking and locating signs, provided such illumination gives visual guidance to the emergency exit(s) in darkness and in a smoke-filled cabin and is independent of the VCA normal electric power supply.

Q: What are two examples of a floor proximity emergency escape path marking system mentioned in AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275?

Photoluminescent strips on the floor or lights on the seats.

Q: In what environmental conditions must the floor proximity emergency escape path marking system provide visual guidance?

In darkness or in a smoke-filled cabin.

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AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 Emergency lighting and marking

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Compliance with point UAM.IDE.MVCA.275(a) of VCA operating in VFR by day may be achieved by:

(a) a floor proximity emergency escape path marking system, such as photoluminescent strips on the floor or lights on the seats, providing visual guidance along the cabin floor to the emergency exit(s) in darkness or in a smoke-filled cabin; or

(b) for a VCA with a maximum operational passenger seating configuration (MOPSC) of 6 or less, illumination of the instruments or illumination of the emergency-exit marking and locating signs if such illumination provides visual guidance to the emergency exit(s) in darkness and in a smoke-filled cabin and is independent of the VCA normal electric power supply.

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Source-Title: AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 Emergency lighting and marking View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23878 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 Emergency lighting and marking

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR