For how long must the electronic conspicuity device of a VCA operate correctly in relation to U-space airspace?

It must operate correctly from before entering U-space airspace until the VCA leaves U-space airspace.

Which regulation is referenced for the compliance requirement of a manned VCA in U-space airspace without ATS from the ANSP?

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, specifically point (c) of point SERA.6005.

What is the role of the PIC regarding the electronic conspicuity device during the entire time the VCA is in U-space airspace?

The PIC should ensure the device operates correctly from before entering until the VCA leaves U-space airspace.

AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.100 Use of air traffic services (ATS)

Q: What should a manned VCA do when entering U-space airspace that is not provided with air traffic control service by the ANSP?

It should comply with point (c) of point SERA.6005 of Regulation (EU) No 923/2012.

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AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.100 Use of air traffic services (ATS)

ED Decision 2025/010/R

ELECTRONIC CONSPICUITY DEVICE

(a) A manned VCA entering airspace designated as U-space airspace but not provided with air traffic control service by the ANSP should comply with point (c) of point SERA.6005 of Regulation (EU) No 923/2012.

(b) The PIC should ensure that the electronic conspicuity device of the VCA operates correctly before entering U-space airspace until the VCA leaves U-space airspace.

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Source-Title: AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.100 Use of air traffic services (ATS) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23934 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.OP.MVCA.100 Use of air traffic services (ATS)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR