ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations

Q: What must an IAM operator demonstrate to obtain approval of its fuel/energy scheme from the competent authority?

The IAM operator must demonstrate compliance with the requirements of points UAM.OP.VCA.190, UAM.OP.VCA.191, UAM.OP.VCA.195, and UAM.OP.MVCA.192 of Annex IX.

Q: Besides checking compliance with the specific UAM.OP.VCA and UAM.OP.MVCA points, what two additional actions must the competent authority take when approving a fuel/energy scheme for IAM operations?

The competent authority must (1) assess whether the IAM operator's management system and safety risk management process can support the implementation of the proposed individual fuel/energy scheme, and (2) establish an oversight plan to conduct periodic assessments of the current fuel/energy scheme to verify compliance or decide whether the scheme should be amended or revoked.

Q: What is the purpose of the oversight plan that the competent authority must establish regarding an IAM operator's fuel/energy scheme?

The oversight plan is to conduct periodic assessments of the IAM operator's current fuel/energy scheme to verify compliance of the scheme with the applicable requirements or decide whether the scheme should be amended or revoked.

Q: In the context of approving a fuel/energy scheme, what specific aspect of the IAM operator's management system must the competent authority assess?

The competent authority must assess whether the IAM operator's management system and safety risk management process can support the implementation of the proposed individual fuel/energy scheme.

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ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations

Regulation (EU) 2024/1111

(a) The competent authority shall approve the fuel/energy scheme proposed by an IAM operator if that operator demonstrates compliance with the requirements of points UAM.OP.VCA.190, UAM.OP.VCA.191, UAM.OP.VCA.195 and UAM.OP.MVCA.192 of Annex IX.

(b) In addition, the competent authority shall:

(1) assess whether the IAM operator’s management system and safety risk management process can support the implementation of the proposed individual fuel/energy scheme; and

(2) establish an oversight plan to conduct periodic assessments of the IAM operator’s current fuel/energy scheme to verify compliance of the scheme with the applicable requirements or decide whether the scheme should be amended or revoked.

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Source-Title: ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22687 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ARO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

ARO.OPS.224 Approval of fuel/energy schemes for IAM operations

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