What activities are explicitly mentioned as having effects that should be considered when determining if a crew member is unfit to perform duties?

Deep water diving and blood donation, with a certain time period allowed between these activities and returning to flying.

What is the minimum time that must elapse between alcohol consumption and the commencement of duties, according to the guidance?

Less than 8 hours prior to the commencement of duties is prohibited, so at least 8 hours must elapse.

Which regulation's essential requirements are referenced as the basis for the crew member responsibility not to perform duties when under the influence of psychoactive substances?

Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, specifically item 7.g.

Does the guidance allow for more restrictive national regulations regarding alcohol consumption?

Yes, the guidance states that the alcohol consumption provisions are without prejudice to more restrictive national regulations.

What are the specific causes listed that make a crew member unfit to perform duties on board an aircraft?

Injury, fatigue, medication, sickness, or other similar causes, in addition to being under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol.

GM1 SPO.GEN.105(e)(2) Crew member responsibilities

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GM1 SPO.GEN.105(e)(2) Crew member responsibilities

ED Decision 2014/018/R

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In accordance with 7.g. of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008^[103] (Essential Requirements for air operations), a crew member must not perform duties on board an aircraft when under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol or when unfit due to injury, fatigue, medication, sickness or other similar causes. This should be understood as including the following:

(a) effects of deep water diving and blood donation, and allowing for a certain time period between these activities and returning to flying; and

(b) without prejudice to more restrictive national regulations, the consumption of alcohol while on duty or less than 8 hours prior to the commencement of duties, and commencing a flight duty period with a blood alcohol level in excess of 0.2 per thousand.

[103] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1). Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 6/2013 of 8 January 2013 (OJ L 4, 9.1.2013, p. 34).

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Source-Title: GM1 SPO.GEN.105(e)(2) Crew member responsibilities View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13880 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 July, 2014

Entryintoforcedate: 1 July, 2014

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2014/018/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPO

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPO.GEN.105 Crew responsibilities

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR