During which specific ground operation is smoking explicitly forbidden regardless of operator procedures?

Smoking is explicitly forbidden during refuelling of the aircraft.

What is the regulatory basis for NCC.OP.175 Smoking on board?

The regulatory basis is Regulation (EU) No 800/2013.

Under which circumstances is the pilot-in-command required to prohibit smoking on board an aircraft?

The pilot-in-command shall not allow smoking on board whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety; during refuelling of the aircraft; while the aircraft is on the surface unless the operator has determined procedures to mitigate the risks during ground operations; outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and lavatory(ies); in cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried that is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas; and in those areas of the passenger compartments where oxygen is being supplied.

Is smoking allowed in the aisle or lavatory of a non-commercial aircraft?

No, smoking is not allowed outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and lavatory(ies).

What condition must be met for smoking to be permitted while the aircraft is on the surface?

Smoking is permitted while the aircraft is on the surface only if the operator has determined procedures to mitigate the risks during ground operations.

Can smoking be allowed in a cargo compartment if the cargo is stored in flame-resistant containers?

No, smoking is prohibited in cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried that is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas. This implies that if cargo is stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas, smoking is not automatically prohibited by this specific provision, but other prohibitions (e.g., safety interest) may still apply.

NCC.OP.175 Smoking on board

Q: In which part of the passenger compartment is smoking prohibited when oxygen is being supplied?

Smoking is prohibited in those areas of the passenger compartments where oxygen is being supplied.

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NCC.OP.175 Smoking on board

Regulation (EU) No 800/2013

The pilot-in-command shall not allow smoking on board:

(a) whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety;

(b) during refuelling of the aircraft;

(c) while the aircraft is on the surface unless the operator has determined procedures to mitigate the risks during ground operations;

(d) outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and lavatory(ies);

(e) in cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried that is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas; and

(f) in those areas of the passenger compartments where oxygen is being supplied.

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Source-Title: NCC.OP.175 Smoking on board View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13351 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 25 August, 2013

Entryintoforcedate: 25 August, 2013

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) No 800/2013 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-NCC

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR