What change is introduced from 27 March 2028 regarding personnel who assist aircraft to depart from the stand?

From 27 March 2028, the list of personnel is updated to include personnel that remove wheel chocks, fixed and mobile ground power units and air start units, replacing the reference to air-conditioning units. The other examples (tow-truck operators, push-back coordinators, wing walkers) remain the same.

As of 13 March 2026, which specific ground support equipment removal tasks are listed for personnel assisting aircraft departure from the stand?

As of 13 March 2026, the applicable version (until 26 March 2028) lists removal of wheel chocks, fixed and mobile ground power units, and air-conditioning units.

Which ED Decision is associated with the version of GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) that becomes applicable on 27 March 2028?

ED Decision 2025/009/R is associated with the version applicable from 27 March 2028.

What is the applicability date of the version of GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) that includes 'air start units' instead of 'air-conditioning units'?

The version including 'air start units' is applicable from 27 March 2028.

Under the version applicable until 26 March 2028, are 'air start units' mentioned as equipment that personnel may remove?

No, the version applicable until 26 March 2028 mentions 'air-conditioning units' instead of 'air start units'.

Which ED Decision is associated with the version of GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) that is applicable until 26 March 2028?

The version applicable until 26 March 2028 is associated with ED Decision 2020/021/R.

In the context of GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e), what is the role of a 'push-back coordinator'?

The section lists push-back coordinators as an example of personnel that assist aircraft to depart from the stand; it does not further define their role.

Does the section specify any duties for 'wing walkers' beyond assisting aircraft departure from the stand?

No, the section only lists wing walkers as an example of personnel that assist aircraft to depart from the stand; no specific duties are described.

Which two ED Decisions are referenced in GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) and what are their respective applicability periods?

ED Decision 2020/021/R is applicable until 26 March 2028, and ED Decision 2025/009/R is applicable from 27 March 2028.

GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) Aircraft departure from the stand

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GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) Aircraft departure from the stand

ED Decision 2025/009/R

PERSONNEL THAT ASSIST AIRCRAFT TO DEPART FROM THE STAND

Personnel that assist aircraft to depart from the stand are, for example: tow-truck operators and push‑back coordinators; wing walkers; personnel that remove wheel chocks, fixed and mobile ground power units and air-conditioning units.

[applicable until 26 March 2028 — ED Decision 2020/021/R]

PERSONNEL THAT ASSIST AIRCRAFT TO DEPART FROM THE STAND

Personnel that assist aircraft to depart from the stand are, for example, tow-truck operators and push‑back coordinators; wing walkers; personnel that remove wheel chocks, fixed and mobile ground power units and air start units.

[applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/009/R]

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Source-Title: GM1 ADR.OPS.D.040(e) Aircraft departure from the stand View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18265 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/009/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.OPS

Typeofcontent: GM to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR