Which specific activity is explicitly excluded from the tasks that a qualified entity can perform for the competent authority?

The issuance of certificates, licences, ratings or approvals is explicitly excluded from the tasks that a qualified entity may perform on behalf of the competent authority.

What is the applicability date of the version of GM1 ARA.GEN.205 that is marked with an asterisk and references ED Decision 2023/010/R?

The version marked with an asterisk and referencing ED Decision 2023/010/R is applicable from 22 February 2026.

Until which date is the previous version of GM1 ARA.GEN.205 (referencing ED Decision 2012/006/R) applicable?

The previous version referencing ED Decision 2012/006/R is applicable until 21 February 2026.

Does the exclusion of issuance of certificates, licences, ratings or approvals apply to both the version applicable until 21 February 2026 and the version applicable from 22 February 2026?

The text provided shows the same exclusion language in both versions, but the question cannot be answered definitively for the earlier version because the full text of the earlier version is not reproduced; the section only shows the later version's content. The later version (from 22 February 2026) explicitly includes the exclusion.

GM1 ARA.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

Q: Does the scope of tasks for a qualified entity under GM1 ARA.GEN.205 include continuing oversight of organisations?

Yes, the tasks include those related to the continuing oversight of persons and organisations as defined in this Regulation, with the exclusion of the issuance of certificates, licences, ratings or approvals.

Q: Under the applicable version from 22 February 2026, are tasks related to initial certification of persons within the scope of what a qualified entity can perform?

Yes, tasks related to initial certification of persons are within the scope, as the tasks include those related to the initial certification and continuing oversight of persons and organisations, with the exclusion of the issuance of certificates, licences, ratings or approvals.

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GM1 ARA.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

ED Decision 2023/010/R

[applicable until 21 February 2026 — ED Decision 2012/006/R]

GM1 ARA.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks

[applicable from 22 February 2026 — ED Decision 2023/010/R]

CERTIFICATION TASKS

The tasks that may be performed by a qualified entity on behalf of the competent authority include those related to the initial certification and continuing oversight of persons and organisations as defined in this Regulation, with the exclusion of the issuance of certificates, licences, ratings or approvals.

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Source-Title: GM1 ARA.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10933 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Amendedby: Issue 1, Amendment 12

Applicabilitydate: 22 February, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 14 July, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ARA

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

Parentir: ARA.GEN.205 Allocation of tasks to qualified entities

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR