For the version applicable until 29 April 2028, what is the exact independence criterion for a person assigned to the tasks in ORA.FSTD.225(b)?

An appropriate level of independence must be maintained, and the tasks referred to in ORA.FSTD.225(b) must not be undertaken by a person who, within the previous 12-month recurrent period, was involved in the tasks referred to in ORA.FSTD.105(b) for the relevant FSTD being evaluated (version applicable until 29 April 2028).

Which specific tasks does the 12-month independence restriction reference in the version applicable from 30 April 2028?

From 30 April 2028, the restriction refers to tasks in ORA.FSTD.105(a)(2) and (3) instead of ORA.FSTD.105(b).

GM1 ORA.FSTD.225(b) Duration and continued validity

Q: What independence restriction applies to the person performing the tasks referred to in ORA.FSTD.225(b), and how does that restriction change on 30 April 2028?

The tasks referred to in point ORA.FSTD.225(b) should not be undertaken by a person that, within the previous 12-month recurrent period, was involved in the tasks referred to in point ORA.FSTD.105(b) for the relevant FSTD being evaluated (applicable until 29 April 2028). From 30 April 2028, the reference changes to point ORA.FSTD.105(a)(2) and (3).

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GM1 ORA.FSTD.225(b) Duration and continued validity

ED Decision 2026/006/R

INDEPENDENCE OF THE ASSIGNED PERSON(S)

An effective compliance monitoring function is necessary to support the implementation of the extended evaluation period. It is essential that an appropriate level of independence be maintained, and the tasks referred to in point ORA.FSTD.225(b) should not be undertaken by a person that, within the previous 12-month recurrent period, was involved in the tasks referred to in point ORA.FSTD.105(b) for the relevant FSTD being evaluated.

[applicable until 29 April 2028 — ED Decision 2025/002/R]

[applicable from 30 April 2028 — ED Decision 2026/006/R]

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Source-Title: GM1 ORA.FSTD.225(b) Duration and continued validity View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23397 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 16 July, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/006/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

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

Parentir: ORA.FSTD.225 Duration and continued validity

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR