Regulation (EU) 2018/1139
In Annex I to Directive 2014/53/EU, point 3 is replaced by the following:
‘3. The following aviation equipment, where that equipment falls within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council[56] and is intended exclusively for airborne use:
(a) aircraft, other than unmanned aircraft, as well as associated engines, propellers, parts and non-installed equipment;
(b) unmanned aircraft, as well as associated engines, propellers, parts and non-installed equipment, the design of which is certified in accordance with Article 56(1) of that Regulation and which are intended to operate only on frequencies allocated by the Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunications Union for protected aeronautical use.
[56] Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).’.
EU aviation safety regulations (2018/1139) amends radio equipment directive (2014/53/EU) regarding aviation equipment. Specifically, it clarifies that aircraft (manned and certain certified unmanned) and their components intended for airborne use and operating on protected aeronautical frequencies fall under EASA's scope, ensuring aviation safety standards are met.
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