What is the acceptable means of compliance for installing a smoking prohibition placard in a rotorcraft if smoking is to be prohibited?

A single placard installed such that it is clearly visible to all passengers whilst seated is acceptable. Alternatively, more than one placard may be installed in locations such that at least one placard is clearly visible to each passenger when seated.

Does the AMC require that a smoking prohibition placard be visible to passengers only when seated, or also when standing?

The AMC requires that the placard be clearly visible to all passengers whilst seated (or to each passenger when seated if multiple placards are used). It does not mention visibility when standing.

AMC2 29.853(c) Compartment interiors

Q: Can a smoking prohibition placard use symbols instead of text?

Yes, a placard may have a text-based design, or may utilise symbols that clearly express the intent.

Q: What is the minimum number of smoking prohibition placards required if more than one placard is used?

The text does not specify a minimum number; it states that more than one placard may be installed, in locations such that at least one placard is clearly visible to each passenger when seated.

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AMC2 29.853(c) Compartment interiors

ED Decision 2023/001/R

PROHIBITION OF SMOKING

CS 29.853(c) requires that if smoking is to be prohibited, a placard so stating must be installed.

A single placard, installed such that it is clearly visible to all passengers whilst seated, is an acceptable means of compliance. Alternatively, more than one placard may be installed, in locations such that at least one placard is clearly visible to each passenger when seated.

A placard may have a text-based design, or may utilise symbols that clearly express the intent.

[Amdt No: 29/11]

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Source-Title: AMC2 29.853(c) Compartment interiors View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20374 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Amendment 11

Applicabilitydate: 8 February, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 8 February, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/001/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-29

Typeofcontent: AMC to CS (Acceptable means of compliance to certification specification)

Parentir: CS 29.853 Compartment interiors

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR