What must be ensured regarding towing or pushback equipment during departure activities?

The availability of towing/pushback equipment must be ensured.

What activities are included in the scope of departure activities upon an aircraft according to GM4 Article 2(2)?

Activities include, but are not limited to: removing the PBB and any other external equipment and vehicles from the aircraft and the equipment restraint area (ERA); verifying that aircraft doors and panels are properly closed; conducting an aircraft walkaround; checking for FOD; ensuring the availability of towing/pushback equipment; ensuring that all persons and equipment are outside the aircraft danger areas; and any other activity necessary in accordance with the ground handling organisation's procedures and the local aerodrome operator's procedures.

What is the basis for any other necessary activity during departure activities?

Any other activity necessary in accordance with the ground handling organisation's procedures and the local aerodrome operator's procedures.

GM4 Article 2(2) Scope

Q: What must be verified regarding aircraft doors and panels during departure activities?

That aircraft doors and panels are properly closed.

Q: What is required regarding the equipment restraint area (ERA) during departure activities?

Removing the PBB and any other external equipment and vehicles from the aircraft and the equipment restraint area (ERA).

Q: What must be ensured regarding persons and equipment relative to aircraft danger areas during departure activities?

That all persons and equipment are outside the aircraft danger areas.

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GM4 Article 2(2) Scope

ED Decision 2025/007/R

ACTIVITIES UPON AIRCRAFT DEPARTURE

These activities include, but are not limited to:

(a) removing the PBB and any other external equipment and vehicles from the aircraft and the equipment restraint area (ERA);

(b) verifying that aircraft doors and panels are properly closed;

(d) checking for FOD;

(e) ensuring the availability of towing/pushback equipment;

(f) ensuring that all persons and equipment are outside the aircraft danger areas;

(g) any other activity necessary in accordance with the GH organisation’s procedures and the local aerodrome operator’s procedures.

Details

Source-Title: GM4 Article 2(2) Scope View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23730 Compare versions

Domain: Ground Handling

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Cover regulation

Typeofcontent: GM to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR