What is the legal basis under which the Agency issues certification specifications according to 21.B.70?

The Agency issues certification specifications in accordance with Article 76(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

Which entities may use the certification specifications issued by the Agency to demonstrate compliance?

Competent authorities, organisations, and personnel may use the certification specifications to demonstrate compliance.

Which annexes to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 contain the essential requirements that the certification specifications help demonstrate compliance with?

The essential requirements are set out in Annexes II, IV, V, and IX to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.

Does 21.B.70 specify an applicability date for the certification specifications?

No, 21.B.70 does not specify an applicability date for the certification specifications.

21.B.70 Certification specifications

Q: For which items does the Agency issue certification specifications for airworthiness and operational suitability data?

The Agency issues certification specifications for airworthiness and operational suitability data for products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs, and CMU components.

Q: What is the purpose of the certification specifications being sufficiently detailed and specific?

The specifications must be sufficiently detailed and specific to indicate to applicants the conditions under which certificates shall be issued, amended, or supplemented.

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21.B.70 Certification specifications

Regulation (EU) 2025/1065

The Agency, in accordance with Article 76(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, shall issue certification specifications and other detailed specifications, including certification specifications for airworthiness and operational suitability data, which competent authorities, organisations and personnel may use to demonstrate compliance of products, parts, appliances, UAS, CMUs and CMU components with the relevant essential requirements set out in Annexes II, IV, V and IX to that Regulation. Such specifications shall be sufficiently detailed and specific to indicate to applicants the conditions under which certificates shall be issued, amended or supplemented.

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Source-Title: 21.B.70 Certification specifications View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-4035 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 1 September, 2025

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2025/1065 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

Typeofcontent: DR (Delegated rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR