GM1 21.B.115 and 21.B.215 Means of compliance

Q: What is the responsibility of a competent authority when it establishes means of compliance that differ from EASA's AMC?

The competent authority is responsible for demonstrating how those alternative means of compliance (AltMoC) establish compliance with the regulation.

Q: Under what conditions can an AltMoC used by one competent authority or organisation be used by another competent authority or organisation?

AltMoC used by a competent authority or an organisation under its oversight may be used by other competent authorities or another organisation only if they are processed by those authorities in accordance with point 21.B.115 or 21.B.215, and by that organisation in accordance with point 21.A.124A or 21.A.134A.

Q: Which two cases can be covered by AltMoC issued by a competent authority?

AltMoC issued by the competent authority may cover: (1) AltMoC to be used by organisations under the oversight of the competent authority and which are made available to those organisations; and (2) AltMoC to be used by the authority itself to discharge its responsibilities.

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GM1 21.B.115 and 21.B.215 Means of compliance

ED Decision 2022/021/R

ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE — GENERAL

(a) A competent authority may establish means to comply with the regulation, which are different from the AMC that are established by EASA.

In that case, the competent authority is responsible for demonstrating how those alternative means of compliance (AltMoC) establish compliance with the regulation.

(b) AltMoC that are used by a competent authority, or by an organisation under its oversight, may be used by other competent authorities, or another organisation, only if they are processed by those authorities in accordance with point 21.B.115 or 21.B.215, and by that organisation in accordance with point 21.A.124A or 21.A.134A.

(1) AltMoC to be used by organisations under the oversight of the competent authority and which are made available to those organisations; and

(2) AltMoC to be used by the authority itself to discharge its responsibilities.

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Source-Title: GM1 21.B.115 and 21.B.215 Means of compliance View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20315 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 7 March, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 20 December, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/021/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

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

Parentir: 21.B.115 Means of compliance

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR