AMC1 SERA.14015 Language to be used in air-ground communication

• ED Decision 2016/023/R found in: SERA (923/2012) Standardised European Rules of the Air (Feb 2023)

AMC1 SERA.14015 Language to be used in air-ground communication ED Decision 2016/023/R The competent authority should only prescribe other conditions for the use of English language at aerodromes with more than 50 000 international IFR movements per year for specific cases, based on an individual assessment of the local arrangements. In any case, deviation from the requirement should be limited to exceptional cases and should be accompanied with a safety assessment. In States which decide not to apply the requirement to use the English language, the study referred to in [SERA.14015](#_DxCrossRefBm918188182) should include an independent and comprehensive assessment of the impact of not using English for air-ground radio communications. Such an assessment should in particular take into account: (a) Any available accident and incident investigation reports at least at EU level, where the use of language has been identified as a contributing factor. For this purpose, the central repository created in accordance with Commission Regulations (EC) Nos [1321/2007](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1545057698047&uri=CELEX:32007R1321) and [996/2010](https://www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/regulations/regulation-eu-no-9962010) for such reports should also be consulted. (b) The proportion of pilots frequenting that airport, with English language proficiency endorsement. (c) The proportion of pilots frequenting that airport, lacking language proficiency endorsement in the alternative language to be used. (d) A consultation of flight crews operating at the airport in question, on their preferences and ability to use the languages in question. (e) A consultation of the safety investigation authority. AMC1 SERA.14015 Language to be used in air-ground communication ED Decision 2016/023/R The competent authority should only prescribe other conditions for the use of English language at aerodromes with more than 50 000 international IFR movements per year for specific cases, based on an individual assessment of the local arrangements. In any case, deviation from the requirement should be limited to exceptional cases and should be accompanied with a safety assessment. In States which decide not to apply the requirement to use the English language, the study referred to in [SERA.14015](#_DxCrossRefBm413419471) should include an independent and comprehensive assessment of the impact of not using English for air-ground radio communications. Such an assessment should in particular take into account: (a) Any available accident and incident investigation reports at least at EU level, where the use of language has been identified as a contributing factor. For this purpose, the central repository created in accordance with Commission Regulations (EC) Nos [1321/2007](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1545057698047&uri=CELEX:32007R1321) and [996/2010](https://www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/regulations/regulation-eu-no-9962010) for such reports should also be consulted. (b) The proportion of pilots frequenting that airport, with English language proficiency endorsement. (c) The proportion of pilots frequenting that airport, lacking language proficiency endorsement in the alternative language to be used. (d) A consultation of flight crews operating at the airport in question, on their preferences and ability to use the languages in question. (e) A consultation of the safety investigation authority. ##### AMC1 SERA.14015 Language to be used in air-ground communication *ED Decision 2016/023/R* The competent authority should only prescribe other conditions for the use of English language at aerodromes with more than 50 000 international IFR movements per year for specific cases, based on an individual assessment of the local arrangements. In any case, deviation from the requirement should be limited to exceptional cases and should be accompanied with a safety assessment. In States which decide not to apply the requirement to use the English language, the study referred to in [SERA.14015](#_DxCrossRefBm558475665) should include an independent and comprehensive assessment of the impact of not using English for air-ground radio communications. Such an assessment should in particular take into account: (a) Any available accident and incident investigation reports at least at EU level, where the use of language has been identified as a contributing factor. For this purpose, the central repository created in accordance with Commission Regulations (EC) Nos [1321/2007](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1545057698047&uri=CELEX:32007R1321) and [996/2010](https://www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/regulations/regulation-eu-no-9962010) for such reports should also be consulted. (b) The proportion of pilots frequenting that airport, with English language proficiency endorsement. (c) The proportion of pilots frequenting that airport, lacking language proficiency endorsement in the alternative language to be used. (d) A consultation of flight crews operating at the airport in question, on their preferences and ability to use the languages in question. (e) A consultation of the safety investigation authority.