GM1 ACNS.B.DLS.B1.001 Applicability

• ED Decision 2022/008/R found in: GM Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (ED 2019/004/R) Issue 2 (Jul 2020)

GM1 ACNS.B.DLS.B1.001 Applicability ED Decision 2022/008/R Controller–pilot communications through the data link are used worldwide. Different technologies may be used, and [CS ACNS.B.DLS.B1.001](#_DxCrossRefBm573002275) is intended to provide the airworthiness standard for such installations. Additionally, controller–pilot communications over the ATN B1 data link technology have been mandated in Europe through [Regulation (EC) No 29/2009](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32009R0029&qid=1648739557630). Installations intended to operate within EU airspace, defined in the above-mentioned Regulation, should fully comply with all the requirements of the ‘DATA LINK SERVICES’ section. Installations not intended to operate within EU airspace are not required to comply with the above‑mentioned Regulation. *Note 1:* [*CS ACNS.B.DLS.B1.010*](#_DxCrossRefBm573002280) *and* [*CS ACNS.B.DLS.B1.015*](#_DxCrossRefBm573002279) *are also applicable for CPDLC installations where, in addition to ATN B1 over VDL M2, other means of communication and other services are also provided.* *Note 2: further background information on data link systems is provided in* [*Appendix B*](#_DxCrossRefBm573002278) *– Background information on data link systems.* [Issue: CS-ACNS/4]