ADR.OPS.B.090 Use of the aerodrome by aircraft exceeding the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome

• Regulation (EU) 2024/1400 found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Dec 2024)
• Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Jun 2023)

ADR.OPS.B.090 Use of the aerodrome by higher code letter aircraft Regulation (EU) 2024/1400 [applicable until 24 May 2025 - Regulation (EU) No 139/2014] (a) Except for aircraft emergency situations, an aerodrome operator may, subject to prior approval by the Competent Authority, permit the use of the aerodrome or parts thereof by aircraft with a higher code letter than the aerodrome design characteristics specified in the terms of the certificate. (b) In showing compliance with point (a), the provisions of [ADR.OR.B.040](#_DxCrossRefBm151829875) shall apply. [applicable until 24 May 2025 - Regulation (EU) No 139/2014] ADR.OPS.B.090 Use of the aerodrome by aircraft exceeding the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome *[applicable from 24 May 2025 - Regulation (EU) 2024/1400]* (a) In order to allow the use of the aerodrome or parts thereof by aircraft exceeding the code letter or the outer main gear wheel span, or both, of the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator shall apply for the prior approval of the Competent Authority; such approval is not required for aircraft emergency situations. (b) In the request for the prior approval of the Competent Authority for aircraft referred to in point (a), the aerodrome operator shall include an assessment of the impact of the following aircraft characteristics on the aerodrome infrastructure, its facilities, equipment, and operation, and vice versa: (1) wingspan; (2) outer main gear wheel span; (3) wheel base; (4) fuselage length; (5) fuselage width; (6) fuselage height; (7) nose geometry; (8) tail height; (9) wing tip vertical clearance; (10) cockpit view; (11) distance from the pilot’s eye position to the nose landing gear; (12) main landing gear layout; (13) gear steering system; (14) maximum aircraft mass; (15) landing gear geometry, tyre pressure and aircraft classification values; (16) engine characteristics; (17) maximum passenger and fuel carrying capacity; (18) flight performance. *[applicable from 24 May 2025 - Regulation (EU) 2024/1400]* ADR.OPS.B.090 Use of the aerodrome by higher code letter aircraft Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 (a) Except for aircraft emergency situations, an aerodrome operator may, subject to prior approval by the Competent Authority, permit the use of the aerodrome or parts thereof by aircraft with a higher code letter than the aerodrome design characteristics specified in the terms of the certificate. (b) In showing compliance with point (a), the provisions of [ADR.OR.B.040](#_DxCrossRefBm1800046782) shall apply. #### ADR.OPS.B.090 Use of the aerodrome by aircraft exceeding the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome *Regulation (EU) 2024/1400* (a) In order to allow the use of the aerodrome or parts thereof by aircraft exceeding the code letter or the outer main gear wheel span, or both, of the certified design characteristics of the aerodrome, the aerodrome operator shall apply for the prior approval of the Competent Authority; such approval is not required for aircraft emergency situations. (b) In the request for the prior approval of the Competent Authority for aircraft referred to in point (a), the aerodrome operator shall include an assessment of the impact of the following aircraft characteristics on the aerodrome infrastructure, its facilities, equipment, and operation, and vice versa: (1) wingspan; (2) outer main gear wheel span; (3) wheel base; (4) fuselage length; (5) fuselage width; (6) fuselage height; (7) nose geometry; (8) tail height; (9) wing tip vertical clearance; (10) cockpit view; (11) distance from the pilot’s eye position to the nose landing gear; (12) main landing gear layout; (13) gear steering system; (14) maximum aircraft mass; (15) landing gear geometry, tyre pressure and aircraft classification values; (16) engine characteristics; (17) maximum passenger and fuel carrying capacity; (18) flight performance.