AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.205 Charging or swapping of VCA batteries while passengers embark, are on board, or disembark

• ED Decision 2025/010/R found in: Air Operations Revision 24 Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Mar 2026)

##### AMC1 UAM.OP.MVCA.205 Charging or swapping of VCA batteries while passengers embark, are on board, or disembark *ED Decision 2025/010/R* **RISK ASSESSMENT AND NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS** (a) The operator should assess as a minimum the following hazards, risks and mitigation measures related to charging or swapping of batteries while passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking, as applicable: (1) fires; (2) battery overcharging; (3) battery short circuit; (4) stability of electrical currents when charging batteries; (5) ambient conditions under which battery charging will take place; (6) available mitigation means, such as the safety features of the charging installation, RFF capability, fire extinguishers that are specifically designed to combat a battery fire, available personnel, ease of emergency VCA evacuation, etc. (b) The operator should take the necessary precautions to avoid or mitigate the risks of overcharging, overheating, short circuit and fire when charging or swapping batteries with passengers embarking, on board, or disembarking. (c) Qualified personnel should be ready to initiate and direct passenger evacuation from the VCA by using the most practical and expeditious means available, where necessary.