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

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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.

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The aerodrome operator must apply for the prior approval of the Competent Authority, except in aircraft emergency situations.

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No, approval is not required for aircraft emergency situations.

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The assessment must include the impact of: wingspan; outer main gear wheel span; wheel base; fuselage length; fuselage width; fuselage height; nose geometry; tail height; wing tip vertical clearance; cockpit view; distance from the pilot's eye position to the nose landing gear; main landing gear layout; gear steering system; maximum aircraft mass; landing gear geometry, tyre pressure and aircraft classification values; engine characteristics; maximum passenger and fuel carrying capacity; and flight performance.

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The assessment must include the impact of the listed aircraft characteristics on the aerodrome infrastructure, its facilities, equipment, and operation, and vice versa.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

Regulation (EU) 2024/1400.

* Aviation.Bot's Suggestion - Always consult the original regulation for confirmation

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