ANNEX ISupplementary provisions
ANNEX I Annexes I, III, IV, VI and VIII to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 are amended as follows: (1) In Annex I the following point (109a) is inserted: ‘(109a) “Sterile flight crew compartment” means any period of time when the flight crew members are not disturbed or distracted, except for matters critical to the safe operation of the aircraft or the safety of the occupants;’ . (2) In Annex III (PART-ORO): (a) in ORO.GEN.110, point (f) is replaced by the following: ‘(f) The operator shall establish procedures and instructions for the safe operation of each aircraft type, containing ground staff and crew member duties and responsibilities, for all types of operation on the ground and in flight. Those procedures and instructions shall not require crew members to perform any activities during critical phases of flight other than those required for the safe operation of the aircraft. Procedures and instructions for a sterile flight crew compartment shall also be included.’ ; (b) in ORO.MLR.105, point (a) is replaced by the following: ‘(a) A minimum equipment list (MEL) shall be established as specified under point 8.a.3 of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, based on the relevant master minimum equipment list (MMEL) as defined in the data established in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. If an MMEL has not been established as part of the operational suitability data, the MEL may be based on the relevant MMEL accepted by the State of Operator or Registry as applicable.’ . (3) In Annex IV (PART-CAT) the following point is inserted: ‘CAT.GEN.MPA.124 Taxiing of aircraft The operator shall establish procedures for taxiing of aircraft in order to ensure safe operation and in order to enhance runway safety.’ . (4) In Annex VI (PART-NCC) the following point is inserted: ‘NCC.GEN.119 Taxiing of aircraft The operator shall establish procedures for taxiing to ensure safe operation and to enhance runway safety.’ . (5) In Annex VIII (PART-SPO) the following point is inserted: ‘SPO.GEN.119 Taxiing of aircraft The operator shall establish procedures for taxiing of aircraft in order to ensure safe operation and in order to enhance runway safety.’ .