Alternative Means of Compliance – AltMoCs
An organisation may introduce Alternative Means of Compliance (AltMoC) to establish compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts. Prior to its implementation, the organisation shall provide the Competent authority with a full documentation of the alternative means of compliance:
- the description of any revisions to manuals or procedures that may be relevant;
- an assessment demonstrating that the Implementing Rules are met.
The Competent authority shall evaluate all alternative means of compliance proposed by an organisation by analysing the documentation provided and, if considered necessary, conducting an inspection of the organisation.
When the Competent authority finds that the alternative means of compliance are in accordance with regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts, without undue delay:
- following administrative decision, notify the applicant that the alternative means of compliance may be implemented; and
- notify the Agency and other Member States of their content.
In the process of an AltMoC verification, the Agency shall:
- declare a positive assessment of an AltMoC accepted by a Member State concerned and put this information on official web page: www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/acceptable-means-compliance-amcs-and-alternative-means-compliance-altmocs; or
- notify to a Member States concerned a recommendation for further AltMoC assessment; or
- submit to a Member States concerned recommendation to revoke immediately the AltMoC granted, if implementing conditions have not been met.
List of AltMoCs accepted by the President of the CAA Poland:
| Domain | EASA Reference Number | Subject | Regulatory reference | Implementing Rule paragraph | Legal Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADR | Alt/23/0061 | Use of emergency vehicle lighting compliant with national requirements | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.080 | In force |
| OPS | Alt/23/0077 | Carriage of cargo in the passanger compartment | Regulation (EU) 965/2012 | CAT.OP.MPA.160 | In force |
| OPS | Alt/24/0013 | Replacing the flight data recorder (FDR) | Regulation (EU) 965/2012 | CAT.IDE.A.190 | In force |
| ADR | Alt/23/0008 | Extension of the period between participation in live fire drills - EPWA | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.010 | Expired on 31.03.2023 |
| ADR | Aerodrome emergency exercises | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.005 | Expired on 31.12.2022 | |
| ADR | Aerodrome emergency exercises | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.005 | Expired on 31.12.2022 | |
| ADR | 2022 - PL0003 | Alternative way to conduct RFFS training - EPGD | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.010 | Expired on 30.09.2023 |
| ADR | 2021-00012 | Extending the validity of training with public services- EPSY | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.005 | Expired on 31.12.2021 |
| ADR | 2021-00011 | Extending the validity of training with public services - EPGD | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.005 | Expired on 30.09.2022 |
| ADR | RFFS training deadline extension and related mitigation measures | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.010 | Expired on 31.05.2022 | |
| ADR | Alternative way to conduct RFFS training | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.010 | Expired on 31.12.2022 | |
| ADR | Extending the validity of trainings | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OR.D.005, ADR.OPS.B.005, ADR.OPS.B.010 | Expired on 31.12.2022 | |
| ADR | 2020 - PL0002 | Extending the validity of SMS, RFFS and movement area driving trainings - EPBY, EPGD, EPKK, EPKT, EPLB, EPLL, EPMO, EPPO, EPRZ, EPSC, EPSY, EPWA, EPWR, EPZG | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OR.D.005, ADR.OPS.B.010, ADR.OPS.B.025 | Expired on 31.07.2020 |
| ADR | 2020-PL0001 | Extending the 2 years intervals for emergency plan testing - EPBY, EPGD, EPKK, EPKT, EPLB, EPLL, EPMO, EPPO, EPRZ, EPSC, EPSY, EPWA, EPWR, EPZG | Regulation (EU) 139/2014 | ADR.OPS.B.005 | Expired on 31.07.2020 |
| OPS | 2022-00041 | Aspirator and Pulse oximeter in Additional Medical Equipment | Regulation (EU) 965/2012 | CAT.IDE.A.220 of annex IV, CAT.IDE.A.225 of annex IV | In force |
| OPS | 2021-00042 | Aspirator and Pulse oximeter in Additional Medical Equipment | Regulation (EU) 965/2012 | CAT.IDE.A.225 of annex IV | In force |
| OPS | 2021-00027 | Aircraft weighing | Regulation (EU) 965/2012 | CAT.POL.MAB.100(b) of annex IV | In force |
| OPS | 2017-00018R | HEMS | Regulation (EU) 965/2012 | CAT.POL.H.305(b)(3) | In force |
| ACW | 2018-00009 | Aerobatic limited' rating endorsement after reduced flight training for sailplane category | Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 | FCL.800 | In force |
References to the delegated and implementing acts covering AltMoC’s implementation rules:
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council;
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council;
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council;
- COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011;
- COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks.