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ETSO

EASA defines “ETSO” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

“ETSO” means European Technical Standard Order. The European Technical Standard Order is a detailed airworthiness specification issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (the “Agency”) to ensure compliance with the requirements of this Regulation as a minimum performance standard for specified articles;

Article 1 · Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection · Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 · Easy Access Rules, 27 Nov 2025 revision · Read Article 1

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