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CAT.OP.MPA.240 Smoking on board

ANNEX IV (Part-CAT) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

IRImplementing rule

CAT.OP.MPA.240Smoking on board

The commander shall not allow smoking on board:

(a)whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety;

(b)during refuelling and defuelling of the aircraft;

(c)while the aircraft is on the surface unless the operator has determined procedures to mitigate the risks during ground operations;

(d)outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and lavatory(ies);

(e)in cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried that is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered by flame-resistant canvas; and

(f)in those areas of the passenger compartment where oxygen is being supplied.

IR · CAT.OP.MPA.240 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

All rules in SUBPART B: OPERATING PROCEDURES

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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