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ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026
IRImplementing rule
The IAM operator shall not permit any person to use a PED on board an aircraft that could adversely affect the performance of the VCA’s systems and equipment, and shall take all reasonable measures to prevent such use.
IR · IAM.GEN.VCA.140 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026
AMCAcceptable means of compliance
USE OF PEDS ONBOARD VCA
(a)The IAM operator should comply with AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 as regards the technical prerequisites for the use of PEDs.
(b)The IAM operator should comply with AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.140 as regards the procedures for the use of PEDs.
AMC · AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.140 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2025/010/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026
GMGuidance material
USE OF PEDS ON BOARD VCA Useful guidance material about the use of PEDs may be found in:
GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.140,
GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.140, and
GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.140.
GM · GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.140 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2025/010/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026
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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