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SPA.ETOPS.105 ETOPS operational approval

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

IRImplementing rule

SPA.ETOPS.105ETOPS operational approval

To obtain an ETOPS operational approval from the competent authority, the operator shall provide evidence that:

(a)the aeroplane/engine combination holds an ETOPS type design and reliability approval for the intended operation;

(b)a training programme for the flight crew members and all other operations personnel involved in these operations has been established and the flight crew members and all other operations personnel involved are suitably qualified to conduct the intended operation;

(c)the operator’s organisation and experience are appropriate to support the intended operation;

(d)operating procedures have been established.

IR · SPA.ETOPS.105 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

GMGuidance material

GM1 SPA.ETOPS.105ETOPS operational approval

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AMC 20-6 AMC 20-6 provides further criteria for the operational approval of ETOPS.

GM · GM1 SPA.ETOPS.105 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2012/019/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

All rules in SUBPART F: EXTENDED RANGE OPERATIONS WITH TWO-ENGINED AEROPLANES (ETOPS)

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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