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GM4 Article 2(2)Scope
ACTIVITIES UPON AIRCRAFT DEPARTURE These activities include, but are not limited to:
(a)removing the PBB and any other external equipment and vehicles from the aircraft and the equipment restraint area (ERA);
(b)verifying that aircraft doors and panels are properly closed;
(c)conducting an aircraft walkaround;
(d)checking for FOD;
(e)ensuring the availability of towing/pushback equipment;
(f)ensuring that all persons and equipment are outside the aircraft danger areas;
(g)any other activity necessary in accordance with the GH organisation’s procedures and the local aerodrome operator’s procedures.
GM · GM4 Article 2(2) — Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/24 · ED Decision 2025/007/R · Ground Handling Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 5 Nov 2025