IRImplementing rule
21.A.604ETSO authorisation for an auxiliary power unit (APU)
With regard to an ETSO authorisation for an APU:
(a)by way of derogation from points 21.A.9, 21.A.603, 21.A.610 and 21.A.621, the following points shall apply: points 21.A.15, 21.A.20, 21.A.21, 21.A.31, 21.A.33, 21.A.44, 21.A.47, 21.B.75 and 21.B.80. However, an ETSO authorisation shall be issued in accordance with point 21.A.606 instead of the type-certificate;
(b)by way of derogation from point 21.A.611, the requirements of Subpart D shall apply to the approval of design changes by the APU ETSO authorisation holder and design changes from other applicants classified as a minor change, and the requirements of Subpart E shall apply to the approval of design changes by other applicants classified as a major change. Where the requirements of Subpart E apply, a separate ETSO authorisation shall be issued instead of a supplemental type certificate; and
(c)the requirements of Subpart M shall apply to the approval of repair designs.
IR · 21.A.604 — Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2022/201 · Initial Airworthiness Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Nov 2025