Assimilated Regulation (EU) 139/2014 and CAP168

Closed 10 Mar 2025

Opened 3 Feb 2025

Contact

AD.PolicyConsultations@caa.co.uk

Results updated 13 May 2025

The second consultation on additional changes to Assimilated Regulation (EU) 139/2014 and CAP168 received four responses. One response had no comments on the question and no issues with the proposed changes.

Another response pointed out spelling and grammar errors in the draft document, which will be addressed during the publication process.

Two respondents, representing personal views, agreed to have their comments published. These comments, along with the CAA's responses, are detailed below, with personal details redacted for privacy and GDPR compliance.

The CAA found that there are no issues with the proposed changes based on the feedback received.

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Overview

The purpose of the consultation is to gain feedback from industry and the wider public on the proposed amendments detailed below. 
This Consultation relates to: 

1.    Addition of CS definitions for terms used in Annex II to IV of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 139/2014.

2.    Change to the of Aerodrome compliance monitoring schedule Assimilated Regulation Reg (EU) 139/2014 in order to align with AMC1 ADR.AR.B.005(a) Management system

3.    Alignment of Assimilated Regulation (EU) 139/2014 to UK differences published in the UK AIP GEN 1.7 relating to the placement of runway edge, taxiway and stopway lighting.

4.    Removal of the definitions, and the removal of related text  in CAP 168 relating to Aircraft Classification Number and Pavement Classification Number.

5.    Reordering of text in CAP168 Chapter 1, CAA oversight. 

6.    Revision of helicopter related visual aids.

Why your views matter

It is important to the CAA that everyone has an opportunity to voice their opinion on matters that could affect them. For this reason, we are asking for comments on these proposed changes to the Regulations.

We welcome comments from every sector of the community. This includes the general public, government agencies and all sectors of the aviation industry, whether as an aviator, aviation consumer and/or provider of related products and services.

How to respond

Responses to this consultation can be submitted by no later than 10 March 2025.  

If you wish to provide feedback, please use the online survey.

What happens next

At the end of the response period, we will review and publish each comment and submission received.

Your feedback will be used to guide the development of the regulatory changes and refine the AMC and GM.

The output of the consultation will be taken into consideration and a Comment Response Document (CRD) will be published.

Audiences

  • Airport operators
  • Industry representative bodies
  • Aerodrome Operators

Interests

  • Airworthiness