Deviation Request UK.ETSO-C90dA1.Dev.001 for a UKTSO Authorisation for CS-ETSO applicable Cargo Pallets, Nets and Containers (Unit Load Devices)

Feedback updated 16 Oct 2026

We asked

For comments on the introduction of this UKTSO Deviation, which provides a clear and consistent means of modifying the minimum performance standards contained within ETSO-C90d Amendment 1, SAE AS36100A, and SAE AS36102 by adopting the test methods defined in SAE AS36100C and SAE AS36102B, respectively.

The UKTSO Deviation supports the use of current industry-standard test methodologies while maintaining an equivalent level of safety and a consistent certification approach.

Full details of the identified issue, supporting rationale, and proposed means of compliance are provided in Consultation Paper UK.ETSO-C90dA1.DEV.001, Issue 1.

You said

No responses were received during the open consultation period.

We did

The UK CAA acknowledges that no feedback was received in relation to this UKTSO Deviation during the consultation period.

As no comments or concerns were raised by stakeholders, no amendments have been made to the originally proposed UKTSO Deviation. The final UKTSO Deviation therefore remains unchanged from the proposed version published for the consultation.

 The UKTSO Deviation UK.ETSO-C90dA1.DEV.001, Issue 1 has now been published in the Aviation Regulation Library.

Results updated 27 Apr 2026

Files:

Closed 25 Oct 2022

Opened 4 Oct 2022

Contact

0330 022 1500

Certification.Airworthiness@caa.co.uk

Overview

The UK CAA is consulting on a deviation request to CS-ETSO in accordance with the provisions of Part 21.A.610.

This particular deviation is to deviate from ETSO-C90d A1 and SAE AS36100A and AS36102 by using the minimum performance standards and the test method applicable to the pallet cargo restraint track defined in SAE AS36100C and AS36102B respectively.

Why your views matter

In accordance with the UK CAA Design and Certification procedures deviation requests shall be assessed by the authority and be subject to a period of public consultation of not less than 3 weeks, except if they have been previously agreed and published by the UK CAA. 

All interested persons may email their comments using this Comments Response Document to Certification.Airworthiness@caa.co.uk for review and disposition by the UK CAA, stating the deviation request number. The final decision shall be published in the UK CAA.

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  • Aviation Design & Certification

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