Non-commercial operation of complex motor-powered aircraft

Last update

Declaration Template in Accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on Air Operations (Word, 52 Kb)

European legislation establishes the rules governing (i) the operation of aircraft for non-commercial purposes, (ii) the conditions and procedures of declaration that apply to operators, and (iii) the oversight of these operators.

All aircraft operators who wish to operate complex motor-powered aircraft for non-commercial purposes (NCC operations) must file a declaration with the competent authority of the European Union (EU) Member State:

In Luxembourg, this is the Directorate of Civil Aviation (Direction de l'Aviation Civile – DAC).

Who is concerned

This applies to:

  • operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes, except those equipped with turboprop engines and having a maximum certificated take-off mass (MCTOM) of no more than 5,700 kg;
  • operators of complex motor-powered helicopters involved in non-commercial operations.

Prerequisites

These operators must:

Deadlines

The declaration must be filed before the start of the planned NCC operations and before any changes that may require a new declaration.

Costs

The operator will be required to pay an annual fee of EUR 1,000 for the ongoing oversight of a complex motor-powered aircraft declared to be used for non-commercial operations.

How to proceed

Filing of the declaration

Operators must file the declaration with the DAC by email, to: ops@av.etat.lu.

The declaration must be made using the declaration form.

All of the following information must be included in the declaration:

  • the operator's name;
  • the location where the operator has its permanent establishment;
  • the name and contact details of the operator's accountable manager;
  • the start date of the non-commercial operation and, where applicable, the date on which any changes to an existing non-commercial operation take effect;
  • all of the aircraft used for the non-commercial operation, the type, registration, main base, type of operation and the organisation managing continuing airworthiness.

If necessary, operators must also communicate to the DAC a list of alternative means of compliance used (AltMoC).

Supporting documents

Operators of complex motor-powered aircraft involved in non-commercial operations must provide the DAC with:

  • documents certifying that the DAC is the competent authority for the operator;
  • the minimum equipment list (see "Application for document approval" procedure)

Application processing time

Upon receipt of the declaration, the DAC will:

  • ensure that the declaration contains all of the information required by Part ORO of Regulation (EU) No 965/2012; and
  • acknowledge receipt of the declaration within 10 working days.

If the declaration does not contain the required information, or contains information that reveals non-compliance with the applicable requirements, the DAC will inform the organisation of the non-compliance and request additional information.

The DAC will carry out an inspection if it believes it is necessary to do so. If the non-compliance is confirmed, the DAC will implement the measures listed in item ARO.GEN.350. Specifically, it will:

  • prohibit or limit activities;
  • revoke, limit or suspend the certificate or specific approval;
  • set a deadline for remedying the non-compliance.

Duration of validity

The declaration will remain valid as long as the operator has not notified the DAC that it has discontinued its activities.

Obligations

Non-commercial operators of complex motor-powered aircraft must:

  • provide all the relevant information before beginning the operations, using the declaration form;
  • provide the DAC with a list of alternative means of compliance (AltMoC);
  • maintain compliance with the applicable requirements and the information provided in the declaration;
  • immediately notify the DAC of any changes to its declaration or means of compliance. In the event of a change, operators must file an amended declaration with the DAC as soon as possible using the required form;
  • notify the DAC as soon as possible if it has discontinued its activities.

Online services and forms

Downloadable forms

Declaration Template in Accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on Air Operations

Last update 20.06.2024

WORD52 Kb

Who to contact

Directorate of Civil Aviation

  • Directorate of Civil Aviation

    Address:
    4, rue Lou Hemmer L-1748 Senningerberg Luxembourg
    Postbox 283 L-2012 Luxembourg
    Phone:
    (+352) 247 74 900
    Fax:
    (+352) 46 77 90
    Email address:
    civilair@av.etat.lu
    Website:
    https://dac.gouvernement.lu/en.html
    Closed ⋅ Opens tomorrow at 8.30
    Monday:
    8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
    Tuesday:
    8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
    Wednesday:
    8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
    Thursday:
    8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
    Friday:
    8.30 to 12.00 , 13.00 to 17.00
    Saturday:
    Closed
    Sunday:
    Closed

Related procedures and links

Procedures

Aviation

Links

Further information

Legal references

Your opinion matters to us

Tell us what you think of this page. You can leave us your feedback on how to improve this page. You will not receive a reply to your feedback. Please use the contact form for any specific questions you might have.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Did you find what you were looking for?*
How would you rate this page?*
Very poor
Very good

Leave a comment to help us improve this page. Do not provide any personal information such as your email address, name, telephone number, etc.

0/1000

Please rate this page

Your opinion has been submitted successfully!

Thank you for your contribution. If you need help or have any questions, please use the contact form.

Would you like to help us make digital public services more user-friendly by submitting your suggestions for improvement?

Then visit Zesumme Vereinfachen, the online participation platform dedicated to administrative simplification in Luxembourg.

Let's simplify things together

An error occurred

Oops, an error has occurred.