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The DL SIR targets airspace users operating above FL285 and ANSPs operating in the EU region.
This page summarises the key elements of the DL SIR but is not exhaustive and in no way replaces the need for careful reading of the text itself.
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| Implementing Rule key dates |
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| | Regions of Applicability (click for a larger image) |
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1 January 2011 – After this date all new aircraft operating above FL 285 must be delivered with a compliant system.
7 February 2013 – By this date all LINK Region ANSPs must have implemented an operational compliant system (see the yellow region on the map).
5 February 2015 – By this date all aircraft operating above FL 285 must have been retrofitted with a compliant system.
5 February 2015 – By this date all EU Region ANSPs must have implemented an operational compliant system (see the pink region on the map).
31 December 2017 – Aircraft which are at least 20 years old and which will cease operation in the concerned airspace before 31 December 2017 are exempt.
1 January 2014 – Aircraft with individual airworthiness certificate before this date that are equipped with Future Air Navigation System (FANS) are exempt for the lifetime of the aircraft. Aircraft entering into service after 1 January 2014 shall comply with the rule.
1 January 2014 – New transport type State aircraft must comply with the rule if equipped with non-military data link.
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There are two further key elements of the IR:
- Aircraft flying for testing, delivery and maintenance purposes are exempt.
- The Baseline Technology is ATN/VDL Mode 2, but other technology may be acceptable subject to demonstrated compliance to standards, capability of exchanging data with Air Traffic Services and formal regulatory acceptability of the solution proposed.
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