Definition

Alternative Means of Compliance (AltMOC) is the name given by EASA to an alternative to an existing acceptable means of compliance or to a means of establishing compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules (IR-OPS) for which no associated Acceptable Means of Compliance has been adopted by the Agency (EASA). (Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 965/2012 (IR-OPS)).

Description

EASA recognises that the Guidance Material (GM) provided by a particular AMC may not be appropriate for all situations and that Sates or Operators may wish to develop alternative means of compliance with certain regulations.

For example, Annex II to IR-OPS, Regulation ARO.GEN.120 Means of compliance paragraphs (b) to (e) contain the following provisions: