84. Flight deck door

Subject to paragraph (1B), an AOC holder must ensure that every aeroplane, of a type described in paragraph (1A), is equipped with a flight deck door —

that is designed to resist penetration by small arms fire and grenade shrapnel and to resist forced intrusions by unauthorised persons; and

that is capable of being locked and unlocked from either pilot’s station.

The aircraft types mentioned in paragraph (1) are —

any aeroplane with an MCTOM exceeding 54,500 kg;

any aeroplane with an MCTOM exceeding 45,500 kg and an MAPSC exceeding 19; and

any aeroplane with an MAPSC exceeding 60.

Paragraph (1A) does not apply in respect of an aeroplane if —

a Certificate of Airworthiness in the Transport Category (Cargo) has been issued in respect of the aeroplane; and

the Certificate of Airworthiness is in force.

An AOC holder must ensure that every aeroplane equipped with a flight deck door in accordance with paragraph (1) —

is provided with means of monitoring, from either pilot’s station, the entire door area outside the flight deck to identify persons requesting entry and to detect suspicious behaviour or potential threat; and

is provided with means by which a cabin crew member may discreetly notify the flight crew of any suspicious activity or security breach in the cabin.

In paragraph (1B), “Certificate of Airworthiness”, in relation to an aeroplane, means the Certificate of Airworthiness that is issued under paragraph 7 of the Air Navigation Order in respect of that aeroplane.

Subject to paragraph (1B), an AOC holder must ensure that every aeroplane, of a type described in paragraph (1A), is equipped with a flight deck door —

that is designed to resist penetration by small arms fire and grenade shrapnel and to resist forced intrusions by unauthorised persons; and

that is capable of being locked and unlocked from either pilot’s station.

The aircraft types mentioned in paragraph (1) are —

any aeroplane with an MCTOM exceeding 54,500 kg;

any aeroplane with an MCTOM exceeding 45,500 kg and an MAPSC exceeding 19; and

any aeroplane with an MAPSC exceeding 60.

Paragraph (1A) does not apply in respect of an aeroplane if —

a Certificate of Airworthiness in the Transport Category (Cargo) has been issued in respect of the aeroplane; and

the Certificate of Airworthiness is in force.

An AOC holder must ensure that every aeroplane equipped with a flight deck door in accordance with paragraph (1) —

is provided with means of monitoring, from either pilot’s station, the entire door area outside the flight deck to identify persons requesting entry and to detect suspicious behaviour or potential threat; and

is provided with means by which a cabin crew member may discreetly notify the flight crew of any suspicious activity or security breach in the cabin.

In paragraph (1B), “Certificate of Airworthiness”, in relation to an aeroplane, means the Certificate of Airworthiness that is issued under paragraph 7 of the Air Navigation Order in respect of that aeroplane.