And that\u2019s the weight threshold you need to know about if you\u2019re planning on heading to the UK anytime soon\u2026<\/p>\n
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Something around this kinda size.<\/p><\/div>\n
Why?<\/h4>\n
There are some rules about security screening for heavy jets!<\/strong> Here’s how it works:<\/p>\n And remember – the MTOW is what it says in your aircraft manual. We ain\u2019t talking the weight on the day.<\/p>\n Here is a link<\/a> to the EU regulation.<\/p>\n Yep, it’s an EU regulation but this is basically what still applies in the UK as well.<\/p>\n Why do they have this regulation?<\/strong>\u00a0It is all about making sure people and their stuff are protected.<\/p>\n So \u201cacts of unlawful interference with civil aircraft that jeopardise the security of civil aviation should be prevented by establishing common rules for safeguarding civil aviation. This objective should be achieved by setting common rules and common basic standards on aviation security as well as mechanisms for monitoring compliance.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n The common rules it speaks of are the screening of luggage, people, checking nothing is hidden on the aircraft, etc.<\/p>\n And why that particular MTOW? Why not something like number of seats?<\/p>\n No one knows (i.e. someone probably knows, but we don’t know).<\/p>\n If YOU know then email us at news@ops.group<\/a> We can’t stop wondering now.<\/em><\/p>\n It is the certified MTOW that matters!<\/p><\/div>\n Well, there has been some confusion at some UK airports, particularly for Part 91 folk<\/strong>. And there has been some disruption at some UK airports with operators experiencing lengthy delays.<\/strong><\/p>\n One member reported having to adjust their departure date and time by nearly 4 days…<\/p>\n There are actually two things <\/em>worth highlighting:<\/strong><\/p>\n First of all, specifically in the UK, there are continuing staff shortages<\/strong> and this can mean delays in security screening availability.\u00a0Airline operators are always prioritised<\/strong> which means you might experience delays, and you might even find flights cannot be\u00a0accommodated.<\/span><\/p>\n The solution? <\/strong><\/p>\n UK rules aren’t exactly the same as US.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n In the US the regulation applies to Part 121, 135<\/strong> etc. Not necessarily part 91 though. In the UK it applies to anyone and everyone. If your MTOW is over 45.5 tonnes (100,309 lbs) then you\u2019re going to need a security screening.<\/p>\n Here is a link<\/a> to the NBAA\u2019s handy article about the US side of things.<\/p>\n\n
What does \u2018Security Screening\u2019 mean?<\/h4>\n
Why MTOW?<\/h4>\n
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Why are we talking about it?<\/h4>\n
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Anything else?<\/h4>\n