EN 12312-13:2017

Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 13: Lavatory service equipment

This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of lavatory service equipment when used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies.
This European Standard applies to:
a)   self-propelled lavatory vehicles;
b)   towable lavatory vehicles;
c)   moveable parts of ramp integrated systems,
designed for servicing aircraft and intended to be used under the conditions given in EN 1915-1:2013, Clause 1.
No extra requirements on noise and vibration are provided other than those in EN 1915-3 and EN 1915-4.
NOTE   EN 1915-3 and EN 1915-4 provide the general GSE vibration and noise requirements.
This part of EN 12312 is not applicable to lavatory service equipment which is manufactured before the date of publication of this standard by CEN.
This part of EN 12312, when used in conjunction with EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 and EN 1915-4, provides the requirements for lavatory service equipment.

Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 13: Toiletten-Servicegeräte

Diese Europäische Norm legt die technischen Anforderungen zur Minimierung der in Abschnitt 4 aufgelisteten Gefährdungen fest, die bei Inbetriebnahme, Betrieb und Wartung von Toiletten-Servicegeräten bei vorgesehener Verwendung, einschließlich vom Hersteller vernünftigerweise vorhersehbarer Fehlanwendung auftreten können, wenn diese in Übereinstimmung mit den Anweisungen des Herstellers oder seines Beauftragten ausgeführt werden. Sie berücksichtigt auch einige Anforderungen, die von offiziellen Stellen, den Herstellern von Luftfahrzeugen und Bodengeräten (GSE, en: ground support equipment) sowie Luftverkehrs- und Abfertigungsgesellschaften als wesentlich erachtet wurden.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für:
a)   selbstfahrende Toilettenfahrzeuge;
b)   schleppbare Toilettenfahrzeuge;
c)   bewegliche Teile von vorfeldintegrierten Systemen;
die für den Service an Luftfahrzeugen konzipiert und dafür bestimmt sind, unter den Bedingungen nach EN 1915-1:2013, 1 eingesetzt zu werden.
Es werden keine zusätzlichen Festlegungen zu Lärm und Vibration aufgeführt, außer denen in EN 1915-3 und EN 1915-4.
ANMERKUNG   EN 1915-3 und EN 1915-4 behandeln die allgemeinen Lärm- und Vibrationsanforderungen an Bodengeräte (GSE).
Dieser Teil von EN 12312 gilt nicht für Toiletten-Servicegeräte, die vor der Veröffentlichung dieser Norm durch CEN hergestellt wurden.
Dieser Teil von EN 12312 stellt bei Anwendung in Verbindung mit EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 und EN 1915-4 die Anforderungen an Toiletten-Servicegeräte bereit.

Matériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 13: Vide toilettes

La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les exigences techniques pour réduire les phénomènes dangereux énumérés à l’Article 4 qui peuvent survenir lors des opérations de mise en œuvre, d’exploitation et de maintenance des vide-toilettes lorsqu’elles sont utilisées comme prévu, y compris la mauvaise utilisation raisonnablement prévisible par le fabricant, lorsqu’elles sont réalisées conformément aux spécifications données par le fabricant ou son représentant légal. Elle tient également compte de certaines exigences reconnues comme essentielles par les autorités, les constructeurs d’aéronefs et de matériel au sol ainsi que par les compagnies aériennes et les organismes d’assistance.
La présente norme s’applique aux éléments suivants :
a)   véhicules de service des toilettes autotractés ;
b)   véhicules de service des toilettes remorquables ;
c)   parties mobiles des systèmes intégrés à l’aire de stationnement,
conçus pour desservir les aéronefs et destinés à être utilisés dans les conditions indiquées dans l’EN 1915-1:2013, 1.
La présente Norme ne fixe pas d’exigences en ce qui concerne les phénomènes dangereux dus au bruit et aux vibrations.
NOTE   Les EN 1915-3 et EN 1915-4 fournissent les exigences concernant les vibrations et le bruit des GSE.
Cette partie de l’EN 12312 ne s’applique pas aux vide-toilettes fabriqués avant la date de publication de la présente norme par le CEN.
Cette partie de l’EN 12312 utilisée conjointement avec les EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 et EN 1915-4 fournit les exigences concernant les vide-toilettes.

Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Posebne zahteve - 13. del: Servisna oprema za stranišča

Ta evropski standard določa tehnične zahteve za zmanjšanje nevarnosti, navedenih v točki 4, do katerih lahko pride pri usposabljanju za uporabo, upravljanju in vzdrževanju servisne opreme za stranišča pri predvideni uporabi, vključno s pričakovano nepravilno uporabo, ki jo določa proizvajalec, ko omenjene dejavnosti v skladu s specifikacijami izvaja proizvajalec ali njegov zakoniti zastopnik. Upošteva tudi nekatere zahteve, ki jih organi, proizvajalci letal in podporne opreme na tleh ter letalske družbe in agencije za oskrbo letal obravnavajo kot bistvene. Ta standard se uporablja za: a) vozila za stranišča na lastni pogon; b) vlečena vozila za stranišča; c) premične dele integriranih sistemov z rampo, ki so zasnovani za servisna letala in namenjeni uporabi v pogojih, podanih v standardu EN 1915-1:2013, 1. Ta standard ne postavlja zahtev za nevarnosti, ki jih povzročajo hrup in vibracije. OPOMBA: Standarda EN 1915-3 in EN 1915-4 določata splošne zahteve glede hrupa in vibracij pri podporni opremi na tleh. Ta del standarda EN 12312 se ne uporablja za servisno opremo za stranišča, izdelano, preden je CEN objavil ta standard. Ta del standarda EN 12312 skupaj s standardi EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 in EN 1915-4 določa zahteve za servisno opremo za stranišča.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 09-May-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Nov-2017
• ICS: 49.100 - Ground service and maintenance equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 274 - Aircraft ground support equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 274/WG 1 - Working Group Revision
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 06-Sep-2023
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2025
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12312-13:2017 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 13: Lavatory service equipment

Relations

• Replaces: EN 12312-13:2002+A1:2009 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 13: Lavatory service equipment
• Effective Date: 17-May-2017

Overview

EN 12312-13:2017 is the CEN European standard for aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) specifically covering lavatory service equipment. It sets technical safety, functional and performance requirements to minimize hazards during commissioning, operation and maintenance of lavatory vehicles and ramp-integrated lavatory systems when used as intended (including reasonably foreseeable misuse). The standard applies to:

• Self‑propelled lavatory vehicles
• Towable lavatory vehicles
• Moveable parts of ramp integrated systems

It is intended to be used together with the general GSE requirements in the EN 1915 series.

Key Topics

This part of EN 12312 focuses on practical safety and design controls for lavatory service equipment. Key technical topics and requirements include:

• Hazard identification and mitigation - list of significant hazards and required protective measures (see Annex A).
• General safety - compliance with EN 1915-1/-2/-3/-4 and EN ISO 12100 principles for risk assessment and risk reduction.
• Tanks and waste systems - separate waste and rinse systems, corrosion‑resistant materials, design for easy cleaning and drainage.
• Hoses and connections - waste hoses, rinsing system components and interfaces conforming to ISO 17775.
• Workplace ergonomics & access - preference for ground‑level filling/emptying and readable gauges accessible from ground level; guard‑rails where climbing is necessary.
• Operator facilities - driver accommodation for self‑propelled units; separated clean/dirty PPE compartments; hand‑washing/disinfecting provision and waste bin.
• Illumination & slip resistance - minimum working light (250 lm) meeting EN 1837; operator flooring with minimum R11 slip resistance (DIN 51130).
• Dimensions & movement - design limits for servicing height (parts under aircraft not > 1.60 m above ground) and required ground clearance to traverse ±3° (5%) surfaces.
• Verification & marking - markings, warnings and instructions for safe use; verification methods for compliance.

Applications

EN 12312-13:2017 is used by:

• GSE and lavatory vehicle manufacturers for design, testing and CE conformity.
• Airlines, ground handlers and airports for procurement specifications and safe operation of lavatory service equipment.
• Maintenance and service providers to ensure safe servicing, cleaning and inspection procedures.
• Regulators and safety bodies for market surveillance and compliance with EU Machinery Directive requirements.

Use cases include machine design reviews, risk assessments, supplier specification drafting, and on-site operation and maintenance training.

Related Standards

• EN 1915-1, -2, -3, -4 (GSE general requirements: safety, stability, vibration, noise)
• EN ISO 12100 (risk assessment & risk reduction)
• EN ISO 13849-1 (control system safety)
• ISO 17775 (ground‑service fluid connections)
• EN 1837 (machine lighting)
• DIN 51130 (slip resistance testing)

Keywords: EN 12312-13:2017, lavatory service equipment, aircraft ground support equipment, GSE, lavatory vehicles, waste tanks, rinsing system, ISO 17775.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 13: Toiletten-ServicegeräteMatériel au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 13: Vide toilettesAircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 13: Lavatory service equipment49.100Oprema za servis in vzdrževanje na tlehGround service and maintenance equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12312-13:2017SIST EN 12312-13:2017en,fr,de01-julij-2017SIST EN 12312-13:2017SLOVENSKI
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List of hazards . 14 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European standard and the essential requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 17 Bibliography . 18
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