SIST EN 1915-1:2002/kprA1:2008

Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 1: Basic safety requirements

Amendment to EN 1915-1: Conditions and methods for measuring noise and vibrations on GSE

Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Allgemeine Anforderungen - Teil 1: Grundlegende Sicherheitsanforderungen

Matériels au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences générales - Partie 1: Caractéristiques fondamentales de sécurité

Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Splošne zahteve - 1. del: Osnovne varnostne zahteve

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 31-Dec-2008
• ICS: 49.100 - Ground service and maintenance equipment
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Oct-2019
• Due Date: 19-Oct-2019
• Completion Date: 14-Oct-2019
• 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)
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 1915-1:2001/prA1 - Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 1: Basic safety requirements

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 1915-1:2002+A1:2009 - Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 1: Basic safety requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Revised: SIST EN 1915-1:2002 - Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 1: Basic safety requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2008

Overview

SIST EN 1915-1:2002/kprA1:2008 is an important amendment to the European Standard EN 1915-1:2001, focusing on aircraft ground support equipment (GSE). Published by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) in 2008, this standard specifies basic safety requirements for GSE used in aviation ground operations. Ground support equipment must meet these updated requirements to ensure safe, reliable operation while minimizing risks such as noise, vibration, and mechanical hazards.

This amendment aligns EN 1915-1 especially with relevant EC Directives, including the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, providing a presumption of conformity when implemented. It addresses modifications across multiple clauses and annexes to integrate improved standards for noise measurement, vibration control, acoustic warnings, and operator safety.

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Key Topics

• Safety Requirements and Protective Measures
  EN 1915-1/prA1 updates clarify general safety provisions that GSE must comply with, including the latest principles from EN ISO 12100 on machinery safety design. It emphasizes harmonization with related standards such as EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3, EN 1915-4, and EN 12312, covering vehicles, vibration, noise, and specific equipment requirements.

• Noise and Vibration Measurement
  The amendment refines conditions and methods for measuring noise and vibrations on GSE machines, ensuring safer work environments and reduced operator exposure to harmful effects.

• Auditory/Acoustic Warning Devices
  Updated requirements for auditory warnings stress the need for effective alarms, particularly for reversing self-propelled equipment, mandating automatic optical/acoustic signals to alert personnel in hazardous zones.

• Design and Manufacturer Information
  Modifications stress clear marking with manufacturer details, machinery designation, and year of construction. The documentation also mandates detailed test reports for lifting equipment integrated within GSE to certify safety and performance.

• Harmonization with International Standards
  The amendment replaces and updates several referenced standards to current ISO and EN ISO equivalents, such as EN ISO 12100 for machine safety, EN ISO 13850 for emergency stops, and EN ISO 7731 for danger signals, enhancing consistency and compliance across Europe.

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Applications

SIST EN 1915-1:2002/kprA1:2008 applies primarily to manufacturers, operators, and safety regulators of aircraft ground support equipment. Its practical value includes:

• Ensuring all GSE meets stringent health and safety requirements to protect ground personnel and equipment.
• Providing standardized testing and measurement methods for vibration and noise emissions from GSE, contributing to improved occupational safety.
• Facilitating compliance with EU Machinery Directive and other regulations for GSE introduced in European markets.
• Helping manufacturers design and document equipment that minimizes risks from operational hazards, including mechanical, acoustic, and thermal dangers.
• Supporting maintenance and operational procedures through updated safety guidelines and protective measures.

This standard benefits airports, airlines, ground handling companies, and regulatory bodies committed to enhancing aviation ground safety and equipment reliability.

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Related Standards

SIST EN 1915-1:2002/kprA1:2008 should be used alongside the following key standards for comprehensive coverage of aircraft GSE safety:

• EN 1915-2 – General requirements for ground support vehicles
• EN 1915-3 – Methods for vibration measurement and reduction on GSE
• EN 1915-4 – Noise measurement and reduction methods on GSE
• EN 12312 (all parts) – Specific requirements for various types of ground support equipment
• EN ISO 12100 – Safety of machinery – Basic concepts and design principles
• EN ISO 13850 – Safety machinery emergency stop principles
• EN ISO 7731 – Ergonomics of auditory danger signals
• EN ISO 13732-1 – Assessment of hot surface contact safety
• EN 60204-1 – Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment requirements

These related standards ensure a holistic approach to design, testing, operation, and maintenance of aircraft ground support equipment that meets evolving safety, ergonomic, and environmental challenges.

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By adhering to SIST EN 1915-1:2002/kprA1:2008, the aviation industry ensures improved safety, performance, and regulatory compliance for GSE, contributing to efficient, secure ground operations worldwide.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2008
Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Splošne zahteve - 1. del: Osnovne
varnostne zahteve
Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part 1: Basic safety
requirements
Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Allgemeine Anforderungen - Teil 1: Grundlegende
Sicherheitsanforderungen
Matériels au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences générales - Partie 1: Caractéristiques
fondamentales de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1915-1:2001/prA1
ICS:
49.100 Oprema za servis in Ground service and
vzdrževanje na tleh maintenance equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 1915-1:2001
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
August 2008
ICS 49.100
English Version
Aircraft ground support equipment - General requirements - Part
1: Basic safety requirements
Matériels au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences générales - Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Allgemeine Anforderungen - Teil 1:
Partie 1: Caractéristiques fondamentales de sécurité Grundlegende Sicherheitsanforderungen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 274.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1915-1:2001. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1915-1:2001/prA1:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to the Introduction.4
3 Modification to Clause 1 .4
4 Modification to Clause 2 .4
5 Modifications to Clause 3 .5
6 Modifications to Clause 4 .5
7 Modification to the heading of Clause 5.5
8 Modification to 5.1 .5
9 Modification to 5.2.2 .6
10 Modification to 5.9.1 .6
11 Modification to 5.11 .6
12 Modification to 5.18.1 .6
13 Modification to 5.20.2 .6
14 Modification to 5.25.1 .6
15 Modifications to 6.1.1 .7
16 Modification to 6.1.2 .7
17 Modification to 6.1.4 .7
18 Modification to 6.2 .7
19 Modification to Clause 7 .7
20 Modification to Annex B.7
21 Modification to Annex D.8
22 Modification to Annex ZA .8
23 Addition of Annex ZB .9

Foreword
This document (EN 1915-1:2001/prA1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 274
“Aircraft ground support equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directives.
For relationship with EC Directives, see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
1 Modification to the Foreword
Replace the fourth paragraph with the following paragraph: "For relationship with EC Directives, see
informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this document."

2 Modification to the Introduction
In the last paragraph replace "EN 1070:1998" with "EN ISO 12100".

3 Modification to Clause 1
Replace the third paragraph with the following paragraph: "This European Standard is intended to be used in
conjunction with EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 (for vehicles) and EN 1915-4, and with the relevant part of EN
12312."
In the fifth paragraph replace the last but one indent with "- hazards caused by noise and vibration, see EN
1915-3 and EN 1915-4"
4 Modification to Clause 2
Delete "EN 292-1:1991, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology" and replace with "EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts,
general principles for design - Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003)".
Delete "EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2:
Technical principles and specifications" and replace with "EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery - Basic
concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)".
Delete "EN 418:1992, Safety of machinery – Emerge
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