EASA Part-ADR compliance turned from a national patchwork into a single EU regime when Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 entered force in February 2014 and every European aerodrome open to public use has had to demonstrate continuing compliance across three annexes (ADR.AR, ADR.OR, ADR.OPS) plus the CS-ADR-DSN design specifications since the transition period ended 31 December 2017. The regulation is closely aligned to ICAO Annex 14 Volume I, ICAO Doc 9734 (Safety Oversight), and Doc 9774 (Certification of Aerodromes), and applies not just to aerodrome operators but also to apron management service providers. The compliance itself isn't the challenge — it's the continuing evidence: ADR.OPS.B.015 movement area inspections, ADR.OPS.B.037 runway condition assessments, ADR.OR.C.025 immediate safety reactions, plus every entry in the Aerodrome Manual required under Subpart E. Paper-based programs collapse under continuous evidence obligations. Book a Demo to see OxMaint's Part-ADR compliance module — every inspection logged, timestamped, e-signed, and exportable as an audit-ready package on regulator demand.
Aviation · EASA Part-ADR · EU 139/2014 · CMMS 2026
EASA Part-ADR Compliance Checklist: Best CMMS 2026
Free 2026 EASA Part-ADR compliance checklist for European aerodromes — plus the CMMS software that turns Regulation (EU) 139/2014 continuing compliance from an annual scramble into daily practice.
EU 139/2014
Commission Regulation establishing the unified EASA aerodrome regime across all Member States
3 Annexes
Part-ADR.AR (Authority), Part-ADR.OR (Organisation), Part-ADR.OPS (Operations)
CS-ADR-DSN
Certification specifications for aerodrome design — separate rulebook, same regime
31 Dec 2017
Transition period ended — continuing compliance mandatory since that date
The Part-ADR Structure — Three Annexes, One Compliance Regime
The regulation splits into three parts by audience: what the competent authority does (AR), what the aerodrome organisation does (OR), and what the aerodrome does operationally (OPS). Each has subparts with specific article-level requirements the CMMS must produce evidence for. Start a free OxMaint workspace and configure inspection templates aligned to Part-ADR articles within your first shift — the aviation library ships with ADR.OPS.B.015, B.037, and OR.E documentation templates pre-built.
Part-ADR.AR
Authority Requirements
Annex II · Competent Authorities
Subpart A · General Requirements (ADR.AR.A)
Subpart B · Management (ADR.AR.B)
Subpart C · Oversight, Certification, Enforcement (ADR.AR.C)
Part-ADR.OR
Organisation Requirements
Annex III · Aerodrome Operators
Subpart A · General (ADR.OR.A)
Subpart B · Certification (ADR.OR.B)
Subpart C · Additional Responsibilities (ADR.OR.C)
Subpart D · Management (ADR.OR.D)
Subpart E · Aerodrome Manual & Documentation (ADR.OR.E)
Part-ADR.OPS
Operations Requirements
Annex IV · Aerodrome Operations
Subpart A · Aerodrome Data (ADR.OPS.A)
Subpart B · Services, Equipment & Installations (ADR.OPS.B)
Subpart C · Aerodrome Maintenance (ADR.OPS.C)
The Continuing Compliance Checklist — What OxMaint Enforces Daily
Below is the operational checklist that turns Part-ADR obligations into daily practice. Each row cites the article, defines the minimum cadence, names the required evidence, and flags whether OxMaint captures it as a mandatory-field work order or an optional-attachment record. Book a live demo to see the checklist demonstrated against your aerodrome's asset hierarchy — an OxMaint aviation specialist walks Part-ADR article coverage on your specific movement area during the call.
EASA PART-ADR CONTINUING COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST · 2026
Auto-enforced in OxMaint · Static PDF template available on signup
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ADR.OPS.B.015 Movement Area Monitoring & Inspection
Regular inspections of movement area and related facilities. Cadence: daily minimum, more often during operations. Evidence: e-signed inspection with photo attachments per zone.
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ADR.OPS.B.037 Runway Surface Condition Assessment
Assessment and RCR reporting per current EASA methodology. Cadence: on schedule + on demand (weather events). Evidence: RCR code + surface photo + timestamp.
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ADR.OPS.B.080 Vehicle Marking & Lighting Compliance
All airside vehicles marked and lit to specification. Cadence: quarterly audit + on new vehicle. Evidence: per-vehicle inspection record with sign-off.
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ADR.OPS.C Aerodrome Maintenance Program
Structured maintenance program for pavement, lighting, visual aids, movement-area drainage. Cadence: per asset class PM schedule. Evidence: PM completion records + defect tracking.
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ADR.OR.C.025 Immediate Reaction to Safety Problem
Immediate containment + notification to competent authority for identified safety problem. Cadence: on event. Evidence: incident log + escalation timestamp + corrective action.
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ADR.OR.D Management System & Compliance Monitoring
Active safety management system with compliance monitoring function. Cadence: continuous with quarterly internal audit. Evidence: audit log + finding-to-closure tracking.
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ADR.OR.E Aerodrome Manual & Documentation Control
Aerodrome Manual current, versioned, distributed. Cadence: on change + annual review. Evidence: version control + distribution log + acknowledgement records.
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ADR.OPS.A.015 Aeronautical Information Coordination
Coordinate with AIS providers on changes to air navigation system. Cadence: before change. Evidence: coordination record + AIS acknowledgement + effective date.
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CS-ADR-DSN Design Specification Compliance
Aerodrome design conforms to CS-ADR-DSN or DAAD issued. Cadence: on construction + on modification. Evidence: certification basis + DAAD register.
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Apron Management Service Provider Declaration
Where apron management is delegated, provider declaration current and on file. Cadence: annual + on change. Evidence: signed declaration + competency records.
Each checklist row maps to a specific OxMaint template that captures required evidence, timestamps every action, and holds it against the article citation — one-click export as a regulator-ready package per article, per date range.
Continuing Compliance Is a Cadence, Not a Certificate.
Part-ADR isn't a one-off audit — it's daily inspections, weekly RCR reporting, monthly management reviews, and annual manual updates. OxMaint enforces every cadence with mandatory-field work orders and auto-alerts before any obligation slips overdue.
The 5 Evidence Types Every Part-ADR Audit Requires
A Part-ADR audit is not a conversation — it is an evidence review. The regulator asks for a specific article, a specific date range, and expects to see five categories of evidence assembled in minutes. Below is what "audit-ready" actually means. Sign up free and every OxMaint work order automatically captures all five evidence categories against the article it services — no post-hoc assembly, no month-end reconciliation.
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Timestamped Inspection Record
Exact date + time of inspection, per zone or asset. Auto-captured on WO open/close — no manual entry, no back-dating possible.
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Photo / Video Attachment
Visual condition evidence attached to every inspection. GPS-tagged on mobile capture. Immutable once WO closes.
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E-Signature of Responsible Person
Named inspector attribution — role, competency record on file, and e-signature. Meets Part-ADR.OR.D chain-of-responsibility requirements.
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Corrective Action Chain
Every defect found triggers a linked corrective work order. Finding-to-closure timeline traceable end-to-end for compliance monitoring.
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Aerodrome Manual Reference
Each inspection template references the applicable Aerodrome Manual procedure and version — proves the crew ran the current SOP, not a superseded one.
Paper-Based Program vs. OxMaint Continuous Compliance
Part-ADR's continuing compliance model is the moment paper programs break. Below is what changes when the same aerodrome moves from binders + Excel to an integrated CMMS with Part-ADR templates. Schedule a walkthrough to migrate your current Part-ADR evidence set into OxMaint — most aerodromes have their movement-area inspections running in the pilot week.
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The competent authority arrived on a Tuesday morning with a request that would have taken us three days to answer under our old paper program — six months of ADR.OPS.B.015 movement area inspections for the northern taxiway, plus every corrective action linked to a defect found in that period. In OxMaint, filtering to ADR.OPS.B.015 for that zone and date range produced the full package with photo evidence, e-signatures, and linked WO chains in under four minutes. The inspector left the same day with the finding closed. We haven't kept a paper compliance binder since the migration — it's been unnecessary.
Head of Airside Operations · Regional International Aerodrome · 14 gates · Central Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EASA Part-ADR and who does it apply to?
Part-ADR is Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014, the EASA regime that replaced national aerodrome requirements across EU Member States. It applies to aerodrome operators for public-use aerodromes and to apron management service providers. The regulation entered force in February 2014 and continuing compliance became mandatory after 31 December 2017.
What's the relationship between Part-ADR and ICAO Annex 14?
Part-ADR is closely based on ICAO Annex 14 Volume I plus ICAO Doc 9734 (Safety Oversight) and Doc 9774 (Certification of Aerodromes). The EASA framework operationalizes the ICAO SARPs into binding EU law with EU-specific management system and certification requirements.
How does OxMaint help with Aerodrome Manual (ADR.OR.E) obligations?
OxMaint holds the Aerodrome Manual as a version-controlled document, links every inspection template to the applicable procedure and version, tracks distribution and acknowledgement, and alerts on annual review dates — so the manual is always current and every field entry proves the crew ran the right SOP.
Can OxMaint export audit packages by Part-ADR article?
Yes. Every work order and inspection is tagged with its applicable Part-ADR article citation. Filtering to any article (e.g., ADR.OPS.B.015) for any date range produces a complete, timestamped, e-signed audit package exportable in one click — including photo evidence and linked corrective action chains.
Does OxMaint cover CS-ADR-DSN design specifications too?
CS-ADR-DSN is a design certification specification set — OxMaint holds the certification basis (CB) and any Deviation Acceptance and Action Documents (DAAD) issued under Article 7 as controlled documents, linked to the assets they concern. Operational execution against CS-ADR-DSN constraints is enforced via inspection templates.
What happens if we already run SAP PM or an existing EAM?
OxMaint runs alongside SAP PM or an existing EAM, adding Part-ADR-aligned mobile inspection execution, RCR reporting, and article-tagged evidence capture without disturbing ERP-side procurement or finance records. Bidirectional integration keeps both systems coherent.
Turn Continuing Compliance Into a Daily Cadence, Not an Annual Scramble.
OxMaint enforces every Part-ADR cadence — daily movement area inspections, on-demand RCR reporting, quarterly vehicle audits, annual Aerodrome Manual reviews — with mandatory-field work orders, article-tagged evidence, and one-click audit packages the competent authority can review in minutes.
