ePARTS provide a huge added value as compared to other available solutions as is illustrated in the table below.
| Aspect | ePARTS | EASA | Eur-Lex |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness, includes
- Excerpts Basic Regulation - Implementing Rule - Annex to Implementing Rule - Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) - Guidance Material (GM) - AMC and GM clearly separeted and distinguished - Old text that is still applicable (in red frames) - New text not yet applicable (in green frames) - Referenced other Parts or Forms - Selected EASA Decisions - Relevant EASA Opinions - Other relevant info (e.g. chapters from AMC 20) See content of ePART-145 as example |
+ + + + + + + + + + + + |
─ + + + + ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ |
─ + + ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ |
| Current, updated - Highlighted changes in new issues |
+ + |
? 1) ─ |
? 2) ─ |
| Consolidated (if available and updated) | + | + | + |
| Clickable - Bookmarks - Navigation to AMC or GM and back - Hyperlinks to referenced articles - Hyperlinks to other rules - Hyperlinks to other documents - Pop-ups over links (unique feature) |
+ + + + + + |
+ ─ + ─ ─ ─ |
─ ─ ─ ─ ─ ─ |
| Automatic updates and notification | + | ─ | ─ |
| Official status | ─ 3) | ─ 3) | ─ 3) |
Notes
- Frequently out of date. Updates can take many months, sometimes more than a year. (see status overview of EASA Easy Access Rules per 8 May 2020)
- Eur-Lex documents are updated irregularly
- All solutions have a disclaimer and refer to the original publications