Chapter 1

1.2.2.1

Validation of license issued in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention by a third country shall be validated in accordance with EU Regulation

  Chapter 4

4.7

The aeronautical station operator license category is not used in Lithuania

  Chapter 3

3.2.2

New Provision. Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 923/2012, SERA.3210(b), specifies:
“b) An aircraft that is aware that the manoeuvrability of another aircraft is impaired shall give way to that aircraft.”

3.2.2.4

New Provision. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, paragraph SERA.3210(c)(3)(i) differs from ICAO Standard in Annex 2, 3.2.2.4 by specifying that:
“i) Sailplanes overtaking. A sailplane overtaking another sailplane may alter its course to the right or to the left.”

3.2.3.2

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, paragraph SERA.3215(b)(2), specifies (with the addition to ICAO Standard in Annex 2, 3.2.3.2(b) of the text in bold):
“2) unless stationary and otherwise adequately illuminated, all aircraft on the movement area of an aerodrome shall display lights intended to indicate the extremities of their structure, as far as practicable;”

3.3.1.2

ICAO Annex 2, 3.3.1.2 is replaced with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 SERA.4001(b).
The differences between this ICAO Standard and this Union regulation are as follows:
- with regards to VFR flights planned to operate across international borders, the Union regulation (SERA.4001(b)(5)) differs from the ICAO Standard in Annex 2, 3.3.1.2(e) with the addition of the text in bold, as follows:
“any flight across international borders, unless otherwise prescribed by the States concerned.”
- with regard to VFR and IFR flights planned to operate at night, an additional requirement is inserted to Union regulation SERA.4001(b)(6)as follows:
“6) any flight planned to operate at night, if leaving the vicinity of an aerodrome”
This difference is also addressed in Difference (Chapter 4, 4.3) below for VFR.

3.6.2.2

Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 923/2012 SERA.8020 (b)(2) differs from ICAO Annex 2, standard 3.6.2.2 c) by stating that:

Variation in true airspeed: if the average true airspeed at cruising level between reporting points varies or is expected to vary by plus or minus 5 per cent of the true airspeed, from that given in the flight plan, the appropriate air traffic services unit shall be so informed

3.8

The words ‘in distress’ of Chapter 3 Part 3.8, are not included in Union law, thus enlarging the scope of escort missions to any type of flight requesting such service. Furthermore the provisions contained in Appendix 2 Parts 1.1 to 1.3 inclusive as well as those found in Attachment A, are not contained in Union law.

  Chapter 4

4.3

New provision. ICAO Annex 2, 4.3, is replaced with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 SERA.5005(c). The difference is that Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 adds requirements under which VFR flights at night may be permitted, as follows:
“c) When so prescribed by the competent authority, VFR flights at night may be permitted under the following conditions:
1) if leaving the vicinity of an aerodrome, a flight plan shall be submitted;
2) flights shall establish and maintain two-way radio communication on the appropriate ATS communication channel, when available;
3) the VMC visibility and distance from cloud minima as specified in Table S5-1 shall apply except that:
i) the ceiling shall not be less than 450 m (1 500 ft);
ii) except as specified in (c)(4), the reduced flight visibility provisions specified in Table S5-1(a) and (b) shall not apply;
iii) in airspace classes B, C, D, E, F and G, at and below 900 m (3 000 ft) above MSL or 300 m (1 000 ft) above terrain, whichever is the higher, the pilot shall maintain continuous sight of the surface;
iv) for helicopters in airspace classes F and G, flight visibility shall not be less than 3 km, provided that the pilot maintains continuous sight of the surface and if manoeuvred at a speed that will give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic or obstacles in time to avoid collision; and
v) for mountainous terrain, higher VMC visibility and distance from cloud minima may be prescribed;
4) ceiling, visibility and distance from cloud minima lower than those specified 4.3(c) above may be permitted for helicopters in special cases, such as medical flights, search and rescue operations and fire-fighting;
5) except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except when specifically authorized by the competent authority, a VFR flight at night shall be flown at a level which is not below the minimum flight altitude established by the State whose territory is overflown, or, where no such minimum flight altitude has been established:
i) over high terrain or in mountainous areas, at a level which is at least 600 m (2 000 ft) above the highest obstacle located within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft;
ii) elsewhere than as specified in (i), at a level which is at least 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle located within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft.”

4.6

ICAO Annex 2, 4.6, is replaced with Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 SERA.5005, introducing the obstacle clearance criteria in (f), as follows:
“f) Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or except by permission from the competent authority, a VFR flight shall not be flown:
1) over the congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 300 m (1 000 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft;
2) elsewhere than as specified in (1), at a height less than 150 m (500 ft) above the ground or water, or 150 m (500 ft) above the highest obstacle within a radius of 150 m (500 ft) from the aircraft.”

  Chapter 4

4.6.1.1

In MET REPORT/SPECIAL reports the surface wind mean direction is reported in magnetic degrees

4.7.3

In MET REPORT/SPECIAL reports for EYSA AD, the AUTO identifier of automatic local reports is not used

  Chapter 6

6.3.1

Trend forecasts for EYKA AD and EYPA AD are not prepared

  Chapter 7

7.4.1

Wind shear warnings for EYKA AD, EYPA AD and EYSA AD are not prepared

  Appendix 3 Chapter 4

4.1.5.1

In MET REPORT/SPECIAL reports the surface wind mean direction is reported in magnetic degrees

4.3.6.6

In METAR reports, if the 1-minute RVR values during the 10-minute period vary from the mean value by more than 50 m or more than 20 per cent of the mean value, whichever is greater, the 1-minute mean minimum and the 1-minute mean maximum values are reported instead of the 10-minute mean value

4.5.3

At EYVI AD the height of cloud base is reported above aerodrome elevation to arriving and to departing aircraft

4.5.4.5 a)

At EYSA AD in automated reports “///” is not used for replacement of cloud type

  Appendix 10 Chapter 1

1.1

METAR AUTO reports at EYSA AD are issued at the 28th and 58th minute

  Chapter 4. Aerodrome obstacle chart – ICAO. Type B

4.2.1

This chart is not yet produced

  Chapter 5. Aerodrome terrain and obstacle chart – ICAO (Electronic)

5.2.1

This chart is not available for Area 4

  Chapter 6. Precision approach terrain chart – ICAO

6.2.1

These charts are not produced for Kaunas RWY 08, Palanga, Šiauliai and Vilnius RWY 19 aerodromes

  Chapter 7. Enroute chart - ICAO

7.2.1

This chart is not produced

  Chapter 9. Standard departure chart - Instrument (SID) – ICAO

9.2

This chart is not produced for Šiauliai aerodrome

9.9.4.3

Appropriate data to support navigation database coding is not published on the verso of the chart or as a separate sheet

  Chapter 10. Standard arrival chart - Instrument (STAR) – ICAO

10.2

This chart is not produced for Šiauliai aerodrome

10.9.4.3

Appropriate data to support navigation database coding is not published on the verso of the chart or as a separate sheet

  Chapter 11. Instrument approach chart – ICAO

11.10.9

Appropriate data to support navigation database coding is not published on the verso of the chart or as a separate sheet (except RNP charts)

  Chapter 14. Aerodrome ground movement chart – ICAO

14.2

The chart is produced in combination with the Aircraft parking/docking chart - ICAO for Kaunas, Palanga and Šiauliai aerodromes

  Chapter 15. Aircraft parking/docking chart – ICAO

15.2

The chart is produced in combination with the Aerodrome ground movement chart - ICAO for Kaunas, Palanga and Šiauliai aerodromes

  Chapter 16. World aeronautical chart – ICAO 1:1 000 000

16.2.1

This chart is not yet produced

  Chapter 18. Aeronautical navigation chart – ICAO small scale

18.2

This chart is not yet produced

  Chapter 19. Plotting chart – ICAO

19.2

This chart is not yet produced

  Chapter 20. Electronic aeronautical chart display – ICAO

20.2.1

This chart is not yet produced

  Part I - International Commercial Air Transport – Aeroplanes, Twelfth Edition, Amdt 48

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  Part II - International General Aviation — Aeroplanes, Eleventh Edition, Amdt 40

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  Part III - International Operations — Helicopters, Eleventh Edition, Amdt 27

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  Volume I — Radio Navigation Aids, Eighth Edition, Amdt 93

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  Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS Status, Seventh Edition, Amdt 92

  Volume III — Communication Systems, Second Edition, Amdt 91

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  Volume IV — Surveillance and Collision Avoidance Systems, Fifth Edition, Amdt 91

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  Volume V — Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization, Third Edition, Amdt 88A

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  Chapter 2

2.6.1; 2.6.3

Exemption possibility. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 paragraph SERA.6001 allows aircraft to exceed the 250 knot speed limit where approved by the competent authority for aircraft types, which for technical or safety reasons, cannot maintain this speed.

2.26.5

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 SERA.3401 (d) (1) differs from ICAO Annex 11, standard 2.26.5 by stating that
“Time checks shall be given at least to the nearest minute”

  Chapter 3

3.1

New provision. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, paragraph SERA.5010, specifies:

SERA.5010 Special VFR in control zones

Special VFR flights may be authorized to operate within a control zone, subject to an ATC clearance. Except when permitted by the competent authority for helicopters in special cases such as medical flights, search and rescue operations and fire-fighting, the following additional conditions shall be applied:

1. such flights may be conducted during day only, unless otherwise permitted by the competent authority;
2. by the pilot:
3. 1. clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;
   2. the flight visibility is not less than 1 500 m or, for helicopters, not less than 800 m;
   3. at speed of 140 kts IAS or less to give adequate opportunity to observe other traffic and any obstacles in time to avoid a collision; and
4. an air traffic control unit shall not issue a Special VFR clearance to aircraft to take off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone, or enter the aerodrome traffic zone or aerodrome traffic circuit when the reported meteorological conditions at that aerodrome are below the following minima:

1. the ground visibility is not less than 1 500 m or, for helicopters, not less than 800 m;
2. the ceiling is not less than 180 m (600 ft)

3.3.4

New provision. Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, paragraph SERA.8005(b), specifies:

b) Clearances issued by air traffic control units shall provide separation:

1. between all flights in airspace Classes A and B;
2. between IFR flights in airspace Classes C, D and E;
3. between IFR flights and VFR flights in airspace Class C;
4. between IFR flights and special VFR flights;
5. between special VFR flights unless otherwise prescribed by the competent authority;

except that, when requested by the pilot of an aircraft and agreed by the pilot of the other aircraft and if so prescribed by the competent authority for the cases listed under (b) above in airspace Classes D and E, a flight may be cleared subject to maintaining own separation in respect of a specific portion of the flight below 3 050 m (10 000 ft) during climb or descent, during day in visual meteorological conditions.

3.7.3.1

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, paragraph SERA.8015, specifies (with the addition to ICAO Standard in Annex 11, 3.7.3.1 of the text in bold):

e) Read-back of clearances and safety-related information

1) The flight crew shall read back to the air traffic controller safety-related parts of ATC clearances and instructions which are transmitted by voice. The following items shall always be read back:

1. ATC route clearances;
2. clearances and instructions to enter, land on, take off from, hold short of, cross, taxi and backtrack on any runway; and
3. runway-in-use, altimeter settings, SSR codes, newly assigned communication channels, level instructions, heading and speed instructions; and
4. transition levels, whether issued by the controller or contained in ATIS broadcasts.

3.7.3.1.1

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, paragraph SERA.8015(e) (2), specifies (with the addition to ICAO Standard in Annex 11, 3.7.3.1.1 of the text in bold):

2) Other clearances or instructions, including conditional clearances and taxi instructions, shall be read back or acknowledged in a manner to clearly indicate that they have been understood and will be complied with.

  Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations, Ninth Edition, Amdt 17

  Volume II — Heliports, Fifth Edition, Amdt 9

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  Chapter 5

5.2.5.1

1. Aerodrome Ground Movement Charts are produced in combination with the Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart - ICAO for Kaunas, Palanga and Šiauliai aerodromes;
2. Aerodrome Terrain and Obstacle Chart – ICAO (Electronic) is not available for Area 4;
3. Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart is produced in combination with the Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO for Kaunas, Palanga and Šiauliai aerodromes;
4. Precision Approach Terrain Chart – ICAO is not produced for Kaunas RWY 08, Palanga, Šiauliai and Vilnius RWY 19

5.3.2

AIP data set is not provided

5.3.4

Aerodrome mapping data sets are not provided

5.3.5

Instrument flight procedure data sets are not provided

  Chapter 6

6.3.2.3

The provisions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 AIS.TR.330(a) do not cover explicitly all cases of NOTAM origination. Also, they do not cover the case of space weather NOTAM and do not define cases of NOTAM origination for radio navigation, air-ground communication services and air-navigation hazards.

  Volume I - Aircraft Noise, Eighth Edition, Amdt 14

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  Volume II - Aircraft Engine Emissions, Fifth Edition, Amdt 11

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  Volume III - Aeroplane CO2 emissions, First Edition, Amdt 2

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  Volume IV - Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), Second Edition, Amdt 1

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  Doc 8973 Aviation Security Manual

11.2.6.18 (a)

Since 01 January 2022 EYVI/EYKA/EYPA permanent airport permits for staff are issued without the visually indicated validity date.

The validity of permanent personal permits is programmed electronically. At the access points and at the airside, security staff of Lithuanian Airports and the Public Security Service check the permits of all types by using mobile scanners, which allows to determine the validity of electronically programmed permits. Difference from ICAO standard done according Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 1.2.5.1 (e).

  Chapter 6

6.1.4.3

At least one day advance notice shall be given of the activation of established danger, restricted or prohibited areas and of activities requiring temporary airspace restrictions other than for emergency operations