Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 5 March 2019.

However,

1. (1)

   Article 1(2)(c), Article 1(7) and point (1) of Annex IV shall apply from 5 September 2018;

2. (2)

   for the maintenance of ELA1 aeroplanes not involved in CAT operations and of aircraft other than aeroplanes and helicopters:

   1. (a)

      the requirement for the competent authority to issue aircraft maintenance licences in accordance with Annex III (Part-66), as new or as converted, pursuant to point 66.A.70 of that Annex, shall apply from 1 October 2019;

   2. (b)

      the requirement for certifying staff to be qualified in accordance with Annex III (Part-66) laid down in points M.A.606(g) and M.A.801(b)(2) of Annex I (Part-M) and in point 145.A.30(g) and (h) of Annex II (Part-145) shall apply from 1 October 2020.