This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can
arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of ground power equipment, when carried out in
accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. It also takes into
account some performance requirements recognised as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support
equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and service companies.
This European Standard applies to:
- ground power units either self-propelled or towable (Examples see Annex A);
- ground power equipment when mounted on other GSE;
- ground power accessories intended for ground power equipment (including accessories for fixed equipment).
This European Standard does not apply to:
- the electrical characteristics of the supply, the type of power supply system and related measures against
contact;
- any electrical supply system not intended for aircraft use;
- the on-board electrical system of the aircraft.
This European Standard does not establish requirements for noise and vibration.
Noise and vibration are dealt with respectively in EN 1915-4 and EN 1915-3.
This European Standard does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other
vehicles on the apron.
This Part of EN 12312 is not applicable to ground power equipment which is manufactured before the date of
publication of this European Standard by CEN.
BS EN 12312-20:2005 history
2006BS EN 12312-20:2005+A1:2009 Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Electrical ground power units
2006BS EN 12312-20:2005 Aircraft ground support equipment — Specific requirements — Part 20: Electrical ground power units