What is BS EN 12312-16 - Air start equipment about ?
BS EN 12312-16 specifies the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of air start equipment when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
BS EN 12312-16 also takes into account some performance requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft, and ground.
BS EN 12312-16 applies to the following types of air start equipment used for civil aircraft:
- Stored air systems without compressors
- Mobile diesel-powered air start units
- Mobile turbine-powered air start units
- Air delivery systems of ramp or passenger boarding bridges
Note 1: BS EN 12312-16 does not establish requirements for the pressure vessels included in the air start equipment. BS EN 12312-16 does not establish requirements for noise and vibration
Note 2: BS EN 12312-16 does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other vehicles on the apron.
Who is BS EN 12312-16 - Air start equipment for ?
BS EN 12312-16 on aircraft ground support equipment is useful for: 
- Spacecraft and space products manufacturers
- Aerospace products manufacturers
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of spacecraft and aerospace products
- Quality control personnel for spacecraft products
- Aeronautical engineers
- Space researchers
Why should you use BS EN 12312-16 - Air start equipment ?
BS EN 12312-16 specifies health and safety requirements, as well as some functional and performance requirements for air start equipment intended for servicing all aircraft types commonly in service in civil air transport.
The minimum essential criteria are considered to be of primary importance in providing safe, serviceable, economical, and practical air start equipment. Deviations from the recommended criteria should occur only after careful consideration, extensive testing, risk assessment, and thorough service evaluation have shown alternative methods or conditions to be satisfactory.
BS EN 12312-16 also takes into account some performance requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of BS EN 12312-16.
With the help of   BS EN 12312-16 guidelines, you will be able to improve performance and quality of air start equipment for all aircraft types.
