EU Regulation (EC) 785/2004

SDR Insurance Minimum Requirements Calculator

Compute the minimum insurance coverage required under EU Regulation 785/2004 for commercial air transport operations. Passenger, baggage, cargo, and third-party liability calculated in SDR and converted to EUR.

Based on official EASA regulatory textSDR/EUR rate: 1 SDR = €1.23 (approximate)

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≤ 500 kg500–1,000 kg1,000–2,700 kg2,700–6,000 kg6,000–20,000 kg20,000–50,000 kg50,000–200,000 kg> 200,000 kg

MTOW tier: 50,000–200,000 kg · Typical: A330, B787, B777

250,000 SDR per passenger

17 SDR per kg (≥ 2,000 SDR minimum)

View EU 785/2004 Regulation Reference
CategoryRequirementMinimum (SDR)
Passenger liabilityPer passenger250,000
BaggagePer passenger1,000
CargoPer kg17
Third-party liabilityPer occurrence, by MTOW750,000–250,000,000

Minimum Coverage

Required under EU 785/2004

Passenger Liability
180 pax × 250,000 SDR
45,000,000 SDR€55,350,000
Baggage Liability
180 pax × 1,000 SDR
180,000 SDR€221,400
Cargo Liability
2000 kg × 17 SDR
34,000 SDR€41,820
Third-Party Liability
MTOW tier: 50,000–200,000 kg
180,000,000 SDR€221,400,000
Total MinimumPer occurrence
225,214,000 SDR
€277,013,220

This is the minimum insurance coverage required under EU Regulation 785/2004. Actual coverage requirements may vary based on specific operational approvals, ETOPS requirements, and lessor/lessee agreements.

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