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CEN
CEN/TC 270 Internal combustion engines
European Norm
27.020 Internal combustion engines
Published
This standard specifies the safety requirements for compression ignition engines and their essential auxiliaries used in all applications on land, underground and water, except engines used to propel road vehicles and aircraft. The special requirements needed to cover operation in potentially explosive atmospheres are not covered in this standard.
The engine in terms of this standard is understood as the prime mover up to its driving extremitie(s) for power take off(s).
The hazards relevant to compression ignition engines are identified in annex A.
This standard should be referred to in other standards wherever compression ignition engines are used.
This European Standard is not applicable to compression ignition engines which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
Harmonized/Supporting
PUBLISHED
EN 1679-1:1998+A1:2011
90.60
Close of review
Jun 4, 2019