(a)

The title is replaced by ‘Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to VIII’.

(b)

The following item is inserted:

(c)

Point 40 is replaced by the following:

(d)

The following item is inserted:

(e)

Point 120 is replaced by the following:

(f)

Point 127 is replaced by the following:

(a)

In ARO.GEN.120(d)(1), a comma and the words ‘specialised operation authorisation’ are inserted after ‘the approval’.

(b)

In ARO.GEN.200(c), the words ‘or authorised’ are inserted after ‘certified’.

(c)

ARO.GEN.205(a), a comma and the words ‘specialised operation authorisation’ are inserted after ‘the initial certification’.

(d)

ARO.GEN.205(b), a comma and the word ‘authorisation’ are inserted after ‘certification’.

(e)

In ARO.GEN.220(a):

(f)

In ARO.GEN.220, point (b) is replaced by the following:

(g)

In ARO.GEN.300(a), items (1) and (2) are replaced by the following:

(h)

In ARO.GEN.305, the following amendments are made:

(i)

ARO.GEN.350(b) is replaced by the following:

(j)

In ARO.GEN.350(b)(2) and (3) respectively, the words ‘or specialised operations authorisation’ are inserted after the words ‘organisation certificate’.

(k)

ARO.GEN.350(c) is replaced by the following:

(l)

In ARO.GEN.350(d)(1), a comma and the words ‘specialised operations authorisation’ are inserted after ‘certificate’.

(m)

In ARO.GEN.350(e), a comma and the words ‘or authorised by’ are inserted after the words ‘an organisation certified by’.

(n)

In ARO.GEN.355(a), the reference to Regulation (EU) No 290/2012 is replaced by a reference to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

(o)

The following ARO.GEN.360 is added:

‘ARO.GEN.360   Findings and enforcement measures — all operators

If, during oversight or by any other means, evidence is found showing a non-compliance with the applicable requirements by an operator subject to the requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules, the competent authority that identified the non-compliance shall take any enforcement measures necessary to prevent the continuation of that non-compliance.’

(p)

In ARO.OPS.100, the following point (c) is added:

(q)

In SUBPART OPS the following SECTION Ia is inserted:

‘ SECTION Ia

Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations

ARO.OPS.150   Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations

ARO.OPS.155   Lease agreements

(r)

In ARO.OPS.200(b)(2), the words ‘and specialised operations’ are inserted after the words ‘non-commercial operations’.

(s)

ARO.OPS.210 is replaced by the following:

‘ARO.OPS.210   Determination of distance or local area

The competent authority may determine a distance or local area for the purpose of operations.’.

(t)

In Subpart OPS the following SECTION III is inserted:

‘ SECTION III

Oversight of operations

ARO.OPS.300   Introductory flights

The competent authority may establish additional conditions for introductory flights carried out in accordance with Part-NCO in the territory of the Member State. Such conditions shall ensure safe operations and be proportionate.’.

(u)

In Appendix I:

(v)

In Appendix II, the repeating word ‘Take-off’ is deleted and footnote 10 is replaced by the following:

(w)

In Appendix V, the words ‘Specialised operations’ are added below the words ‘Non-commercial operations’.

(x)

The following Appendix VI is added:

‘Appendix VI

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AUTHORISATION OF HIGH RISK COMMERCIAL SPECIALISED OPERATIONS

Issuing Authority (1):

Authorisation No (2):

Operator Name (3):

Operator address (4):

Telephone (5):

Fax:

E-mail:

Aircraft Model and Registration Marks (6):

Authorised specialised operations (7):

Authorised area or site of operation (8):

Special limitations (9):

This is to confirm that … is authorised to perform high risk commercial specialised operation(s) in accordance with this authorisation, operator’s Standard Operating Procedures, Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules.

Date of issue (10):

Name and Signature (11):

Title:

EASA FORM 151 Issue 1

(1) Name and contact details of the competent authority

(2) Insertion of associated authorisation number.

(3) Insertion of the operator’s registered name and the operator’s trading name, if different. Insert ‘Dba’ before the trading name (for ‘Doing business as’).

(4) Operator’s principal place of business address.

(5) Operator’s principal place of business telephone and fax details, including the country code. E-mail to be provided if available.

(6) Insertion of the Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST)/ICAO designation of the aircraft make, model and series, or master series, if a series has been designated (e.g. Boeing-737-3K2 or Boeing-777-232). The CAST/ICAO taxonomy is available at: http://www.intlaviationstandards.org/H.

The registration marks should be either listed in the List of Specific Approvals or in the operations manual. In the latter case the List of Specific Approvals shall refer to the related page in the operation manual.

(7) Specify the type of operation, e.g., agriculture, construction, photography, surveying, observation and patrol, aerial advertisement.

(8) Listing of geographical area(s) or site(s) of authorised operation (by geographical coordinates or flight information region or national or regional boundaries).

(9) Listing of applicable special limitations (e.g. VFR only, Day only, etc.).

(10) Issue date of the authorisation (dd-mm-yyyy).

(11) Title, name and signature of the competent authority representative. In addition, an official stamp may be applied on the authorisation.’

(a)

All references to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 are replaced by references to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (1).

(b)

All references to Regulation (EC) No 290/2012 are replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

(c)

The text of ORO.GEN.005 is replaced by the following:

‘This Annex establishes requirements to be followed by an air operator conducting:

(d)

In ORO.GEN.105, the words ‘or specialised operation authorisation’ are inserted after ‘declaration obligation’.

(e)

In ORO.GEN.110, point (a) is replaced by the following:

(f)

In ORO.GEN.110(c), a comma and the words ‘SPO authorisation’ are inserted after the word ‘certificate’.

(g)

In ORO.GEN.110, the following point is added:

(h)

In ORO.GEN.115:

(i)

In ORO.GEN.120, the following point is added:

(j)

The title of ORO.GEN.125 is replaced by the following: ‘Terms of approval and privileges of an AOC holder’.

(k)

The title of ORO.GEN.130 is replaced by the following: ‘Changes related to an AOC holder’.

(l)

The title of ORO.GEN.135 is replaced by the following: ‘Continued validity of an AOC’.

(m)

In ORO.GEN.140(a), a comma and the words ‘SPO authorisation’ are inserted after the word ‘certification’.

(n)

In ORO.GEN.140(b), the words ‘in the case of CAT’ are inserted, surrounded by commas, after the words ‘Access to the aircraft mentioned under (a) shall’.

(o)

ORO.GEN.205 is replaced by the following:

‘ORO.GEN.205   Contracted activities

(p)

In ORO.AOC.100(a), the word ‘transport’ is inserted before the word ‘operations’.

(q)

In ORO.AOC.100, points (b) and (c) are replaced by the following:

(r)

In ORO.AOC.125(a)(1)(ii), the words ‘air transport’ are inserted after the word ‘commercial’.

(s)

In ORO.DEC.100, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

‘The operator of complex motor-powered aircraft engaged in non-commercial operations or non-commercial specialised operations, and the commercial specialised operator shall:’.

(t)

The following Subpart is inserted after SUBPART DEC — DECLARATION:

‘SUBPART SPO

COMMERCIAL SPECIALISED OPERATIONS

ORO.SPO.100   Common requirements for commercial specialised operators

ORO.SPO.110   Authorisation of high risk commercial specialised operations

ORO.SPO.115   Changes

ORO.SPO.120   Continued validity

(u)

ORO.MLR.100(b) is replaced by the following:

(v)

In ORO.MLR.100, the following point (g1) is inserted:

(w)

In ORO.MLR.100(h), the words ‘and (g1)’ are inserted after ‘Notwithstanding (g)’.

(x)

In ORO.MLR.101, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

‘Except for operations with single engined propeller-driven aeroplanes with a MOPSC of 5 or single engined non-complex helicopters with a MOPSC of 5, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome or operating site, under VFR by day, and for operations with sailplanes and balloons, the main structure of the OM shall be as follows:’.

(y)

ORO.MLR.115(a) is replaced by the following:

(z)

In ORO.MLR.115(b)(4), a comma and the words ‘if applicable’ are added after ‘dangerous goods’.

(aa)

In ORO.SEC.100.A the title is replaced by the followings

‘ORO.SEC.100   Flight crew compartment security — aeroplanes’.

(ab)

In ORO.SEC.100.H, the title is replaced by the following

‘ORO.SEC.105   Flight crew compartment security — helicopters’.

(ac)

ORO.FC.005 is replaced by the following:

‘ORO.FC.005   Scope

This Subpart establishes requirements to be met by the operator related to flight crew training, experience and qualification and comprises:

(ad)

In ORO.FC.105:

(ae)

ORO.FC.145(c) is replaced by the following:

(af)

After ORO.FC.H.250, the following SECTION is added:

‘ SECTION 3

Additional requirements for commercial specialised operations and CAT operations referred to in ORO.FC.005(b)(1) and (2)

ORO.FC.330   Recurrent training and checking — operator proficiency check

(ag)

In ORO.CC.100(a) second sentence, the words ‘Except for balloons’, followed by a comma, are inserted at the beginning.

(ah)

Appendix I is replaced by the following:

‘Appendix I

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DECLARATION

in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on Air operations

Operator

Name:

Place in which the operator is established or residing and place from which the operations are directed:

Name and contact details of the accountable manager:

Continuing airworthiness management organisation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003

Name and address of the organisation and approval reference (as per EASA Form 14)

Aircraft operation

Starting date of operation/applicability date of the change:

Type(s) of operation:

 Part-NCC: (specify if passenger and/or cargo)

 Part-SPO: (specify which type of activity)

Type(s) of aircraft, registration(s) and main base:

Details of approvals held (attach list of specific approvals to the declaration, if applicable)

Details of specialised operations authorisation held (attach authorisations, if applicable)

List of alternative means of compliance with references to the AMCs they replace (attach to the declaration)

Statements

 The management system documentation including the operations manual reflect the applicable requirements set out in Part-ORO, Part-NCC, Part-SPO and Part-SPA.

All flights will be carried out in accordance with the procedures and instructions specified in the operations manual.

 All aircraft operated hold a valid certificate of airworthiness and comply with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003.

 All flight crew members and cabin crew members as applicable, are trained in accordance with the applicable requirements.

 (If applicable)

The operator has implemented and demonstrated conformance to an officially recognised industry standard.

Reference of the standard:

Certification body:

Date of the last conformance audit:

 Any change in the operation that affects the information disclosed in this declaration will be notified to the competent authority.

 The operator confirms that the information disclosed in this declaration is correct.

Date, name and signature of the accountable manager’

(a)

All references to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 are replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(b)

The following CAT.GEN.105 is added:

‘CAT.GEN.105   Touring motor gliders, powered sailplanes and mixed balloons

(c)

CAT.GEN.MPA.180(a)(5) and (6) are replaced by the following:

(d)

In SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, the following SECTION is inserted:

‘ SECTION 2

Non motor-powered aircraft

CAT.GEN.NMPA.100   Responsibilities of the commander

CAT.GEN.NMPA.105   Additional balloon crew member

CAT.GEN.NMPA.110   Authority of the commander

The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that all persons carried in the aircraft obey all lawful commands given by the commander for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried therein.

CAT.GEN.NMPA.115   Common language

The operator shall ensure that all crew members can communicate with each other in a common language.

CAT.GEN.NMPA.120   Portable electronic devices

The operator shall not permit any person to use a portable electronic device (PED) on board an aircraft that could adversely affect the performance of the aircraft’s systems and equipment and shall take all reasonable measures to prevent such use.

CAT.GEN.NMPA.125   Information on emergency and survival equipment carried

The operator shall at all times have available for immediate communication to rescue coordination centres (RCCs) lists containing information on the emergency and survival equipment carried on board any of their aircraft.

CAT.GEN.NMPA.130   Alcohol and drugs

The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person enters or is in an aircraft when under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants is likely to be endangered.

CAT.GEN.NMPA.135   Endangering safety

The operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person recklessly or negligently acts or omits to act so as to:

CAT.GEN.NMPA.140   Documents, manuals and information to be carried

CAT.GEN.NMPA.145   Provision of documentation and records

The commander shall, within a reasonable time of being requested to do so by a person authorised by an authority, provide to that person the documentation required to be carried on board.

CAT.GEN.NMPA.150   Transport of dangerous goods

(e)

In CAT.OP.MPA.151, the following point (a1) is inserted:

(f)

In SUBPART B — OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES, the following SECTION is inserted:

‘ SECTION 2

Non motor-powered aircraft

CAT.OP.NMPA.100   Use of aerodromes and operating sites

The operator shall only use aerodromes and operating sites that are adequate for the type(s) of aircraft and operation(s) concerned.

CAT.OP.NMPA.105   Noise abatement procedures — balloons and powered sailplanes

The commander shall take into account the effect of aircraft noise while ensuring that safety has priority over noise abatement.

CAT.OP.NMPA.110   Fuel or ballast supply and planning — balloons

CAT.OP.NMPA.115   Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)

Persons requiring special conditions, assistance and/or devices when carried on a flight shall be considered as SCPs and be carried under conditions that ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants according to procedures established by the operator.

CAT.OP.NMPA.120   Passenger briefing

The operator shall ensure that passengers are given a safety briefing before or, where appropriate, during the flight.

CAT.OP.NMPA.125   Flight preparation

Before commencing the flight, the commander shall:

CAT.OP.NMPA.130   Submission of the ATS flight plan

CAT.OP.NMPA.135   Securing of passenger and pilot compartments — balloons

The commander shall ensure that before take-off and landing, and whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety:

CAT.OP.NMPA.140   Smoking on board

No person shall be allowed to smoke on board a sailplane or balloon.

CAT.OP.NMPA.145   Meteorological conditions

The commander shall only commence or continue a VFR flight if the latest available meteorological information indicates that the weather conditions along the route and at the intended destination at the estimated time of use will be at or above the applicable VFR operating minima.

CAT.OP.NMPA.150   Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures

The commander shall only commence take-off if the aircraft is clear of any deposit that might adversely affect the performance or controllability of the aircraft, except as permitted in accordance with the AFM.

CAT.OP.NMPA.155   Take-off conditions

Before commencing take-off, the commander shall be satisfied that according to the information available to him/her, the weather at the aerodrome or operating site would not prevent a safe take-off and departure.

CAT.OP.NMPA.160   Simulated abnormal situations in flight

The commander shall ensure that when carrying passengers abnormal or emergency situations that require the application of abnormal or emergency procedures are not simulated.

CAT.OP.NMPA.165   In-flight fuel and ballast management — balloons

The commander shall check at regular intervals that the amount of usable fuel and ballast remaining in flight is not less than the fuel and ballast needed to complete the intended flight and the reserve planned for landing.

CAT.OP.NMPA.170   Use of supplemental oxygen

The commander shall ensure that flight crew members engaged in performing duties essential to the safe operation of the aircraft in flight use supplemental oxygen continuously whenever the pressure altitude exceeds 10 000 ft for a period of more than 30 minutes and whenever the pressure altitude exceeds 13 000 ft.

CAT.OP.NMPA.175   Approach and landing conditions

Before commencing an approach to land, the commander shall be satisfied that, according to the information available to him/her, the weather at the intended aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the surface intended to be used would not prevent a safe approach and landing.

CAT.OP.NMPA.180   Operational limitations — hot-air balloons

CAT.OP.NMPA.185   Operational limitations — sailplanes

A sailplane shall only be operated during day.’.

(g)

In CAT.POL.A.240(b)(4), ‘ORO.OPS’ is replaced by ‘ORO.FC’.

(h)

In CAT.POL.A.310, the following point (e) is added:

(i)

In CAT.POL.A.405(b), the reference to ‘CAT.POL.A.405(b) or (c)’ is replaced by a reference to ‘CAT.POL.A.400(b) or (c)’.

(j)

In SUBPART C — AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS the following SECTIONS 4 and 5 are inserted:

‘ SECTION 4

Sailplanes

CAT.POL.S.100   Operating limitations

CAT.POL.S.105   Weighing

CAT.POL.S.110   Performance

The commander shall only operate the sailplane if the performance is adequate to comply with the applicable rules of the air and any other restrictions applicable to the flight, the airspace or the aerodromes or operating sites used, taking into account the charting accuracy of any charts and maps used.

SECTION 5

Balloons

CAT.POL.B.100   Operating limitations

CAT.POL.B.105   Weighing

CAT.POL.B.110   System for determining the mass

CAT.POL.B.115   Performance

The commander shall only operate the balloon if the performance is adequate to comply with the applicable rules of the air and any other restrictions applicable to the flight, the airspace or the aerodromes or operating sites used, taking into account the charting accuracy of any charts and maps used.’.

(k)

In CAT.IDE.A.100(c), CAT.IDE.A.215(d) and in CAT.IDE.H.100(c), the word ‘must’ is replaced by ‘shall’.

(l)

In CAT.IDE.A.260, Figure 1 is replaced by the following figure:

Figure 1

(m)

In SUBPART D — INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT the following SECTIONS 3 and 4 are inserted:

‘ SECTION 3

Sailplanes

CAT.IDE.S.100   Instruments and equipment — general

CAT.IDE.S.105   Minimum equipment for flight

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the sailplane instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless the sailplane is operated in accordance with the minimum equipment list (MEL).

CAT.IDE.S.110   Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments

CAT.IDE.S.115   Cloud flying — flight and navigational instruments

Sailplanes performing cloud flying shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying:

CAT.IDE.S.120   Seats and restraint systems

CAT.IDE.S.125   Supplemental oxygen

Sailplanes operated at pressure altitudes above 10 000 ft shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus carrying enough breathing oxygen to supply:

CAT.IDE.S.130   Flight over water

The commander of a sailplane operated over water shall determine the risks to survival of the occupants of the sailplane in the event of a ditching, based on which he/she shall determine the carriage of:

CAT.IDE.S.135   Survival equipment

Sailplanes operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with such signalling devices and life-saving equipment as appropriate to the area overflown.

CAT.IDE.S.140   Radio communication equipment

CAT.IDE.S.145   Navigation equipment

Sailplanes shall be equipped with any navigation equipment necessary to proceed in accordance with:

CAT.IDE.S.150   Transponder

When required by the airspace being flown, sailplanes shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required capabilities.

SECTION 4

Balloons

CAT.IDE.B.100   Instruments and equipment — general

CAT.IDE.B.105   Minimum equipment for flight

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the balloon instruments, items of equipment or functions, required for the intended flight, are inoperative, unless the balloon is operated in accordance with the minimum equipment list (MEL).

CAT.IDE.B.110   Operating lights

Balloons operated at night shall be equipped with:

CAT.IDE.B.115   Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment

Balloons operated under VFR shall be equipped with:

CAT.IDE.B.120   Restraint systems

Balloons with a separate compartment for the commander shall be equipped with a restraint system for the commander.

CAT.IDE.B.125   First-aid kit

CAT.IDE.B.130   Supplemental oxygen

Balloons operated at pressure altitudes above 10 000 ft shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus carrying enough breathing oxygen to supply:

CAT.IDE.B.135   Hand fire extinguishers

Hot-air balloons shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher as required by the applicable airworthiness code.

CAT.IDE.B.140   Flight over water

The commander of a balloon operated over water shall determine the risks to survival of the occupants of the balloon in the event of a ditching, based on which he/she shall determine the carriage of:

CAT.IDE.B.145   Survival equipment

Balloons operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with such signalling devices and life-saving equipment as appropriate to the area overflown.

CAT.IDE.B.150   Miscellaneous equipment

CAT.IDE.B.155   Radio communication equipment

CAT.IDE.B.160   Transponder

When required by the airspace being flown, balloons shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required capabilities.’.

(a)

All references to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 are replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(b)

In SPA.GEN.100(a)(1), the words ‘air transport’ are deleted.

(c)

SPA.DG.100 is replaced by the following:

‘SPA.DG.100   Transport of dangerous goods

Except as provided for in Annex IV (Part-CAT), Annex VI (Part-NCC), Annex VII (Part-NCO) and Annex VIII (Part-SPO), the operator shall only transport dangerous goods by air if the operator has been approved by the competent authority.’.

‘(b)

Except for an aeroplane equipped with turboprop engines and a maximum take-off mass at or below 5 700 kg, in the event of an engine failure during take-off, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that the aeroplane is able:

(a)

All references to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 are replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(b)

NCO.GEN.102 is amended as follows:

(c)

The following point NCO.GEN.103 is inserted:

‘NCO.GEN.103   Introductory flights

Introductory flights referred to in Article 6(5)(c) of this Regulation when conducted in accordance with this Annex, shall:

(d)

NCO.GEN.106 is replaced by the following:

‘NCO.GEN.106   Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority — balloons

The pilot-in-command of a balloon shall in addition to NCO.GEN.105:

(e)

In NCO.GEN.135(a)(10), the word ‘area’ is inserted after the words ‘for the route’.

(f)

In NCO.OP.110(c), first sentence, the word ‘only’ is inserted after ‘shall’.

(g)

The title of NCO.OP.113 is replaced by the following: ‘Aerodrome operating minima — onshore circling operations with helicopters’.

(h)

In NCO.OP.127(a) and (b), the word ‘gas’ is deleted.

(i)

NCO.OP.215 is replaced by the following:

‘NCO.OP.215   Operational limitations — hot-air balloons

(j)

NCO.POL.105(b) is replaced by the following:

(k)

NCO.IDE.B.110 is replaced by the following:

‘NCO.IDE.B.110   Operating lights

Balloons operated at night shall be equipped with:

(l)

NCO.IDE.B.125 is replaced by the following:

‘NCO.IDE.B.125   Hand fire extinguishers

Hot air -balloons shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher, if required by the applicable certification specifications.’.

(m)

NCO.IDE.B.140 is replaced by the following:

‘NCO.IDE.B.140   Miscellaneous equipment

(n)

The following SUBPART E is added:

‘SUBPART E

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1

General

NCO.SPEC.100   Scope

This subpart establishes specific requirements to be followed by a pilot-in-command conducting non-commercial specialised operations with other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft.

NCO.SPEC.105   Checklist

NCO.SPEC.110   Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority

Whenever crew members or task specialists are involved in the operation, the pilot-in-command shall

NCO.SPEC.115   Crew responsibilities

NCO.SPEC.120   Task specialists responsibilities

NCO.SPEC.125   Safety briefing

NCO.SPEC.130   Minimum obstacle clearance altitudes — IFR flights

The pilot-in-command shall establish minimum flight altitudes for each flight providing the required terrain clearance for all route segments to be flown in IFR. The minimum flight altitudes shall not be lower than those published by the State overflown.

NCO.SPEC.135   Fuel and oil supply — aeroplanes

NCO.OP.125(a)(1)(i) does not apply to sailplane-towing, flying display, aerobatic flights or competition flights.

NCO.SPEC.140   Fuel and oil supply — helicopters

Notwithstanding NCO.OP.126(a)(1), the pilot-in-command of a helicopter may only commence a VFR flight by day remaining within 25 NM of the aerodrome/operating site of departure with reserve fuel of not less than 10 minutes at best-range-speed.

NCO.SPEC.145   Simulated situations in flight

Unless a task specialist is on-board the aircraft for training, the pilot-in-command shall, when carrying task specialists, not simulate:

NCO.SPEC.150   Ground proximity detection

If installed, the ground proximity warning system may be disabled during those specialised tasks, which by their nature require the aircraft to be operated within a distance from the ground below that which would trigger the ground proximity warning system.

NCO.SPEC.155   Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS II)

Notwithstanding NCO.OP.200, the ACAS II may be disabled during those specialised tasks, which by their nature require the aircraft to be operated within a distance from each other below that which would trigger the ACAS.

NCO.SPEC.160   Release of dangerous goods

The pilot-in-command shall not operate an aircraft over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons when releasing dangerous goods.

NCO.SPEC.165   Carriage and use of weapons

NCO.SPEC.170   Performance and operating criteria — aeroplanes

When operating an aeroplane at a height of less than 150 m (500 ft) above a non-congested area, for operations of aeroplanes that are not able to sustain level flight in the event of a critical engine failure, the pilot-in-command shall have:

NCO.SPEC.175   Performance and operating criteria — helicopters

SECTION 2

Helicopter external sling load operations (HESLO)

NCO.SPEC.HESLO.100   Checklist

The checklist for HESLO shall contain:

NCO.SPEC.HESLO.105   Specific HESLO equipment

The helicopter shall be equipped with at least:

NCO.SPEC.HESLO.110   Transportation of dangerous goods

The operator transporting dangerous goods to or from unmanned sites or remote locations shall apply to the competent authority for an exemption from the provisions of the Technical Instructions if they intend not to comply with the requirements of those Instructions.

SECTION 3

Human external cargo operations (HEC)

NCO.SPEC.HEC.100   Checklist

The checklist for HEC shall contain:

NCO.SPEC.HEC.105   Specific HEC equipment

SECTION 4

Parachute operations (PAR)

NCO.SPEC.PAR.100   Checklist

The checklist for PAR shall contain:

NCO.SPEC.PAR.105   Carriage of crew members and task specialists

The requirement laid down in NCO.SPEC.120(c) shall not be applicable for task specialists performing parachute jumping.

NCO.SPEC.PAR.110   Seats

Notwithstanding NCO.IDE.A.140(a)(1) and NCO.IDE.H.140(a)(1), the floor of the aircraft may be used as a seat, provided means are available for the task specialist to hold or strap on.

NCO.SPEC.PAR.115   Supplemental oxygen

Notwithstanding NCO.SPEC.110(f), the requirement to use supplemental oxygen shall not be applicable for crew members other than the pilot-in-command and for task specialists carrying out duties essential to the specialised task, whenever the cabin altitude:

NCO.SPEC.PAR.120   Release of dangerous goods

Notwithstanding NCO.SPEC.160, parachutists may exit the aircraft for the purpose of parachute display over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons whilst carrying smoke train devices, provided these are manufactured for this purpose.

SECTION 5

Aerobatic flights (ABF)

NCO.SPEC.ABF.100   Checklist

The checklist for ABF shall contain:

NCO.SPEC.ABF.105   Documents and information

The following documents and information listed in NCO.GEN.135(a) need not be carried during aerobatic flights:

NCO.SPEC.ABF.110   Equipment

The following equipment requirements need not be applicable to aerobatic flights: