# Commission Regulation (EU) No 800/2013Show full title

Commission Regulation (EU) No 800/2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements            and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament            and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)         

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# Commission Regulation (EU) No 800/2013                     

# of 14 August 2013

# amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations                        pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council                     

# (Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules                           in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC,                           Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC(1), and in particular Articles 8(5) thereof,                        

Whereas:

(1)Operators and personnel involved in the operation of certain aircraft have to comply with the relevant essential requirements                              set out in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

(2)Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 requires, unless otherwise determined in the implementing rules, that operators engaged in the                              non-commercial operations of complex motor-powered aircraft shall declare their capability and means of discharging their                              responsibilities associated with the operation of those aircraft.

(3)In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 the Commission should adopt the necessary implementing rules for establishing                              the conditions for the safe operation of aircraft.

(4)The present Regulation amends Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012(2) to include particular aspects related to non-commercial operations.

(5)In order to ensure a smooth transition and a high level of civil aviation safety in the European Union, implementing measures                              should reflect the state of the art, including best practices, and scientific and technical progress in the field of air operations.                              Accordingly, technical requirements and administrative procedures agreed under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation                              Organisation (hereinafter ‘ICAO’) and the European Joint Aviation Authorities until 30 June 2009 as well as existing legislation                              pertaining to a specific national environment, should be considered.

(6)It is necessary to provide sufficient time for the aeronautical industry and Member States’ administrations to adapt to the                              new regulatory framework.

(7)The European Aviation Safety Agency prepared draft implementing rules and submitted them as an opinion to the Commission in                              accordance with Article 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

(8)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 65                              of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

# Article 1U.K.

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 is amended as follows:

in Article 1(1), ‘and non-commercial operations with aeroplanes, helicopters, balloons and sailplanes’ shall be inserted after                              ‘commercial air transport operations with aeroplanes and helicopters’;                           

in Article 1, paragraph 3 shall be renumbered to paragraph 5 and the following new paragraphs 3 and 4 shall be added:

‘3.This Regulation also lays down detailed rules for non-commercial operations and the conditions and procedures for the declaration                                    by and for the oversight of operators engaged in the non-commercial operation of complex motor-powered aircraft.                           

4.Other air operations including operations where an aircraft is used to undertake specialised tasks or services shall continue                                    to be conducted in accordance with applicable national legislation until the related implementing rules are adopted and apply.’;                           

in Article 2:

a new point 5 to the first paragraph shall be added:

“performance-based navigation (PBN)” means area navigation based on performance requirements for aircraft operating along                                                   an ATS route, on an instrument approach procedure or in a designated airspace.’;                                             

in the second paragraph ‘V’ shall be replaced by ‘VII’;

in Article 5(2), the word ‘CAT’ shall be deleted from the first sentence;

in Article 5(2)(b), ‘aeroplanes and helicopters’ shall be replaced by ‘aeroplanes, helicopters, balloons and sailplanes’;

in Article 5, the following three paragraphs shall be added:

‘3.Operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters involved in non-commercial operations shall declare their capability                                    and means to discharge their responsibilities associated with the operation of aircraft and operate the aircraft in accordance                                    with the provisions specified in Annex III and Annex VI.                           

4.Operators of other-than-complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters as well as balloons and sailplanes involved in non-commercial                                    operations shall operate the aircraft in accordance with the provisions specified in Annex VII.                           

5.By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 3 and 4, training organisations having their principle place of business in a Member                                    State and approved in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 290/2012(3) when conducting flight training into, within or out of the Union shall operate:                           

(a)complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters in accordance with the provisions specified in Annex VI;                           

(b)other-than-complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters as well as balloons and sailplanes in accordance with the provisions                                    specified in Annex VII.’;                           

in Article 6, a new paragraph 7 shall be added:

‘7.By way of derogation from SPA.PBN.100 PBN of Annex V non-commercial operations with other-than-complex motor-powered aeroplanes                                    in designated airspace, on routes or in accordance with procedures where performance-based navigation (PBN) specification                                    are established shall continue to be operated under the conditions set out in Member States’ national law until the related                                    implementing rules are adopted and apply.’;                           

Article 8 is amended as follows:

the existing paragraph shall be numbered 1;

in point (a), the words ‘for aeroplanes’ shall be replaced by ‘for CAT aeroplane operations’;

in point (b), the words ‘for helicopters’ shall be replaced by ‘for helicopter CAT operations’;

a new paragraph 2 shall be added:

‘2.Non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters shall continue to be conducted in accordance                                             with applicable national flight time limitation legislation until the related implementing rules are adopted and apply.’;                                    

in Article 10 the following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘3.By way of derogation from the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, Member States may decide not to apply:                           

(a)the provisions of Annex III to non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters until 25 August                                    2016; and                           

(b)the provisions of Annex V, VI and VII to non-commercial operations with aeroplanes, helicopters, sailplanes and balloons until                                    25 August 2016.’;                           

in Annex I, the title shall be changed to ‘Definitions for terms used in Annexes II-VII’. The following new definitions shall                              be inserted according to an alphabetical order and the existing definitions shall be respectively renumbered:                           

“approach procedure with vertical guidance (APV) operation” means an instrument approach which utilises lateral and vertical                                          guidance, but does not meet the requirements established for precision approach and landing operations, with a decision height                                          (DH) not lower than 250 ft and a runway visual range (RVR) of not less than 600 m.                                    

“ELA1 aircraft” means the following manned European Light Aircraft:                                    

an aeroplane with a Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of 1 200 kg or less that is not classified as complex motor-powered aircraft;                                             

a sailplane or powered sailplane of 1 200 kg MTOM or less;                                             

a balloon with a maximum design lifting gas or hot air volume of not more than 3 400 m3 for hot air balloons, 1 050 m3 for gas balloons, 300 m3 for tethered gas balloons.’;                                             

“ELA2 aircraft” means the following manned European Light Aircraft:                                    

an aeroplane with a Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of 2 000 kg or less that is not classified as complex motor-powered aircraft;                                             

a sailplane or powered sailplane of 2 000 kg MTOM or less;                                             

a balloon;                                             

a Very Light Rotorcraft with a MTOM not exceeding 600 kg which is of a simple design, designed to carry not more than two                                                   occupants, not powered by turbine and/or rocket engines; restricted to VFR day operations.’;                                             

“weather-permissible aerodrome” means an adequate aerodrome where, for the anticipated time of use, weather reports, or forecasts,                                          or any combination thereof, indicate that the weather conditions will be at or above the required aerodrome operating minima,                                          and the runway surface condition reports indicate that a safe landing will be possible;’.’;                                    

in Annex II, ARO.GEN.200(c), ‘or making declarations to’ shall be inserted after ‘certified by’;

in Annex II, ARO.GEN.220(a), the following new points shall be inserted and the rest shall be respectively renumbered:

declaration processes and continuing oversight of declared organisations;                                    

oversight of operations of other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft by non-commercial operators;’;’                                    

in Annex II, ARO.GEN.220(b), ‘and declarations it received’ shall be added in the end;

in Annex II, the text of ARO.GEN.300(a) shall be replaced by the following:

The competent authority shall verify:                                    

compliance with the requirements applicable to organisations prior to the issue of an organisation certificate or approval,                                                   as applicable;                                             

continued compliance with the applicable requirements of organisations it has certified or from whom it received a declaration;                                             

continued compliance with the applicable requirements of non-commercial operators of other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft;                                                   and                                             

implementation of appropriate safety measures mandated by the competent authority as defined in ARO.GEN.135(c) and (d).’;                                             

in Annex II, ARO.GEN.305, points (d) and (e) shall become respectively (e) and (f) and a new (d) shall be inserted:

For organisations declaring their activity to the competent authority, the oversight programme shall be developed taking into                                          account the specific nature of the organisation, the complexity of its activities and the results of past oversight activities                                          and shall be based on the assessment of associated risks. It shall include audits and inspections, including ramp and unannounced                                          inspections, as appropriate;’.                                    

in Annex II, a new ARO.GEN.345 shall be inserted after ARO.GEN.330:

## **‘ARO.GEN.345 Declaration — organisations**

### (a)Upon receiving a declaration from an organisation carrying out or intending to carry out activities for which a declaration                                    is required, the competent authority shall verify that the declaration contains all the information required by Part-ORO and                                    shall acknowledge receipt of the declaration to the organisation.

### (b)If the declaration does not contain the required information, or contains information that indicates non-compliance with applicable                                    requirements, the competent authority shall notify the organisation about the non-compliance and request further information.                                    If deemed necessary the competent authority shall carry out an inspection of the organisation. If the non-compliance is confirmed,                                    the competent authority shall take action as defined in ARO.GEN.350.’;

in Annex II, ARO.GEN.350(b) and (c), ‘or with the content of a declaration’ shall be inserted after ‘certificate’;

in Annex II, ARO.GEN.350(e), ‘or declaring its activity to’ shall be inserted after ‘certified by’;

in Annex II, the text of ARO.OPS.200(b) shall be replaced by the following:

When satisfied that the operator has demonstrated compliance with the applicable requirements, the competent authority shall                                          issue or amend the approval. The approval shall be specified in:                                    

the operations specifications, as established in Appendix II, for commercial air transport operations; or                                             

the list of specific approvals, as established in Appendix V, for non-commercial operations.’;                                             

in Annex II, a new Appendix V entitled ‘List of specific approvals’ as set out in Annex I to this Regulation shall be inserted;

in Annex III, ORO.GEN.005, ‘or non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft’ shall be added in the end;

in Annex III, ORO.GEN.105, ‘or declaration’ shall be inserted after ‘certification’;

in Annex III, ORO.GEN.110(a) and (c), ‘or declaration’ shall be inserted after ‘certificate’;

in Annex III, ORO.GEN.120 a new point (c) shall be added:

An operator required to declare its activity shall notify to the competent authority the list of alternative means of compliance                                          it uses to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules.’;                                    

in Annex III, ORO.GEN.140(a), ‘or declaration’ shall be added after ‘certification’;

in Annex III, the text of ORO.AOC.125 shall be replaced by the following:

The holder of an AOC may conduct non-commercial operations with an aircraft otherwise used for commercial air transport operations                                          that is listed in the operations specifications of its AOC, provided that the operator:                                    

describes such operations in detail in the operations manual, including:                                             

identification of the applicable requirements;                                                      

a clear identification of any differences between operating procedures used when conducting commercial and non-commercial                                                            operations;                                                      

a means of ensuring that all personnel involved in the operation are fully familiar with the associated procedures;                                                      

submits the identified differences between the operating procedures referred to in (a)(1)(ii) to the competent authority for                                                   prior approval.                                             

An AOC holder conducting operations referred to in (a) shall not be required to submit a declaration in accordance with this                                          Part.’;                                    

in Annex III, a new Subpart shall be inserted after ORO.AOC.150 as follows:

## ‘SUBPART DEC

### ***DECLARATION***

#### **ORO.DEC.100 Declaration**

The non-commercial operator of complex motor-powered aircraft shall:                           

provide the competent authority with all relevant information prior to commencing operations, using the form contained in                                          Appendix I to this Annex;                                    

notify to the competent authority a list of the alternative means of compliance used;                                    

maintain compliance with the applicable requirements and with the information given in the declaration;                                    

notify the competent authority without delay of any changes to its declaration or the means of compliance it uses through                                          submission of an amended declaration using the form contained in Appendix I to this Annex; and                                    

notify the competent authority when it ceases operation.’;                                    

in Annex III, ORO.MLR.100(b) shall be replaced by the following:

The content of the OM shall reflect the requirements set out in this Annex, Annex IV (Part-CAT), Annex V (Part-SPA) and Annex                                          VI (Part-NCC), as applicable, and shall not contravene the conditions contained in the operations specifications to the air                                          operator certificate (AOC) or the declaration and its list of specific approvals, as applicable.’;                                    

in Annex III, ORO.MLR.101 shall be entitled: ‘Operations manual — structure for commercial air transport’;

in Annex III, the text of ORO.MLR.115(a) shall be replaced by the following:

The following records shall be stored for at least 5 years:                                    

for CAT operators, records of the activities referred to in ORO.GEN.200;                                             

for non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft, a copy of the operator’s declaration, details of approvals                                                   held and operations manual.’;                                             

in Annex III, the text of ORO.FC.005 shall be replaced by:

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

Section 1 specifying common requirements applicable to both non-commercial operations of complex motor-powered aircraft and                                          commercial air transport operations.                                    

Section 2 specifying additional requirements applicable to commercial air transport operations.’;                                    

in Annex III, after ORO.FC.005, a new Section entitled ‘Section 1 — Common requirements’ shall be inserted;

in Annex III, ORO.FC.105(a), ‘pilot-in-command/commander’ shall be replaced by ‘pilot-in-command or, for commercial air transport                              operations, as commander;’                           

in Annex III, ORO.FC.145(c), ‘In the case of commercial air transport operations,’ shall be added in the beginning;

in Annex III, after ORO.FC.145, a new Section entitled ‘Section 2 — Additional requirements for commercial air transport operations’                              shall be inserted;                           

in Annex III, the text of ORO.CC.005 shall be replaced by:

‘This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met by the operator when operating an aircraft with cabin crew and comprises:                           

Section 1 specifying common requirements applicable to all operations; and                                    

Section 2 specifying additional requirements only applicable to commercial air transport operations.’;                                    

in Annex III, Subpart CC, Section 1 shall be entitled: ‘Common requirements’;

in Annex III, a new Appendix entitled ‘Declaration’ as set out in Annex II to this Regulation shall be added;

in Annex V, the text of SPA.GEN.100 shall be replaced by:

The competent authority for issuing a specific approval shall be:                                    

for the commercial air transport operator the authority of the Member State in which the operator has its principal place                                                   of business;                                             

for the non-commercial operator the authority of the State in which the operator is established or residing.                                             

Notwithstanding (a)(2), for the non-commercial operator using aircraft registered in a third country, the applicable requirements                                          under this Annex for the approval of the following operations shall not apply if these approvals are issued by a third country                                          State of Registry:                                    

Performance-based navigation (PBN);                                             

Minimum operational performance specifications (MNPS);                                             

Reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM) airspace.’;                                             

in Annex V, the text of SPA.GEN.110 shall be replaced by:

‘The scope of the activity that an operator is approved to conduct shall be documented and specified:                           

for operators holding an air operator certificate (AOC) in the operations specifications to the AOC;                                    

for all other operators in the list of specific approvals.’;                                    

in Annex V, SPA.DG.100, ‘Annex VI (Part-NCC) and Annex VII (Part-NCO)’ shall be inserted after ‘Annex IV (Part-CAT)’;

new Annex VI (Part-NCC) and Annex VII (Part-NCO) as set out in Annex III and Annex IV respectively to this Regulation shall                              be inserted.                           

## Article 2U.K.Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the *Official Journal of the European Union*.                  

It shall apply from 25 August 2013.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 14 August 2013.

*For the Commission*                            

*The President*                            

José Manuel Barroso                            

## ANNEX IU.K.

### “Appendix V

#### **List of specific approvals**

*Non-commercial operations*

*(subject to the conditions specified in the approval and contained in the operations manual or pilot’s operating handbook)*

EASA FORM 140 Issue 1.”                  

## ANNEX IIU.K.

### “Appendix

#### **DECLARATION**in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on Air operationsU.K.

##### **Operator**U.K.

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:

##### **Aircraft operation**U.K.

Starting date of operation/applicability date of the change:

Type(s) of operation:

###### Part-NCC: (specify if passenger and/or cargo)U.K.

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

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

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

##### **Statements**U.K.

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

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.U.K.

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

###### (If applicable)U.K.

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.U.K.

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

Date, name and signature of the accountable manager”                  

## ANNEX IIIU.K.

### “ANNEX VI

#### **NON-COMMERCIAL AIR OPERATIONS WITH COMPLEX MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT****[PART-NCC]**U.K.

##### SUBPART A***GENERAL REQUIREMENTS***U.K.

###### **NCC.GEN.100****Competent authority**U.K.

The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State in which the operator has its principal place                     of business or is residing.                  

###### **NCC.GEN.105****Crew responsibilities**U.K.

###### (a)The crew member shall be responsible for the proper execution of his/her duties that are:U.K.

related to the safety of the aircraft and its occupants; and

specified in the instructions and procedures in the operations manual.

###### (b)During critical phases of flight or whenever deemed necessary by the pilot-in-command in the interest of safety, the crew                        member shall be seated at his/her assigned station and shall not perform any activities other than those required for the                        safe operation of the aircraft.U.K.

###### (c)During flight, the flight crew member shall keep his/her safety belt fastened while at his/her station.U.K.

###### (d)During flight, at least one qualified flight crew member shall remain at the controls of the aircraft at all times.U.K.

###### (e)The crew member shall not undertake duties on an aircraft:U.K.

if he/she knows or suspects that he/she is suffering from fatigue as referred to in 7.f of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No                              216/2008 or feels otherwise unfit, to the extent that the flight may be endangered; or                           

when under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol or for other reasons as referred to in 7.g of Annex IV to Regulation                              (EC) No 216/2008.                           

###### (f)The crew member who undertakes duties for more than one operator shall:U.K.

maintain his/her individual records regarding flight and duty times and rest periods as referred to in Annex III (Part-ORO),                              Subpart FTL to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012; and                           

provide each operator with the data needed to schedule activities in accordance with the applicable FTL requirements.

###### (g)The crew member shall report to the pilot-in-command:U.K.

any fault, failure, malfunction or defect, which he/she believes may affect the airworthiness or safe operation of the aircraft,                              including emergency systems; and                           

any incident that was endangering, or could endanger, the safety of the operation.

###### **NCC.GEN.106****Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for:U.K.

the safety of the aircraft and of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board during aircraft operations as referred to                              in 1.c of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;                           

the initiation, continuation, termination or diversion of a flight in the interest of safety;

ensuring that all instructions, operational procedures and checklists are complied with in accordance with the operations                              manual and as referred to in 1.b of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;                           

only commencing a flight if he/she is satisfied that all operational limitations referred to in 2.a.3 of Annex IV to Regulation                              (EC) No 216/2008 are complied with, as follows:                           

the aircraft is airworthy;

the aircraft is duly registered;

instruments and equipment required for the execution of that flight are installed in the aircraft and are operative, unless                                       operation with inoperative equipment is permitted by the minimum equipment list (MEL) or equivalent document, as required                                       in NCC.IDE.A.105 or NCC.IDE.H.105;                                    

the mass of the aircraft and centre of gravity location are such that the flight can be conducted within the limits prescribed                                       in the airworthiness documentation;                                    

all cabin baggage, hold luggage and cargo are properly loaded and secured;

the aircraft operating limitations as specified in the aircraft flight manual (AFM) will not be exceeded at any time during                                       the flight;                                    

each flight crew member holds a valid licence in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011; and

flight crew members are properly rated and meet competency and recency requirements;

not commencing a flight if any flight crew member is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness,                              fatigue or the effects of any psychoactive substance;                           

not continuing a flight beyond the nearest weather-permissible aerodrome or operating site, when the capacity of any flight                              crew member to perform duties is significantly reduced from causes such as fatigue, sickness or lack of oxygen;                           

deciding on acceptance of the aircraft with unserviceabilities in accordance with the configuration deviation list (CDL) or                              minimum equipment list (MEL), as applicable;                           

recording utilisation data and all known or suspected defects in the aircraft at the termination of the flight, or series                              of flights, in the aircraft technical log or journey log for the aircraft; and                           

ensuring that flight recorders:

are not disabled or switched off during flight; and

in the event of an accident or an incident that is subject to mandatory reporting:

are not intentionally erased;

are deactivated immediately after the flight is completed; and

are reactivated only with the agreement of the investigating authority.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall have the authority to refuse carriage of or disembark any person, baggage or cargo that may represent                        a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.U.K.

###### (c)The pilot-in-command shall, as soon as possible, report to the appropriate air traffic services (ATS) unit any hazardous weather                        or flight conditions encountered that are likely to affect the safety of other aircraft.U.K.

###### (d)Notwithstanding the provision of (a)(6), in a multi-crew operation the pilot-in-command may continue a flight beyond the nearest                        weather-permissible aerodrome when adequate mitigating procedures are in place.U.K.

###### (e)The pilot-in-command shall, in an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, take any action he/she                        considers necessary under the circumstances in accordance with 7.d of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. In such cases                        he/she may deviate from rules, operational procedures and methods in the interest of safety.U.K.

###### (f)The pilot-in-command shall submit a report of an act of unlawful interference without delay to the competent authority and                        shall inform the designated local authority.U.K.

###### (g)The pilot-in-command shall notify the nearest appropriate authority by the quickest available means of any accident involving                        the aircraft that results in serious injury or death of any person or substantial damage to the aircraft or property.U.K.

###### **NCC.GEN.110****Compliance with laws, regulations and procedures**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those States where operations are conducted.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall be familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures, pertinent to the performance of his/her                        duties, prescribed for the areas to be traversed, the aerodromes or operating sites to be used and the related air navigation                        facilities as referred to in 1.a of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.U.K.

###### **NCC.GEN.115****Common language**U.K.

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

###### **NCC.GEN.120****Taxiing of aeroplanes**U.K.

The operator shall ensure that an aeroplane is only taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls:

is an appropriately qualified pilot; or

has been designated by the operator and:

is trained to taxi the aeroplane;

is trained to use the radio telephone, if radio communications are required;

has received instruction in respect of aerodrome layout, routes, signs, marking, lights, air traffic control (ATC) signals                                       and instructions, phraseology and procedures; and                                    

is able to conform to the operational standards required for safe aeroplane movement at the aerodrome.

###### **NCC.GEN.125****Rotor engagement — helicopters**U.K.

A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.

###### **NCC.GEN.130****Portable electronic devices**U.K.

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.                  

###### **NCC.GEN.135****Information on emergency and survival equipment carried**U.K.

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.                  

###### **NCC.GEN.140****Documents, manuals and information to be carried**U.K.

###### (a)The following documents, manuals and information shall be carried on each flight as originals or copies unless otherwise specified:U.K.

the AFM, or equivalent document(s);

the original certificate of registration;

the original certificate of airworthiness (CofA);

the noise certificate;

the declaration as specified in Annex III (Part-ORO), ORO.DEC.100, to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012;

the list of specific approvals, if applicable;

the aircraft radio licence, if applicable;

the third party liability insurance certificate(s);

the journey log, or equivalent, for the aircraft;

details of the filed ATS flight plan, if applicable;

current and suitable aeronautical charts for the route of the proposed flight and all routes along which it is reasonable                              to expect that the flight may be diverted;                           

procedures and visual signals information for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft;

information concerning search and rescue services for the area of the intended flight;

the current parts of the operations manual that are relevant to the duties of the crew members, which shall be easily accessible                              to the crew members;                           

the MEL or CDL;

appropriate notices to airmen (NOTAMs) and aeronautical information service (AIS) briefing documentation;

appropriate meteorological information;

cargo and/or passenger manifests, if applicable; and

any other documentation that may be pertinent to the flight or is required by the States concerned with the flight.

###### (b)In case of loss or theft of documents specified in (a)(2) to (a)(8), the operation may continue until the flight reaches its                        destination or a place where replacement documents can be provided.U.K.

###### **NCC.GEN.145****Preservation, production and use of flight recorder recordings**U.K.

###### (a)Following an accident or an incident that is subject to mandatory reporting, the operator of an aircraft shall preserve the                        original recorded data for a period of 60 days unless otherwise directed by the investigating authority.U.K.

###### (b)The operator shall conduct operational checks and evaluations of flight data recorder (FDR) recordings, cockpit voice recorder                        (CVR) recordings and data link recordings to ensure the continued serviceability of the recorders.U.K.

###### (c)The operator shall save the recordings for the period of operating time of the FDR as required by NCC.IDE.A.165 or NCC.IDE.H.165,                        except that, for the purpose of testing and maintaining the FDR, up to 1 hour of the oldest recorded material at the time                        of testing may be erased.U.K.

###### (d)The operator shall keep and maintain up-to-date documentation that presents the necessary information to convert FDR raw data                        into parameters expressed in engineering units.U.K.

###### (e)The operator shall make available any flight recorder recording that has been preserved, if so determined by the competent                        authority.U.K.

###### (f)Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 996/2010:U.K.

CVR recordings shall only be used for purposes other than for the investigation of an accident or an incident subject to mandatory                              reporting, if all crew members and maintenance personnel concerned consent; and                           

FDR recordings or data link recordings shall only be used for purposes other than for the investigation of an accident or                              an incident that is subject to mandatory reporting, if such records are:                           

used by the operator for airworthiness or maintenance purposes only;

de-identified; or

disclosed under secure procedures.

###### **NCC.GEN.150****Transport of dangerous goods**U.K.

###### (a)The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention as last amended                        and amplified by the *Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air* (ICAO Doc 9284-AN/905), including its supplements and any other addenda or corrigenda.U.K.

###### (b)Dangerous goods shall only be transported by the operator approved in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), Subpart G, to Regulation                        (EU) No 965/2012 except when:U.K.

they are not subject to the Technical Instructions in accordance with Part 1 of those Instructions; or

they are carried by passengers or crew members, or are in baggage, in accordance with Part 8 of the Technical Instructions.

###### (c)The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to prevent dangerous goods from being                        carried on board inadvertently.U.K.

###### (d)The operator shall provide personnel with the necessary information enabling them to carry out their responsibilities, as                        required by the Technical Instructions.U.K.

###### (e)The operator shall, in accordance with the Technical Instructions, report without delay to the competent authority and the                        appropriate authority of the State of occurrence in the event of any dangerous goods accidents or incidents.U.K.

###### (f)The operator shall ensure that passengers are provided with information about dangerous goods in accordance with the Technical                        Instructions.U.K.

###### (g)The operator shall ensure that notices giving information about the transport of dangerous goods are provided at acceptance                        points for cargo as required by the Technical Instructions.U.K.

##### SUBPART B***OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES***U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.100****Use of aerodromes and operating sites**U.K.

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

###### **NCC.OP.105****Specification of isolated aerodromes — aeroplanes**U.K.

For the selection of alternate aerodromes and the fuel policy, the operator shall consider an aerodrome as an isolated aerodrome                     if the flying time to the nearest adequate destination alternate aerodrome is more than:                  

for aeroplanes with reciprocating engines, 60 minutes; or

for aeroplanes with turbine engines, 90 minutes.

###### **NCC.OP.110****Aerodrome operating minima — general**U.K.

###### (a)For instrument flight rules (IFR) flights the operator shall establish aerodrome operating minima for each departure, destination                        and alternate aerodrome to be used. Such minima shall:U.K.

not be lower than those established by the State in which the aerodrome is located, except when specifically approved by that                              State; and                           

when undertaking low visibility operations, be approved by the competent authority in accordance with Annex V (Part SPA),                              Subpart E to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.                           

###### (b)When establishing aerodrome operating minima, the operator shall take the following into account:U.K.

the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;

the composition, competence and experience of the flight crew;

the dimensions and characteristics of the runways and final approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for use;

the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual ground aids;

the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of navigation and/or control of the flight path, during the take-off,                              the approach, the flare, the landing, the rollout and the missed approach;                           

the obstacles in the approach, the missed approach and the climb-out areas necessary for the execution of contingency procedures;

the obstacle clearance altitude/height for the instrument approach procedures;

the means to determine and report meteorological conditions; and

the flight technique to be used during the final approach.

###### (c)The minima for a specific type of approach and landing procedure shall only be used if all the following conditions are met:U.K.

the ground equipment required for the intended procedure is operative;

the aircraft systems required for the type of approach are operative;

the required aircraft performance criteria are met; and

the crew is qualified appropriately.

###### **NCC.OP.111****Aerodrome operating minima — NPA, APV, CAT I operations**U.K.

###### (a)The decision height (DH) to be used for a non-precision approach (NPA) flown with the continuous descent final approach (CDFA)                        technique, approach procedure with vertical guidance (APV) or category I (CAT I) operation shall not be lower than the highest                        of:U.K.

the minimum height to which the approach aid can be used without the required visual reference;

the obstacle clearance height (OCH) for the category of aircraft;

the published approach procedure DH where applicable;

the system minimum specified in Table 1; or

the minimum DH specified in the AFM or equivalent document, if stated.

###### (b)The minimum descent height (MDH) for an NPA operation flown without the CDFA technique shall not be lower than the highest                        of:U.K.

the OCH for the category of aircraft;

the system minimum specified in Table 1; or

the minimum MDH specified in the AFM, if stated.

###### *Table 1*

**System minima**

###### **NCC.OP.112****Aerodrome operating minima — circling operations with aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)The MDH for a circling operation with aeroplanes shall not be lower than the highest of:U.K.

the published circling OCH for the aeroplane category;

the minimum circling height derived from Table 1; or

the DH/MDH of the preceding instrument approach procedure.

###### (b)The minimum visibility for a circling operation with aeroplanes shall be the highest of:U.K.

the circling visibility for the aeroplane category, if published;

the minimum visibility derived from Table 2; or

the runway visual range/converted meteorological visibility (RVR/CMV) of the preceding instrument approach procedure.

###### *Table 1*

**MDH and minimum visibility for circling vs. aeroplane category**

###### **NCC.OP.113****Aerodrome operating minima — onshore circling operations with helicopters**U.K.

The MDH for an onshore circling operation with helicopters shall not be lower than 250 ft and the meteorological visibility                     not less than 800 m.                  

###### **NCC.OP.115****Departure and approach procedures**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall use the departure and approach procedures established by the State of the aerodrome, if such procedures                        have been published for the runway or FATO to be used.U.K.

###### (b)Notwithstanding (a), the pilot-in-command shall only accept an ATC clearance to deviate from a published procedure:U.K.

provided that obstacle clearance criteria are observed and full account is taken of the operating conditions; or

when being radar-vectored by an ATC unit.

###### (c)In any case, the final approach segment shall be flown visually or in accordance with the published approach procedures.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.120****Noise abatement procedures**U.K.

The operator shall develop operating procedures taking into account the need to minimise the effect of aircraft noise while                     ensuring that safety has priority over noise abatement.                  

###### **NCC.OP.125****Minimum obstacle clearance altitudes — IFR flights**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall specify a method to establish minimum flight altitudes that provide the required terrain clearance for                        all route segments to be flown in IFR.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall establish minimum flight altitudes for each flight based on this method. The minimum flight altitudes                        shall not be lower than that published by the State overflown.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.130****Fuel and oil supply — aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight if the aeroplane carries sufficient fuel and oil for the following:U.K.

for visual flight rules (VFR) flights:

by day, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least 30 minutes at normal cruising altitude;                                       or                                    

by night, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least 45 minutes at normal cruising altitude;

for IFR flights:

when no destination alternate is required, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing, and thereafter to fly for at least                                       45 minutes at normal cruising altitude; or                                    

when a destination alternate is required, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing, to an alternate aerodrome and thereafter                                       to fly for at least 45 minutes at normal cruising altitude.                                    

###### (b)In computing the fuel required including to provide for contingency, the following shall be taken into consideration:U.K.

forecast meteorological conditions;

anticipated ATC routings and traffic delays;

procedures for loss of pressurisation or failure of one engine while en-route, where applicable; and

any other condition that may delay the landing of the aeroplane or increase fuel and/or oil consumption.

###### (c)Nothing shall preclude amendment of a flight plan in-flight, in order to re-plan the flight to another destination, provided                        that all requirements can be complied with from the point where the flight is re-planned.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.131****Fuel and oil supply — helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight if the helicopter carries sufficient fuel and oil for the following:U.K.

for VFR flights, to fly to the aerodrome/operating site of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least 20 minutes                              at best-range-speed; and                           

for IFR flights:

when no alternate is required or no weather-permissible alternate aerodrome is available, to fly to the aerodrome/operating                                       site of intended landing, and thereafter to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 450 m (1 500 ft) above the destination                                       aerodrome/operating site under standard temperature conditions and approach and land; or                                    

when an alternate is required, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the aerodrome/operating site of                                       intended landing, and thereafter:                                    

to fly to the specified alternate; and

to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 450 m (1 500 ft) above the alternate aerodrome/operating site under standard temperature                                                conditions and approach and land.                                             

###### (b)In computing the fuel required including to provide for contingency, the following shall be taken into consideration:U.K.

forecast meteorological conditions;

anticipated ATC routings and traffic delays;

procedures for loss of pressurisation or failure of one engine while en-route, where applicable; and

any other condition that may delay the landing of the aircraft or increase fuel and/or oil consumption.

###### (c)Nothing shall preclude amendment of a flight plan in-flight, in order to re-plan the flight to another destination, provided                        that all requirements can be complied with from the point where the flight is re-planned.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.135****Stowage of baggage and cargo**U.K.

The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that:

only hand baggage that can be adequately and securely stowed is taken into the passenger compartment; and

all baggage and cargo on board that might cause injury or damage, or obstruct aisles and exits if displaced, is stowed so                              as to prevent movement.                           

###### **NCC.OP.140****Passenger briefing**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that:

prior to take-off passengers have been made familiar with the location and use of the following:

seat belts;

emergency exits; and

passenger emergency briefing cards;

and if applicable:

life-jackets;

oxygen dispensing equipment;

life-rafts; and

other emergency equipment provided for individual passenger use;

and

in an emergency during flight, passengers are instructed in such emergency action as may be appropriate to the circumstances.

###### **NCC.OP.145****Flight preparation**U.K.

###### (a)Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall ascertain by every reasonable means available that the ground and/or                        water facilities including communication facilities and navigation aids available and directly required on such flight, for                        the safe operation of the aircraft, are adequate for the type of operation under which the flight is to be conducted.U.K.

###### (b)Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall be familiar with all available meteorological information appropriate                        to the intended flight. Preparation for a flight away from the vicinity of the place of departure, and for every flight under                        IFR, shall include:U.K.

a study of available current weather reports and forecasts; and

the planning of an alternative course of action to provide for the eventuality that the flight cannot be completed as planned,                              because of weather conditions.                           

###### **NCC.OP.150****Take-off alternate aerodromes — aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible take-off alternate aerodrome in the flight                        plan if the weather conditions at the aerodrome of departure are at or below the applicable aerodrome operating minima or                        it would not be possible to return to the aerodrome of departure for other reasons.U.K.

###### (b)The take-off alternate aerodrome shall be located within the following distance from the aerodrome of departure:U.K.

for aeroplanes having two engines, not more than a distance equivalent to a flight time of 1 hour at the single-engine cruise                              speed in still air standard conditions; and                           

for aeroplanes having three or more engines, not more than a distance equivalent to a flight time of 2 hours at the one-engine-inoperative                              (OEI) cruise speed according to the AFM in still air standard conditions.                           

###### (c)For an aerodrome to be selected as a take-off alternate aerodrome the available information shall indicate that, at the estimated                        time of use, the conditions will be at or above the aerodrome operating minima for that operation.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.151****Destination alternate aerodromes — aeroplanes**U.K.

For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate aerodrome in the                     flight plan, unless:                  

the available current meteorological information indicates that, for the period from 1 hour before until 1 hour after the                              estimated time of arrival, or from the actual time of departure to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, whichever is                              the shorter period, the approach and landing may be made under visual meteorological conditions (VMC); or                           

the place of intended landing is isolated and:

an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing; and

available current meteorological information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours                                       before to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival:                                    

a cloud base of at least 300 m (1 000 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure; and

visibility of at least 5,5 km or of 4 km more than the minimum associated with the procedure.

###### **NCC.OP.152****Destination alternate aerodromes — helicopters**U.K.

For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate in the flight plan,                     unless:                  

an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing and the available current meteorological                              information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours before to 2 hours after the estimated                              time of arrival, or from the actual time of departure to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival, whichever is the shorter                              period:                           

a cloud base of at least 120 m (400 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure; and

visibility of at least 1 500 m more than the minimum associated with the procedure; or

the place of intended landing is isolated and:

an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing;

available current meteorological information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours                                       before to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival:                                    

the cloud base is at least 120 m (400 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure;

visibility is at least 1 500 m more than the minimum associated with the procedure; and

a point of no return (PNR) is determined in case of an offshore destination.

###### **NCC.OP.155****Refuelling with passengers embarking, on board or disembarking**U.K.

###### (a)The aircraft shall not be refuelled with aviation gasoline (AVGAS) or wide-cut type fuel or a mixture of these types of fuel,                        when passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking.U.K.

###### (b)For all other types of fuel, necessary precautions shall be taken and the aircraft shall be properly manned by qualified personnel                        ready to initiate and direct an evacuation of the aircraft by the most practical and expeditious means available.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.160****Use of headset**U.K.

###### (a)Each flight crew member required to be on duty in the flight crew compartment shall wear a headset with boom microphone or                        equivalent. The headset shall be used as the primary device for voice communications with ATS:U.K.

when on the ground:

when receiving the ATC departure clearance via voice communication; and

when engines are running;

when in flight:

below transition altitude; or

10 000 ft, whichever is higher;

and

whenever deemed necessary by the pilot in command.

###### (b)In the conditions of (a), the boom microphone or equivalent shall be in a position that permits its use for two-way radio                        communications.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.165****Carriage of passengers**U.K.

The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that:

passengers are seated where, in the event that an emergency evacuation is required, they are able to assist and not hinder                              evacuation of the aircraft;                           

prior to and during taxiing, take-off and landing, and whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety by the pilot-in-command,                              each passenger on board occupies a seat or berth and has his/her safety belt or restraint device properly secured; and                           

multiple occupancy is only allowed on specified aircraft seats occupied by one adult and one infant properly secured by a                              supplementary loop belt or other restraint device.                           

###### **NCC.OP.170****Securing of passenger compartment and galley(s)**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that:

before taxiing, take-off and landing, all exits and escape paths are unobstructed; and

before take-off and landing, and whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety, all equipment and baggage are properly                              secured.                           

###### **NCC.OP.175****Smoking on board**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall not allow smoking on board:

whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety;

during refuelling of the aircraft;

while the aircraft is on the surface unless the operator has determined procedures to mitigate the risks during ground operations;

outside designated smoking areas, in the aisle(s) and lavatory(ies);

in cargo compartments and/or other areas where cargo is carried that is not stored in flame-resistant containers or covered                              by flame-resistant canvas; and                           

in those areas of the passenger compartments where oxygen is being supplied.

###### **NCC.OP.180****Meteorological conditions**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command 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.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall only commence or continue an IFR flight towards the planned destination aerodrome if the latest                        available meteorological information indicates that, at the estimated time of arrival, the weather conditions at the destination                        or at least one destination alternate aerodrome are at or above the applicable aerodrome operating minima.U.K.

###### (c)If a flight contains VFR and IFR segments, the meteorological information referred to in (a) and (b) shall be applicable as                        far as relevant.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.185****Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall establish procedures to be followed when ground de-icing and anti-icing and related inspections of the                        aircraft are necessary to allow the safe operation of the aircraft.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command 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 under the procedures referred to in (a) and in accordance                        with the AFM.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.190****Ice and other contaminants — flight procedures**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall establish procedures for flights in expected or actual icing conditions.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight or intentionally fly into expected or actual icing conditions if the aircraft                        is certified and equipped to cope with such conditions as referred to in 2.a.5 of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.U.K.

###### (c)If icing exceeds the intensity of icing for which the aircraft is certified or if an aircraft not certified for flight in                        known icing conditions encounters icing, the pilot-in-command shall exit the icing conditions without delay, by a change of                        level and/or route, and if necessary by declaring an emergency to ATC.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.195****Take-off conditions**U.K.

Before commencing take-off, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that:

according to the information available, the weather at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway or                              FATO intended to be used would not prevent a safe take-off and departure; and                           

applicable aerodrome operating minima will be complied with.

###### **NCC.OP.200****Simulated situations in flight**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall, when carrying passengers or cargo, not simulate:U.K.

situations that require the application of abnormal or emergency procedures; or

flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

###### (b)Notwithstanding (a), when training flights are conducted by an approved training organisation, such situations may be simulated                        with student pilots on-board.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.205****In-flight fuel management**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall establish a procedure to ensure that in-flight fuel checks and fuel management are performed.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall check at regular intervals that the amount of usable fuel remaining in flight is not less than                        the fuel required to proceed to a weather-permissible aerodrome or operating site and the planned reserve fuel as required                        by NCC.OP.130 or NCC.OP.131.U.K.

###### **NCC.OP.210****Use of supplemental oxygen**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that he/she and flight crew members engaged in performing duties essential to the safe operation                     of an aircraft in flight use supplemental oxygen continuously whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 10 000 ft for a period of                     more than 30 minutes and whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 13 000 ft.                  

###### **NCC.OP.215****Ground proximity detection**U.K.

When undue proximity to the ground is detected by a flight crew member or by a ground proximity warning system, the pilot                     flying shall take corrective action immediately in order to establish safe flight conditions.                  

###### **NCC.OP.220****Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)**U.K.

The operator shall establish operational procedures and training programs when ACAS is installed and serviceable. When ACAS                     II is used, such procedures and training shall be in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011.                  

###### **NCC.OP.225****Approach and landing conditions**U.K.

Before commencing an approach to land, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that, according to the information available,                     the weather at the aerodrome or the operating site and the condition of the runway or FATO intended to be used would not prevent                     a safe approach, landing or missed approach.                  

###### **NCC.OP.230****Commencement and continuation of approach**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command may commence an instrument approach regardless of the reported runway visual range/visibility (RVR/VIS).U.K.

###### (b)If the reported RVR/VIS is less than the applicable minimum the approach shall not be continued:U.K.

below 1 000 ft above the aerodrome; or

into the final approach segment in the case where the decision altitude/height (DA/H) or minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H)                              is more than 1 000 ft above the aerodrome.                           

###### (c)Where the RVR is not available, RVR values may be derived by converting the reported visibility.U.K.

###### (d)If, after passing 1 000 ft above the aerodrome, the reported RVR/VIS falls below the applicable minimum, the approach may                        be continued to DA/H or MDA/H.U.K.

###### (e)The approach may be continued below DA/H or MDA/H and the landing may be completed provided that the visual reference adequate                        for the type of approach operation and for the intended runway is established at the DA/H or MDA/H and is maintained.U.K.

###### (f)The touchdown zone RVR shall always be controlling.U.K.

##### SUBPART C***AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS***U.K.

###### **NCC.POL.100****Operating limitations — all aircraft**U.K.

###### (a)During any phase of operation, the loading, the mass and the centre of gravity (CG) position of the aircraft shall comply                        with any limitation specified in the AFM, or the operations manual, if more restrictive.U.K.

###### (b)Placards, listings, instrument markings, or combinations thereof, containing those operating limitations prescribed by the                        AFM for visual presentation, shall be displayed in the aircraft.U.K.

###### **NCC.POL.105****Mass and balance, loading**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall establish the mass and the CG of any aircraft by actual weighing prior to initial entry into service. The                        accumulated effects of modifications and repairs on the mass and balance shall be accounted for and properly documented. Aircraft                        shall be reweighed if the effect of modifications on the mass and balance is not accurately known.U.K.

###### (b)The weighing shall be accomplished by the manufacturer of the aircraft or by an approved maintenance organisation.U.K.

###### (c)The operator shall determine the mass of all operating items and crew members included in the aircraft dry operating mass                        by actual weighing, including any crew baggage, or by using standard masses. The influence of their position on the aircraft’s                        CG shall be determined. When using standard masses the following mass values for crew members shall be used to determine the                        dry operating mass:U.K.

85 kg, including hand baggage, for flight crew/technical crew members; and

75 kg for cabin crew members.

###### (d)The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the mass of the traffic load, including                        any ballast, by:U.K.

actual weighing;

determining the mass of the traffic load in accordance with standard passenger and baggage masses; or

calculating passenger mass on the basis of a statement by, or on behalf of, each passenger and adding to it a predetermined                              mass to account for hand baggage and clothing, when the number of passenger seats available on the aircraft is:                           

less than 10 for aeroplanes; or

less than six for helicopters.

###### (e)When using standard masses the following mass values shall be used:U.K.

for passengers, those in Tables 1 and 2, where hand baggage and the mass of any infant carried by an adult on one passenger                              seat are included:                           

###### *Table 1*

**Standard masses for passengers — aircraft with a total number of passenger seats of 20 or more**

###### *Table 2*

**Standard masses for passengers — aircraft with a total number of passenger seats of 19 or less**

for baggage:

for aeroplanes, when the total number of passenger seats available on the aeroplane is 20 or more, standard mass values for                                       checked baggage in Table 3;                                    

###### *Table 3*

**Standard masses for baggage — aeroplanes with a total number of passenger seats of 20 or more**

for helicopters, when the total number of passenger seats available on the helicopters is 20 or more, the standard mass value                                       for checked baggage of 13 kg.                                    

###### (f)For aircraft with 19 passenger seats or less, the actual mass of checked baggage shall be determined:U.K.

by weighing; or

by calculation on the basis of a statement by, or on behalf of, each passenger. Where this is impractical, a minimum standard                              mass of 13 kg shall be used.                           

###### (g)The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to determine the mass of the fuel load by using the                        actual density or, if not known, the density calculated in accordance with a method specified in the operations manual.U.K.

###### (h)The pilot-in-command shall ensure that the loading of:U.K.

the aircraft is performed under the supervision of qualified personnel; and

traffic load is consistent with the data used for the calculation of the aircraft mass and balance.

###### (i)The operator shall establish procedures to enable the pilot-in-command to comply with additional structural limits such as                        the floor strength limitations, the maximum load per running metre, the maximum mass per cargo compartment and the maximum                        seating limit.U.K.

###### (j)The operator shall specify, in the operations manual, the principles and methods involved in the loading and in the mass and                        balance system that meet the requirements contained in (a) to (i). This system shall cover all types of intended operations.U.K.

###### **NCC.POL.110****Mass and balance data and documentation**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall establish mass and balance data and produce mass and balance documentation prior to each flight specifying                        the load and its distribution in such a way that the mass and balance limits of the aircraft are not exceeded. The mass and                        balance documentation shall contain the following information:U.K.

aircraft registration and type;

flight identification, number and date, as applicable;

name of the pilot-in-command;

name of the person who prepared the document;

dry operating mass and the corresponding CG of the aircraft;

mass of the fuel at take-off and the mass of trip fuel;

mass of consumables other than fuel, if applicable;

load components including passengers, baggage, freight and ballast;

take-off mass, landing mass and zero fuel mass;

applicable aircraft CG positions; and

the limiting mass and CG values.

###### (b)Where mass and balance data and documentation are generated by a computerised mass and balance system, the operator shall                        verify the integrity of the output data.U.K.

###### (c)When the loading of the aircraft is not supervised by the pilot-in-command, the person supervising the loading of the aircraft                        shall confirm by hand signature or equivalent that the load and its distribution are in accordance with the mass and balance                        documentation established by the pilot-in-command. The pilot-in-command shall indicate his/her acceptance by hand signature                        or equivalent.U.K.

###### (d)The operator shall specify procedures for last minute changes to the load to ensure that:U.K.

any last minute change after the completion of the mass and balance documentation is entered in the flight planning documents                              containing the mass and balance documentation;                           

the maximum last minute change allowed in passenger numbers or hold load is specified; and

new mass and balance documentation is prepared if this maximum number is exceeded.

###### **NCC.POL.111****Mass and balance data and documentation — alleviations**U.K.

Notwithstanding NCC.POL.110 (a)(5), the CG position may not need to be on the mass and balance documentation, if the load                     distribution is in accordance with a pre-calculated balance table or if it can be shown that for the planned operations a                     correct balance can be ensured, whatever the real load is.                  

###### **NCC.POL.115****Performance — general**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall only operate the aircraft 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.                  

###### **NCC.POL.120****Take-off mass limitations — aeroplanes**U.K.

The operator shall ensure that:

the mass of the aeroplane at the start of take-off shall not exceed the mass limitations:

at take-off as required in NCC.POL.125;

en-route with one engine inoperative (OEI) as required in NCC.POL.130; and

at landing as required in NCC.POL.135;

allowing for expected reductions in mass as the flight proceeds and for fuel jettisoning;

the mass at the start of take-off shall never exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the pressure altitude                              appropriate to the elevation of the aerodrome or operating site, and if used as a parameter to determine the maximum take-off                              mass, any other local atmospheric condition; and                           

the estimated mass for the expected time of landing at the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing and at any destination                              alternate aerodrome shall never exceed the maximum landing mass specified in the AFM for the pressure altitude appropriate                              to the elevation of those aerodromes or operating sites, and if used as a parameter to determine the maximum landing mass,                              any other local atmospheric condition.                           

###### **NCC.POL.125****Take-off — aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)When determining the maximum take-off mass, the pilot-in-command shall take the following into account:U.K.

the calculated take-off distance shall not exceed the take-off distance available with a clearway distance not exceeding half                              of the take-off run available;                           

the calculated take-off run shall not exceed the take-off run available;

a single value of V1 shall be used for the rejected and continued take-off, where a V1 is specified in the AFM; and                           

on a wet or contaminated runway, the take-off mass shall not exceed that permitted for a take-off on a dry runway under the                              same conditions.                           

###### (b)In the event of an engine failure during take-off, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that:U.K.

for the aeroplane where a V1 is specified in the AFM, the aeroplane shall be able to discontinue the take-off and stop within the accelerate-stop distance                              available; and                           

for the aeroplane where a net take-off flight path is specified in the AFM, the aeroplane shall be able to continue the take-off                              and clear all obstacles along the flight path by an adequate margin until the aeroplane is in a position to comply with NCC.POL.130.                           

###### **NCC.POL.130****En-route — one engine inoperative — aeroplanes**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that in the event of an engine becoming inoperative at any point along the route, a multi-engined                     aeroplane shall be able to continue the flight to an adequate aerodrome or operating site without flying below the minimum                     obstacle clearance altitude at any point.                  

###### **NCC.POL.135****Landing — aeroplanes**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that at any aerodrome or operating site, after clearing all obstacles in the approach path                     by a safe margin, the aeroplane shall be able to land and stop, or a seaplane to come to a satisfactorily low speed, within                     the landing distance available. Allowance shall be made for expected variations in the approach and landing techniques, if                     such allowance has not been made in the scheduling of performance data.                  

##### SUBPART D***INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT***U.K.

###### *SECTION 1*U.K.***Aeroplanes***

###### **NCC.IDE.A.100****Instruments and equipment — general**U.K.

###### (a)Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements                        if they are:U.K.

used by the flight crew to control the flight path;

used to comply with NCC.IDE.A.245;

used to comply with NCC.IDE.A.250; or

installed in the aeroplane.

###### (b)The following items, when required by this Subpart, do not need an equipment approval:U.K.

spare fuses;

independent portable lights;

an accurate time piece;

chart holder;

first-aid kits;

survival and signalling equipment;

sea anchor and equipment for mooring; and

child restraint device.

###### (c)Instruments and equipment not required by this Subpart as well as any other equipment which is not required by other applicable                        Annexes, but is carried on a flight, shall comply with the following:U.K.

the information provided by these instruments, equipment or accessories shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with                              Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or NCC.IDE.A.245 and NCC.IDE.A.250; and                           

the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the aeroplane, even in the case of failures or malfunction.

###### (d)Instruments and equipment shall be readily operable or accessible from the station where the flight crew member that needs                        to use it is seated.U.K.

###### (e)Those instruments that are used by a flight crew member shall be so arranged as to permit the flight crew member to see the                        indications readily from his/her station, with the minimum practicable deviation from the position and line of vision which                        he/she normally assumes when looking forward along the flight path.U.K.

###### (f)All required emergency equipment shall be easily accessible for immediate use.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.105****Minimum equipment for flight**U.K.

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplane’s instruments, items of equipment, or functions, required for the                     intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless:                  

the aeroplane is operated in accordance with the operator’s minimum equipment list (MEL);

the operator is approved by the competent authority to operate the aeroplane within the constraints of the master minimum                              equipment list (MMEL); or                           

the aeroplane is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.110****Spare electrical fuses**U.K.

Aeroplanes shall be equipped with spare electrical fuses, of the ratings required for complete circuit protection, for replacement                     of those fuses that are allowed to be replaced in flight.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.A.115****Operating lights**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated at night shall be equipped with:

an anti-collision light system;

navigation/position lights;

a landing light;

lighting supplied from the aeroplane’s electrical system to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment                              essential to the safe operation of the aeroplane;                           

lighting supplied from the aeroplane’s electrical system to provide illumination in all passenger compartments;

an independent portable light for each crew member station; and

lights to conform with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea if the aeroplane is operated as a seaplane.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.120****Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:U.K.

magnetic-heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

slip; and

Mach number whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number.

###### (b)Aeroplanes operated under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) over water and out of sight of the land, or under VMC at                        night, or in conditions where the aeroplane cannot be maintained in a desired flight path without reference to one or more                        additional instruments, shall be, in addition to (a), equipped with:U.K.

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

turn and slip;

attitude;

vertical speed; and

stabilised heading;

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate; and

a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required in (a)(4) due to condensation or icing.

###### (c)Whenever two pilots are required for the operation, aeroplanes shall be equipped with an additional separate means of displaying                        the following:U.K.

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

slip, or turn and slip, as applicable;

attitude, if applicable;

vertical speed, if applicable;

stabilised heading, if applicable; and

Mach number whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number, if applicable.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.125****Operations under IFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated under IFR shall be equipped with:

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed;

turn and slip;

attitude;

stabilised heading;

outside air temperature; and

Mach number whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number;

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate;

whenever two pilots are required for the operation, an additional separate means of displaying for the second pilot:

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed;

turn and slip;

attitude;

stabilised heading; and

Mach number whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number, if applicable;

a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating systems required in (a)(4) and (c)(2) due to condensation or                              icing;                           

an alternate source of static pressure;

a chart holder in an easily readable position that can be illuminated for night operations;

a second independent means of measuring and displaying altitude; and

an emergency power supply, independent of the main electrical generating system, for the purpose of operating and illuminating                              an attitude indicating system for a minimum period of 30 minutes. The emergency power supply shall be automatically operative                              after the total failure of the main electrical generating system and clear indication shall be given on the instrument that                              the attitude indicator is being operated by emergency power.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.A.130****Additional equipment for single-pilot operations under IFR**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated under IFR with a single pilot shall be equipped with an autopilot with at least altitude hold and heading                     mode.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.A.135****Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS)**U.K.

Turbine-powered aeroplanes with a maximum certified take-off mass (MCTOM) of more than 5 700 kg or a maximum operational passenger                     seating configuration (MOPSC) of more than nine shall be equipped with a TAWS that meets the requirements for:                  

class A equipment, as specified in an acceptable standard, in the case of aeroplanes for which the individual certificate                              of airworthiness (CofA) was first issued after 1 January 2011; or                           

class B equipment, as specified in an acceptable standard, in the case of aeroplanes for which the individual CofA was first                              issued on or before 1 January 2011.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.A.140****Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)**U.K.

Unless otherwise provided for by Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, turbine-powered aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg                     or an MOPSC of more than 19 shall be equipped with ACAS II.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.A.145****Airborne weather detecting equipment**U.K.

The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with airborne weather detecting equipment when operated at night or in IMC in areas                     where thunderstorms or other potentially hazardous weather conditions, regarded as detectable with airborne weather detecting                     equipment, may be expected to exist along the route:                  

pressurised aeroplanes;

non-pressurised aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg; and

non-pressurised aeroplanes with an MOPSC of more than nine.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.150****Additional equipment for operations in icing conditions at night**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated in expected or actual icing conditions at night shall be equipped with a means to illuminate or detect                              the formation of ice.                           

The means to illuminate the formation of ice shall not cause glare or reflection that would handicap flight crew members in                              the performance of their duties.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.A.155****Flight crew interphone system**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including                     headsets and microphones for use by all flight crew members.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.A.160****Cockpit voice recorder**U.K.

###### (a)The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with a CVR:U.K.

aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27 000 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016; and

aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 2 250 kg:

certified for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots;

equipped with turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine; and

for which a type certificate is first issued on or after 1 January 2016.

###### (b)The CVR shall be capable of retaining data recorded during at least the preceding 2 hours.U.K.

###### (c)The CVR shall record with reference to a timescale:U.K.

voice communications transmitted from or received in the flight crew compartment by radio;

flight crew members’ voice communications using the interphone system and the public address system, if installed;

the aural environment of the flight crew compartment, including, without interruption, the audio signals received from each                              boom and mask microphone in use; and                           

voice or audio signals identifying navigation or approach aids introduced into a headset or speaker.

###### (d)The CVR shall start automatically to record prior to the aeroplane moving under its own power and shall continue to record                        until the termination of the flight when the aeroplane is no longer capable of moving under its own power.U.K.

###### (e)In addition to (d), depending on the availability of electrical power, the CVR shall start to record as early as possible                        during the cockpit checks prior to engine start at the beginning of the flight until the cockpit checks immediately following                        engine shutdown at the end of the flight.U.K.

###### (f)The CVR shall have a device to assist in locating it in water.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.165****Flight data recorder**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 shall be                        equipped with an FDR that uses a digital method of recording and storing data and for which a method of readily retrieving                        that data from the storage medium is available.U.K.

###### (b)The FDR shall record the parameters required to determine accurately the aeroplane flight path, speed, attitude, engine power,                        configuration and operation and be capable of retaining data recorded during at least the preceding 25 hours.U.K.

###### (c)Data shall be obtained from aeroplane sources that enable accurate correlation with information displayed to the flight crew.U.K.

###### (d)The FDR shall start automatically to record the data prior to the aeroplane being capable of moving under its own power and                        shall stop automatically after the aeroplane is incapable of moving under its own power.U.K.

###### (e)The FDR shall have a device to assist in locating it in water.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.170****Data link recording**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 that have the capability to operate data link communications                        and are required to be equipped with a CVR shall record on a recorder, where applicable:U.K.

data link communication messages related to ATS communications to and from the aeroplane, including messages applying to the                              following applications:                           

data link initiation;

controller–pilot communication;

addressed surveillance;

flight information;

as far as is practicable, given the architecture of the system, aircraft broadcast surveillance;

as far as is practicable, given the architecture of the system, aircraft operational control data; and

as far as is practicable, given the architecture of the system, graphics;

information that enables correlation to any associated records related to data link communications and stored separately from                              the aeroplane; and                           

information on the time and priority of data link communications messages, taking into account the system’s architecture.

###### (b)The recorder shall use a digital method of recording and storing data and information and a method for readily retrieving                        that data. The recording method shall allow the data to match the data recorded on the ground.U.K.

###### (c)The recorder shall be capable of retaining data recorded for at least the same duration as set out for CVRs in NCC.IDE.A.160.U.K.

###### (d)The recorder shall have a device to assist in locating it in water.U.K.

###### (e)The requirements applicable to the start and stop logic of the recorder are the same as the requirements applicable to the                        start and stop logic of the CVR contained in NCC.IDE.A.160(d) and (e).U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.175****Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder**U.K.

Compliance with CVR requirements and FDR requirements may be achieved by:

one flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder if the aeroplane has to be equipped with a CVR or an FDR; or

two flight data and cockpit voice combination recorders if the aeroplane has to be equipped with a CVR and an FDR.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.180****Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with:U.K.

a seat or berth for each person on board who is aged 24 months or more;

a seat belt on each passenger seat and restraining belts for each berth;

a child restraint device (CRD) for each person on board younger than 24 months;

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system incorporating a device that will automatically restrain the occupant’s torso                              in the event of rapid deceleration:                           

on each flight crew seat and on any seat alongside a pilot’s seat; and

on each observer’s seat located in the flight crew compartment;

and

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system on the seats for the minimum required cabin crew, in the case of aeroplanes                              first issued with an individual CofA after 31 December 1980.                           

###### (b)A seat belt with upper torso restraint system shall:U.K.

have a single point release; and

on flight crew seats, on any seat alongside a pilot’s seat and on the seats for the minimum required cabin crew, include two                              shoulder straps and a seat belt that may be used independently.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.A.185****Fasten seat belt and no smoking signs**U.K.

Aeroplanes in which not all passenger seats are visible from the flight crew seat(s) shall be equipped with a means of indicating                     to all passengers and cabin crew when seat belts shall be fastened and when smoking is not allowed.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.A.190****First-aid kit**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with first-aid kits in accordance with Table 1.U.K.

###### *Table 1*

**Number of first-aid kits required**

###### (b)First-aid kits shall be:U.K.

readily accessible for use; and

kept up-to-date.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.195****Supplemental oxygen — pressurised aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)Pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes for which the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be                        equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.U.K.

###### (b)Pressurised aeroplanes operated above flight altitudes at which the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments is above                        10 000 ft shall carry enough breathing oxygen to supply:U.K.

all crew members and:

100 % of the passengers for any period when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15 000 ft, but in no case less than 10 minutes’                                       supply;                                    

at least 30 % of the passengers, for any period when, in the event of loss of pressurisation and taking into account the circumstances                                       of the flight, the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be between 14 000 ft and 15 000 ft; and                                    

at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment                                       will be between 10 000 ft and 14 000 ft;                                    

all the occupants of the passenger compartment for no less than 10 minutes, in the case of aeroplanes operated at pressure                              altitudes above 25 000 ft, or operated below that altitude, but under conditions that will not allow them to descend safely                              to a pressure altitude of 13 000 ft within 4 minutes.                           

###### (c)Pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes above 25 000 ft shall, in addition, be equipped with:U.K.

a device to provide a warning indication to the flight crew of any loss of pressurisation; and

quick donning masks for flight crew members.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.200****Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)Non-pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes when the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be                        equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.U.K.

###### (b)Non-pressurised aeroplanes operated above flight altitudes at which the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments is                        above 10 000 ft shall carry enough breathing oxygen to supply:U.K.

all crew members and at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in                              the passenger compartment will be between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft; and                           

all crew members and passengers for any period that the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments will be above 13 000 ft.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.205****Hand fire extinguishers**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher:U.K.

in the flight crew compartment; and

in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible                              to the flight crew.                           

###### (b)The type and quantity of extinguishing agent for the required fire extinguishers shall be suitable for the type of fire likely                        to occur in the compartment where the extinguisher is intended to be used and to minimise the hazard of toxic gas concentration                        in compartments occupied by persons.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.206****Crash axe and crowbar**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg or with an MOPSC of more than nine shall be equipped with at least one crash                        axe or crowbar located in the flight crew compartment.U.K.

###### (b)In the case of aeroplanes with an MOPSC of more than 200, an additional crash axe or crowbar shall be installed in or near                        the rearmost galley area.U.K.

###### (c)Crash axes and crowbars located in the passenger compartment shall not be visible to passengers.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.210****Marking of break-in points**U.K.

If areas of the aeroplane’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be                     marked as shown in Figure 1.                  

*Figure 1*

**Marking of break-in points**

###### **NCC.IDE.A.215****Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with:U.K.

an ELT of any type when first issued with an individual CofA on or before 1 July 2008;

an automatic ELT when first issued with an individual CofA after 1 July 2008.

###### (b)ELTs of any type shall be capable of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.220****Flight over water**U.K.

###### (a)The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board or equivalent individual floatation                        device for each person on board younger than 24 months, stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the seat or berth                        of the person for whose use it is provided:U.K.

landplanes operated over water at a distance of more than 50 NM from land or taking off or landing at an aerodrome or operating                              site where, in the opinion of the pilot-in-command, the take-off or approach path is so disposed over water that there would                              be a likelihood of a ditching; and                           

seaplanes operated over water.

###### (b)Each life-jacket or equivalent individual flotation device shall be equipped with a means of electric illumination for the                        purpose of facilitating the location of persons.U.K.

###### (c)Seaplanes operated over water shall be equipped with:U.K.

a sea anchor and other equipment necessary to facilitate mooring, anchoring or manoeuvring the aeroplane on water, appropriate                              to its size, weight and handling characteristics; and                           

equipment for making the sound signals as prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, where                              applicable.                           

###### (d)The pilot-in-command of an aeroplane operated at a distance away from land where an emergency landing is possible greater                        than that corresponding to 30 minutes at normal cruising speed or 50 NM, whichever is the lesser, shall determine the risks                        to survival of the occupants of the aeroplane in the event of a ditching, based on which he/she shall determine the carriage                        of:U.K.

equipment for making the distress signals;

life-rafts in sufficient numbers to carry all persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency; and

life-saving equipment to provide the means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.230****Survival equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with:U.K.

signalling equipment to make the distress signals;

at least one survival ELT(S); and

additional survival equipment for the route to be flown taking account of the number of persons on board.

###### (b)The additional survival equipment specified in (a)(3) does not need to be carried when the aeroplane:U.K.

remains within a distance from an area where search and rescue is not especially difficult corresponding to:

120 minutes at one-engine-inoperative (OEI) cruising speed for aeroplanes capable of continuing the flight to an aerodrome                                       with the critical engine(s) becoming inoperative at any point along the route or planned diversion routes; or                                    

30 minutes at cruising speed for all other aeroplanes;

or

remains within a distance no greater than that corresponding to 90 minutes at cruising speed from an area suitable for making                              an emergency landing, for aeroplanes certified in accordance with the applicable airworthiness standard.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.A.240****Headset**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with a headset with a boom microphone or equivalent for each flight crew member at their assigned                        station in the flight crew compartment.U.K.

###### (b)Aeroplanes operated under IFR or at night shall be equipped with a transmit button on the manual pitch and roll control for                        each required flight crew member.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.245****Radio communication equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes operated under IFR or at night, or when required by the applicable airspace requirements, shall be equipped with                        radio communication equipment that, under normal radio propagating conditions, shall be capable of:U.K.

conducting two-way communication for aerodrome control purposes;

receiving meteorological information at any time during flight;

conducting two-way communication at any time during flight with those aeronautical stations and on those frequencies prescribed                              by the appropriate authority; and                           

providing for communication on the aeronautical emergency frequency 121,5 MHz.

###### (b)When more than one communication equipment unit is required, each shall be independent of the other or others to the extent                        that a failure in any one will not result in failure of any other.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.250****Navigation equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with navigation equipment that will enable them to proceed in accordance with:U.K.

the ATS flight plan, if applicable; and

the applicable airspace requirements.

###### (b)Aeroplanes shall have sufficient navigation equipment to ensure that, in the event of the failure of one item of equipment                        at any stage of the flight, the remaining equipment shall allow safe navigation in accordance with (a), or an appropriate                        contingency action, to be completed safely.U.K.

###### (c)Aeroplanes operated on flights in which it is intended to land in IMC shall be equipped with suitable equipment capable of                        providing guidance to a point from which a visual landing can be performed. This equipment shall be capable of providing such                        guidance for each aerodrome at which it is intended to land in IMC and for any designated alternate aerodromes.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.A.255****Transponder**U.K.

Aeroplanes shall be equipped with a pressure altitude reporting secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder and any other                     SSR transponder capability required for the route being flown.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.A.260****Electronic navigation data management**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall only use electronic navigation data products that support a navigation application meeting standards of                        integrity that are adequate for the intended use of the data.U.K.

###### (b)When the electronic navigation data products support a navigation application needed for an operation for which Annex V (Part-SPA)                        to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 requires an approval, the operator shall demonstrate to the competent authority that the process                        applied and the delivered products meet standards of integrity that are adequate for the intended use of the data.U.K.

###### (c)The operator shall continuously monitor both the process and the products, either directly or by monitoring the compliance                        of third party providers.U.K.

###### (d)The operator shall ensure the timely distribution and insertion of current and unaltered electronic navigation data to all                        aeroplanes that require it.U.K.

###### *SECTION 2*U.K.***Helicopters***

###### **NCC.IDE.H.100****Instruments and equipment — general**U.K.

###### (a)Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements                        if they are:U.K.

used by the flight crew to control the flight path;

used to comply with NCC.IDE.H.245;

used to comply with NCC.IDE.H.250; or

installed in the helicopter.

###### (b)The following items, when required by this Subpart, do not need an equipment approval:U.K.

independent portable light;

an accurate time piece;

chart holder;

first-aid kit;

survival and signalling equipment;

sea anchor and equipment for mooring; and

child restraint device.

###### (c)Instruments and equipment not required by this Subpart as well as any other equipment which is not required by other applicable                        Annexes, but is carried on a flight, shall comply with the following:U.K.

the information provided by these instruments, equipment or accessories shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with                              Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or NCC.IDE.H.245 and NCC.IDE.H.250; and                           

the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the helicopter, even in the case of failures or malfunction.

###### (d)Instruments and equipment shall be readily operable or accessible from the station where the flight crew member that needs                        to use it is seated.U.K.

###### (e)Those instruments that are used by a flight crew member shall be so arranged as to permit the flight crew member to see the                        indications readily from his/her station, with the minimum practicable deviation from the position and line of vision which                        he/she normally assumes when looking forward along the flight path.U.K.

###### (f)All required emergency equipment shall be easily accessible for immediate use.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.105****Minimum equipment for flight**U.K.

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the helicopter’s instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the                     intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless:                  

the helicopter is operated in accordance with the operator’s minimum equipment list (MEL);

the operator is approved by the competent authority to operate the helicopter within the constraints of the master minimum                              equipment list (MMEL); or                           

the helicopter is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.115****Operating lights**U.K.

Helicopters operated at night shall be equipped with:

an anti-collision light system;

navigation/position lights;

a landing light;

lighting supplied from the helicopter’s electrical system to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment                              essential to the safe operation of the helicopter;                           

lighting supplied from the helicopter’s electrical system to provide illumination in all passenger compartments;

an independent portable light for each crew member station; and

lights to conform with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea if the helicopter is amphibious.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.120****Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:U.K.

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed; and

slip.

###### (b)Helicopters operated under VMC over water and out of sight of the land, or under VMC at night, or when the visibility is less                        than 1 500 m, or in conditions where the helicopter cannot be maintained in a desired flight path without reference to one                        or more additional instruments, shall be equipped, in addition to (a), with:U.K.

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

attitude;

vertical speed; and

stabilised heading;

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate; and

a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required in (a)(4) due to condensation or icing.

###### (c)Whenever two pilots are required for the operation, helicopters shall be equipped with an additional separate means of displaying                        the following:U.K.

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

slip;

attitude, if applicable;

vertical speed, if applicable; and

stabilised heading, if applicable.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.125****Operations under IFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

Helicopters operated under IFR shall be equipped with:

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed;

slip;

attitude;

stabilised heading; and

outside air temperature;

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate;

whenever two pilots are required for the operation, an additional separate means of displaying the following:

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed;

slip;

attitude; and

stabilised heading;

a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating systems required in (a)(4) and (c)(2) due to condensation or                              icing;                           

an alternate source of static pressure;

a chart holder in an easily readable position that can be illuminated for night operations; and

an additional means of measuring and displaying attitude as a standby instrument.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.130****Additional equipment for single-pilot operations under IFR**U.K.

Helicopters operated under IFR with a single pilot shall be equipped with an autopilot with at least altitude hold and heading                     mode.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.H.145****Airborne weather detecting equipment**U.K.

Helicopters with an MOPSC of more than nine and operated under IFR or at night shall be equipped with airborne weather detecting                     equipment when current weather reports indicate that thunderstorms or other potentially hazardous weather conditions, regarded                     as detectable with airborne weather detecting equipment, may be expected to exist along the route to be flown.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.H.150****Additional equipment for operations in icing conditions at night**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters operated in expected or actual icing conditions at night shall be equipped with a means to illuminate or detect                        the formation of ice.U.K.

###### (b)The means to illuminate the formation of ice shall not cause glare or reflection that would handicap flight crew members in                        the performance of their duties.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.155****Flight crew interphone system**U.K.

Helicopters operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including                     headsets and microphones for use by all flight crew members.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.H.160****Cockpit voice recorder**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters with an MCTOM of more than 7 000 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 shall                        be equipped with a CVR.U.K.

###### (b)The CVR shall be capable of retaining data recorded during at least the preceding 2 hours.U.K.

###### (c)The CVR shall record with reference to a timescale:U.K.

voice communications transmitted from or received in the flight crew compartment by radio;

flight crew members’ voice communications using the interphone system and the public address system, if installed;

the aural environment of the cockpit, including, without interruption, the audio signals received from each crew microphone;                              and                           

voice or audio signals identifying navigation or approach aids introduced into a headset or speaker.

###### (d)The CVR shall start automatically to record prior to the helicopter moving under its own power and shall continue to record                        until the termination of the flight when the helicopter is no longer capable of moving under its own power.U.K.

###### (e)In addition to (d), depending on the availability of electrical power, the CVR shall start to record as early as possible                        during the cockpit checks prior to engine start at the beginning of the flight until the cockpit checks immediately following                        engine shutdown at the end of the flight.U.K.

###### (f)The CVR shall have a device to assist in locating it in water.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.165****Flight data recorder**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters with an MCTOM of more than 3 175 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 shall                        be equipped with an FDR that uses a digital method of recording and storing data and for which a method of readily retrieving                        that data from the storage medium is available.U.K.

###### (b)The FDR shall record the parameters required to determine accurately the helicopter flight path, speed, attitude, engine power,                        configuration and operation and be capable of retaining data recorded during at least the preceding 10 hours.U.K.

###### (c)Data shall be obtained from helicopter sources that enable accurate correlation with information displayed to the flight crew.U.K.

###### (d)The FDR shall start automatically to record the data prior to the helicopter being capable of moving under its own power and                        shall stop automatically after the helicopter is incapable of moving under its own power.U.K.

###### (e)The FDR shall have a device to assist in locating it in water.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.170****Data link recording**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 that have the capability to operate data link                        communications and are required to be equipped with a CVR shall record on a recorder, where applicable:U.K.

data link communication messages related to ATS communications to and from the helicopter, including messages applying to                              the following applications:                           

data link initiation;

controller–pilot communication;

addressed surveillance;

flight information;

as far as is practicable, given the architecture of the system, aircraft broadcast surveillance;

as far as is practicable, given the architecture of the system, aircraft operational control data; and

as far as is practicable, given the architecture of the system, graphics;

information that enables correlation to any associated records related to data link communications and stored separately from                              the helicopter; and                           

information on the time and priority of data link communications messages, taking into account the system’s architecture.

###### (b)The recorder shall use a digital method of recording and storing data and information and a method for readily retrieving                        that data. The recording method shall allow the data to match the data recorded on the ground.U.K.

###### (c)The recorder shall be capable of retaining data recorded for at least the same duration as set out for CVRs in NCC.IDE.H.160.U.K.

###### (d)The recorder shall have a device to assist in locating it in water.U.K.

###### (e)The requirements applicable to the start and stop logic of the recorder are the same as the requirements applicable to the                        start and stop logic of the CVR contained in NCC.IDE.H.160(d) and (e).U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.175****Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder**U.K.

Compliance with CVR and FDR requirements may be achieved by one flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.180****Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with:U.K.

a seat or berth for each person on board who is aged 24 months or more;

a seat belt on each passenger seat and restraining belts for each berth;

for helicopters first issued with an individual CofA after 31 December 2012, a seat belt with an upper torso restraint system                              for each passenger who is aged 24 months or more;                           

a child restraint device (CRD) for each person on board younger than 24 months;

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system incorporating a device that will automatically restrain the occupant’s torso                              in the event of rapid deceleration on each flight crew seat; and                           

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system on the seats for the minimum required cabin crew, in the case of helicopters                              first issued with an individual CofA after 31 December 1980.                           

###### (b)A seat belt with upper torso restraint system shall:U.K.

have a single point release; and

on flight crew seats, on any seat alongside a pilot’s seat and on the seats for the minimum required cabin crew, include two                              shoulder straps and a seat belt that may be used independently.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.H.185****Fasten seat belt and no smoking signs**U.K.

Helicopters in which not all passenger seats are visible from the flight crew seat(s) shall be equipped with a means of indicating                     to all passengers and cabin crew when seat belts shall be fastened and when smoking is not allowed.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.H.190****First-aid kit**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with at least one first-aid kit.U.K.

###### (b)The first-aid kit(s) shall be:U.K.

readily accessible for use; and

kept up-to-date.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.200****Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)Non-pressurised helicopters operated at flight altitudes when the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be                        equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.U.K.

###### (b)Non-pressurised helicopters operated above flight altitudes at which the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments is                        above 10 000 ft shall carry enough breathing oxygen to supply:U.K.

all crew members and at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in                              the passenger compartment will be between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft; and                           

all crew members and passengers for any period that the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be above 13 000 ft.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.205****Hand fire extinguishers**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher:U.K.

in the flight crew compartment; and

in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible                              to the flight crew.                           

###### (b)The type and quantity of extinguishing agent for the required fire extinguishers shall be suitable for the type of fire likely                        to occur in the compartment where the extinguisher is intended to be used and to minimise the hazard of toxic gas concentration                        in compartments occupied by persons.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.210****Marking of break-in points**U.K.

If areas of the helicopter’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be                     marked as shown in Figure 1.                  

*Figure 1*

**Marking of break-in points**

###### **NCC.IDE.H.215****Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with at least one automatic ELT.U.K.

###### (b)Helicopters operating on a flight over water in support of offshore operations in a hostile environment and at a distance                        from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed, where in the case of the critical engine                        failure, the helicopter is able to sustain level flight, shall be equipped with an automatically deployable ELT (ELT(AD)).U.K.

###### (c)An ELT of any type shall be capable of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.225****Life-jackets**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board or equivalent individual floatation device for each                        person on board younger than 24 months, which shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the seat                        or berth of the person for whose use it is provided, when:U.K.

operated on a flight over water at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising                              speed, where in the case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is able to sustain level flight;                           

operated on a flight over water beyond autorotational distance from the land, where in the case of critical engine failure,                              the helicopter is not able to sustain level flight; or                           

taking off or landing at an aerodrome or operating site where the take-off or approach path is over water.

###### (b)Each life-jacket or equivalent individual flotation device shall be equipped with a means of electric illumination for the                        purpose of facilitating the location of persons.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.226****Crew survival suits**U.K.

Each crew member shall wear a survival suit when:

operating on a flight over water in support of offshore operations, at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10                              minutes flying time at normal cruising speed, where in the case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is able to                              sustain level flight and when:                           

the weather report or forecasts available to the pilot-in-command indicate that the sea temperature will be less than plus                                       10 °C during the flight; or                                    

the estimated rescue time exceeds the estimated survival time;

or

so determined by the pilot-in-command based on a risk assessment taking into account the following conditions:

flights over water beyond autorotational distance or safe forced landing distance from land, where in the case of the critical                                       engine failure, the helicopter is not able to sustain level flight; and                                    

the weather report or forecasts available to the pilot-in-command indicate that the sea temperature will be less than plus                                       10 °C during the flight.                                    

###### **NCC.IDE.H.227****Life-rafts, survival ELTs and survival equipment on extended overwater flights**U.K.

Helicopters operated:

on a flight over water at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed,                              where in the case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is able to sustain level flight; or                           

on a flight over water at a distance corresponding to more than 3 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed, where in the                              case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is not able to sustain level flight, and if so determined by the pilot-in-command                              by means of a risk assessment;                           

shall be equipped with:

in the case of a helicopter carrying less than 12 persons, at least one life-raft with a rated capacity of not less than the                                       maximum number of persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency;                                    

in the case of a helicopter carrying more than 11 persons, at least two life-rafts, stowed so as to facilitate their ready                                       use in an emergency, sufficient together to accommodate all persons capable of being carried on board and, if one is lost                                       the remaining life-raft(s) having the overload capacity sufficient to accommodate all persons on the helicopter;                                    

at least one survival ELT (ELT(S)) for each required life-raft; and

life-saving equipment, including means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.230****Survival equipment**U.K.

Helicopters operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with:

signalling equipment to make distress signals;

at least one survival ELT (ELT(S)); and

additional survival equipment for the route to be flown taking account of the number of persons on board.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.231****Additional requirements for helicopters conducting offshore operations in a hostile sea area**U.K.

Helicopters operated in offshore operations in a hostile sea area, at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes                     flying time at normal cruising speed, shall comply with the following:                  

When the weather report or forecasts available to the pilot-in-command indicate that the sea temperature will be less than                              plus 10 °C during the flight, or when the estimated rescue time exceeds the calculated survival time, or the flight is planned                              to be conducted at night, all persons on board are wearing a survival suit.                           

All life-rafts carried in accordance with NCC.IDE.H.227 shall be installed so as to be usable in the sea conditions in which                              the helicopter’s ditching, flotation and trim characteristics were evaluated in order to comply with the ditching requirements                              for certification.                           

The helicopter shall be equipped with an emergency lighting system with an independent power supply to provide a source of                              general cabin illumination to facilitate the evacuation of the helicopter.                           

All emergency exits, including crew emergency exits, and the means of opening them shall be conspicuously marked for the guidance                              of occupants using the exits in daylight or in the dark. Such markings shall be designed to remain visible if the helicopter                              is capsized and the cabin is submerged.                           

All non-jettisonable doors that are designated as ditching emergency exits shall have a means of securing them in the open                              position so that they do not interfere with occupants’ egress in all sea conditions up to the maximum required to be evaluated                              for ditching and flotation.                           

All doors, windows or other openings in the passenger compartment intended to be used for the purpose of underwater escape                              shall be equipped so as to be operable in an emergency.                           

Life-jackets shall be worn at all times, unless the passenger or crew member is wearing an integrated survival suit that meets                              the combined requirement of the survival suit and life-jacket.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.H.232****Helicopters certified for operating on water — miscellaneous equipment**U.K.

Helicopters certified for operating on water shall be equipped with:

a sea anchor and other equipment necessary to facilitate mooring, anchoring or manoeuvring the helicopter on water, appropriate                              to its size, weight and handling characteristics; and                           

equipment for making the sound signals prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, where                              applicable.                           

###### **NCC.IDE.H.235****All helicopters on flights over water — ditching**U.K.

Helicopters shall be designed for landing on water or certified for ditching in accordance with the relevant airworthiness                     code or fitted with emergency flotation equipment when operated on a flight over water in a hostile environment at a distance                     from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.H.240****Headset**U.K.

Whenever a radio communication and/or radio navigation system is required, helicopters shall be equipped with a headset with                     boom microphone or equivalent and a transmit button on the flight controls for each required pilot and/or crew member at his/her                     assigned station.                  

###### **NCC.IDE.H.245****Radio communication equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters operated under IFR or at night, or when required by the applicable airspace requirements, shall be equipped with                        radio communication equipment that, under normal radio propagating conditions, shall be capable of:U.K.

conducting two-way communication for aerodrome control purposes;

receiving meteorological information;

conducting two-way communication at any time during flight with those aeronautical stations and on those frequencies prescribed                              by the appropriate authority; and                           

providing for communication on the aeronautical emergency frequency 121,5 MHz.

###### (b)When more than one communications equipment unit is required, each shall be independent of the other or others to the extent                        that a failure in any one will not result in failure of any other.U.K.

###### (c)When a radio communication system is required, and in addition to the flight crew interphone system required in NCC.IDE.H.155,                        helicopters shall be equipped with a transmit button on the flight controls for each required pilot and crew member at his/her                        assigned station.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.250****Navigation equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with navigation equipment that will enable them to proceed in accordance with:U.K.

the ATS flight plan, if applicable; and

the applicable airspace requirements.

###### (b)Helicopters shall have sufficient navigation equipment to ensure that, in the event of the failure of one item of equipment                        at any stage of the flight, the remaining equipment shall allow safe navigation in accordance with (a), or an appropriate                        contingency action, to be completed safely.U.K.

###### (c)Helicopters operated on flights in which it is intended to land in IMC shall be equipped with navigation equipment capable                        of providing guidance to a point from which a visual landing can be performed. This equipment shall be capable of providing                        such guidance for each aerodrome at which it is intended to land in IMC and for any designated alternate aerodromes.U.K.

###### **NCC.IDE.H.255****Transponder**U.K.

Helicopters shall be equipped with a pressure altitude reporting secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder and any other                     SSR transponder capability required for the route being flown.”                  

## ANNEX IVU.K.

### “ANNEX VII

#### **NON-COMMERCIAL AIR OPERATIONS WITH OTHER-THAN-COMPLEX MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT****[PART-NCO]**U.K.

##### SUBPART A***GENERAL REQUIREMENTS***U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.100****Competent authority**U.K.

###### (a)The competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member State where the aircraft is registered.U.K.

###### (b)If the aircraft is registered in a third country, the competent authority shall be the authority designated by the Member                        State where the operator is established or residing.U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.101****Means of compliance**U.K.

Alternative means of compliance to those adopted by the Agency may be used by an operator to establish compliance with Regulation                     (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules.                  

###### **NCO.GEN.102****Touring motor gliders and powered sailplanes**U.K.

###### (a)Touring motor gliders shall be operated following the requirements for:U.K.

aeroplanes when they are power-driven by an engine; and

sailplanes when operated without using an engine.

###### (b)Touring motor gliders shall be equipped in compliance with the requirements applicable to aeroplanes unless otherwise specified                        in Subpart D.U.K.

###### (c)Powered sailplanes, excluding touring motor gliders, shall be operated and equipped in compliance with the requirements applicable                        to sailplanes.U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.105****Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall be responsible for:U.K.

the safety of the aircraft and of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board during aircraft operations as referred to                              in 1.c of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;                           

the initiation, continuation, termination or diversion of a flight in the interest of safety;

ensuring that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with as referred to in 1.b of Annex IV to Regulation                              (EC) No 216/2008;                           

only commencing a flight if he/she is satisfied that all operational limitations referred to in 2.a.3 of Annex IV to Regulation                              (EC) No 216/2008 are complied with, as follows:                           

the aircraft is airworthy;

the aircraft is duly registered;

instruments and equipment required for the execution of that flight are installed in the aircraft and are operative, unless                                       operation with inoperative equipment is permitted by the minimum equipment list (MEL) or equivalent document, if applicable,                                       as provided for in NCO.IDE.A.105, NCO.IDE.H.105, NCO.IDE.S.105 or NCO.IDE.B.105;                                    

the mass of the aircraft and, except in the case of balloons, the centre of gravity location are such that the flight can                                       be conducted within limits prescribed in the airworthiness documentation;                                    

all equipment, baggage and cargo are properly loaded and secured and an emergency evacuation remains possible; and

the aircraft operating limitations as specified in the aircraft flight manual (AFM) will not be exceeded at any time during                                       the flight;                                    

not commencing a flight if he/she is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue or                              the effects of any psychoactive substance;                           

not continuing a flight beyond the nearest weather-permissible aerodrome or operating site when his/her capacity to perform                              duties is significantly reduced from causes such as fatigue, sickness or lack of oxygen;                           

deciding on acceptance of the aircraft with unserviceabilities in accordance with the configuration deviation list (CDL) or                              minimum equipment list (MEL), as applicable; and                           

recording utilisation data and all known or suspected defects in the aircraft at the termination of the flight, or series                              of flights, in the aircraft technical log or journey log for the aircraft.                           

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall ensure that during critical phases of flight or whenever deemed necessary in the interest of safety,                        all crew members are seated at their assigned stations and do not perform any activities other than those required for the                        safe operation of the aircraft.U.K.

###### (c)The pilot-in-command shall have the authority to refuse carriage of or disembark any person, baggage or cargo that may represent                        a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.U.K.

###### (d)The pilot-in-command shall, as soon as possible, report to the appropriate air traffic services (ATS) unit any hazardous weather                        or flight conditions encountered that are likely to affect the safety of other aircraft.U.K.

###### (e)The pilot-in-command shall, in an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, take any action he/she                        considers necessary under the circumstances in accordance with 7.d of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. In such cases                        he/she may deviate from rules, operational procedures and methods in the interest of safety.U.K.

###### (f)During flight, the pilot-in-command shall:U.K.

except for balloons, keep his/her safety belt fastened while at his/her station; and

remain at the controls of the aircraft at all times except if another pilot is taking the controls.

###### (g)The pilot-in-command shall submit a report of an act of unlawful interference without delay to the competent authority and                        shall inform the designated local authority.U.K.

###### (h)The pilot-in-command shall notify the nearest appropriate authority by the quickest available means of any accident involving                        the aircraft that results in serious injury or death of any person or substantial damage to the aircraft or property.U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.106****Pilot-in-command responsibilities and authority — balloons**U.K.

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

the pre-flight briefing of those persons assisting in the inflation and deflation of the envelope; and

ensuring that persons assisting in the inflation and deflation of the envelope wear appropriate protective clothing.

###### **NCO.GEN.110****Compliance with laws, regulations and procedure**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those States where operations are conducted.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall be familiar with the laws, regulations and procedures, pertinent to the performance of his/her                        duties, prescribed for the areas to be traversed, the aerodromes or operating sites to be used and the related air navigation                        facilities as referred to in 1.a of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.115****Taxiing of aeroplanes**U.K.

An aeroplane shall only be taxied on the movement area of an aerodrome if the person at the controls:

is an appropriately qualified pilot; or

has been designated by the operator and:

is trained to taxi the aeroplane;

is trained to use the radio telephone, if radio communications are required;

has received instruction in respect of aerodrome layout, routes, signs, marking, lights, air traffic control (ATC) signals                                       and instructions, phraseology and procedures; and                                    

is able to conform to the operational standards required for safe aeroplane movement at the aerodrome.

###### **NCO.GEN.120****Rotor engagement — helicopters**U.K.

A helicopter rotor shall only be turned under power for the purpose of flight with a qualified pilot at the controls.

###### **NCO.GEN.125****Portable electronic devices**U.K.

The pilot-in-command 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.                  

###### **NCO.GEN.130****Information on emergency and survival equipment carried**U.K.

Except for aircraft taking-off and landing at the same aerodrome/operating site, 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.                  

###### **NCO.GEN.135****Documents, manuals and information to be carried**U.K.

###### (a)The following documents, manuals and information shall be carried on each flight as originals or copies unless otherwise specified:U.K.

the AFM, or equivalent document(s);

the original certificate of registration;

the original certificate of airworthiness (CofA);

the noise certificate, if applicable;

the list of specific approvals, if applicable;

the aircraft radio licence, if applicable;

the third party liability insurance certificate(s);

the journey log, or equivalent, for the aircraft;

details of the filed ATS flight plan, if applicable;

current and suitable aeronautical charts for the route of the proposed flight and all routes along which it is reasonable                              to expect that the flight may be diverted;                           

procedures and visual signals information for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft;

the MEL or CDL, if applicable; and

any other documentation that may be pertinent to the flight or is required by the States concerned with the flight.

###### (b)Notwithstanding (a), on flights:U.K.

intending to take off and land at the same aerodrome/operating site; or

remaining within a distance or area determined by the competent authority,

the documents and information in (a)(2) to (a)(8) may be retained at the aerodrome or operating site.

###### (c)Notwithstanding (a), on flights with balloons or sailplanes, excluding touring motor gliders (TMGs), the documents and information                        in (a)(2) to (a)(8) and (a)(11) to (a)(13) may be carried in the retrieve vehicle.U.K.

###### (d)The pilot-in-command shall make available within a reasonable time of being requested to do so by the competent authority,                        the documentation required to be carried on board.U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.140****Transport of dangerous goods**U.K.

###### (a)The transport of dangerous goods by air shall be conducted in accordance with Annex 18 to the Chicago Convention as last amended                        and amplified by the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (ICAO Doc 9284-AN/905), including                        its supplements and any other addenda or corrigenda.U.K.

###### (b)Dangerous goods shall only be transported by the operator approved in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), Subpart G, to Regulation                        (EU) No 965/2012 except when:U.K.

they are not subject to the Technical Instructions in accordance with Part 1 of those Instructions; or

they are carried by passengers or the pilot-in-command, or are in baggage, in accordance with Part 8 of the Technical Instructions;

they are carried by operators of ELA2 aircraft.

###### (c)The pilot-in-command shall take all reasonable measures to prevent dangerous goods from being carried on board inadvertently.U.K.

###### (d)The pilot-in-command shall, in accordance with the Technical Instructions, report without delay to the competent authority                        and the appropriate authority of the State of occurrence in the event of any dangerous goods accidents or incidents.U.K.

###### (e)The pilot-in-command shall ensure that passengers are provided with information about dangerous goods in accordance with the                        Technical Instructions.U.K.

###### **NCO.GEN.145****Immediate reaction to a safety problem**U.K.

The operator shall implement:

any safety measures mandated by the competent authority in accordance with ARO.GEN.135(c); and

any relevant mandatory safety information issued by the Agency, including airworthiness directives.

###### **NCO.GEN.150****Journey log**U.K.

Particulars of the aircraft, its crew and each journey shall be retained for each flight, or series of flights, in the form                     of a journey log, or equivalent.                  

###### **NCO.GEN.155****Minimum equipment list**U.K.

###### (a)An MEL may be established taking into account the following:U.K.

the document shall provide for the operation of the aircraft, under specified conditions, with particular instruments, items                              of equipment or functions inoperative at the commencement of the flight;                           

the document shall be prepared for each individual aircraft, taking account of the operator’s relevant operational and maintenance                              conditions; and                           

the MEL shall be based on the relevant Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), as defined in the data established in accordance                              with Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012(4), and shall not be less restrictive than the MMEL.                           

###### (b)The MEL and any amendment thereto shall be notified to the competent authority.U.K.

##### SUBPART B***OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES***U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.100****Use of aerodromes and operating sites**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall only use aerodromes and operating sites that are adequate for the type of aircraft and operation                     concerned.                  

###### **NCO.OP.105****Specification of isolated aerodromes — aeroplanes**U.K.

For the selection of alternate aerodromes and the fuel policy, the pilot-in-command shall consider an aerodrome as an isolated                     aerodrome if the flying time to the nearest adequate destination alternate aerodrome is more than:                  

for aeroplanes with reciprocating engines, 60 minutes; or

for aeroplanes with turbine engines, 90 minutes.

###### **NCO.OP.110****Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)For instrument flight rules (IFR) flights, the pilot-in-command shall select and use aerodrome operating minima for each departure,                        destination and alternate aerodrome. Such minima shall:U.K.

not be lower than those established by the State in which the aerodrome is located, except when specifically approved by that                              State; and                           

when undertaking low visibility operations, be approved by the competent authority in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA),                              Subpart E to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.                           

###### (b)When selecting the aerodrome operating minima, the pilot-in-command shall take the following into account:U.K.

the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;

his/her competence and experience;

the dimensions and characteristics of the runways and final approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for use;

the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual ground aids;

the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of navigation and/or control of the flight path, during the take-off,                              the approach, the flare, the landing, the rollout and the missed approach;                           

the obstacles in the approach, the missed approach and the climb-out areas necessary for the execution of contingency procedures;

the obstacle clearance altitude/height for the instrument approach procedures;

the means to determine and report meteorological conditions; and

the flight technique to be used during the final approach.

###### (c)The minima for a specific type of approach and landing procedure shall be used if:U.K.

the ground equipment required for the intended procedure is operative;

the aircraft systems required for the type of approach are operative;

the required aircraft performance criteria are met; and

the pilot is qualified appropriately.

###### **NCO.OP.111****Aerodrome operating minima — NPA, APV, CAT I operations**U.K.

###### (a)The decision height (DH) to be used for a non-precision approach (NPA) flown with the continuous descent final approach (CDFA)                        technique, approach procedure with vertical guidance (APV) or category I (CAT I) operation shall not be lower than the highest                        of:U.K.

the minimum height to which the approach aid can be used without the required visual reference;

the obstacle clearance height (OCH) for the category of aircraft;

the published approach procedure DH where applicable;

the system minimum specified in Table 1; or

the minimum DH specified in the AFM or equivalent document, if stated.

###### (b)The minimum descent height (MDH) for an NPA operation flown without the CDFA technique shall not be lower than the highest                        of:U.K.

the OCH for the category of aircraft;

the system minimum specified in Table 1; or

the minimum MDH specified in the AFM, if stated.

###### *Table 1*

**System minima**

###### **NCO.OP.112****Aerodrome operating minima — circling operations with aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)The MDH for a circling operation with aeroplanes shall not be lower than the highest of:U.K.

the published circling OCH for the aeroplane category;

the minimum circling height derived from Table 1; or

the DH/MDH of the preceding instrument approach procedure.

###### (b)The minimum visibility for a circling operation with aeroplanes shall be the highest of:U.K.

the circling visibility for the aeroplane category, if published;

the minimum visibility derived from Table 2; or

the runway visual range/converted meteorological visibility (RVR/CMV) of the preceding instrument approach procedure.

###### *Table 1*

**MDH and minimum visibility for circling vs. aeroplane category**

###### **NCO.OP.113****Aerodrome operating minima — circling operations with helicopters**U.K.

The MDH for an onshore circling operation with helicopters shall not be lower than 250 ft and the meteorological visibility                     not less than 800 m.                  

###### **NCO.OP.115****Departure and approach procedures — aeroplanes and helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall use the departure and approach procedures established by the State of the aerodrome, if such procedures                        have been published for the runway or FATO to be used.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command may deviate from a published departure route, arrival route or approach procedure:U.K.

provided obstacle clearance criteria can be observed, full account is taken of the operating conditions and any ATC clearance                              is adhered to; or                           

when being radar-vectored by an ATC unit.

###### **NCO.OP.120****Noise abatement procedures — aeroplanes, helicopters and powered sailplanes**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall take into account published noise abatement procedures to minimise the effect of aircraft noise                     while ensuring that safety has priority over noise abatement.                  

###### **NCO.OP.121****Noise abatement procedures — balloons**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall take into account operating procedures to minimise the effect of heating-system noise while ensuring                     that safety has priority over noise abatement.                  

###### **NCO.OP.125****Fuel and oil supply — aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight if the aeroplane carries sufficient fuel and oil for the following:U.K.

for visual flight rules (VFR) flights:

by day, taking-off and landing at the same aerodrome/landing site and always remaining in sight of that aerodrome/landing                                       site, to fly the intended route and thereafter for at least 10 minutes at normal cruising altitude;                                    

by day, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least 30 minutes at normal cruising altitude;                                       or                                    

by night, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least 45 minutes at normal cruising altitude;

for IFR flights:

when no destination alternate is required, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least                                       45 minutes at normal cruising altitude; or                                    

when a destination alternate is required, to fly to the aerodrome of intended landing, to an alternate aerodrome and thereafter                                       to fly for at least 45 minutes at normal cruising altitude.                                    

###### (b)In computing the fuel required including to provide for contingency, the following shall be taken into consideration:U.K.

forecast meteorological conditions;

anticipated ATC routings and traffic delays;

procedures for loss of pressurisation or failure of one engine while en-route, where applicable; and

any other condition that may delay the landing of the aeroplane or increase fuel and/or oil consumption.

###### (c)Nothing shall preclude amendment of a flight plan in-flight, in order to re-plan the flight to another destination, provided                        that all requirements can be complied with from the point where the flight is re-planned.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.126****Fuel and oil supply — helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight if the helicopter carries sufficient fuel and oil for the following:U.K.

for VFR flights, to fly to the aerodrome/operating site of intended landing and thereafter to fly for at least 20 minutes                              at best-range-speed; and                           

for IFR flights:

when no alternate is required or no weather-permissible alternate aerodrome is available, to fly to the aerodrome/operating                                       site of intended landing, and thereafter to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 450 m (1 500 ft) above the destination                                       aerodrome/operating site under standard temperature conditions and approach and land; or                                    

when an alternate is required, to fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the aerodrome/operating site of                                       intended landing, and thereafter:                                    

to fly to the specified alternate; and

to fly for 30 minutes at holding speed at 450 m (1 500 ft) above the alternate aerodrome/operating site under standard temperature                                                conditions and approach and land.                                             

###### (b)In computing the fuel required including to provide for contingency, the following shall be taken into consideration:U.K.

forecast meteorological conditions;

anticipated ATC routings and traffic delays;

procedures for loss of pressurisation or failure of one engine while en-route, where applicable; and

any other condition that may delay the landing of the aircraft or increase fuel and/or oil consumption.

###### (c)Nothing shall preclude amendment of a flight plan in-flight, in order to re-plan the flight to another destination, provided                        that all requirements can be complied with from the point where the flight is re-planned.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.127****Fuel and ballast supply and planning — balloons**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight if the reserve fuel, gas or ballast is sufficient for 30 minutes of flight.U.K.

###### (b)Fuel, gas or ballast supply calculations shall be based upon at least the following operating conditions under which the flight                        is to be conducted:U.K.

data provided by the balloon manufacturer;

anticipated masses;

expected meteorological conditions; and

air navigation services provider procedures and restrictions.

###### **NCO.OP.130****Passenger briefing**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that before or, where appropriate, during the flight, passengers are given a briefing on                     emergency equipment and procedures.                  

###### **NCO.OP.135****Flight preparation**U.K.

###### (a)Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall ascertain by every reasonable means available that the ground and/or                        water facilities including communication facilities and navigation aids available and directly required on such flight, for                        the safe operation of the aircraft, are adequate for the type of operation under which the flight is to be conducted.U.K.

###### (b)Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall be familiar with all available meteorological information appropriate                        to the intended flight. Preparation for a flight away from the vicinity of the place of departure, and for every flight under                        IFR, shall include:U.K.

a study of available current weather reports and forecasts; and

the planning of an alternative course of action to provide for the eventuality that the flight cannot be completed as planned,                              because of weather conditions.                           

###### **NCO.OP.140****Destination alternate aerodromes — aeroplanes**U.K.

For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate aerodrome in the                     flight plan, unless:                  

the available current meteorological information indicates that, for the period from 1 hour before until 1 hour after the                              estimated time of arrival, or from the actual time of departure to 1 hour after the estimated time of arrival, whichever is                              the shorter period, the approach and landing may be made under visual meteorological conditions (VMC); or                           

the place of intended landing is isolated and:

an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing; and

available current meteorological information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours                                       before to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival:                                    

a cloud base of at least 300 m (1 000 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure; and

visibility of at least 5,5 km or of 4 km more than the minimum associated with the procedure.

###### **NCO.OP.141****Destination alternate aerodromes — helicopters**U.K.

For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate aerodrome in the                     flight plan, unless:                  

an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing and the available current meteorological                              information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours before to 2 hours after the estimated                              time of arrival, or from the actual time of departure to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival, whichever is the shorter                              period:                           

a cloud base of at least 120 m (400 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure; and

visibility of at least 1 500 m more than the minimum associated with the procedure; or

the place of intended landing is isolated and:

an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the aerodrome of intended landing;

available current meteorological information indicates that the following meteorological conditions will exist from 2 hours                                       before to 2 hours after the estimated time of arrival:                                    

the cloud base is at least 120 m (400 ft) above the minimum associated with the instrument approach procedure;

visibility is at least 1 500 m more than the minimum associated with the procedure; and

a point of no return (PNR) is determined in case of an offshore destination.

###### **NCO.OP.145****Refuelling with passengers embarking, on board or disembarking**U.K.

###### (a)The aircraft shall not be refuelled with aviation gasoline (AVGAS) or wide-cut type fuel or a mixture of these types of fuel,                        when passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking.U.K.

###### (b)For all other types of fuel, the aircraft shall not be refuelled when passengers are embarking, on board or disembarking,                        unless it is attended by the pilot-in-command or other qualified personnel ready to initiate and direct an evacuation of the                        aircraft by the most practical and expeditious means available.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.150****Carriage of passengers**U.K.

Except for balloons, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that, prior to and during taxiing, take-off and landing, and whenever                     deemed necessary in the interest of safety, each passenger on board occupies a seat or berth and has his/her safety belt or                     restraint device properly secured.                  

###### **NCO.OP.155****Smoking on board — aeroplanes and helicopters**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall not allow smoking on board:

whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety; and

during refuelling of the aircraft.

###### **NCO.OP.156****Smoking on board — sailplanes and balloons**U.K.

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

###### **NCO.OP.160****Meteorological conditions**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command 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.U.K.

###### (b)The pilot-in-command shall only commence or continue an IFR flight towards the planned destination aerodrome if the latest                        available meteorological information indicates that, at the estimated time of arrival, the weather conditions at the destination                        or at least one destination alternate aerodrome are at or above the applicable aerodrome operating minima.U.K.

###### (c)If a flight contains VFR and IFR segments, the meteorological information referred to in (a) and (b) shall be applicable as                        far as relevant.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.165****Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures**U.K.

The pilot-in-command 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 the AFM.                  

###### **NCO.OP.170****Ice and other contaminants — flight procedures**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight or intentionally fly into expected or actual icing conditions if the aircraft                        is certified and equipped to cope with such conditions as referred to in 2.a.5 of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.U.K.

###### (b)If icing exceeds the intensity of icing for which the aircraft is certified or if an aircraft not certified for flight in                        known icing conditions encounters icing, the pilot-in-command shall exit the icing conditions without delay, by a change of                        level and/or route, and if necessary by declaring an emergency to ATC.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.175****Take-off conditions — aeroplanes and helicopters**U.K.

Before commencing take-off, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that:

according to the information available, the weather at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway or                              FATO intended to be used would not prevent a safe take-off and departure; and                           

applicable aerodrome operating minima will be complied with.

###### **NCO.OP.176****Take-off conditions — balloons**U.K.

Before commencing take-off, the pilot-in-command of a balloon shall be satisfied that, according to the information available,                     the weather at the operating site or aerodrome would not prevent a safe take-off and departure.                  

###### **NCO.OP.180****Simulated situations in flight**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command shall, when carrying passengers or cargo, not simulate:U.K.

situations that require the application of abnormal or emergency procedures; or

flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

###### (b)Notwithstanding (a), when training flights are conducted by an approved training organisation, such situations may be simulated                        with student pilots on-board.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.185****In-flight fuel management**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall check at regular intervals that the amount of usable fuel or, for balloons, ballast remaining in                     flight is not less than the fuel or ballast required to proceed to a weather-permissible aerodrome or operating site and the                     planned reserve fuel as required by NCO.OP.125, NCO.OP.126 or NCO.OP.127.                  

###### **NCO.OP.190****Use of supplemental oxygen**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall ensure that he/she and flight crew members engaged in performing duties essential to the safe operation                     of an aircraft in flight use supplemental oxygen continuously whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 10 000 ft for a period of                     more than 30 minutes and whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 13 000 ft.                  

###### **NCO.OP.195****Ground proximity detection**U.K.

When undue proximity to the ground is detected by the pilot-in-command or by a ground proximity warning system, the pilot-in-command                     shall take corrective action immediately in order to establish safe flight conditions.                  

###### **NCO.OP.200****Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS II)**U.K.

When ACAS II is used, operational procedures and training shall be in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011.

###### **NCO.OP.205****Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes and helicopters**U.K.

Before commencing an approach to land, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that, according to the information available,                     the weather at the aerodrome or the operating site and the condition of the runway or FATO intended to be used would not prevent                     a safe approach, landing or missed approach.                  

###### **NCO.OP.210****Commencement and continuation of approach — aeroplanes and helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)The pilot-in-command may commence an instrument approach regardless of the reported runway visual range/visibility (RVR/VIS).U.K.

###### (b)If the reported RVR/VIS is less than the applicable minimum, the approach shall not be continued:U.K.

below 1 000 ft above the aerodrome; or

into the final approach segment in the case where the decision altitude/height (DA/H) or minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H)                              is more than 1 000 ft above the aerodrome.                           

###### (c)Where the RVR is not available, RVR values may be derived by converting the reported visibility.U.K.

###### (d)If, after passing 1 000 ft above the aerodrome, the reported RVR/VIS falls below the applicable minimum, the approach may                        be continued to DA/H or MDA/H.U.K.

###### (e)The approach may be continued below DA/H or MDA/H and the landing may be completed provided that the visual reference adequate                        for the type of approach operation and for the intended runway is established at the DA/H or MDA/H and is maintained.U.K.

###### (f)The touchdown zone RVR shall always be controlling.U.K.

###### **NCO.OP.215****Operational limitations — hot-air balloons**U.K.

A hot-air balloon may take off during night, provided sufficient fuel is carried for a landing during day.

##### SUBPART C***AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS***U.K.

###### **NCO.POL.100****Operating limitations — all aircraft**U.K.

###### (a)During any phase of operation, the loading, the mass and, except for balloons, the centre of gravity (CG) position of the                        aircraft shall comply with any limitation specified in the AFM, or equivalent document.U.K.

###### (b)Placards, listings, instrument markings, or combinations thereof, containing those operating limitations prescribed by the                        AFM for visual presentation, shall be displayed in the aircraft.U.K.

###### **NCO.POL.105****Weighing**U.K.

###### (a)The operator shall ensure that the mass and, except for balloons, the CG of the aircraft have been established by actual weighing                        prior to initial entry into service. The accumulated effects of modifications and repairs on the mass and balance shall be                        accounted for and properly documented. Such information shall be made available to the pilot-in-command. The aircraft shall                        be reweighed if the effect of modifications on the mass and balance is not accurately known.U.K.

###### (b)The weighing shall be accomplished by the manufacturer of the aircraft or by an approved maintenance organisation.U.K.

###### **NCO.POL.110****Performance — general**U.K.

The pilot-in-command shall only operate the aircraft 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.                  

##### SUBPART D***INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT***U.K.

###### *SECTION 1*U.K.***Aeroplanes***

###### **NCO.IDE.A.100****Instruments and equipment — general**U.K.

###### (a)Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements                        if they are:U.K.

used by the flight crew to control the flight path;

used to comply with NCO.IDE.A.190;

used to comply with NCO.IDE.A.195; or

installed in the aeroplane.

###### (b)The following items, when required by this Subpart, do not need an equipment approval:U.K.

spare fuses;

independent portable lights;

an accurate time piece;

first-aid kit;

survival and signalling equipment;

sea anchor and equipment for mooring; and

child restraint device.

###### (c)Instruments and equipment not required by this Subpart as well as any other equipment that is not required by other applicable                        Annexes, but is carried on a flight, shall comply with the following:U.K.

the information provided by these instruments or equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to                              Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or NCO.IDE.A.190 and NCO.IDE.A.195; and                           

the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the aeroplane, even in the case of failures or malfunction.

###### (d)Instruments and equipment shall be readily operable or accessible from the station where the flight crew member that needs                        to use it is seated.U.K.

###### (e)All required emergency equipment shall be easily accessible for immediate use.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.105****Minimum equipment for flight**U.K.

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplane instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended                     flight are inoperative or missing, unless:                  

the aeroplane is operated in accordance with the MEL, if established; or

the aeroplane is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.110****Spare electrical fuses**U.K.

Aeroplanes shall be equipped with spare electrical fuses, of the ratings required for complete circuit protection, for replacement                     of those fuses that are allowed to be replaced in flight.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.A.115****Operating lights**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated at night shall be equipped with:

an anti-collision light system;

navigation/position lights;

a landing light;

lighting supplied from the aeroplane’s electrical system to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment                              essential to the safe operation of the aeroplane;                           

lighting supplied from the aeroplane’s electrical system to provide illumination in all passenger compartments;

an independent portable light for each crew member station; and

lights to conform with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea if the aeroplane is operated as a seaplane.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.120****Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:U.K.

magnetic heading;

time, in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed; and

Mach number, whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number.

###### (b)Aeroplanes operated under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at night, or in conditions where the aeroplane cannot be                        maintained in a desired flight path without reference to one or more additional instruments, shall be, in addition to (a),                        equipped with:U.K.

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

turn and slip;

attitude;

vertical speed; and

stabilised heading;

and

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate.

###### (c)Aeroplanes operated in conditions where they cannot be maintained in a desired flight path without reference to one or more                        additional instruments, shall be, in addition to (a) and (b), equipped with a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed                        indicating system required in (a)(4) due to condensation or icing.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.125****Operations under IFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated under IFR shall be equipped with:

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed;

turn and slip;

attitude;

stabilised heading;

outside air temperature; and

Mach number, whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number;

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate; and

a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required in (a)(4) due to condensation or icing.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.130****Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS)**U.K.

Turbine-powered aeroplanes certified for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nine shall be equipped with                     a TAWS that meets the requirements for:                  

class A equipment, as specified in an acceptable standard, in the case of aeroplanes for which the individual certificate                              of airworthiness (CofA) was first issued after 1 January 2011; or                           

class B equipment, as specified in an acceptable standard, in the case of aeroplanes for which the individual CofA was first                              issued on or before 1 January 2011.                           

###### **NCO.IDE.A.135****Flight crew interphone system**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including                     headsets and microphones for use by all flight crew members.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.A.140****Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with:U.K.

a seat or berth for each person on board who is aged 24 months or more;

a seat belt on each passenger seat and restraining belts for each berth;

a child restraint device (CRD) for each person on board younger than 24 months; and

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system on each flight crew seat, having a single point release.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.145****First-aid kit**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with a first-aid kit.U.K.

###### (b)The first-aid kit shall be:U.K.

readily accessible for use; and

kept up-to-date.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.150****Supplemental oxygen — pressurised aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)Pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes for which the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be                        equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.U.K.

###### (b)Pressurised aeroplanes operated above flight altitudes at which the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments is above                        10 000 ft shall carry enough breathing oxygen to supply:U.K.

all crew members and:

100 % of the passengers for any period when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15 000 ft, but in no case less than 10 minutes’                                       supply;                                    

at least 30 % of the passengers, for any period when, in the event of loss of pressurisation and taking into account the circumstances                                       of the flight, the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be between 14 000 ft and 15 000 ft; and                                    

at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment                                       will be between 10 000 ft and 14 000 ft;                                    

and

all the occupants of the passenger compartment for no less than 10 minutes, in the case of aeroplanes operated at pressure                              altitudes above 25 000 ft, or operated below that altitude but under conditions that will not allow them to descend safely                              to a pressure altitude of 13 000 ft within 4 minutes.                           

###### (c)Pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes above 25 000 ft shall, in addition, be equipped with a device to provide                        a warning indication to the flight crew of any loss of pressurisation.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.155****Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised aeroplanes**U.K.

###### (a)Non-pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes when the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be                        equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.U.K.

###### (b)Non-pressurised aeroplanes operated above flight altitudes at which the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments is                        above 10 000 ft shall carry enough breathing oxygen to supply:U.K.

all crew members and at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in                              the passenger compartment will be between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft; and                           

all crew members and passengers for any period that the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be above 13 000 ft.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.160****Hand fire extinguishers**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes, except touring motor gliders (TMG) and ELA1 aeroplanes, shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher:U.K.

in the flight crew compartment; and

in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible                              to the flight crew.                           

###### (b)The type and quantity of extinguishing agent for the required fire extinguishers shall be suitable for the type of fire likely                        to occur in the compartment where the extinguisher is intended to be used and to minimise the hazard of toxic gas concentration                        in compartments occupied by persons.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.165****Marking of break-in points**U.K.

If areas of the aeroplane’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be                     marked as shown in Figure 1.                  

*Figure 1*

**Marking of break-in points**

###### **NCO.IDE.A.170****Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes shall be equipped with:U.K.

an ELT of any type, when first issued with an individual CofA on or before 1 July 2008;

an automatic ELT, when first issued with an individual CofA after 1 July 2008; or

a survival ELT (ELT(S)) or a personal locator beacon (PLB), carried by a crew member or a passenger, when certified for a                              maximum passenger seating configuration of six or less.                           

###### (b)ELTs of any type and PLBs shall be capable of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.175****Flight over water**U.K.

###### (a)The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board, or equivalent individual floatation                        device for each person on board younger than 24 months, that shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible                        from the seat or berth of the person for whose use it is provided:U.K.

single-engined landplanes when:

flying over water beyond gliding distance from land; or

taking off or landing at an aerodrome or operating site where, in the opinion of the pilot-in-command, the take-off or approach                                       path is so disposed over water that there would be a likelihood of a ditching;                                    

seaplanes operated over water; and

aeroplanes operated at a distance away from land where an emergency landing is possible greater than that corresponding to                              30 minutes at normal cruising speed or 50 NM, whichever is less.                           

###### (b)Seaplanes operated over water shall be equipped with:U.K.

one anchor;

one sea anchor (drogue), when necessary to assist in manoeuvring; and

equipment for making the sound signals, as prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, where                              applicable.                           

###### (c)The pilot-in-command of an aeroplane operated at a distance away from land where an emergency landing is possible greater                        than that corresponding to 30 minutes at normal cruising speed or 50 NM, whichever is the lesser, shall determine the risks                        to survival of the occupants of the aeroplane in the event of a ditching, based on which he/she shall determine the carriage                        of:U.K.

equipment for making the distress signals;

life-rafts in sufficient numbers to carry all persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency; and

life-saving equipment, to provide the means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.180****Survival equipment**U.K.

Aeroplanes operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with such signalling                     devices and life-saving equipment, including means of sustaining life, as may be appropriate to the area overflown.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.A.190****Radio communication equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Where required by the airspace being flown aeroplanes shall be equipped with radio communication equipment capable of conducting                        two-way communication with those aeronautical stations and on those frequencies to meet airspace requirements.U.K.

###### (b)Radio communication equipment, if required by (a), shall provide for communication on the aeronautical emergency frequency                        121,5 MHz.U.K.

###### (c)When more than one communication equipment unit is required, each shall be independent of the other or others to the extent                        that a failure in any one will not result in failure of any other.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.195****Navigation equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Aeroplanes operated over routes that cannot be navigated by reference to visual landmarks shall be equipped with any navigation                        equipment necessary to enable them to proceed in accordance with:U.K.

the ATS flight plan; if applicable; and

the applicable airspace requirements.

###### (b)Aeroplanes shall have sufficient navigation equipment to ensure that, in the event of the failure of one item of equipment                        at any stage of the flight, the remaining equipment shall allow safe navigation in accordance with (a), or an appropriate                        contingency action, to be completed safely.U.K.

###### (c)Aeroplanes operated on flights in which it is intended to land in IMC shall be equipped with suitable equipment capable of                        providing guidance to a point from which a visual landing can be performed. This equipment shall be capable of providing such                        guidance for each aerodrome at t which it is intended to land in IMC and for any designated alternate aerodromes.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.A.200****Transponder**U.K.

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

###### *SECTION 2*U.K.***Helicopters***

###### **NCO.IDE.H.100****Instruments and equipment — general**U.K.

###### (a)Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements                        if they are:U.K.

used by the flight crew to control the flight path;

used to comply with NCO.IDE.H.190;

used to comply with NCO.IDE.H.195; or

installed in the helicopter.

###### (b)The following items, when required by this Subpart, do not need an equipment approval:U.K.

independent portable lights;

an accurate time piece;

first-aid kit;

survival and signalling equipment;

sea anchor and equipment for mooring; and

child restraint device.

###### (c)Instruments and equipment not required by this Subpart, as well as any other equipment that is not required by other applicable                        Annexes, but is carried on a flight, shall comply with the following:U.K.

the information provided by these instruments or equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to                              Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or NCO.IDE.H.190 and NCO.IDE.H.195; and                           

the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the helicopter, even in the case of failures or malfunction.

###### (d)Instruments and equipment shall be readily operable or accessible from the station where the flight crew member that needs                        to use it is seated.U.K.

###### (e)All required emergency equipment shall be easily accessible for immediate use.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.105****Minimum equipment for flight**U.K.

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the helicopter’s instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the                     intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless:                  

the helicopter is operated in accordance with the MEL, if established; or

the helicopter is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.115****Operating lights**U.K.

Helicopters operated at night shall be equipped with:

an anti-collision light system;

navigation/position lights;

a landing light;

lighting supplied from the helicopter’s electrical system to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment                              essential to the safe operation of the helicopter;                           

lighting supplied from the helicopter’s electrical system to provide illumination in all passenger compartments;

an independent portable light for each crew member station; and

lights to conform with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea if the helicopter is amphibious.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.120****Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:U.K.

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed; and

slip.

###### (b)Helicopters operated under VMC at night, or when the visibility is less than 1 500 m, or in conditions where the helicopter                        cannot be maintained in a desired flight path without reference to one or more additional instruments, shall be, in addition                        to (a), equipped with:U.K.

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

attitude;

vertical speed; and

stabilised heading; and

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate.

###### (c)Helicopters operated when the visibility is less than 1 500 m, or in conditions where the helicopter cannot be maintained                        in a desired flight path without reference to one or more additional instruments, shall be, in addition to (a) and (b), equipped                        with a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required in (a)(4) due to condensation or icing.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.125****Operations under IFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

Helicopters operated under IFR shall be equipped with:

a means of measuring and displaying the following:

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed;

slip;

attitude;

stabilised heading; and

outside air temperature;

a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate;

a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required by (a)(4) due to condensation or icing; and

an additional means of measuring and displaying attitude as a standby instrument.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.126****Additional equipment for single pilot operations under IFR**U.K.

Helicopters operated under IFR with a single pilot shall be equipped with an autopilot with at least altitude hold and heading                     mode.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.H.135****Flight crew interphone system**U.K.

Helicopters operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including                     headsets and microphones for use by all flight crew members.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.H.140****Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with:U.K.

a seat or berth for each person on board who is aged 24 months or more;

a seat belt on each passenger seat and restraining belts for each berth;

for helicopters first issued with an individual CofA after 31 December 2012, a seat belt with an upper torso restraint system                              for each passenger who is aged 24 months or more;                           

a child restraint device for each person on board younger than 24 months; and

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system incorporating a device that will automatically restrain the occupant’s torso                              in the event of rapid deceleration on each flight crew seat.                           

###### (b)A seat belt with upper torso restraint system shall have a single point release.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.145****First-aid kit**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with a first-aid kit.U.K.

###### (b)The first-aid kit shall be:U.K.

readily accessible for use; and

kept up-to-date.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.155****Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised helicopters**U.K.

###### (a)Non-pressurised helicopters operated at flight altitudes when the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be                        equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.U.K.

###### (b)Non-pressurised helicopters operated above flight altitudes at which the pressure altitude in the passenger compartments is                        above 10 000 ft shall carry enough breathing oxygen to supply:U.K.

all crew members and at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in                              the passenger compartment will be between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft; and                           

all crew members and passengers for any period that the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be above 13 000 ft.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.160****Hand fire extinguishers**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters, except ELA2 helicopters, shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher:U.K.

in the flight crew compartment; and

in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible                              to the flight crew.                           

###### (b)The type and quantity of extinguishing agent for the required fire extinguishers shall be suitable for the type of fire likely                        to occur in the compartment where the extinguisher is intended to be used and to minimise the hazard of toxic gas concentration                        in compartments occupied by persons.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.165****Marking of break-in points**U.K.

If areas of the helicopter’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be                     marked as shown in Figure 1.                  

*Figure 1*

**Marking of break-in points**

###### **NCO.IDE.H.170****Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters certified for a maximum passenger seating configuration above six shall be equipped with:U.K.

an automatic ELT; and

one survival ELT (ELT(S)) in a life-raft or life-jacket when the helicopter is operated at a distance from land corresponding                              to more than 3 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed.                           

###### (b)Helicopters certified for a maximum passenger seating configuration of six or less shall be equipped with an ELT(S) or a personal                        locator beacon (PLB), carried by a crew member or a passenger.U.K.

###### (c)ELTs of any type and PLBs shall be capable of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.175****Flight over water**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board or equivalent individual flotation device for each                        person on board younger than 24 months, which shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the seat                        or berth of the person for whose use it is provided, when:U.K.

flying over water beyond autorotational distance from land where in case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is                              not able to sustain level flight; or                           

flying over water at a distance of land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying at normal cruising speed, where in case                              of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is able to sustain level flight; or                           

taking off or landing at an aerodrome/operating site where the take-off or approach path is over water.

###### (b)Each life-jacket or equivalent individual flotation device shall be equipped with a means of electric illumination for the                        purpose of facilitating the location of persons.U.K.

###### (c)The pilot-in-command of a helicopter operated on a flight over water at a distance from land corresponding to more than 30                        minutes flying time at normal cruising speed or 50 NM, whichever is less, shall determine the risks to survival of the occupants                        of the helicopter in the event of a ditching, based on which he/she shall determine the carriage of:U.K.

equipment for making the distress signals;

life-rafts in sufficient numbers to carry all persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency; and

life-saving equipment, to provide the means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.

###### (d)The pilot-in-command shall determine the risks to survival of the occupants of the helicopter in the event of a ditching,                        when deciding if the life-jackets required in (a) shall be worn by all occupants.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.180****Survival equipment**U.K.

Helicopters, operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult, shall be equipped with such signalling                     devices and life-saving equipment, including means of sustaining life, as may be appropriate to the area overflown.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.H.185****All helicopters on flights over water — ditching**U.K.

Helicopters flying over water in a hostile environment beyond a distance of 50 NM from land shall be:

designed for landing on water in accordance with the relevant airworthiness code;

certified for ditching in accordance with the relevant airworthiness code; or

fitted with emergency flotation equipment.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.190****Radio communication equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Where required by the airspace being flown helicopters shall be equipped with radio communication equipment capable of conducting                        two-way communication with those aeronautical stations and on those frequencies to meet airspace requirements.U.K.

###### (b)Radio communication equipment, if required by (a), shall provide for communication on the aeronautical emergency frequency                        121,5 MHz.U.K.

###### (c)When more than one communications equipment unit is required, each shall be independent of the other or others to the extent                        that a failure in any one will not result in failure of any other.U.K.

###### (d)When a radio communication system is required, and in addition to the flight crew interphone system required in NCO.IDE.H.135,                        helicopters shall be equipped with a transmit button on the flight controls for each required pilot and/or crew member at                        his/her working station.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.195****Navigation equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Helicopters operated over routes that cannot be navigated by reference to visual landmarks shall be equipped with navigation                        equipment that will enable them to proceed in accordance with:U.K.

the ATS flight plan, if applicable; and

the applicable airspace requirements.

###### (b)Helicopters shall have sufficient navigation equipment to ensure that, in the event of the failure of one item of equipment                        at any stage of the flight, the remaining equipment shall allow safe navigation in accordance with (a), or an appropriate                        contingency action, to be completed safely.U.K.

###### (c)Helicopters operated on flights in which it is intended to land in IMC shall be equipped with navigation equipment capable                        of providing guidance to a point from which a visual landing can be performed. This equipment shall be capable of providing                        such guidance for each aerodrome at which is intended to land in IMC and for any designated alternate aerodromes.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.H.200****Transponder**U.K.

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

###### *SECTION 3*U.K.***Sailplanes***

###### **NCO.IDE.S.100****Instruments and equipment — general**U.K.

###### (a)Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements                        if they are:U.K.

used by the flight crew to control the flight path;

used to to comply with NCO.IDE.S.145;

used to comply with NCO.IDE.S.150; or

installed in the sailplane.

###### (b)The following items, when required by this Subpart, do not need an equipment approval:U.K.

independent portable lights;

an accurate time piece;

survival and signalling equipment.

###### (c)Instruments and equipment not required by this Subpart as well as any other equipment that is not required by other Annexes,                        but is carried on a flight, shall comply with the following:U.K.

the information provided by these instruments or, equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to                              Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; and                           

the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the sailplane, even in the case of failures or malfunction.

###### (d)Instruments and equipment shall be readily operable or accessible from the station where the flight crew member that needs                        to use it is seated.U.K.

###### (e)All required emergency equipment shall be easily accessible for immediate use.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.105****Minimum equipment for flight**U.K.

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 MEL, if established; or

the sailplane is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.115****Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments**U.K.

###### (a)Sailplanes operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:U.K.

in the case of powered sailplanes, magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude; and

indicated airspeed.

###### (b)Sailplanes operating in conditions where the sailplane cannot be maintained in a desired flight path without reference to                        one or more additional instruments, shall be, in addition to (a), equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:U.K.

vertical speed;

attitude or turn and slip; and

magnetic heading.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.120****Cloud flying — flight and navigational instruments**U.K.

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

magnetic heading;

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

pressure altitude;

indicated airspeed;

vertical speed; and

attitude or turn and slip.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.125****Seats and restraint systems**U.K.

###### (a)Sailplanes shall be equipped with:U.K.

a seat for each person on board; and

a seat belt with upper torso restraint system for each seat according to the AFM.

###### (b)A seat belt with upper torso restraint system shall have a single point release.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.130****Supplemental oxygen**U.K.

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

crew members for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude will be between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft; and

all crew members and passengers for any period that the pressure altitude will be above 13 000 ft.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.135****Flight over water**U.K.

The pilot-in-command 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:                  

a life-jacket, or equivalent individual floatation device, for each person on board, that shall be worn or stowed in a position                              that is readily accessible from the seat of the person for whose use it is provided;                           

an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) or a personal locator beacon (PLB), carried by a crew member or a passenger, capable                              of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz; and                           

equipment for making distress signals, when operating a flight:

over water beyond gliding distance from land; or

where the take-off or approach path is so disposed over water that in the event of a mishap there would be a likelihood of                                       ditching.                                    

###### **NCO.IDE.S.140****Survival equipment**U.K.

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.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.S.145****Radio communication equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Where required by the airspace being flown sailplanes shall be equipped with radio communication equipment capable of conducting                        two-way communication with those aeronautical stations or those frequencies to meet airspace requirements.U.K.

###### (b)Radio communication equipment, if required by (a), shall provide for communication on the aeronautical emergency frequency                        121,5 MHz.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.150****Navigation equipment**U.K.

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

the ATS flight plan if applicable; and

the applicable airspace requirements.

###### **NCO.IDE.S.155****Transponder**U.K.

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*U.K.***Balloons***

###### **NCO.IDE.B.100****Instruments and equipment — general**U.K.

###### (a)Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements                        if they are:U.K.

used by the flight crew to determine the flight path;

used to comply with NCO.IDE.B.145; or

installed in the balloon.

###### (b)The following items, when required by this Subpart, do not need an equipment approval:U.K.

independent portable lights;

an accurate time piece;

first-aid kit;

survival and signalling equipment.

###### (c)Instruments and equipment not required by this Subpart as well as any other equipment that is not required by other Annexes,                        but is carried on a flight, shall comply with the following:U.K.

the information provided by these instruments or equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to                              Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; and                           

the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the balloon, even in the case of failures or malfunction.

###### (d)Instruments and equipment shall be readily operable or accessible from the station where the flight crew member that needs                        to use it is assigned.U.K.

###### (e)All required emergency equipment shall be easily accessible for immediate use.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.105****Minimum equipment for flight**U.K.

A flight shall not be commenced when any of the balloon instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended                     flight are inoperative or missing, unless:                  

the balloon is operated in accordance with the MEL, if established; or

the balloon is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.110****Operating lights**U.K.

Balloons operated at night shall be equipped with:

position lights;

a means to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment essential to the safe operation of the balloon;

an independent portable light; and

for hot air airships the following:

a landing light; and

an anti-collision light.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.115****Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment**U.K.

Balloons operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with the following:

a means of displaying drift direction; and

a means of measuring and displaying:

time in hours, minutes and seconds;

vertical speed, if required by the AFM; and

pressure altitude, if required by the AFM, if required by airspace requirements or when altitude needs to be controlled for                                       the use of oxygen.                                    

###### **NCO.IDE.B.120****First-aid kit**U.K.

###### (a)Balloons shall be equipped with a first-aid kit.U.K.

###### (b)The first-aid kit shall be:U.K.

readily accessible for use; and

kept up-to-date.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.121****Supplemental oxygen**U.K.

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

crew members for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude will be between 10 000 ft and 13 000 ft; and

all crew members and passengers for any period that the pressure altitude will be above 13 000 ft.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.125****Hand fire extinguishers**U.K.

###### (a)Balloons shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher, if required by the applicable certification specifications.U.K.

###### (b)The type and quantity of extinguishing agent for the required fire extinguishers shall be suitable for the type of fire likely                        to occur in the balloon where the extinguisher is intended to be used and to minimise the hazard of toxic gas concentration                        for the occupants of the balloon.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.130****Flight over water**U.K.

The pilot-in-command 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:                  

a life-jacket for each person on board, or equivalent individual floatation device for each person on board younger than 24                              months, that shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the station of the person for whose use                              it is provided;                           

when carrying more than 6 persons, an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) capable of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz                              and 406 MHz;                           

when carrying up to 6 persons, an ELT or a personal locator beacon (PLB), carried by a crew member or a passenger, capable                              of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz; and                           

equipment for making the distress signals.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.135****Survival equipment**U.K.

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.                  

###### **NCO.IDE.B.140****Miscellaneous equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Balloons shall be equipped with protective gloves for each crew member.U.K.

###### (b)Hot-air balloons and mixed balloons shall be equipped with:U.K.

an alternative source of ignition;

a means of measuring and indicating fuel quantity;

a fire blanket or fire resistant cover; and

a drop line of at least 25 metres (m) in length.

###### (c)Gas balloons shall be equipped with a knifeU.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.145****Radio communication equipment**U.K.

###### (a)Where required by the airspace being flown, balloons shall be equipped with radio communication equipment capable of conducting                        two-way communication with those aeronautical stations or those frequencies to meet airspace requirements.U.K.

###### (b)Radio communication equipment, if required by (a), shall provide for communication on the aeronautical emergency frequency                        121,5 MHz.U.K.

###### **NCO.IDE.B.150****Transponder**U.K.

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

1

OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.                           

2

OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1.                           

3

OJ L 100, 5.4.2012, p. 1.’;                           

4

OJ L 224, 21.8.2012, p. 1.