What obligation does a supplemental type certificate holder for an emergency flotation system have regarding sea conditions?

A holder of a supplemental type certificate for an emergency flotation system installed on a small or large helicopter must ensure that the substantiated sea conditions for capsize resistance and associated information are included in the RFM and provided to all operators.

Which regulation is the source for the requirement to provide substantiated sea conditions in the RFM?

The requirement is from Regulation (EU) 2022/1254.

To whom must the substantiated sea conditions and associated information be provided?

They must be provided to all operators.

Does the requirement apply to both small and large helicopters?

Yes, the requirement applies to both small helicopters and large helicopters.

What types of certificates are covered under this requirement for including sea conditions in the RFM?

Type certificates for small or large helicopters and supplemental type certificates for emergency flotation systems installed on such helicopters.

What is meant by 'associated information' in the context of this requirement?

Associated information relates to the ditching certification or emergency flotation provisions.

Is there any mention of an applicability date in this section?

No, the section does not state an applicability date.

26.425 Provision of substantiated sea conditions

Q: What must be included in the rotorcraft flight manual regarding sea conditions for capsize resistance?

The substantiated sea conditions for capsize resistance and any associated information relating to the ditching certification or emergency flotation provisions must be included in the RFM.

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26.425 Provision of substantiated sea conditions

Regulation (EU) 2022/1254

(a) A holder of a type certificate for a small helicopter or a large helicopter shall ensure that the substantiated sea conditions for capsize resistance and any associated information relating to the ditching certification or emergency flotation provisions are included in the rotorcraft flight manual (RFM) and provided to all operators.

(b) A holder of a supplemental type certificate for an emergency flotation system that is installed on a small helicopter or a large helicopter shall ensure that the substantiated sea conditions for capsize resistance and any associated information relating to the ditching certification or emergency flotation provisions are included in the RFM and provided to all operators.

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Source-Title: 26.425 Provision of substantiated sea conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19927 Compare versions

Domain: Additional airworthiness specifications

Applicabilitydate: 9 August, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 9 August, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2022/1254 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-26, CS-26

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

26.425 Provision of substantiated sea conditions

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