What should an operator do if they become aware of a change to the obstacle environment at an approved public interest site?

The operator should assess the safety impact of the new obstacles on their operations, review and modify site-specific procedures as necessary, discontinue operations at the site if necessary, and inform the competent authority of all of the above.

When a new obstacle appears at a public interest site, what is the first step the operator must take according to AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225?

The first step is to assess the safety impact of the new obstacles on their operations.

Does AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225 require the operator to notify the competent authority about changes to the obstacle environment at a public interest site?

Yes, the operator should inform the competent authority of all of the above, including the safety impact assessment, any procedure modifications, and any decision to discontinue operations.

What is the regulatory basis for handling obstacle environment changes at public interest sites, and what does it require?

The regulatory basis is AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225, issued under ED Decision 2023/007/R. It requires the operator to assess safety impact, review and modify site-specific procedures, discontinue operations if necessary, and inform the competent authority.

AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site

Q: Under AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225, what actions are required if a change to the obstacle environment is identified at an approved public interest site?

The operator should: (a) assess the safety impact of such new obstacles on their operations; (b) review their site-specific procedures and modify them as necessary; (c) discontinue operations at the site if necessary; and (d) inform the competent authority of all of the above.

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AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site

ED Decision 2023/007/R

CHANGES TO THE OBSTACLE ENVIRONMENT

If the operator becomes aware of a change to the obstacle environment at an approved public interest site, the operator should:

(a) assess the safety impact of such new obstacles on their operations;

(b) review their site-specific procedures and modify them as necessary;

(d) inform the competent authority of all of the above.

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Source-Title: AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21095 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 23

Applicabilitydate: 25 May, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 29 June, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR