Is a type B EFB software application allowed as a moving map display for HEMS operations?

Yes, a type B EFB software application is allowed as one of the acceptable moving map displays.

Does the moving map display need to be airworthiness approved if it is an HTAWS?

Yes, the HTAWS must be airworthiness approved.

AMC1 SPA.HEMS.110(b) Equipment requirements for HEMS operations

Q: Which three types of moving map displays are acceptable for HEMS operations according to AMC1 SPA.HEMS.110(b)?

The acceptable moving map displays are: (a) an HTAWS that is airworthiness approved; (b) a display that is integrated in the cockpit environment and is airworthiness approved; (c) a type B EFB software application.

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AMC1 SPA.HEMS.110(b) Equipment requirements for HEMS operations

ED Decision 2023/007/R

MOVING MAP DISPLAYS

The moving map display should show the relative altitude of the surrounding terrain and obstacles to that of the helicopter, and may be any of the following:

(a) an HTAWS that is airworthiness approved;

(b) a display that is integrated in the cockpit environment and is airworthiness approved;

The database should cover the area where the helicopter usually performs HEMS operations.

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Source-Title: AMC1 SPA.HEMS.110(b) Equipment requirements for HEMS operations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21098 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 25 May, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 29 June, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

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

Parentir: SPA.HEMS.110 Equipment requirements for HEMS operations

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR