What should the operations manual include regarding the minimum equipment list for night vision imaging systems?

The operations manual should include the minimum equipment list (MEL) entry covering the equipment specified.

What must the operations manual specify regarding weather minima for NVIS operations?

The operations manual should include weather minima, taking the underlying activity into account.

What must the operations manual include about transition heights in relation to NVIS flights?

The operations manual should include the minimum transition heights to/from an NVIS flight.

Which elements related to risk and crew selection must be covered in the operations manual for NVIS operations?

The operations manual should include risk analysis, mitigation and management, and selection and composition of crew.

What documentation and procedures are required for pre- and post-flight in the context of NVIS operations?

The operations manual should include pre- and post-flight procedures and documentation.

What must the operations manual state about the NVIS training syllabus?

The operations manual should include the NVIS training syllabus.

What equipment-related information must be included in the operations manual for NVIS operations?

The operations manual should include equipment to be carried and its limitations.

AMC1 SPA.NVIS.140 Information and documentation

Q: Which crew coordination procedures must be documented in the operations manual for NVIS operations?

The operations manual should include crew coordination procedures covering: (1) flight briefing; (2) procedures when one crew member is wearing NVG and/or procedures when two or more crew members are wearing NVGs; (3) procedures for the transition to and from NVIS flight; (4) use of the radio altimeter on an NVIS flight; and (5) inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and helicopter recovery procedures, including unusual attitude recovery procedures.

Q: What in-flight procedures must be included in the operations manual to ensure NVIS operations are not conducted below minima?

The operations manual should include in-flight procedures for assessing visibility, to ensure that operations are not conducted below the minima stipulated for non-assisted night VFR operations.

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AMC1 SPA.NVIS.140 Information and documentation

ED Decision 2012/019/R

OPERATIONS MANUAL

The operations manual should include:

(a) equipment to be carried and its limitations;

(b) the minimum equipment list (MEL) entry covering the equipment specified;

(d) pre- and post-flight procedures and documentation;

(e) selection and composition of crew;

(f) crew coordination procedures, including:

(1) flight briefing;

(2) procedures when one crew member is wearing NVG and/or procedures when two or more crew members are wearing NVGs;

(3) procedures for the transition to and from NVIS flight;

(4) use of the radio altimeter on an NVIS flight; and

(5) inadvertent instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and helicopter recovery procedures, including unusual attitude recovery procedures;

(g) the NVIS training syllabus;

(h) in-flight procedures for assessing visibility, to ensure that operations are not conducted below the minima stipulated for non-assisted night VFR operations;

(i) weather minima, taking the underlying activity into account; and

(j) the minimum transition heights to/from an NVIS flight.

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Source-Title: AMC1 SPA.NVIS.140 Information and documentation View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13093 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 24 October, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 24 October, 2012

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2012/019/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

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

Parentir: SPA.NVIS.140 Information and documentation

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR