ED Decision 2016/022/R
APPROVAL OF HELICOPTER OFFSHORE OPERATIONS
(a) Approval
When verifying compliance with the applicable requirements of Subpart K of Annex V (Part-SPA) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the competent authority should ensure prior to issuing an approval that:
(1) the hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation processes are in place;
(2) operating procedures have been established applicable to the area of operation;
(3) helicopters are appropriately certified and equipped for the area of operation;
(4) flight crew involved in these operations are trained and checked in accordance with the training and checking programmes established by the operator; and
(5) all requirements of Part-SPA, Subpart K are met.
(b) Demonstration flight(s)
The final step of the approval process may require a demonstration flight performed in the area of operation. The competent authority may appoint an inspector for a flight to verify that all relevant procedures are applied effectively. If the performance is satisfactory, helicopter offshore operations may be approved.
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