What two elements must be checked for consistency with prevailing conditions during coastal transit operations in performance class 3?

The width of the coastal corridor and the equipment carried must be consistent with the conditions prevailing at the time.

CAT.OP.MPA.137 Routes and areas of operation -- helicopters

Q: What must the operator ensure for helicopters operated in performance class 3 regarding surfaces, unless the helicopter has an approval under CAT.POL.H.420?

The operator must ensure that surfaces are available that permit a safe forced landing to be executed, except when the helicopter has an approval to operate in accordance with CAT.POL.H.420.

Q: For helicopters in performance class 3 conducting 'coastal transit' operations, what must the operations manual contain?

The operations manual must contain procedures to ensure that the width of the coastal corridor, and the equipment carried, is consistent with the conditions prevailing at the time.

Q: Under which specific condition is the requirement for available surfaces for a safe forced landing waived for performance class 3 helicopters?

The requirement is waived when the helicopter has an approval to operate in accordance with CAT.POL.H.420.

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CAT.OP.MPA.137 Routes and areas of operation — helicopters

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

The operator shall ensure that:

(a) for helicopters operated in performance class 3, surfaces are available that permit a safe forced landing to be executed, except when the helicopter has an approval to operate in accordance with CAT.POL.H.420;

(b) for helicopters operated in performance class 3 and conducting ‘coastal transit’ operations, the operations manual contains procedures to ensure that the width of the coastal corridor, and the equipment carried, is consistent with the conditions prevailing at the time.

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Source-Title: CAT.OP.MPA.137 Routes and areas of operation -- helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12632 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 28 October, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 28 October, 2012

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

CAT.OP.MPA.137 Routes and areas of operation — helicopters

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