Who must approve the method used by an operator to establish minimum flight altitudes?

The method for establishing minimum flight altitudes must be approved by the competent authority.

If the minimum flight altitude set by the operator differs from the minimum flight altitude set by a State being overflown, which value applies?

The higher of the two values applies.

In establishing minimum flight altitudes, what must be taken into account according to CAT.OP.MPA.145?

The requirements of Subpart C must be taken into account.

Does the regulation specify a particular date on which the requirements of CAT.OP.MPA.145 become applicable?

No, the section does not state any applicability date.

CAT.OP.MPA.145 Establishment of minimum flight altitudes

Q: What must an operator establish for all route segments to be flown regarding minimum flight altitudes?

The operator must establish minimum flight altitudes that provide the required terrain clearance, taking into account the requirements of Subpart C, and a method for the flight crew to determine those altitudes.

Q: What two specific items does the regulation require an operator to establish for all route segments?

The operator must establish (1) minimum flight altitudes that provide the required terrain clearance, taking into account the requirements of Subpart C, and (2) a method for the flight crew to determine those altitudes.

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CAT.OP.MPA.145 Establishment of minimum flight altitudes

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

(a) The operator shall establish for all route segments to be flown:

(1) minimum flight altitudes that provide the required terrain clearance, taking into account the requirements of Subpart C; and

(2) a method for the flight crew to determine those altitudes.

(b) The method for establishing minimum flight altitudes shall be approved by the competent authority.

(c) Where the minimum flight altitudes established by the operator and a State overflown differ, the higher values shall apply.

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Source-Title: CAT.OP.MPA.145 Establishment of minimum flight altitudes View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12650 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.145 Establishment of minimum flight altitudes

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