Does CAT.OP.MPA.265 require the commander to verify that the aerodrome operating minima are compatible with the aircraft's performance capabilities?

Yes, the selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with the aircraft performance.

Under CAT.OP.MPA.265, must the commander ensure that the selected aerodrome operating minima are compatible with the qualifications of the flight crew?

Yes, the selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with flight crew qualifications.

CAT.OP.MPA.265 Take-off conditions

Q: What must the commander be satisfied of regarding meteorological conditions and the runway or FATO before starting a take-off?

The commander must be satisfied that the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway/FATO intended to be used will not prevent a safe take-off and departure.

Q: Which four factors must the selected aerodrome operating minima be consistent with before take-off?

The selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with: (1) the operative ground equipment; (2) the operative aircraft systems; (3) the aircraft performance; and (4) flight crew qualifications.

Q: According to CAT.OP.MPA.265, is the commander required to check that the runway condition is suitable for departure?

Yes, the commander must be satisfied that the condition of the runway/FATO intended to be used will not prevent a safe take-off and departure.

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CAT.OP.MPA.265 Take-off conditions

Regulation (EU) 2021/2237

Before commencing take-off, the commander shall be satisfied that:

(a) the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway/FATO intended to be used will not prevent a safe take-off and departure; and

(b) the selected aerodrome operating minima are consistent with all of the following:

(1) the operative ground equipment;

(2) the operative aircraft systems;

(3) the aircraft performance;

(4) flight crew qualifications.

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Source-Title: CAT.OP.MPA.265 Take-off conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12959 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 5 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2237 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

CAT.OP.MPA.265 Take-off conditions

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