During flight, at what altitudes must a flight crew member on duty in the flight crew compartment use a headset with boom microphone or equivalent as the primary ATS voice communication device?

In flight, the headset must be used below transition altitude or 10,000 ft, whichever is higher.

According to NCC.OP.160, can the pilot in command require the use of a headset with boom microphone or equivalent at any time?

Yes, the headset must be used whenever deemed necessary by the pilot in command.

NCC.OP.160 Use of headset

Q: When must a flight crew member on duty in the flight crew compartment wear a headset with boom microphone or equivalent as the primary device for voice communications with ATS?

A headset with boom microphone or equivalent must be worn and used as the primary device for voice communications with ATS: (1) when on the ground — (i) when receiving the ATC departure clearance via voice communication; and (ii) when engines are running; (2) when in flight — below transition altitude or 10,000 ft, whichever is higher; and (3) whenever deemed necessary by the pilot in command.

Q: Under NCC.OP.160, what is the required position of the boom microphone or equivalent during the conditions specified in paragraph (a)?

The boom microphone or equivalent shall be in a position that permits its use for two-way radio communications.

Q: For a flight crew member on duty in the flight crew compartment, when is a headset with boom microphone or equivalent required on the ground?

On the ground, the headset is required when receiving the ATC departure clearance via voice communication and when engines are running.

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NCC.OP.160 Use of headset

Regulation (EU) No 800/2013

(a) Each flight crew member required to be on duty in the flight crew compartment shall wear a headset with boom microphone or equivalent. The headset shall be used as the primary device for voice communications with ATS:

(1) when on the ground:

(i) when receiving the ATC departure clearance via voice communication; and

(ii) when engines are running;

(2) when in flight:

(i) below transition altitude; or

(ii) 10 000 ft, whichever is higher;

and

(3) whenever deemed necessary by the pilot in command.

(b) In the conditions of (a), the boom microphone or equivalent shall be in a position that permits its use for two-way radio communications.

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Source-Title: NCC.OP.160 Use of headset View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13332 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 25 August, 2013

Entryintoforcedate: 25 August, 2013

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) No 800/2013 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-NCC

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR