What is the regulatory source of NCO.OP.206?

The regulation is (EU) 2021/2237.

Does NCO.OP.206 require the pilot to verify that the meteorological conditions at the destination will allow a safe missed approach?

Yes, the pilot-in-command must be satisfied that the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site will not prevent a safe approach, landing or missed approach.

In the context of NCO.OP.206, what does 'operative ground equipment' refer to in relation to aerodrome operating minima?

The selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with the operative ground equipment, meaning the ground equipment available and functioning at the aerodrome or operating site must support the minima being used.

Before commencing an approach to land, which aircraft-related elements must the pilot-in-command ensure are consistent with the selected aerodrome operating minima?

The selected aerodrome operating minima must be consistent with the operative aircraft systems and the aircraft performance.

Does NCO.OP.206 require the pilot to consider flight crew qualifications when selecting aerodrome operating minima?

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

NCO.OP.206 Approach and landing conditions -- helicopters

Q: What must the pilot-in-command be satisfied of before starting an approach to land in a non-commercial helicopter operation?

The pilot-in-command must be satisfied that, according to the information available, the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the final approach and take-off area (FATO) intended to be used will not prevent a safe approach, landing or missed approach, and that the selected aerodrome operating minima are consistent with the operative ground equipment, the operative aircraft systems, the aircraft performance, and flight crew qualifications.

Q: What specific conditions at the intended FATO must the pilot-in-command check before starting an approach to land in a helicopter?

The pilot-in-command must be satisfied that the condition of the final approach and take-off area (FATO) intended to be used will not prevent a safe approach, landing or missed approach.

Q: What information must the pilot-in-command use to assess whether the meteorological conditions will allow a safe approach?

The pilot-in-command must use the information available to assess whether the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or operating site will prevent a safe approach, landing or missed approach.

Q: Is the pilot-in-command required to check the condition of the FATO before every approach to land in a helicopter under NCO?

Yes, before commencing an approach to land, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that the condition of the final approach and take-off area (FATO) intended to be used will not prevent a safe approach, landing or missed approach.

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NCO.OP.206 Approach and landing conditions — helicopters

Regulation (EU) 2021/2237

Before commencing an approach to land, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that:

(a) according to the information available, the meteorological conditions at the aerodrome or the operating site and the condition of the final approach and take-off area (FATO) intended to be used will not prevent a safe approach, landing or missed approach; 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: NCO.OP.206 Approach and landing conditions -- helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15095 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 5 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2237 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-NCO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

NCO.OP.206 Approach and landing conditions — helicopters

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