What must the pilot-in-command establish when operating an aeroplane below 150 m (500 ft) above a non-congested area, if the aeroplane cannot sustain level flight after a critical engine failure?

The pilot-in-command shall have established operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure, and briefed all crew members and task specialists on board on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing.

Under NCO.SPEC.170, what is the maximum height above a non-congested area at which the performance and operating criteria apply to aeroplanes that cannot sustain level flight after a critical engine failure?

The criteria apply when operating at a height of less than 150 m (500 ft) above a non-congested area.

Who must be briefed on forced landing procedures under NCO.SPEC.170 when operating an aeroplane that cannot sustain level flight after a critical engine failure at low height over a non-congested area?

All crew members and task specialists on board must be briefed on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing.

Does NCO.SPEC.170 require the pilot-in-command to establish operational procedures for engine failure only when the aeroplane is unable to sustain level flight after a critical engine failure?

Yes, the requirement to establish operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure applies specifically to aeroplanes that are not able to sustain level flight in the event of a critical engine failure, when operating at a height of less than 150 m (500 ft) above a non-congested area.

In the context of NCO.SPEC.170, what is the purpose of the operational procedures that the pilot-in-command must establish?

The purpose is to minimise the consequences of an engine failure.

NCO.SPEC.170 Performance and operating criteria

Q: For aeroplanes that cannot maintain level flight after a critical engine failure, what two specific actions are required of the pilot-in-command when flying at less than 500 ft above a non-congested area?

The pilot-in-command shall have (a) established operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure, and (b) briefed all crew members and task specialists on board on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing.

Q: Under NCO.SPEC.170, are the performance and operating criteria applicable to aeroplanes that can sustain level flight after a critical engine failure?

No, the criteria apply only to aeroplanes that are not able to sustain level flight in the event of a critical engine failure.

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NCO.SPEC.170 Performance and operating criteria – aeroplanes

Regulation (EU) 379/2014

When operating an aeroplane at a height of less than 150 m (500 ft) above a non-congested area, for operations of aeroplanes that are not able to sustain level flight in the event of a critical engine failure, the pilot-in-command shall have:

(a) established operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure; and

(b) briefed all crew members and task specialists on board on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing.

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Source-Title: NCO.SPEC.170 Performance and operating criteria - aeroplanes View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13820 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 July, 2014

Entryintoforcedate: 27 April, 2014

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 379/2014 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-NCO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR