What is the required main structure of the operations manual for CAT and IAM operations, and which regulation establishes it?

The main structure of the operations manual for CAT and IAM operations is set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 under ORO.MLR.101, and it consists of Part A (General/Basic), Part B (Aircraft operating matters), Part C (CAT operations with aeroplanes and helicopters or IAM operations with VCA), and Part D (Training).

What content must be included in Part A of the operations manual according to ORO.MLR.101?

Part A (General/Basic) must comprise all non-type-related operational policies, instructions and procedures.

For CAT operations, what does Part C of the operations manual need to include?

For CAT operations, Part C must comprise route/role/area and aerodrome/operating site instructions and information.

In the operations manual structure, which part addresses differences between aircraft variants used by the operator?

Part B (Aircraft operating matters) addresses differences between types/classes, variants or individual aircraft used by the operator.

Which part of the operations manual contains non-type-related operational policies?

Part A (General/Basic) contains all non-type-related operational policies, instructions and procedures.

ORO.MLR.101 Operations manual - structure for CAT and IAM operations

Q: Which operations are exempt from the operations manual structure requirements of ORO.MLR.101?

Operations with single-engined propeller-driven aeroplanes with an MOPSC of 5 or less, and single-engined non-complex helicopters with an MOPSC of 5 or less, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome or operating site under VFR by day, are exempt from the structure requirements.

Q: What is the purpose of Part B in the operations manual structure?

Part B (Aircraft operating matters) comprises all type-related instructions and procedures, taking into account differences between types/classes, variants or individual aircraft used by the operator.

Q: For IAM operations with VCA, what does Part C of the operations manual need to include?

For IAM operations with VCA, Part C must comprise route/role/area and vertiport/diversion location/operating site instructions and information.

Q: What is the content requirement for Part D of the operations manual?

Part D (Training) must comprise all training instructions for personnel required to ensure safe operations.

Q: Does the operations manual structure under ORO.MLR.101 apply to single-engined non-complex helicopters with an MOPSC of 5 or less operating VFR by day between different aerodromes?

No, the structure does not apply to such operations because the exemption covers single-engined non-complex helicopters with an MOPSC of 5 or less taking off and landing at the same aerodrome or operating site under VFR by day; operations between different aerodromes are not exempt.

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ORO.MLR.101 Operations manual – structure for CAT and IAM operations

Regulation (EU) 2024/1111

Except for operations with single-engined propeller-driven aeroplanes with an MOPSC of 5 or less or single-engined non-complex helicopters with an MOPSC of 5 or less, taking off and landing at the same aerodrome or operating site, under VFR by day, the main structure of the operations manual (OM) shall be as follows:

(a) Part A: General/Basic, comprising all non-type-related operational policies, instructions and procedures;

(b) Part B: Aircraft operating matters, comprising all type-related instructions and procedures, taking into account differences between types/classes, variants or individual aircraft used by the operator;

(c) Part C: CAT operations with aeroplanes and helicopters, comprising route/role/area and aerodrome / operating site instructions and information or, IAM operations with VCA, comprising route/role/area and vertiport / diversion location / operating site instructions and information;

(d) Part D: Training, comprising all training instructions for personnel required to ensure safe operations.

Details

Source-Title: ORO.MLR.101 Operations manual - structure for CAT and IAM operations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12003 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR