AMC1 SPO.OP.100 Use of
aerodromes and operating sites
USE OF OPERATING SITES MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT
(a) When defining adequate operating sites for use for the type(s) of aircraft and operation(s) concerned, the operator should take account of the following:
(1) An adequate site is a site that the operator considers to be satisfactory, taking account of the applicable performance requirements and site characteristics.
(2) The operator should have in place a procedure for the survey of operating sites by a competent person. Such a procedure should take account for possible changes to the operating site characteristics that may have taken place since last surveyed.
(b) Operating sites that are pre-surveyed should be specifically specified in the operations manual. The operations manual should contain diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of:
(1) the overall dimensions of the operating site;
(2) location and height of relevant obstacles to approach and take-off profiles and in the manoeuvring area;
(3) approach and take-off flight paths;
(4) surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand);
(5) provision of control of third parties on the ground, if applicable;
(6) lighting, if applicable;
(7) procedure for activating the operating site in accordance with national regulations, if applicable;
(8) other useful information, for example details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency; and
(9) site suitability with reference to available aircraft performance.
(c) Where the operator specifically permits operation from sites that are not pre-surveyed, the pilot-in-command should make, from the air a judgement on the suitability of a site. At least (b)(1) to (b)(6) inclusive and (b)(9) should be considered. Operations to non-pre-surveyed operating sites by night should not be conducted.
Operators must ensure operating sites are adequate for aircraft and operations, considering performance and site characteristics. Pre-surveyed sites require operations manual documentation including dimensions, obstacles, flight paths, surface conditions, and lighting. Pilots must assess non-pre-surveyed sites from the air, excluding night operations, focusing on key safety factors.
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