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CAT.OP.MPA.215 Use of headset — aeroplanes

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012

(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 commander.

(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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