NCC.IDE.H.227 Life-rafts, survival ELTs and
survival equipment on extended overwater flights
Regulation (EU) No 800/2013
Helicopters operated:
(a) on a flight over water at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed, where in the case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is able to sustain level flight; or
(b) on a flight over water at a distance corresponding to more than 3 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed, where in the case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is not able to sustain level flight, and if so determined by the pilot-in-command by means of a risk assessment;
shall be equipped with:
(1) in the case of a helicopter carrying less than 12 persons, at least one life-raft with a rated capacity of not less than the maximum number of persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency;
(2) in the case of a helicopter carrying more than 11 persons, at least two life-rafts, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in an emergency, sufficient together to accommodate all persons capable of being carried on board and, if one is lost the remaining life-raft(s) having the overload capacity sufficient to accommodate all persons on the helicopter;
(3) at least one survival ELT (ELT(S)) for each required life-raft; and
(4) life-saving equipment, including means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.
Helicopters on extended overwater flights must carry life-rafts sufficient for all occupants, readily accessible in emergencies. Helicopters must also carry at least one survival ELT per life-raft. Life-saving equipment appropriate for sustaining life during the flight is also required. Distance thresholds depend on the helicopter's single-engine performance.
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