ED Decision 2018/007/R
This AMC provides further guidance and acceptable means of compliance
to supplement FAA AC 27-1B AC 27.783 § 27.783 to meet EASA’s interpretation of
CS 27.783. As such it should
be used in conjunction with the FAA AC but take precedence over it, where
stipulated, in the showing of compliance.
Specifically, this AMC addresses one area where the FAA AC has been
deemed by EASA as being at variance to EASA’s interpretation. This area is as
follows:
(a) Explanation
[…]
(4) Any means of egress (door, hatch, openable window) intended for use following ditching need not have a threshold above the waterline of the rotorcraft in calm water. However, the usability of the egress means should be substantiated in all sea conditions up to and including those chosen for showing compliance with CS 27.801(e) or 27.802(c) as appropriate. See also AMC 27.801 paragraph (b)(10) and AMC 27.802 paragraph (b)(7).
[Amdt No: 27/5]
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