AMC3 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure

• ED Decision 2016/022/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

AMC3 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure ED Decision 2016/022/R APPROVAL OF HELICOPTER OFFSHORE OPERATIONS (a) Approval When verifying compliance with the applicable requirements of Subpart K of Annex V (Part-SPA) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the competent authority should ensure prior to issuing an approval that: (1) the hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation processes are in place; (2) operating procedures have been established applicable to the area of operation; (3) helicopters are appropriately certified and equipped for the area of operation; (4) flight crew involved in these operations are trained and checked in accordance with the training and checking programmes established by the operator; and (5) all requirements of Part-SPA, Subpart K are met. (b) Demonstration flight(s) The final step of the approval process may require a demonstration flight performed in the area of operation. The competent authority may appoint an inspector for a flight to verify that all relevant procedures are applied effectively. If the performance is satisfactory, helicopter offshore operations may be approved. AMC3 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure ED Decision 2016/022/R APPROVAL OF HELICOPTER OFFSHORE OPERATIONS (a) Approval When verifying compliance with the applicable requirements of Subpart K of Annex V (Part-SPA) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the competent authority should ensure prior to issuing an approval that: (1) the hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation processes are in place; (2) operating procedures have been established applicable to the area of operation; (3) helicopters are appropriately certified and equipped for the area of operation; (4) flight crew involved in these operations are trained and checked in accordance with the training and checking programmes established by the operator; and (5) all requirements of Part-SPA, Subpart K are met. (b) Demonstration flight(s) The final step of the approval process may require a demonstration flight performed in the area of operation. The competent authority may appoint an inspector for a flight to verify that all relevant procedures are applied effectively. If the performance is satisfactory, helicopter offshore operations may be approved. ##### AMC3 ARO.OPS.200 Specific approval procedure *ED Decision 2016/022/R* **APPROVAL OF HELICOPTER OFFSHORE OPERATIONS** (a) Approval When verifying compliance with the applicable requirements of Subpart K of Annex V (Part-SPA) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the competent authority should ensure prior to issuing an approval that: (1) the hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation processes are in place; (2) operating procedures have been established applicable to the area of operation; (3) helicopters are appropriately certified and equipped for the area of operation; (4) flight crew involved in these operations are trained and checked in accordance with the training and checking programmes established by the operator; and (5) all requirements of Part-SPA, Subpart K are met. (b) Demonstration flight(s) The final step of the approval process may require a demonstration flight performed in the area of operation. The competent authority may appoint an inspector for a flight to verify that all relevant procedures are applied effectively. If the performance is satisfactory, helicopter offshore operations may be approved.