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AMC6 NCC.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima -- general
Available versions for ERULES-1963177438-13512
ED Decision 2022/012/R
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AMC6 NCC.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — general ED Decision 2022/012/R DETERMINATION OF RVR OR VIS FOR TYPE A INSTRUMENT APPROACH AND TYPE B CAT I INSTRUMENT APPROACH OPERATIONS — HELICOPTERS (a) For IFR operations, the RVR or VIS should not be less than the greatest of: (1) the minimum RVR or VIS for the type of runway/FATO used according to Table 11; (2) the minimum RVR determined according to the MDH or DH and class of lighting facility according to Table 12; or (3) for PinS operations with instructions to ‘proceed visually’, the distance between the MAPt of the PinS and the FATO or its approach light system. If the value determined in (1) is a VIS, then the result is a minimum VIS. In all other cases, the result is a minimum RVR. (b) For PinS operations with instructions to ‘proceed VFR’, the VIS should be compatible with visual flight rules. (c) For type A instrument approaches where the MAPt is within ½ NM of the landing threshold, the approach minima specified for FALS may be used regardless of the length of approach lights available. However, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights, end lights and FATO/runway markings are still required. (d) An RVR of less than 800 m should not be used except when using a suitable autopilot coupled to an ILS, MLS, GLS or LPV, in which case normal minima apply. (e) For night operations, ground lights should be available to illuminate the FATO/runway and any obstacles. (f) The visual aids should comprise standard runway day markings, runway edge lights, threshold lights and runway end lights and approach lights as specified in Table 13. (g) For night operations or for any operation where credit for runway and approach lights as defined in Table 13 is required, the lights should be on and serviceable except as provided for in Table 15. Table 11 Type of runway/FATO versus minimum RVR or VIS — helicopters <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="567"><tr><td valign="top" width="283"><p>Type of runway/FATO</p></td><td valign="top" width="284"><p align="center">Minimum RVR or VIS</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="283"><p>PA runway, category I</p><p>NPA runway</p><p>Non-instrument runway</p></td><td valign="top" width="284"><p>RVR 550 m</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="283"><p>Instrument FATO</p><p>FATO</p></td><td valign="top" width="284"><p>RVR 550 m</p><p>RVR or VIS 800 m</p></td></tr></table> Table 12 Onshore helicopter instrument approach minima <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="567"><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="127"><p>DH/MDH (ft)</p></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="440"><p align="center">Facilities versus RVR (m)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="104"><p align="center">FALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p align="center">IALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p align="center">BALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p align="center">NALS</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>200</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>550</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>600</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>700</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>201–249</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>550</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>650</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>750</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>250–299</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>600*</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>700*</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>800</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>300 and above</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>750*</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>800</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>900</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr></table> \* Minima on 2D approach operations should be no lower than 800 m. Table 13 Approach lighting systems — helicopters <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="567"><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>Class of lighting facility</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Length, configuration and intensity of approach lights</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>FALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>CAT I lighting system (HIALS ≥ 720 m) distance coded centre line, barrette centre line</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>IALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Simple approach lighting system (HIALS 420–719 m) single source, barrette</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>BALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Any other approach lighting system (HIALS, MALS or ALS 210–419 m)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>NALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Any other approach lighting system (HIALS, MALS or ALS < 210 m) or no approach lights </p></td></tr></table>
AMC6 NCC.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — general ED Decision 2022/012/R DETERMINATION OF RVR OR VIS FOR TYPE A INSTRUMENT APPROACH AND TYPE B CAT I INSTRUMENT APPROACH OPERATIONS — HELICOPTERS (a) For IFR operations, the RVR or VIS should not be less than the greatest of: (1) the minimum RVR or VIS for the type of runway/FATO used according to Table 11; (2) the minimum RVR determined according to the MDH or DH and class of lighting facility according to Table 12; or (3) for PinS operations with instructions to ‘proceed visually’, the distance between the MAPt of the PinS and the FATO or its approach light system. If the value determined in (1) is a VIS, then the result is a minimum VIS. In all other cases, the result is a minimum RVR. (b) For PinS operations with instructions to ‘proceed VFR’, the VIS should be compatible with visual flight rules. (c) For type A instrument approaches where the MAPt is within ½ NM of the landing threshold, the approach minima specified for FALS may be used regardless of the length of approach lights available. However, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights, end lights and FATO/runway markings are still required. (d) An RVR of less than 800 m should not be used except when using a suitable autopilot coupled to an ILS, MLS, GLS or LPV, in which case normal minima apply. (e) For night operations, ground lights should be available to illuminate the FATO/runway and any obstacles. (f) The visual aids should comprise standard runway day markings, runway edge lights, threshold lights and runway end lights and approach lights as specified in Table 13. (g) For night operations or for any operation where credit for runway and approach lights as defined in Table 13 is required, the lights should be on and serviceable except as provided for in Table 15. Table 11 Type of runway/FATO versus minimum RVR or VIS — helicopters <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="567"><tr><td valign="top" width="283"><p>Type of runway/FATO</p></td><td valign="top" width="284"><p align="center">Minimum RVR or VIS</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="283"><p>PA runway, category I</p><p>NPA runway</p><p>Non-instrument runway</p></td><td valign="top" width="284"><p>RVR 550 m</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="283"><p>Instrument FATO</p><p>FATO</p></td><td valign="top" width="284"><p>RVR 550 m</p><p>RVR or VIS 800 m</p></td></tr></table> Table 12 Onshore helicopter instrument approach minima <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="567"><tr><td rowspan="2" valign="top" width="127"><p>DH/MDH (ft)</p></td><td colspan="4" valign="top" width="440"><p align="center">Facilities versus RVR (m)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="104"><p align="center">FALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p align="center">IALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p align="center">BALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p align="center">NALS</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>200</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>550</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>600</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>700</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>201–249</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>550</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>650</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>750</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>250–299</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>600*</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>700*</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>800</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="127"><p>300 and above</p></td><td valign="top" width="104"><p>750*</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>800</p></td><td valign="top" width="113"><p>900</p></td><td valign="top" width="110"><p>1 000</p></td></tr></table> \* Minima on 2D approach operations should be no lower than 800 m. Table 13 Approach lighting systems — helicopters <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="567"><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>Class of lighting facility</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Length, configuration and intensity of approach lights</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>FALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>CAT I lighting system (HIALS ≥ 720 m) distance coded centre line, barrette centre line</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>IALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Simple approach lighting system (HIALS 420–719 m) single source, barrette</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>BALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Any other approach lighting system (HIALS, MALS or ALS 210–419 m)</p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="142"><p>NALS</p></td><td valign="top" width="425"><p>Any other approach lighting system (HIALS, MALS or ALS < 210 m) or no approach lights </p></td></tr></table>
##### AMC6 NCC.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — general *ED Decision 2022/012/R* **DETERMINATION OF RVR OR VIS FOR TYPE A INSTRUMENT APPROACH AND TYPE B CAT I INSTRUMENT APPROACH OPERATIONS — HELICOPTERS** (a) For IFR operations, the RVR or VIS should not be less than the greatest of: (1) the minimum RVR or VIS for the type of runway/FATO used according to Table 11; (2) the minimum RVR determined according to the MDH or DH and class of lighting facility according to Table 12; or (3) for PinS operations with instructions to ‘proceed visually’, the distance between the MAPt of the PinS and the FATO or its approach light system. If the value determined in (1) is a VIS, then the result is a minimum VIS. In all other cases, the result is a minimum RVR. (b) For PinS operations with instructions to ‘proceed VFR’, the VIS should be compatible with visual flight rules. (c) For type A instrument approaches where the MAPt is within ½ NM of the landing threshold, the approach minima specified for FALS may be used regardless of the length of approach lights available. However, FATO/runway edge lights, threshold lights, end lights and FATO/runway markings are still required. (d) An RVR of less than 800 m should not be used except when using a suitable autopilot coupled to an ILS, MLS, GLS or LPV, in which case normal minima apply. (e) For night operations, ground lights should be available to illuminate the FATO/runway and any obstacles. (f) The visual aids should comprise standard runway day markings, runway edge lights, threshold lights and runway end lights and approach lights as specified in Table 13. (g) For night operations or for any operation where credit for runway and approach lights as defined in Table 13 is required, the lights should be on and serviceable except as provided for in Table 15. ***Table 11*** ***Type of runway/FATO versus minimum RVR or VIS — helicopters*** <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Type of runway/FATO</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="center"> <b>Minimum RVR or VIS</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> PA runway, category I</p> <p align="left"> NPA runway</p> <p align="left">Non-instrument runway</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> RVR 550 m</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Instrument FATO</p> <p align="left">FATO</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> RVR 550 m</p> <p align="center">RVR or VIS 800 m</p> </td> </tr> </table> ***Table 12*** ***Onshore helicopter instrument approach minima*** <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <col/> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080" rowspan="2"><p align="left"> <b>DH/MDH (ft)</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080" colspan="4"><p align="center"> <b>Facilities versus RVR (m)</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="center"> <b>FALS</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="center"> <b>IALS</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="center"> <b>BALS</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="center"> <b>NALS</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 200</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 550</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 600</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 700</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 1 000</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 201–249</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 550</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 650</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 750</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 1 000</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 250–299</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 600*</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 700*</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 800</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 1 000</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> 300 and above</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 750*</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 800</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 900</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="center"> 1 000</p> </td> </tr> </table> \* Minima on 2D approach operations should be no lower than 800 m. ***Table 13*** ***Approach lighting systems — helicopters*** <table bgcolor="#d9d9d9" cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0"> <col/> <col/> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Class of lighting facility</b></p> </td> <td bgcolor="#808080"><p align="left"> <b>Length, configuration and intensity of approach lights</b></p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> FALS</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> CAT I lighting system (HIALS ≥ 720 m) distance coded centre line, barrette centre line</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> IALS</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Simple approach lighting system (HIALS 420–719 m) single source, barrette</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> BALS</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Any other approach lighting system (HIALS, MALS or ALS 210–419 m)</p> </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> NALS</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><p align="left"> Any other approach lighting system (HIALS, MALS or ALS < 210 m) or no approach lights </p> </td> </tr> </table>