SPO.POL.146 Performance and operating criteria - helicopters

• Regulation (EU) No 379/2014 found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

SPO.POL.146 Performance and operating criteria – helicopters Regulation (EU) No 379/2014 (a) The pilot-in-command may operate an aircraft over congested areas provided that: (1) the helicopter is certified in category A or B; and (2) safety measures are established to prevent undue hazard to persons or property on the ground and the operation and its SOP is authorised. (b) The operator shall: (1) establish operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure; (2) establish a training programme for crew members; and (3) ensure that all crew members and task specialists on board are briefed on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing. (c) The operator shall ensure that the mass at take-off, landing or hover shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for: (1) a hover out of ground effect (HOGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating; or (2) if conditions prevail that a HOGE is not likely to be established, the helicopter mass shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for a hover in ground effect (HIGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating, provided prevailing conditions allow a hover in ground effect at the maximum specified mass. SPO.POL.146 Performance and operating criteria – helicopters Regulation (EU) No 379/2014 (a) The pilot-in-command may operate an aircraft over congested areas provided that: (1) the helicopter is certified in category A or B; and (2) safety measures are established to prevent undue hazard to persons or property on the ground and the operation and its SOP is authorised. (b) The operator shall: (1) establish operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure; (2) establish a training programme for crew members; and (3) ensure that all crew members and task specialists on board are briefed on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing. (c) The operator shall ensure that the mass at take-off, landing or hover shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for: (1) a hover out of ground effect (HOGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating; or (2) if conditions prevail that a HOGE is not likely to be established, the helicopter mass shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for a hover in ground effect (HIGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating, provided prevailing conditions allow a hover in ground effect at the maximum specified mass. #### SPO.POL.146 Performance and operating criteria – helicopters *Regulation (EU) No 379/2014* (a) The pilot-in-command may operate an aircraft over congested areas provided that: (1) the helicopter is certified in category A or B; and (2) safety measures are established to prevent undue hazard to persons or property on the ground and the operation and its SOP is authorised. (b) The operator shall: (1) establish operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure; (2) establish a training programme for crew members; and (3) ensure that all crew members and task specialists on board are briefed on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing. (c) The operator shall ensure that the mass at take-off, landing or hover shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for: (1) a hover out of ground effect (HOGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating; or (2) if conditions prevail that a HOGE is not likely to be established, the helicopter mass shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for a hover in ground effect (HIGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating, provided prevailing conditions allow a hover in ground effect at the maximum specified mass.