AMC1 SPO.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites

• ED Decision 2014/018/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

AMC1 SPO.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites ED Decision 2014/018/R USE OF OPERATING SITES MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT (a) When defining adequate operating sites for use for the type(s) of aircraft and operation(s) concerned, the operator should take account of the following: (1) An adequate site is a site that the operator considers to be satisfactory, taking account of the applicable performance requirements and site characteristics. (2) The operator should have in place a procedure for the survey of operating sites by a competent person. Such a procedure should take account for possible changes to the operating site characteristics that may have taken place since last surveyed. (b) Operating sites that are pre-surveyed should be specifically specified in the operations manual. The operations manual should contain diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of: (1) the overall dimensions of the operating site; (2) location and height of relevant obstacles to approach and take-off profiles and in the manoeuvring area; (3) approach and take-off flight paths; (4) surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand); (5) provision of control of third parties on the ground, if applicable; (6) lighting, if applicable; (7) procedure for activating the operating site in accordance with national regulations, if applicable; (8) other useful information, for example details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency; and (9) site suitability with reference to available aircraft performance. (c) Where the operator specifically permits operation from sites that are not pre-surveyed, the pilot-in-command should make, from the air a judgement on the suitability of a site. At least (b)(1) to (b)(6) inclusive and (b)(9) should be considered. Operations to non-pre-surveyed operating sites by night should not be conducted. AMC1 SPO.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites ED Decision 2014/018/R USE OF OPERATING SITES MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT (a) When defining adequate operating sites for use for the type(s) of aircraft and operation(s) concerned, the operator should take account of the following: (1) An adequate site is a site that the operator considers to be satisfactory, taking account of the applicable performance requirements and site characteristics. (2) The operator should have in place a procedure for the survey of operating sites by a competent person. Such a procedure should take account for possible changes to the operating site characteristics that may have taken place since last surveyed. (b) Operating sites that are pre-surveyed should be specifically specified in the operations manual. The operations manual should contain diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of: (1) the overall dimensions of the operating site; (2) location and height of relevant obstacles to approach and take-off profiles and in the manoeuvring area; (3) approach and take-off flight paths; (4) surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand); (5) provision of control of third parties on the ground, if applicable; (6) lighting, if applicable; (7) procedure for activating the operating site in accordance with national regulations, if applicable; (8) other useful information, for example details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency; and (9) site suitability with reference to available aircraft performance. (c) Where the operator specifically permits operation from sites that are not pre-surveyed, the pilot-in-command should make, from the air a judgement on the suitability of a site. At least (b)(1) to (b)(6) inclusive and (b)(9) should be considered. Operations to non-pre-surveyed operating sites by night should not be conducted. ##### AMC1 SPO.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites *ED Decision 2014/018/R* **USE OF OPERATING SITES MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT** (a) When defining adequate operating sites for use for the type(s) of aircraft and operation(s) concerned, the operator should take account of the following: (1) An adequate site is a site that the operator considers to be satisfactory, taking account of the applicable performance requirements and site characteristics. (2) The operator should have in place a procedure for the survey of operating sites by a competent person. Such a procedure should take account for possible changes to the operating site characteristics that may have taken place since last surveyed. (b) Operating sites that are pre-surveyed should be specifically specified in the operations manual. The operations manual should contain diagrams or ground and aerial photographs, depiction (pictorial) and description of: (1) the overall dimensions of the operating site; (2) location and height of relevant obstacles to approach and take-off profiles and in the manoeuvring area; (3) approach and take-off flight paths; (4) surface condition (blowing dust/snow/sand); (5) provision of control of third parties on the ground, if applicable; (6) lighting, if applicable; (7) procedure for activating the operating site in accordance with national regulations, if applicable; (8) other useful information, for example details of the appropriate ATS agency and frequency; and (9) site suitability with reference to available aircraft performance. (c) Where the operator specifically permits operation from sites that are not pre-surveyed, the pilot-in-command should make, from the air a judgement on the suitability of a site. At least (b)(1) to (b)(6) inclusive and (b)(9) should be considered. Operations to non-pre-surveyed operating sites by night should not be conducted.