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F1 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 800/2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).
used by the flight crew to control the flight path;
used to comply with NCO.IDE.A.190;
used to comply with NCO.IDE.A.195; or
installed in the aeroplane.
spare fuses;
independent portable lights;
an accurate time piece;
first-aid kit;
survival and signalling equipment;
sea anchor and equipment for mooring; and
child restraint device.
the information provided by these instruments or equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or NCO.IDE.A.190 and NCO.IDE.A.195; and
the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the aeroplane, even in the case of failures or malfunction.
A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplane instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless:
the aeroplane is operated in accordance with the MEL, if established; or
the aeroplane is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.
Aeroplanes shall be equipped with spare electrical fuses, of the ratings required for complete circuit protection, for replacement of those fuses that are allowed to be replaced in flight.
Aeroplanes operated at night shall be equipped with:
an anti-collision light system;
navigation/position lights;
a landing light;
lighting supplied from the aeroplane’s electrical system to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment essential to the safe operation of the aeroplane;
lighting supplied from the aeroplane’s electrical system to provide illumination in all passenger compartments;
an independent portable light for each crew member station; and
lights to conform with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea if the aeroplane is operated as a seaplane.
magnetic heading;
time, in hours, minutes and seconds;
pressure altitude;
indicated airspeed; and
Mach number, whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number.
a means of measuring and displaying the following:
turn and slip;
attitude;
vertical speed; and
stabilised heading;
and
a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate.
Aeroplanes operated under IFR shall be equipped with:
a means of measuring and displaying the following:
magnetic heading;
time in hours, minutes and seconds;
pressure altitude;
indicated airspeed;
vertical speed;
turn and slip;
attitude;
stabilised heading;
outside air temperature; and
Mach number, whenever speed limitations are expressed in terms of Mach number;
a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate; and
a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required in (a)(4) due to condensation or icing.
Turbine-powered aeroplanes certified for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nine shall be equipped with a TAWS that meets the requirements for:
class A equipment, as specified in an acceptable standard, in the case of aeroplanes for which the individual certificate of airworthiness (CofA) was first issued after 1 January 2011 ; or
class B equipment, as specified in an acceptable standard, in the case of aeroplanes for which the individual CofA was first issued on or before 1 January 2011 .
Aeroplanes operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including headsets and microphones for use by all flight crew members.
a seat or berth for each person on board who is aged 24 months or more;
a seat belt on each passenger seat and restraining belts for each berth;
a child restraint device (CRD) for each person on board younger than 24 months; and
[F3a seat belt with upper torso restraint system on each flight crew seat, having a single point release for aeroplanes having a CofA first issued on or after 25 August 2016 .]
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readily accessible for use; and
kept up-to-date.
all crew members and:
100 % of the passengers for any period when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 15 000 ft, but in no case less than 10 minutes’ supply;
at least 30 % of the passengers, for any period when, in the event of loss of pressurisation and taking into account the circumstances of the flight, the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be between 14 000 ft and 15 000 ft; and
at least 10 % of the passengers for any period in excess of 30 minutes when the pressure altitude in the passenger compartment will be between 10 000 ft and 14 000 ft;
and
all the occupants of the passenger compartment for no less than 10 minutes, in the case of aeroplanes operated at pressure altitudes above 25 000 ft, or operated below that altitude but under conditions that will not allow them to descend safely to a pressure altitude of 13 000 ft within 4 minutes.
Non-pressurised aeroplanes operated when an oxygen supply is required in accordance with NCO.OP.190 shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.]
in the flight crew compartment; and
in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible to the flight crew.
If areas of the aeroplane’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be marked as shown in Figure 1.
an ELT of any type, when first issued with an individual CofA on or before 1 July 2008 ;
an automatic ELT, when first issued with an individual CofA after 1 July 2008 ; or
a survival ELT (ELT(S)) or a personal locator beacon (PLB), carried by a crew member or a passenger, when certified for a maximum passenger seating configuration of six or less.
single-engined landplanes when:
flying over water beyond gliding distance from land; or
taking off or landing at an aerodrome or operating site where, in the opinion of the pilot-in-command, the take-off or approach path is so disposed over water that there would be a likelihood of a ditching;
seaplanes operated over water; and
aeroplanes operated at a distance away from land where an emergency landing is possible greater than that corresponding to 30 minutes at normal cruising speed or 50 NM, whichever is less.
one anchor;
one sea anchor (drogue), when necessary to assist in manoeuvring; and
equipment for making the sound signals, as prescribed in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, where applicable.
equipment for making the distress signals;
life-rafts in sufficient numbers to carry all persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency; and
life-saving equipment, to provide the means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.
Aeroplanes operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with such signalling devices and life-saving equipment, including means of sustaining life, as may be appropriate to the area overflown.
the ATS flight plan; if applicable; and
the applicable airspace requirements.
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Where required by the airspace being flown, aeroplanes shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required capabilities.
Aeronautical databases used on certified aircraft system applications shall meet data quality requirements that are adequate for the intended use of the data.
The pilot-in-command shall ensure the timely distribution and insertion of current and unaltered aeronautical databases to the aircraft that require them.
Notwithstanding any other occurrence reporting requirements as defined in Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, the pilot-in-command shall report to the database provider instances of erroneous, inconsistent or missing data that might be reasonably expected to constitute a hazard to a flight.
In such cases, the pilot-in-command shall not use the affected data.]
used by the flight crew to control the flight path;
used to comply with NCO.IDE.H.190;
used to comply with NCO.IDE.H.195; or
installed in the helicopter.
independent portable lights;
an accurate time piece;
first-aid kit;
survival and signalling equipment;
sea anchor and equipment for mooring; and
child restraint device.
the information provided by these instruments or equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or NCO.IDE.H.190 and NCO.IDE.H.195; and
the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the helicopter, even in the case of failures or malfunction.
A flight shall not be commenced when any of the helicopter’s instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless:
the helicopter is operated in accordance with the MEL, if established; or
the helicopter is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.
Helicopters operated at night shall be equipped with:
an anti-collision light system;
navigation/position lights;
a landing light;
lighting supplied from the helicopter’s electrical system to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment essential to the safe operation of the helicopter;
lighting supplied from the helicopter’s electrical system to provide illumination in all passenger compartments;
an independent portable light for each crew member station; and
lights to conform with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea if the helicopter is amphibious.
magnetic heading;
time in hours, minutes and seconds;
pressure altitude;
indicated airspeed; and
slip.
a means of measuring and displaying the following:
attitude;
vertical speed; and
stabilised heading; and
a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate.
Helicopters operated under IFR shall be equipped with:
a means of measuring and displaying the following:
magnetic heading;
time in hours, minutes and seconds;
pressure altitude;
indicated airspeed;
vertical speed;
slip;
attitude;
stabilised heading; and
outside air temperature;
a means of indicating when the supply of power to the gyroscopic instruments is not adequate;
a means of preventing malfunction of the airspeed indicating system required by (a)(4) due to condensation or icing; and
an additional means of measuring and displaying attitude as a standby instrument.
Helicopters operated under IFR with a single pilot shall be equipped with an autopilot with at least altitude hold and heading mode.
Helicopters operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including headsets and microphones for use by all flight crew members.
a seat or berth for each person on board who is aged 24 months or more;
a seat belt on each passenger seat and restraining belts for each berth;
for helicopters first issued with an individual CofA after 31 December 2012 , a seat belt with an upper torso restraint system for each passenger who is aged 24 months or more;
a child restraint device for each person on board younger than 24 months; and
a seat belt with upper torso restraint system incorporating a device that will automatically restrain the occupant’s torso in the event of rapid deceleration on each flight crew seat.
readily accessible for use; and
kept up-to-date.
Non-pressurised helicopters operated when an oxygen supply is required in accordance with NCO.OP.190 shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.]
in the flight crew compartment; and
in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible to the flight crew.
If areas of the helicopter’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be marked as shown in Figure 1.
an automatic ELT; and
one survival ELT (ELT(S)) in a life-raft or life-jacket when the helicopter is operated at a distance from land corresponding to more than 3 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed.
flying over water beyond autorotational distance from land where in case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is not able to sustain level flight; or
flying over water at a distance of land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying at normal cruising speed, where in case of the critical engine failure, the helicopter is able to sustain level flight; or
taking off or landing at an aerodrome/operating site where the take-off or approach path is over water.
equipment for making the distress signals;
life-rafts in sufficient numbers to carry all persons on board, stowed so as to facilitate their ready use in emergency; and
life-saving equipment, to provide the means of sustaining life, as appropriate to the flight to be undertaken.
Helicopters, operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult, shall be equipped with such signalling devices and life-saving equipment, including means of sustaining life, as may be appropriate to the area overflown.
Helicopters flying over water in a hostile environment beyond a distance of 50 NM from land shall be:
designed for landing on water in accordance with the relevant airworthiness code;
certified for ditching in accordance with the relevant airworthiness code; or
fitted with emergency flotation equipment.
the ATS flight plan, if applicable; and
the applicable airspace requirements.
Where required by the airspace being flown, helicopters shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required capabilities.
Aeronautical databases used on certified aircraft system applications shall meet data quality requirements that are adequate for the intended use of the data.
The operator shall ensure the timely distribution and insertion of current and unaltered aeronautical databases to the aircraft that require them.
Notwithstanding any other occurrence reporting requirements as defined in Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, the operator shall report to the database provider instances of erroneous, inconsistent or missing data that might be reasonably expected to constitute a hazard to flight.
In such cases, the pilot-in-command shall not use the affected data.]
used by the flight crew to control the flight path;
used to to comply with NCO.IDE.S.145;
used to comply with NCO.IDE.S.150; or
installed in the sailplane.
independent portable lights;
an accurate time piece;
survival and signalling equipment.
the information provided by these instruments or, equipment shall not be used by the flight crew to comply with Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; and
the instruments and equipment shall not affect the airworthiness of the sailplane, even in the case of failures or malfunction.
A flight shall not be commenced when any of the sailplane instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or missing, unless:
the sailplane is operated in accordance with the MEL, if established; or
the sailplane is subject to a permit to fly issued in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.
in the case of powered sailplanes, magnetic heading;
time in hours, minutes and seconds;
pressure altitude; and
indicated airspeed.
vertical speed;
attitude or turn and slip; and
magnetic heading.
Sailplanes performing cloud flying shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following:
magnetic heading;
time in hours, minutes and seconds;
pressure altitude;
indicated airspeed;
vertical speed; and
attitude or turn and slip.
a seat for each person on board; and
a seat belt with upper torso restraint system for each seat according to the AFM.
Sailplanes operated when an oxygen supply is required in accordance with NCO.OP.190 shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.]
The pilot-in-command of a sailplane operated over water shall determine the risks to survival of the occupants of the sailplane in the event of a ditching, based on which he/she shall determine the carriage of:
a life-jacket, or equivalent individual floatation device, for each person on board, that shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the seat of the person for whose use it is provided;
an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) or a personal locator beacon (PLB), carried by a crew member or a passenger, capable of transmitting simultaneously on 121,5 MHz and 406 MHz; and
equipment for making distress signals, when operating a flight:
over water beyond gliding distance from land; or
where the take-off or approach path is so disposed over water that in the event of a mishap there would be a likelihood of ditching.
Sailplanes operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with such signalling devices and life-saving equipment as appropriate to the area overflown.
Sailplanes shall be equipped with any navigation equipment necessary to proceed in accordance with:
the ATS flight plan if applicable; and
the applicable airspace requirements.
When required by the airspace being flown, sailplanes shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required capabilities.]
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