All references to Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003 are replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.
NCO.GEN.102 is amended as follows:
The following point NCO.GEN.103 is inserted:
Introductory flights referred to in Article 6(5)(c) of this Regulation when conducted in accordance with this Annex, shall:
start and end at the same aerodrome or operating site, except for balloons and sailplanes;
be operated under VFR by day;
be overseen by a nominated person responsible for their safety; and
comply with any other conditions stipulated by the competent authority.’.
NCO.GEN.106 is replaced by the following:
The pilot-in-command of a balloon shall in addition to NCO.GEN.105:
be responsible for the pre-flight briefing of those persons assisting in the inflation and deflation of the envelope;
ensure that no person is smoking on board or within the direct vicinity of the balloon; and
ensure that persons assisting in the inflation and deflation of the envelope wear appropriate protective clothing.’.
In NCO.GEN.135(a)(10), the word ‘area’ is inserted after the words ‘for the route’.
In NCO.OP.110(c), first sentence, the word ‘only’ is inserted after ‘shall’.
The title of NCO.OP.113 is replaced by the following: ‘Aerodrome operating minima — onshore circling operations with helicopters’.
In NCO.OP.127(a) and (b), the word ‘gas’ is deleted.
NCO.OP.215 is replaced by the following:
NCO.POL.105(b) is replaced by the following:
The weighing shall be accomplished:
for aeroplanes and helicopters, by the manufacturer of the aircraft or by an approved maintenance organisation; and
for sailplanes and balloons, by the manufacturer of the aircraft or in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2042/2003, as applicable.’.
NCO.IDE.B.110 is replaced by the following:
Balloons operated at night shall be equipped with:
anti-collision lights;
a means to provide adequate illumination for all instruments and equipment essential to the safe operation of the balloon; and
an independent portable light.’.
NCO.IDE.B.125 is replaced by the following:
Hot air -balloons shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher, if required by the applicable certification specifications.’.
NCO.IDE.B.140 is replaced by the following:
an alternative source of ignition;
a means of measuring and indicating fuel quantity;
a fire blanket or fire resistant cover; and
a drop line of at least 25 metres (m) in length.
a knife; and
a drop line of at least 20 m in length made of natural fibre or electrostatic conductive material.’.
The following SUBPART E is added:
This subpart establishes specific requirements to be followed by a pilot-in-command conducting non-commercial specialised operations with other-than-complex motor-powered aircraft.
Whenever crew members or task specialists are involved in the operation, the pilot-in-command shall
ensure compliance of crew members and task specialists with NCO.SPEC.115 and NCO.SPEC.120;
not commence a flight if any crew member or task specialist is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue or the effects of any psychoactive substance;
not continue a flight beyond the nearest weather-permissible aerodrome or operating site when any crew member or task specialist’s capacity to perform duties is significantly reduced from causes such as fatigue, sickness or lack of oxygen;
ensure that crew members and task specialists comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those States where operations are conducted;
ensure that all crew members and task specialists are able to communicate with each other in a common language; and
ensure that task specialists and crew members use supplemental oxygen continuously whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 10 000 ft for a period of more than 30 minutes and whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 13 000 ft.
if he/she knows or suspects that he/she is suffering from fatigue as referred to in 7.f. of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 or feels otherwise unfit to perform his/her duties; or
when under the influence of psychoactive substances or alcohol or for other reasons as referred to in 7.g of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.
maintain his/her individual records regarding flight and duty times and rest periods as referred to in Annex III (Part-ORO), Subpart FTL to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, if applicable; and
provide each operator with the data needed to schedule activities in accordance with the applicable FTL requirements.
any fault, failure, malfunction or defect, which he/she believes may affect the airworthiness or safe operation of the aircraft, including emergency systems; and
any incident that was endangering, or could endanger, the safety of the operation.
any fault, failure, malfunction or defect, which he/she believes may affect the airworthiness or safe operation of the aircraft, including emergency systems; and
any incident that was endangering, or could endanger, the safety of the operation.
emergency equipment and procedures;
operational procedures associated with the specialised task before each flight or series of flights
The pilot-in-command shall establish minimum flight altitudes for each flight providing the required terrain clearance for all route segments to be flown in IFR. The minimum flight altitudes shall not be lower than those published by the State overflown.
NCO.OP.125(a)(1)(i) does not apply to sailplane-towing, flying display, aerobatic flights or competition flights.
Notwithstanding NCO.OP.126(a)(1), the pilot-in-command of a helicopter may only commence a VFR flight by day remaining within 25 NM of the aerodrome/operating site of departure with reserve fuel of not less than 10 minutes at best-range-speed.
Unless a task specialist is on-board the aircraft for training, the pilot-in-command shall, when carrying task specialists, not simulate:
situations that require the application of abnormal or emergency procedures; or
flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).
If installed, the ground proximity warning system may be disabled during those specialised tasks, which by their nature require the aircraft to be operated within a distance from the ground below that which would trigger the ground proximity warning system.
Notwithstanding NCO.OP.200, the ACAS II may be disabled during those specialised tasks, which by their nature require the aircraft to be operated within a distance from each other below that which would trigger the ACAS.
The pilot-in-command shall not operate an aircraft over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons when releasing dangerous goods.
When operating an aeroplane at a height of less than 150 m (500 ft) above a non-congested area, for operations of aeroplanes that are not able to sustain level flight in the event of a critical engine failure, the pilot-in-command shall have:
established operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure; and
briefed all crew members and task specialists on board on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing.
the helicopter is certified in category A or B; and
safety measures are established to prevent undue hazard to persons or property on the ground
established operational procedures to minimise the consequences of an engine failure; and
briefed all crew members and task specialists on board on the procedures to be carried out in the event of a forced landing.
a hover out of ground effect (HOGE) with all engines operating at the appropriate power rating; or
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.
The checklist for HESLO shall contain:
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
relevant performance data;
required equipment;
any limitations; and
responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command, and, if applicable, crew members and task specialists.
The helicopter shall be equipped with at least:
one cargo safety mirror or alternative means to see the hook(s)/load; and
one load meter, unless there is another method of determining the weight of the load.
The operator transporting dangerous goods to or from unmanned sites or remote locations shall apply to the competent authority for an exemption from the provisions of the Technical Instructions if they intend not to comply with the requirements of those Instructions.
The checklist for HEC shall contain:
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
relevant performance data;
required equipment;
any limitations; and
responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command, and, if applicable, crew members and task specialists.
hoist operations equipment or cargo hook;
one cargo safety mirror or alternative means to see the hook; and
one load meter, unless there is another method of determining the weight of the load.
The checklist for PAR shall contain:
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
relevant performance data;
required equipment;
any limitations; and
responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command, and, if applicable, crew members and task specialists.
The requirement laid down in NCO.SPEC.120(c) shall not be applicable for task specialists performing parachute jumping.
Notwithstanding NCO.IDE.A.140(a)(1) and NCO.IDE.H.140(a)(1), the floor of the aircraft may be used as a seat, provided means are available for the task specialist to hold or strap on.
Notwithstanding NCO.SPEC.110(f), the requirement to use supplemental oxygen shall not be applicable for crew members other than the pilot-in-command and for task specialists carrying out duties essential to the specialised task, whenever the cabin altitude:
exceeds 13 000 ft, for a period of not more than 6 minutes;, or
exceeds 15 000 ft, for a period of not more 3 minutes.
Notwithstanding NCO.SPEC.160, parachutists may exit the aircraft for the purpose of parachute display over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons whilst carrying smoke train devices, provided these are manufactured for this purpose.
The checklist for ABF shall contain:
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
relevant performance data;
required equipment;
any limitations; and
responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command, and, if applicable, crew members and task specialists.
The following documents and information listed in NCO.GEN.135(a) need not be carried during aerobatic flights:
details of the filed ATS flight plan, if applicable;
current and suitable aeronautical charts for the route/area of the proposed flight and all routes along which it is reasonable to expect that the flight may be diverted; and
procedures and visual signals information for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft.
The following equipment requirements need not be applicable to aerobatic flights:
first-aids kit as laid down in NCO.IDE.A.145 and NCO.IDE.H.145;
hand-fire extinguishers as laid down in NCO.IDE.A.160 and NCO.IDE.H.180; and
emergency locator transmitters or personal locator beacons as laid down in NCO.IDE.A.170 and NCO.IDE.H.170.’.