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Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012Show full title
Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 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
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- 2012 No. 965
- ANNEX V
- Division SUBPART K
- Division SPA.HOFO.160
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- Annex 5 point SPA.HEMS.105 inserted by S.I. 2022/1235 reg. 8(2)(a)
- Annex 5 point SPA.HEMS.110 substituted by S.I. 2022/1235 reg. 8(2)(b)
- Annex 5 point SPA.HEMS.130(e)(2)(ii) words inserted by S.I. 2022/1235 reg. 8(2)(c)
- Annex 2 Appendix 4 symbol omitted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(5)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 1 word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(2)(c) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(2) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 3 word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(4)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 4 word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(5)(d) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 4 word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(5)(e) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 5 word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(6)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 6 word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(7)(d) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 1 words omitted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(2)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(2) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 3 words omitted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(4)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
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- Annex 2 Appendix 1 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(2)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(2) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 1 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(2)(d) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(2) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 2 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(3)(c) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(3)(c) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 3 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(4)(c) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 4 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(5)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
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- Annex 2 Appendix 5 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(6)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
- Annex 2 Appendix 5 words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 357(6)(c) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 357(4)-(7) omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2020/1116, regs. 1(3), 43)
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- Art. 10(5)(a) omitted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 349(5)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 349 omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 9)
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- Art. 10(6)(a) word substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 349(6)(a) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 349 omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 9)
- Art. 10(6)(c) words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 349(6)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 349 omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 9)
- Art. 10(6)(d) words substituted by S.I. 2019/645 reg. 349(6)(b) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. Reg. 349 omitted immediately before IP completion day by virtue of S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 9)
[F1 SPA.HOFO.160 Equipment requirements U.K.
(a)
The operator shall comply with the following equipment requirements:
(1)
Public Address (PA) system in helicopters used for CAT and non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered helicopters (NCC):
(i)
Helicopters with a maximum operational passenger seat configuration (MOPSC) of more than 9 shall be equipped with a PA system.
(ii)
Helicopters with an MOPSC of 9 or less need not be equipped with a PA system if the operator can demonstrate that the pilot's voice is understandable at all passengers' seats in flight.
(2)
Radio altimeter
Helicopters shall be equipped with a radio altimeter that is capable of emitting an audio warning below a pre-set height and a visual warning at a height selectable by the pilot.
(b)
Emergency exits
All emergency exits, including crew emergency exits, and any door, window or other opening that is suitable for emergency egress, and the means for opening them shall be clearly marked for the guidance of occupants using them in daylight or in the dark. Such markings shall be designed to remain visible if the helicopter is capsized or the cabin is submerged.
(c)
Helicopter terrain awareness warning system (HTAWS)
Helicopters used in CAT operations with a maximum certificated take-off mass of more than 3 175 kg or a MOPSC of more than 9 and first issued with an individual C of A after 31 December 2018 shall be equipped with an HTAWS that meets the requirements for class A equipment as specified in an acceptable standard. ]
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