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Division (c) When establishing aerodrome operating minima, the operator shall take the following into account:

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  1. (1)

    the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;

  2. (2)

    the composition, competence and experience of the flight crew;

  3. (3)

    the dimensions and characteristics of the runways/final approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for use;

  4. (4)

    F1 any conditions or limitations stated in the aircraft flight manual;

  5. (5)

    the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of navigation and/or control of the flight path during the take-off, the approach, the flare, the landing, rollout and the missed approach;

  6. (6)

    F2 the relevant operational experience of the operator;

  7. (7)

    the obstacle clearance altitude/height for the instrument approach procedures;

  8. (8)

    F3the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual aids and infrastructure;

  9. (9)

    the obstacles in the climb-out areas and necessary clearance margins;

  10. (10)

    the IAP;

  11. (11)

    the aerodrome characteristics and the available air navigation services;

  12. (12)

    any minima that may be promulgated by the State of the aerodrome;

  13. (13)

    the conditions prescribed in the operations specification including any specific approvals for low-visibility operations or operations with operational credits;

  14. (14)

    any non-standard characteristics of the aerodrome, the IAP or the local environment.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Annex 4 point CAT.OP.MPA.110(c)(4) substituted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 7(3)(c)(iii)

F2

Annex 4 point CAT.OP.MPA.110(c)(6) substituted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 7(3)(c)(iv)

F3

Annex 4 point CAT.OP.MPA.110(c)(8)-(14) substituted for Annex 4 point CAT.OP.MPA.110(c)(8)(9) (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 7(3)(c)(v)