# 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, Division SPA.HOFO.120: Selection of aerodromes and operating sites

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(a) Onshore destination alternate aerodrome . Notwithstanding CAT.OP.MPA.192, NCC.OP.152, and SPO.OP.151, the pilot-in command/commander does not need to specify a destination alternate aerodrome in the operational flight plan when conducting flights from an offshore location to a land destination aerodrome provided that sufficient operational contingency is in place to secure a safe return from offshore.
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(b) Offshore destination alternate helideck . The operator may select an offshore destination alternate helideck when all of the following criteria are met:
(1) An offshore destination alternate helideck shall be used only after the point of no return (PNR) and when an onshore destination alternative aerodrome is not geographically available. Prior to the PNR, an onshore destination alternate aerodrome shall be used.
(2) One engine inoperative (OEI) landing capability shall be attainable at the offshore destination alternate helideck.
(3) To the extent possible, helideck availability shall be guaranteed prior to PNR. The dimensions, configuration and obstacle clearance of individual helidecks or other sites shall be suitable for its use as an alternate helideck by each helicopter type intended to be used.
(4) Weather minima shall be established taking into account the accuracy and reliability of meteorological information.
(5) The MEL shall contain specific provisions for this type of operation.
(6) An offshore destination alternate helideck shall only be selected if the operator has established a procedure in the operations manual.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/965/annex/V/division/subpart+k/division/spahofo120 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-965/annex-V/division-subpart+k/division-spahofo120
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