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Division (d) F1F2

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For helicopters, the operator must ensure that the pre-flight calculation of the usable fuel or energy that is required for a flight includes:

  1. (1)

    fuel or energy to fly to the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing;

  2. (2)

    if a destination alternate aerodrome is required, destination alternate fuel or energy which is the amount of fuel or energy that is required to execute a missed approach at the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing and afterwards to fly to the specified destination alternate aerodrome, approach and land; and

  3. (3)

    final reserve fuel or energy which must not be less than:

    1. (i)

      for flights under VFR, fuel or energy to fly for at least 20 minutes at best-range speed; or

    2. (ii)

      for IFR flights, fuel or energy to fly for at least 30 minutes at holding speed at 450 m (1500 ft) above the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing or destination alternate in standard temperature conditions.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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).

F2

Annex 6 points NCC.OP.130, NCC.OP.131 substituted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 9(2)(f)