Division (d) F1F2
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)
fuel or energy to fly to the aerodrome or operating site of intended landing;
- (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)
final reserve fuel or energy which must not be less than:
- (i)
for flights under VFR, fuel or energy to fly for at least 20 minutes at best-range speed; or
- (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.
- (i)
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
- 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)