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Division (a) F1F2

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Refuelling of helicopters with an engine running or rotors turning must only be conducted:

  1. (1)

    when no passenger is embarking or disembarking;

  2. (2)

    if the operator of the aerodrome or operating site allows such operations;

  3. (3)

    in accordance with any specific procedures and limitations in the aircraft flight manual;

  4. (4)

    with JET A or JET A-1 fuel types; and

  5. (5)

    in the presence of appropriate rescue and firefighting facilities or equipment.

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 point NCC.OP.157 inserted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 9(2)(j)