{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-965/annex-VII/division-SUBPART/division-NCO.OP.147",
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  "legislation": "eur/2012/965",
  "legislation_title": "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",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2012-965",
  "path": "annex/VII/division/SUBPART/division/NCO.OP.147",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "NCO.OP.147",
  "heading": "Refuelling with engine or rotors turning - helicopters",
  "text": "Refuelling a helicopter with engine running or rotors turning must only be conducted where all the following conditions are met:\n(a)it is not practical to shut down or restart the engine;\n(b)it is conducted in accordance with any specific procedures and limitations in the aircraft flight manual (AFM);\n(c)only JET A or JET A-1 fuel types are being used;\n(d)no passengers or task specialists are on board, embarking or disembarking;\n(e)the operator of the aerodrome or operating site allows such operations;\n(f)appropriate rescue and firefighting facilities or equipment are present; and\n(g)it is conducted in accordance with a checklist that must contain:\n(1)normal and contingency procedures;\n(2)the required equipment;\n(3)any limitations;\n(4)responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command and, if applicable, crew members and task specialists.",
  "extent": null,
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "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)."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Annex 7 point NCO.OP.147 inserted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 10(2)(k)"
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2012/965/annex/VII/division/SUBPART/division/NCO.OP.147",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:49:05.762953+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}