Division SPO.IDE.H.203 All helicopters on flights over water — ditchingF1

F2Complex motor-powered helicopters operated on a flight over water in a hostile environment at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes' flying time at normal cruising speed and other-than complex motor-powered helicopters flying over water in a hostile environment beyond a distance of 50 NM from land shall be:

1. (a)

   designed for landing on water in accordance with the relevant airworthiness code;

2. (b)

   certified for ditching in accordance with the relevant airworthiness code; or

3. (c)

   fitted with emergency flotation equipment.