Which statement is correct regarding the definition of the Take-off Decision Point, TDP, for Performance Class 1 helicopter operations?
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A
The take-off decision point, TDP, is the first point from which a continued take-off capability is assured within the RTODAH and is the last point in the take-off path from which a rejected take-off is assured within the TODAH.
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B
The take-off decision point, TDP, is the first point from which a continued take-off capability is assured within the TODAH and is the last point in the take-off path from which a rejected take-off is assured within the RTODAH.
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C
The take-off decision point, TDP, is the last point from which a continued take-off capability is assured within the TODAH and is the first point in the take-off path from which a rejected take-off is assured within the RTODAH.
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D
The take-off decision point, TDP, is the first point from which a rejected take-off capability is assured within the TODAH and is the last point in the take-off path from which a continued take-off is assured within the RTODAH.
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1. According to EASA AIROPS - ANNEX I - Definitions:
- Take-off Decision Point (TDP) means the point used in determining take-off performance from which, an engine failure having been recognised at this point, either a rejected take-off may be made or a take-off safely continued.
- Take-Off Distance Available (TODAH) in the case of helicopters means the length of the final approach and take-off area plus, if provided, the length of helicopter clearway declared available and suitable for helicopters to complete the take-off.
- Take-Off Distance Required (TODRH) in the case of helicopters means the horizontal distance required from the start of the take-off to the point at which take-off safety speed (VTOSS), a selected height and a positive climb gradient are achieved, following failure of the critical engine being recognised at the TDP, the remaining engines operating within approved operating limits.
- Rejected Take-Off Distance Available (RTODAH) means the length of the final approach and take-off area declared available and suitable for helicopters operated in Performance Class 1 to complete a rejected take-off.
- Rejected Take-Off Distance Required (RTODRH) means the horizontal distance required from the start of the take-off to the point where the helicopter comes to a full stop following an engine failure and rejection of the take-off at the take-off decision point.
2. According to CAT.POL.H.205 - Take-off (PC1): The helicopter is assumed to accelerate down the FATO (runway) outside of the height-velocity (H-V) diagram:
- If the helicopter has an engine failure before TDP, it must be able to land back on the FATO (runway) without damage to helicopter or passengers.
- If there is a failure at or after TDP the aircraft is permitted to lose height — providing it does not descend below a specified height above the surface (usually 15 ft if the TDP is above 15 ft).
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