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Which statement is correct regarding a Performance Class 2 helicopter operation without an assured safe forced landing capability?

  • A

    The operator does not have to ask for approval.

  • B

    If the operator is allowed to operate in Performance Class 2, operations in Performance Class 1 and 3 are allowed automatically.

  • C

    If the operator is allowed to operate in Performance Class 1, Performance Class 2 and 3 operations can be conducted without approval by the competent authority.

  • D

    If approval has been granted by the competent authority, the operation can be conducted.

According to CAT.POL.H.305 - Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability:

(a) Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability during the take-off and landing phases shall only be conducted if the operator has been granted an approval by the competent authority.

(b) To obtain and maintain such approval the operator shall:

(1) conduct a risk assessment, specifying:

(i) the type of helicopter; and

(ii) the type of operations;

(2) implement the following set of conditions:

(i) attain and maintain the helicopter/engine modification standard defined by the manufacturer;

(ii) conduct the preventive maintenance actions recommended by the helicopter or engine manufacturer;

(iii) include take-off and landing procedures in the operations manual, where they do not already exist in the AFM;

(iv) specify training for flight crew; and

(v) provide a system for reporting to the manufacturer loss of power, engine shutdown or engine failure events;
and

(3) implement a usage monitoring system (UMS).

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