Regulations > Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011 > Part 127 : Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers Cargo and Mail > Subpart 8 : Helicopter Performance Operating Limitations > Division Four : Class 3 Helicopter

Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 127 : Commercial Helicopter Operations: Passengers Cargo and Mail

Subpart 8 : Helicopter Performance Operating Limitations

Division Four : Class 3 Helicopter

127.08.11 Take-off

(1)

The operator of a Class 3 helicopter shall ensure that the take-off mass of the helicopter does not exceed the maximum permitted take-off mass specified for a hover-inside-ground effect with all power units operating at take-off power at the pressure altitude and ambient temperature at the take-off site.

(2)	For the purposes of this regulation, hover-inside-ground-effect performance data shall include consideration of loss of ground cushion as a result of strong winds.

(3)	The helicopter shall be able, with all engines operating, to clear all obstacles along its flight path by a margin of 35 feet until such helicopter can comply with the provisions of regulation 127.08.12.