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

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 128 : Helicopter Aerial Work and Certain Other Air Service Operations

Subpart 8 : Helicopter Performance Operating Limitations

Division Two : Class 1 Helicopter

128.08.5 Approach and landing
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(1)The operator of a Class 1 helicopter shall ensure that the landing mass of the helicopter at the estimated time of landing does not exceed the maximum landing mass specified for the pressure altitude and the ambient temperature expected for the estimated time of landing at the aerodrome at which it is intended to land and, when required, at any alternate aerodrome.

 

(2)When determining the landing mass, in the event of the critical power-unit becoming inoperative at any point during the approach and landing phase—
(a)before the landing decision point, the helicopter shall, at the destination and at any alternate aerodrome, after clearing all obstacles in the approach path by a margin of 35 feet, be able to land and stop within the landing distance available or perform a baulked landing and clear all obstacles in the flight path by a margin of 35 feet until the helicopter has reached safe take-off speed with a positive rate of climb; or
(b)at or after the landing decision point, the helicopter shall, at the destination and at any alternate aerodrome, after clearing all obstacles in the approach path by a margin of 35 feet, be able to land and stop within the landing distance available;

 

(3)For the purpose of subregulation (2)(b), "landing distance available", if applicable, means an elevated aerodrome.

 

(4)When complying with the provisions of this regulation, account shall be taken of—
(a)the pressure altitude at the destination;
(b)the expected air temperature at the destination;
(c)the landing technique to be used;
(d)not more than 50 per cent of the forecast head-wing component unless otherwise approved; and
(e)any expected variation in the mass of the helicopter during flight.

 

(5)The operator shall ensure that the part of the landing from the specified landing decision point to touchdown, is conducted in sight of the surface.