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application as a primary means of navigation used to meet the airspace usage requirements, the
database provider should be a Type 2 DAT provider certified in accordance with Regulation (EU)
2017/373 or equivalent.
SPO.IDE.H.230 GM1 Management of aeronautical databases
AERONAUTICAL DATABASE APPLICATIONS
(a) Applications using aeronautical databases for which Type 2 DAT providers should be
certified in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/373 may be found in GM1 DAT.OR.100.
(b) The certification of a Type 2 DAT provider in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/373
ensures data integrity and compatibility with the certified aircraft application/equipment.
SPO.IDE.H.230 GM2 Management of aeronautical databases
TIMELY DISTRIBUTION
The operator should distribute current and unaltered aeronautical databases to all aircraft requiring
them in accordance with the validity period of the databases or in accordance with a procedure
established in the operations manual if no validity period is defined.
SPO.IDE.H.230 GM3 Management of aeronautical databases
STANDARDS FOR AERONAUTICAL DATABASES AND DAT PROVIDERS
(a) A ‘Type 2 DAT provider’ is an organisation as defined in Article 2(5)(b) of Regulation (EU)
2017/373.
(b) Equivalent to a certified ‘Type 2 DAT provider’ is defined in any Aviation Safety Agreement
between the European Union and a third country, including any Technical Implementation
Procedures, or any Working Arrangements between EASA and the competent authority of
a third country.
SUBPART E SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (SPO.SPEC)
Reference Description
SPO.SPEC.ABF.100 Standard operating procedures
The standard operating procedures for ABF shall specify:
(a) the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in
theMEL, as applicable;
(b) crew composition and experience requirements of crew members and task specialists;
(c) the relevant training for crew members and task specialists to perform their task and the
qualification and nomination of persons providing such training to the crew members and
task specialists;
(d) responsibilities and duties of crew members and task specialists;
(e) performance criteria necessary to be met to conduct aerobatic flights;
(f) normal, abnormal and emergency procedures.
SPO.SPEC.ABF.105 Documents, manuals and information to be carried
The following documents listed in SPO.GEN.140(a) need not be carried during aerobatic flights:
(a) details of the filed ATS flight plan, if applicable;
(b) current and suitable aeronautical charts for the route/area of the proposed flight and all
routes along which it is reasonable to expect that the flight may be diverted;
(c) procedures and visual signals information for use by intercepting and intercepted aircraft;
and
(d) information concerning search and rescue services for the area of the intended flight.
SPO.SPEC.ABF.115 Equipment
The following equipment requirements need not be applicable to aerobatic flights:
(a) first-aids kit as laid down in SPO.IDE.A.165 and SPO.IDE.H.165;
(b) hand-fire extinguishers as laid down in SPO.IDE.A.180 and SPO.IDE.H.180; and
(c) emergency locator transmitters or personal locator beacons as laid down in
SPO.IDE.A.190 and SPO.IDE.H.190.
SPO.SPEC.HEC.100 Standard operating procedures
The standard operating procedures for HEC shall specify:
(a) the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in
the MEL, as applicable;
(b) crew composition and experience requirements of crew members and task specialists;
(c) the relevant theoretical and practical training for crew members to perform their tasks, the
relevant training for task specialists to perform their tasks, and the qualification and
nomination of persons providing such training to crew members and task specialists;
(d) responsibilities and duties of crew members and task specialists;
(e) helicopter performance criteria necessary to be met to conduct HEC operations;
(f) normal, abnormal and emergency procedures.
SPO.SPEC.HEC.100 AMC1 Standard operating procedures
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
(a) Before conducting any HEC operations, the operator should develop its SOPs taking into
account the elements below.
(b) Nature and complexity of the activity
(1) Nature of the activity and exposure:
HEC operations are usually performed at a low height.
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