--- title: "CAT.OP.MPA.100 – CAT.OP.MPA.320: SUBPART B: OPERATING PROCEDURES (Part-CAT) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "CAT.OP.MPA.100 – CAT.OP.MPA.320, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The operator shall ensure that: air traffic services (ATS) appropriate to the airspace and…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b" --- # SUBPART B: OPERATING PROCEDURES ANNEX IV (Part-CAT) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · CAT.OP.MPA.100 – CAT.OP.MPA.320 On this page 1. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.100 Use of air traffic services](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-100) The operator shall ensure that: air traffic services (ATS) appropriate to the airspace and the applicable rules of the air are used for all flights… [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.100(a)(2) Use of air traffic services](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-100#gm1-cat-op-mpa-100-a-2) 2. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.101 Altimeter check and settings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-101) The operator shall establish procedures for altimeter checking before each departure. [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.101(b) Altimeter check and settings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-101#gm1-cat-op-mpa-101-b) 3. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.105 Use of aerodromes and operating sites](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-105) The operator shall only use aerodromes and operating sites that are adequate for the type(s) of aircraft and operation(s) concerned. [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.105 Use of aerodromes and operating sites](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-105#amc1-cat-op-mpa-105) 4. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-107) The operator shall consider an aerodrome as adequate if, at the expected time of use, the aerodrome is available and equipped with necessary ancillary… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-107#amc1-cat-op-mpa-107) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.107 Adequate aerodrome](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-107#gm1-cat-op-mpa-107) 5. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110) The operator shall establish aerodrome operating minima for each departure, destination or alternate aerodrome that is planned to be used in order to… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc1-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc2-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc3-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc4-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc5-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc6-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC7 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc7-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC8 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc8-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC9 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc9-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC10 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc10-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC11 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc11-cat-op-mpa-110) [AMC12 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#amc12-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm1-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm2-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm3-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM4 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm4-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM5 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm5-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM6 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm6-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM7 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm7-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM8 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm8-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM9 CAT.OP.MPA.110 Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm9-cat-op-mpa-110) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.110(b)(6) Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-110#gm1-cat-op-mpa-110-b-6) 6. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115) All approach operations shall be flown as stabilised approach operations unless otherwise approved by the competent authority for a particular approach… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115#amc1-cat-op-mpa-115) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115#amc2-cat-op-mpa-115) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.115 Approach flight technique — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115#amc3-cat-op-mpa-115) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.115(a) Approach flight technique — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115#amc1-cat-op-mpa-115-a) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.115(a) Approach flight techniques — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115#gm1-cat-op-mpa-115-a) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.115(b) Approach flight technique — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-115#gm1-cat-op-mpa-115-b) 7. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.125 Instrument departure and approach procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-125) The operator shall ensure that instrument departure and approach procedures established by the State of the aerodrome are used. 8. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126) The operator shall ensure that, when performance-based navigation (PBN) is required for the route or procedure to be flown: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc1-cat-op-mpa-126) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc2-cat-op-mpa-126) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc3-cat-op-mpa-126) [AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc4-cat-op-mpa-126) [AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc5-cat-op-mpa-126) [AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc6-cat-op-mpa-126) [AMC7 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#amc7-cat-op-mpa-126) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.126 Performance-based navigation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-126#gm1-cat-op-mpa-126) 9. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.130 Noise abatement procedures — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-130) Except for VFR operations of other-than complex motor-powered aeroplanes, the operator shall establish appropriate operating departure and… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.130 Noise abatement procedures — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-130#amc1-cat-op-mpa-130) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.130 Noise abatement procedures — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-130#gm1-cat-op-mpa-130) 10. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.131 Noise abatement procedures — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-131) The operator shall ensure that take-off and landing procedures take into account the need to minimise the effect of helicopter noise. 11. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.135 Routes and areas of operation — general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-135) The operator shall ensure that operations are only conducted along routes, or within areas, for which: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.135 Routes and areas of operation — general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-135#amc1-cat-op-mpa-135) 12. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.136 Routes and areas of operation — single-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-136) Unless approved by the competent authority in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), Subpart L — SINGLE-ENGINED TURBINE AEROPLANE OPERATIONS AT NIGHT OR IN… 13. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.137 Routes and areas of operation — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-137) The operator shall ensure that: for helicopters operated in performance class 3, surfaces are available that permit a safe forced landing to be executed… [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.137(b) Routes and areas of operation — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-137#gm1-cat-op-mpa-137-b) 14. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.140 Maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes without an ETOPS approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-140) Unless approved by the competent authority in accordance with Subpart F of Annex V (Part-SPA), the operator shall not operate a two-engined aeroplane… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.140(d) Maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes without an ETOPS approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-140#amc1-cat-op-mpa-140-d) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.140(c) Maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes without an ETOPS approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-140#gm1-cat-op-mpa-140-c) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.140(d) Maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for two-engined aeroplanes without an ETOPS approval](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-140#gm1-cat-op-mpa-140-d) 15. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.145 Establishment of minimum flight altitudes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-145) The operator shall establish for all route segments to be flown: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.145(a) Establishment of minimum flight altitudes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-145#amc1-cat-op-mpa-145-a) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.145(a) Establishment of minimum flight altitudes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-145#gm1-cat-op-mpa-145-a) 16. ## [AMC1.1 CAT.OP.MPA.145(a) Establishment of minimum flight altitudes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/amc1-1-cat-op-mpa-145-a-establishment-of-minimum-flight-altitudes) CONSIDERATIONS FOR ESTABLISHING MINIMUM FLIGHT ALTITUDES This AMC provides another means of complying with the rule for VFR operations of… 17. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.150](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-150) INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 18. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.155 Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155) Persons requiring special conditions, assistance and/or devices when carried on a flight shall be considered as SCPs including at least: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#amc1-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#amc2-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#amc3-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#gm1-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of special categories of passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#gm2-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#gm3-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [GM4 CAT.OP.MPA.155(b) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#gm4-cat-op-mpa-155-b) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(c) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#amc1-cat-op-mpa-155-c) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.155(c) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#amc2-cat-op-mpa-155-c) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.155(c) Carriage of Special categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#gm1-cat-op-mpa-155-c) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.155(c) Carriage of Special Categories of Passengers (SCPs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-155#gm2-cat-op-mpa-155-c) 19. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-160) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that: only hand baggage that can be adequately and securely stowed is taken into the passenger… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-160#amc1-cat-op-mpa-160) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.160 Stowage of baggage and cargo](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-160#amc2-cat-op-mpa-160) 20. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.165 Passenger seating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-165) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that passengers are seated where, in the event that an emergency evacuation is required, they are able… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.165 Passenger seating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-165#amc1-cat-op-mpa-165) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.165 Passenger seating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-165#amc2-cat-op-mpa-165) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.165 Passenger seating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-165#gm1-cat-op-mpa-165) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.165 Passenger seating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-165#gm2-cat-op-mpa-165) 21. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.170 Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-170) The operator shall ensure that passengers are: given briefings and demonstrations relating to safety in a form that facilitates the application of the… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.170 Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-170#amc1-cat-op-mpa-170) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.170 Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-170#amc2-cat-op-mpa-170) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.170 Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-170#amc3-cat-op-mpa-170) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.170(a) Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-170#gm1-cat-op-mpa-170-a) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.170 Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-170#gm2-cat-op-mpa-170) 22. ## [AMC1.1 CAT.OP.MPA.170 Passenger briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/amc1-1-cat-op-mpa-170-passenger-briefing) PASSENGER BRIEFING (a) The operator may replace the briefing/demonstration as set out in AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.170 with a passenger training programme covering… 23. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.175 Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-175) An operational flight plan shall be completed for each intended flight based on considerations of aircraft performance, other operating limitations and… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.175 Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-175#amc1-cat-op-mpa-175) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.175 Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-175#amc2-cat-op-mpa-175) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.175(a) Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-175#amc1-cat-op-mpa-175-a) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.175(b)(5) Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-175#gm1-cat-op-mpa-175-b-5) 24. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.177 Submission of the ATS flight plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-177) If an air traffic services (ATS) flight plan is not submitted because it is not required by the rules of the air, adequate information shall be deposited… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.177 Submission of the ATS flight plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-177#amc1-cat-op-mpa-177) 25. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.180 Fuel/energy scheme – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-180) The operator shall establish, implement, and maintain a fuel/energy scheme that: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.180 Fuel/energy scheme — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-180#amc1-cat-op-mpa-180) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.180 Fuel/energy scheme — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-180#gm1-cat-op-mpa-180) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.180 Fuel/energy scheme — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-180#gm2-cat-op-mpa-180) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.180 Fuel/energy scheme — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-180#gm3-cat-op-mpa-180) 26. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme – fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181) The operator shall: establish a fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy as part of the fuel/energy scheme; [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc1-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc2-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc3-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — Fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc4-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc5-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc6-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC7 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc7-cat-op-mpa-181) [AMC8 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#amc8-cat-op-mpa-181) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#gm1-cat-op-mpa-181) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#gm2-cat-op-mpa-181) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#gm3-cat-op-mpa-181) [GM4 CAT.OP.MPA.181 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-181#gm4-cat-op-mpa-181) 27. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme – aerodrome selection policy – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182) At the planning stage, the operator shall ensure that once the flight has commenced, there is reasonable certainty that an aerodrome where a safe landing… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc1-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc2-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc3-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc4-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc5-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc6-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC7 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc7-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC8 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc8-cat-op-mpa-182) [AMC9 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc9-cat-op-mpa-182) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#gm1-cat-op-mpa-182) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#gm2-cat-op-mpa-182) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#gm3-cat-op-mpa-182) [GM4 CAT.OP.MPA.182 Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#gm4-cat-op-mpa-182) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.182(d)(1) Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#gm1-cat-op-mpa-182-d-1) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.182(f) Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#amc1-cat-op-mpa-182-f) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.182(f) Fuel/energy scheme — aerodrome selection policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-182#gm1-cat-op-mpa-182-f) 28. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.185 Fuel/energy scheme – in-flight fuel/energy management policy – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-185) The operator shall establish procedures for in-flight fuel/energy management that ensure: [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.185 Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-185#gm1-cat-op-mpa-185) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.185(a) Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-185#amc1-cat-op-mpa-185-a) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.185(a) Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-185#amc2-cat-op-mpa-185-a) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.185(a) Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-185#amc3-cat-op-mpa-185-a) 29. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.190 Fuel/energy scheme – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-190) The operator shall establish, implement, and maintain a fuel/energy scheme that comprises: 30. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.191 Fuel/energy scheme – Fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-191) As part of the fuel/energy scheme, the operator shall establish a fuel/energy planning and inflight re-planning policy to ensure that the aircraft… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.191(b) &(c) Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy —helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-191#amc1-cat-op-mpa-191-b) 31. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.192 Selection of aerodromes and operating sites – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192) For flights under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the operator shall select a takeoff alternate aerodrome within one-hour flying time at… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.192 Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#amc1-cat-op-mpa-192) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.192(a) Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#amc1-cat-op-mpa-192-a) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.192(c) &(d) Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#gm1-cat-op-mpa-192-c) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.192(c) &(d) Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#gm2-cat-op-mpa-192-c) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.192(d) Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#amc1-cat-op-mpa-192-d) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.192(d) Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#gm1-cat-op-mpa-192-d) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.192(d) Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-192#gm2-cat-op-mpa-192-d) 32. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme – in-flight fuel/energy management policy – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-195) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that in-flight fuel/energy checks and fuel/energy management are performed. [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-195#amc1-cat-op-mpa-195) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.195 Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-195#gm1-cat-op-mpa-195) 33. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defuelling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200) Special refuelling or defuelling shall only be conducted if the operator: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc1-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc2-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc3-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc4-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc5-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC6 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc6-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC7 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc7-cat-op-mpa-200) [AMC8 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#amc8-cat-op-mpa-200) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#gm1-cat-op-mpa-200) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defueling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#gm2-cat-op-mpa-200) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defuelling of the aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-200#gm3-cat-op-mpa-200) 34. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.205 Push back and towing — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-205) Push back and towing procedures specified by the operator shall be conducted in accordance with established aviation standards and procedures. [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.205 Push back and towing — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-205#amc1-cat-op-mpa-205) 35. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.210 Crew members at stations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-210) Flight crew members (1) During take-off and landing each flight crew member required to be on duty in the flight crew compartment shall be at the… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.210(b) Crew members at stations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-210#amc1-cat-op-mpa-210-b) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.210 Crew members at stations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-210#gm1-cat-op-mpa-210) 36. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.215 Use of headset — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-215) Each flight crew member required to be on duty in the flight crew compartment shall wear a headset with boom microphone or equivalent. 37. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.216 Use of headset — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-216) Each flight crew member required to be on duty in the flight crew compartment shall wear a headset with boom microphone, or equivalent, and use it as the… 38. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.220 Assisting means for emergency evacuation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-220) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that before taxiing, take-off and landing and when safe and practicable to do so, all means of… 39. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.225 Seats, safety belts and restraint systems](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-225) Crew members (1) During take-off and landing, and whenever decided by the commander in the interest of safety, each crew member shall be properly secured… 40. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.230 Securing of passenger compartment and galley(s)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-230) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that before taxiing, take-off and landing all exits and escape paths are unobstructed. 41. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.235 Life-jackets — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-235) The operator shall establish procedures to ensure that, when operating a helicopter over water in performance class 3, account is taken of the duration… 42. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.240 Smoking on board](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-240) The commander shall not allow smoking on board: whenever considered necessary in the interest of safety; 43. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.245 Meteorological conditions — all aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-245) On IFR flights, the commander shall only: commence the flight; 44. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.246 Meteorological conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-246) In addition to CAT.OP.MPA.245, on IFR flights with aeroplanes, the commander shall only continue beyond: 45. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.247 Meteorological conditions — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-247) In addition to CAT.OP.MPA.245: On VFR flights overwater out of sight of land with helicopters, the commander shall only commence take-off when the… 46. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.250 Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-250) The operator shall establish procedures to be followed when ground de-icing and anti-icing and related inspections of the aircraft are necessary to allow… [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.250 Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-250#gm1-cat-op-mpa-250) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.250 Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-250#gm2-cat-op-mpa-250) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.250 Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-250#gm3-cat-op-mpa-250) [GM4 CAT.OP.MPA.250 Ice and other contaminants — ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-250#gm4-cat-op-mpa-250) 47. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.255 Ice and other contaminants – flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-255) The operator shall establish procedures for flights in expected or actual icing conditions. [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.255 Ice and other contaminants – flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-255#amc1-cat-op-mpa-255) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.255 Ice and other contaminants – flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-255#amc2-cat-op-mpa-255) 48. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.260 Fuel/energy and oil supply](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-260) The commander shall only commence a flight or continue in the event of in-flight re-planning, when satisfied that the aircraft carries at least the… 49. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.265 Take-off conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-265) Before commencing take-off, the commander shall be satisfied that: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.265(a) Take-off conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-265#amc1-cat-op-mpa-265-a) 50. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.270 Minimum flight altitudes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-270) The commander or the pilot to whom conduct of the flight has been delegated shall not fly below specified minimum altitudes except when: 51. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.275 Simulated abnormal situations in flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-275) The operator shall ensure that when carrying passengers or cargo the following are not simulated: 52. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.280](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-280) \[INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK]. 53. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.285 Use of supplemental oxygen](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-285) The commander shall ensure that flight crew members engaged in performing duties essential to the safe operation of an aircraft in flight use… 54. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.290 Ground proximity detection](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-290) When undue proximity to the ground is detected by a flight crew member or by a ground proximity warning system, the pilot flying shall take corrective… [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.290 Ground proximity detection](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-290#gm1-cat-op-mpa-290) 55. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.295 Use of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-295) The operator shall establish operational procedures and training programmes when ACAS is installed and serviceable so that the flight crew is… [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.295 Use of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-295#gm1-cat-op-mpa-295) 56. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.300 Approach and landing conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-300) Before commencing an approach operation, the commander shall be satisfied that: [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.300(a) Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-300#amc1-cat-op-mpa-300-a) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.300(a) Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-300#gm1-cat-op-mpa-300-a) 57. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.301 Approach and landing conditions – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-301) Before commencing an approach to land, the commander shall be satisfied that according to the information available to him or her, the weather at the… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.301 Approach and landing conditions — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-301#amc1-cat-op-mpa-301) 58. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303) No approach to land shall be continued unless the landing distance available (LDA) on the intended runway is at least 115 % of the landing distance at… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#amc1-cat-op-mpa-303) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#gm1-cat-op-mpa-303) [GM2 CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#gm2-cat-op-mpa-303) [GM3 CAT.OP.MPA.303 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#gm3-cat-op-mpa-303) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.303(e) In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#amc1-cat-op-mpa-303-e) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.303 & CAT.OP.MPA.311 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes & Reporting on runway braking action](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#amc1-cat-op-mpa-303-2) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.303 & CAT.OP.MPA.311 In-flight check of the landing distance at time of arrival — aeroplanes & Reporting on runway braking action](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-303#gm1-cat-op-mpa-303-2) 59. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.305 Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-305) For aeroplanes, if the reported visibility (VIS) or controlling RVR for the runway to be used for landing is less than the applicable minimum, then an… [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.305 Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-305#gm1-cat-op-mpa-305) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.305(a) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-305#amc1-cat-op-mpa-305-a) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.305(b) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-305#amc1-cat-op-mpa-305-b) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.305(c) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-305#amc1-cat-op-mpa-305-c) 60. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.310 Operating procedures — threshold crossing height — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-310) The operator shall establish operational procedures designed to ensure that an aeroplane conducting 3D instrument approach operations crosses the… 61. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.311 Reporting on runway braking action](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-311) Whenever the runway braking action encountered during the landing roll is not as good as that reported by the aerodrome operator in the runway condition… [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.311 Reporting on runway braking action](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-311#amc1-cat-op-mpa-311) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.311 Reporting on runway braking action](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-311#gm1-cat-op-mpa-311) 62. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.312 EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312) An operator that intends to conduct EFVS 200 operations shall ensure that: [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.312 EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#gm1-cat-op-mpa-312) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(1) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc1-cat-op-mpa-312-a-1) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(2) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc1-cat-op-mpa-312-a-2) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(2) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc2-cat-op-mpa-312-a-2) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc1-cat-op-mpa-312-a-3) [AMC2 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc2-cat-op-mpa-312-a-3) [AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc3-cat-op-mpa-312-a-3) [AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc4-cat-op-mpa-312-a-3) [AMC5 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc5-cat-op-mpa-312-a-3) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#gm1-cat-op-mpa-312-a-3) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(4) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc1-cat-op-mpa-312-a-4) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(a)(8) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc1-cat-op-mpa-312-a-8) [AMC1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(c) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#amc1-cat-op-mpa-312-c) [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.312(c) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-312#gm1-cat-op-mpa-312-c) 63. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.315 Flight hours reporting – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-315) The operator shall make available to the competent authority the hours flown for each helicopter operated during the previous calendar year. [GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.315 Flight hours reporting — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-315#gm1-cat-op-mpa-315) 64. ## [CAT.OP.MPA.320 Aeroplane categories](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-b/cat-op-mpa-320) Aeroplane categories shall be based on the indicated airspeed at threshold (VAT) which is equal to the stalling speed (VSO) multiplied by 1,3 or one-g… Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use. 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