--- title: "CAT.POL.A.100 – CAT.POL.MAB.110: SUBPART C: AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS (Part-CAT) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "CAT.POL.A.100 – CAT.POL.MAB.110, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The aeroplane shall be operated in accordance with the applicable performance class…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c" --- # SUBPART C: AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS ANNEX IV (Part-CAT) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · CAT.POL.A.100 – CAT.POL.MAB.110 On this page 1. ## [CAT.POL.A.100 Performance classes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-100) The aeroplane shall be operated in accordance with the applicable performance class requirements. 2. ## [CAT.POL.A.105 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-105) The mass of the aeroplane: at the start of the take-off; or (2) in the event of in-flight replanning, at the point from which the revised operational… 3. ## [CAT.POL.A.200 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-200) The approved performance data in the AFM shall be supplemented as necessary with other data if the approved performance data in the AFM is insufficient… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.200 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-200#amc1-cat-pol-a-200) 4. ## [CAT.POL.A.205 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-205) The take-off mass shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the pressure altitude and the ambient temperature at the aerodrome… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.205 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-205#amc1-cat-pol-a-205) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.205 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-205#gm1-cat-pol-a-205) 5. ## [CAT.POL.A.210 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-210) The net take-off flight path shall be determined in such a way that the aeroplane clears all obstacles by a vertical distance of at least 35 ft or by a… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.210 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-210#amc1-cat-pol-a-210) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.210 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-210#amc2-cat-pol-a-210) [AMC3 CAT.POL.A.210 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-210#amc3-cat-pol-a-210) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.210 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-210#gm1-cat-pol-a-210) 6. ## [CAT.POL.A.215 En-route – one-engine-inoperative (OEI)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-215) The OEI en-route net flight path data shown in the AFM, appropriate to the meteorological conditions expected for the flight, shall allow demonstration… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.215 En-route – one-engine-inoperative (OEI)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-215#amc1-cat-pol-a-215) 7. ## [CAT.POL.A.220 En-route – aeroplanes with three or more engines, two engines inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-220) An aeroplane that has three or more engines shall not be away from an aerodrome at which the requirements of points CAT.POL.A.230 or CAT.POL.A.235(a) for… 8. ## [CAT.POL.A.225 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-225) The landing mass of the aeroplane determined in accordance with CAT.POL.A.105(a) shall not exceed the maximum landing mass specified for the altitude and… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.225 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-225#amc1-cat-pol-a-225) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.225 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-225#amc2-cat-pol-a-225) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.225 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-225#gm1-cat-pol-a-225) 9. ## [CAT.POL.A.230 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230) The landing mass of the aeroplane determined in accordance with point CAT.POL.A.105(a) for the estimated time of landing at the destination aerodrome and… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.230 Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#amc1-cat-pol-a-230) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.230 Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#amc2-cat-pol-a-230) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.230 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#gm1-cat-pol-a-230) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.230 & CAT.POL.A.235 Landing — dry runways & Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#gm1-cat-pol-a-230-2) [GM2 CAT.POL.A.230 & CAT.POL.A.235 Landing — dry runways & Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#gm2-cat-pol-a-230) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.230(a) Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#gm1-cat-pol-a-230-a) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.230(d)(2) Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-230#gm1-cat-pol-a-230-d-2) 10. ## [CAT.POL.A.235 Landing – wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-235) When the appropriate weather reports or forecasts, or both, indicate that the runway at the estimated time of arrival may be wet, the LDA shall be one of… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.235 Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-235#amc1-cat-pol-a-235) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.235 Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-235#amc2-cat-pol-a-235) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.235(a) and (b) Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-235#gm1-cat-pol-a-235-a) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.235(a)(1) Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-235#gm1-cat-pol-a-235-a-1) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.235(a)(3) Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-235#amc1-cat-pol-a-235-a-3) 11. ## [CAT.POL.A.240 Approval of operations with increased bank angles](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-240) Operations with increased bank angles require prior approval by the competent authority. 12. ## [CAT.POL.A.245 Approval of steep approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-245) Steep approach operations using glideslope angles of 4,5° or more and with screen heights of less than 60 ft, but not less than 35 ft, require prior… [GM1 CAT.POL.A.245(a) Approval of steep approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-245#gm1-cat-pol-a-245-a) 13. ## [CAT.POL.A.250 Approval of short landing operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-250) Short landing operations require prior approval by the competent authority. 14. ## [CAT.POL.A.255 Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255) An aeroplane operator may conduct landing operations within 80 % of the landing distance available (LDA) if it complies with the following conditions: [GM1 CAT.POL.A.255(a)(2) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#gm1-cat-pol-a-255-a-2) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.255(a)(3) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#gm1-cat-pol-a-255-a-3) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(1) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc1-cat-pol-a-255-b-1) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(iv) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-iv) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(iv) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc2-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-iv) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(iv) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#gm1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-iv) [GM2 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(iv) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#gm2-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-iv) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(v) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-v) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(v) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#gm1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-v) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(vi) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-vi) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(vi) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#gm1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-vi) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(vii) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-vii) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.255(b)(2)(ix) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-255#amc1-cat-pol-a-255-b-2-ix) 15. ## [CAT.POL.A.300 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-300) Unless approved by the competent authority in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), Subpart L — SINGLE- ENGINED TURBINE AEROPLANE OPERATIONS AT NIGHT OR IN… 16. ## [CAT.POL.A.305 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-305) The take-off mass shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the pressure altitude and the ambient temperature at the aerodrome… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.305 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-305#amc1-cat-pol-a-305) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.305 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-305#amc2-cat-pol-a-305) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.305 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-305#gm1-cat-pol-a-305) 17. ## [CAT.POL.A.310 Take-off obstacle clearance – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-310) The take-off flight path of aeroplanes with two or more engines shall be determined in such a way that the aeroplane clears all obstacles by a vertical… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.310 Take-off obstacle clearance – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-310#amc1-cat-pol-a-310) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.310 Take-off obstacle clearance – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-310#amc2-cat-pol-a-310) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.310 Take-off obstacle clearance – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-310#gm1-cat-pol-a-310) [GM2 CAT.POL.A.310 Take-off obstacle clearance – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-310#gm2-cat-pol-a-310) 18. ## [CAT.POL.A.315 En-route – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-315) The aeroplane, in the meteorological conditions expected for the flight and in the event of the failure of one engine, with the remaining engines… [GM1 CAT.POL.A.315 En-route – multi-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-315#gm1-cat-pol-a-315) 19. ## [CAT.POL.A.320 En-route – single-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-320) In the meteorological conditions expected for the flight, and in the event of engine failure, the aeroplane shall be capable of reaching a place at which… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.320 En-route – single-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-320#amc1-cat-pol-a-320) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.320 En-route – single-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-320#gm1-cat-pol-a-320) [GM2 CAT.POL.A.320 En-route – single-engined aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-320#gm2-cat-pol-a-320) 20. ## [CAT.POL.A.325 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-325) The landing mass of the aeroplane determined in accordance with CAT.POL.A.105(a) shall not exceed the maximum landing mass specified for the altitude and… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.325 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-325#amc1-cat-pol-a-325) 21. ## [CAT.POL.A.330 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-330) The landing mass of the aeroplane determined in accordance with point CAT.POL.A.105(a) for the estimated time of landing at the destination aerodrome and… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.330 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-330#amc1-cat-pol-a-330) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.330 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-330#amc2-cat-pol-a-330) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.330 Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-330#gm1-cat-pol-a-330) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.330(a) Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-330#gm1-cat-pol-a-330-a) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.330 & CAT.POL.A.335 Landing — dry runways & Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-330#gm1-cat-pol-a-330-2) 22. ## [CAT.POL.A.335 Landing – wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-335) When the appropriate weather reports or forecasts indicate that the runway at the estimated time of arrival may be wet, the LDA shall be one of the… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.335 Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-335#amc1-cat-pol-a-335) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.335 Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-335#gm1-cat-pol-a-335) [GM2 CAT.POL.A.335 Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-335#gm2-cat-pol-a-335) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.335(a)(1) Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-335#gm1-cat-pol-a-335-a-1) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.335(a)(3) Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-335#amc1-cat-pol-a-335-a-3) 23. ## [CAT.POL.A.340 Take-off and landing climb requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-340) The operator of a two-engined aeroplane shall fulfil the following take-off and landing climb requirements. 24. ## [CAT.POL.A.345 Approval of steep approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-345) Steep approach operations using glideslope angles of 4,5° or more and with screen heights of less than 60 ft, but not less than 35 ft, require prior… [GM1 CAT.POL.A.345(a) Approval of steep approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-345#gm1-cat-pol-a-345-a) 25. ## [CAT.POL.A.350 Approval of short landing operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-350) Short landing operations require prior approval by the competent authority. 26. ## [CAT.POL.A.355 Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355) Operations with a landing mass of the aeroplane that allows a full-stop landing within 80 % of the landing distance available (LDA) require prior… [GM1 CAT.POL.A.355(b) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#gm1-cat-pol-a-355-b) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(4) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#amc1-cat-pol-a-355-b-4) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(5) and (b)(6) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#amc1-cat-pol-a-355-b-5) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(7) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#gm1-cat-pol-a-355-b-7) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(7) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#gm1-cat-pol-a-355-b-7-2) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(8)(i) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#amc1-cat-pol-a-355-b-8-i) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(8)(i) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#gm1-cat-pol-a-355-b-8-i) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(8)(ii) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#gm1-cat-pol-a-355-b-8-ii) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(9) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#amc1-cat-pol-a-355-b-9) [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(11) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-355#amc1-cat-pol-a-355-b-11) 27. ## [CAT.POL.A.400 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-400) The take-off mass shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the pressure altitude and the ambient temperature at the aerodrome… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.400 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-400#amc1-cat-pol-a-400) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.400 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-400#amc2-cat-pol-a-400) [AMC3 CAT.POL.A.400 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-400#amc3-cat-pol-a-400) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.400 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-400#gm1-cat-pol-a-400) 28. ## [CAT.POL.A.405 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-405) The take-off flight path with OEI shall be determined such that the aeroplane clears all obstacles by a vertical distance of at least 50 ft plus 0,01 ×… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.405 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-405#amc1-cat-pol-a-405) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.405 Take-off obstacle clearance](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-405#amc2-cat-pol-a-405) 29. ## [CAT.POL.A.410 En-route – all engines operating](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-410) In the meteorological conditions expected for the flight, at any point on its route or on any planned diversion therefrom, the aeroplane shall be capable… 30. ## [CAT.POL.A.415 En-route – OEI](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-415) In the meteorological conditions expected for the flight, in the event of any one engine becoming inoperative at any point on its route or on any planned… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.415 En-route – OEI](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-415#amc1-cat-pol-a-415) 31. ## [CAT.POL.A.420 En-route – aeroplanes with three or more engines, two engines inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-420) An aeroplane that has three or more engines shall not be away from an aerodrome at which the requirements of point CAT.POL.A.430 for the expected landing… 32. ## [CAT.POL.A.425 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-425) The landing mass of the aeroplane determined in accordance with CAT.POL.A.105(a) shall not exceed the maximum landing mass specified in the AFM for the… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.425 Landing – destination and alternate aerodromes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-425#amc1-cat-pol-a-425) 33. ## [CAT.POL.A.430 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-430) The landing mass of the aeroplane determined in accordance with CAT.POL.A.105(a) for the estimated time of landing at the destination aerodrome and any… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.430 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-430#amc1-cat-pol-a-430) [AMC2 CAT.POL.A.430 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-430#amc2-cat-pol-a-430) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.430 Landing – dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-430#gm1-cat-pol-a-430) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.430(a) Landing — dry runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-430#gm1-cat-pol-a-430-a) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.430 & CAT.POL.A.435 Landing — dry runways & Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-430#gm1-cat-pol-a-430-2) 34. ## [CAT.POL.A.435 Landing – wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-435) When the appropriate weather reports or forecasts indicate that the runway at the estimated time of arrival may be wet, the LDA shall be one of the… [AMC1 CAT.POL.A.435 Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-435#amc1-cat-pol-a-435) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.435 Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-435#gm1-cat-pol-a-435) [GM1 CAT.POL.A.435(a)(1) Landing — wet and contaminated runways](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-a-435#gm1-cat-pol-a-435-a-1) 35. ## [CAT.POL.H.100 Applicability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-100) Helicopters shall be operated in accordance with the applicable performance class requirements. 36. ## [CAT.POL.H.105 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-105) The mass of the helicopter: at the start of the take-off; or (2) in the event of in-flight replanning, at the point from which the revised operational… [GM1 CAT.POL.H.105(c)(3)(ii) (A) General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-105#gm1-cat-pol-h-105-c-3-ii) 37. ## [CAT.POL.H.110 Obstacle accountability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-110) For the purpose of obstacle clearance requirements, an obstacle located beyond the FATO, in the take-off flight path, or the missed approach flight path… [GM1 CAT.POL.H.110(a)(2)(i) Obstacle accountability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-110#gm1-cat-pol-h-110-a-2-i) 38. ## [CAT.POL.H.200 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-200) Helicopters operated in performance class 1 shall be certified in category A or equivalent as determined by the Agency. [GM1 CAT.POL.H.200 & CAT.POL.H.300 & CAT.POL.H.400 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-200#gm1-cat-pol-h-200) 39. ## [CAT.POL.H.205 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205) The take-off mass shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the procedure to be used. [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.205(b)(4) Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205#amc1-cat-pol-h-205-b-4) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.205(b)(4) Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205#gm1-cat-pol-h-205-b-4) [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.205(e) Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205#amc1-cat-pol-h-205-e) [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.205 & CAT.POL.H.220 Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205#amc1-cat-pol-h-205) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.205 \&CAT.POL.H.220 Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205#gm1-cat-pol-h-205) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.205 \&CAT.POL.H.220 Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-205#gm1-cat-pol-h-205-2) 40. ## [CAT.POL.H.210 Take-off flight path](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-210) From the end of the TODRH with the critical engine failure recognised at the TDP: 41. ## [CAT.POL.H.215 En-route – critical engine inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-215) The mass of the helicopter and the flight path at all points along the route, with the critical engine inoperative and the meteorological conditions… [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.215(a)(1) ;(a)(2) En-route – critical engine inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-215#amc1-cat-pol-h-215-a-1) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.215(a)(3) En-route – critical engine inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-215#gm1-cat-pol-h-215-a-3) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.215(b)(3) En-route — critical engine inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-215#gm1-cat-pol-h-215-b-3) 42. ## [CAT.POL.H.220 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-220) The landing mass of the helicopter at the estimated time of landing shall not exceed the maximum mass specified in the AFM for the procedure to be used. 43. ## [CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-225) Operations to/from a public interest site (PIS) may be conducted in performance class 2, without complying with CAT.POL.H.310(b) or CAT.POL.H.325(b)… [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-225#amc1-cat-pol-h-225) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.225 Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-225#gm1-cat-pol-h-225) [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.225(a)(5) Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-225#amc1-cat-pol-h-225-a-5) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.225(a)(6) Helicopter operations to/from a public interest site](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-225#gm1-cat-pol-h-225-a-6) 44. ## [CAT.POL.H.300 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-300) Helicopters operated in performance class 2 shall be certified in category A or equivalent as determined by the Agency. 45. ## [GM to Section 2, Chapter 3 performance class 2](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/gm-to-section-2-chapter-3-performance-class-2) OPERATIONS IN PERFORMANCE CLASS 2 (a) Introduction This GM describes performance class 2 as established in Part-CAT. 46. ## [CAT.POL.H.305 Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-305) Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability during the take-off and landing phases shall only be conducted if the operator has been… [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.305(a) Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-305#amc1-cat-pol-h-305-a) [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.305(b) Helicopter operations without an assured safe forced landing capability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-305#amc1-cat-pol-h-305-b) [AMC2 CAT.POL.H.305(b) Helicopter operations without an assured safe forced landing capability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-305#amc2-cat-pol-h-305-b) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.305(b) Helicopter operations without an assured safe forced landing capability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-305#gm1-cat-pol-h-305-b) 47. ## [CAT.POL.H.310 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-310) The take-off mass shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for a rate of climb of 150 ft/min at 300 m (1 000 ft) above the level of the aerodrome or… [GM1 CAT.POL.H.310(c) & CAT.POL.H.325(c) Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-310#gm1-cat-pol-h-310-c) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.310 & CAT.POL.H.325 Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-310#gm1-cat-pol-h-310) [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.310(c)(2) and CAT.POL.H.325(c)(2) Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-310#amc1-cat-pol-h-310-c-2) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.310 & CAT.POL.H.325 Take-off and landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-310#gm1-cat-pol-h-310-2) 48. ## [CAT.POL.H.315 Take-off flight path](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-315) From the defined point after take-off (DPATO) or, as an alternative, no later than 200 ft above the take-off surface, with the critical engine… 49. ## [CAT.POL.H.320 En-route – critical engine inoperative](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-320) The requirement of CAT.POL.H.215 shall be complied with. 50. ## [CAT.POL.H.325 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-325) The landing mass at the estimated time of landing shall not exceed the maximum mass specified for a rate of climb of 150 ft/min at 300 m (1 000 ft) above… 51. ## [CAT.POL.H.400 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-400) Helicopters operated in performance class 3 shall be certified in category A or equivalent as determined by the Agency, or category B. [GM1 CAT.POL.H.400(c) General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-400#gm1-cat-pol-h-400-c) 52. ## [CAT.POL.H.405 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-405) The take-off mass shall be the lower of: the MCTOM; or (2) the maximum take-off mass specified for a hover in ground effect with all engines operating at… 53. ## [CAT.POL.H.410 En-route](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-410) The helicopter shall be able, with all engines operating within the maximum continuous power conditions, to continue along its intended route or to a… 54. ## [CAT.POL.H.415 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-415) The landing mass of the helicopter at the estimated time of landing shall be the lower of: 55. ## [CAT.POL.H.420 Helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-420) Operations over a non-congested hostile environment without a safe forced landing capability with turbine-powered helicopters with an MOPSC of six or… [AMC1 CAT.POL.H.420 Helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-420#amc1-cat-pol-h-420) [GM1 CAT.POL.H.420 Helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-420#gm1-cat-pol-h-420) [GM2 CAT.POL.H.420(a) Helicopter operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-h-420#gm2-cat-pol-h-420-a) 56. ## [CAT.POL.MAB.100 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100) During any phase of operation, the loading, mass and centre of gravity (CG) of the aircraft shall comply with the limitations specified in the AFM, or… [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(a) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc1-cat-pol-mab-100-a) [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(b) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc1-cat-pol-mab-100-b) [AMC2 CAT.POL.MAB.100(b) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc2-cat-pol-mab-100-b) [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(d) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc1-cat-pol-mab-100-d) [AMC2 CAT.POL.MAB.100(d) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc2-cat-pol-mab-100-d) [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(e) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc1-cat-pol-mab-100-e) [AMC2 CAT.POL.MAB.100(e) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#amc2-cat-pol-mab-100-e) [GM1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(e) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#gm1-cat-pol-mab-100-e) [GM2 CAT.POL.MAB.100(e) Mass and Balance, Loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#gm2-cat-pol-mab-100-e) [GM3 CAT.POL.MAB.100(e) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#gm3-cat-pol-mab-100-e) [GM1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(g) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#gm1-cat-pol-mab-100-g) [GM1 CAT.POL.MAB.100(i) Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-100#gm1-cat-pol-mab-100-i) 57. ## [CAT.POL.MAB.105 Mass and balance data and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-105) The operator shall establish mass and balance data and produce mass and balance documentation prior to each flight specifying the load and its… [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.105(a) Mass and balance data and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-105#amc1-cat-pol-mab-105-a) [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.105(b) Mass and balance data and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-105#amc1-cat-pol-mab-105-b) [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.105(c) Mass and balance data and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-105#amc1-cat-pol-mab-105-c) [AMC2 CAT.POL.MAB.105(c) Mass and balance data and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-105#amc2-cat-pol-mab-105-c) [GM1 CAT.POL.MAB.105(d) Mass and balance data and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-105#gm1-cat-pol-mab-105-d) 58. ## [CAT.POL.MAB.110 Load control process](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-110) The operator shall establish and implement a load control process and associated procedures, which shall be included in the operations manual. [AMC1 CAT.POL.MAB.110 Load control process](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-110#amc1-cat-pol-mab-110) [GM1 CAT.POL.MAB.110 Load control process](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-110#gm1-cat-pol-mab-110) [GM2 CAT.POL.MAB.110 Load control process](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-cat/subpart-c/cat-pol-mab-110#gm2-cat-pol-mab-110) 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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