--- title: "UAM.POL.VCA.050 – UAM.POL.VCA.145: SUBPART C — VTOL-CAPABLE AIRCRAFT (VCA) PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS (Part-IAM) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "UAM.POL.VCA.050 – UAM.POL.VCA.145, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. This Subpart establishes performance requirements and operating limitations for IAM…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c" --- # SUBPART C — VTOL-CAPABLE AIRCRAFT (VCA) PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · UAM.POL.VCA.050 – UAM.POL.VCA.145 On this page 1. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-050) This Subpart establishes performance requirements and operating limitations for IAM operations with VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA). 2. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.100 Type of operation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-100) VCA shall be operated in accordance with the applicable performance requirements for the intended type of operation to be conducted. [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.100 Type of operation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-100#amc1-uam-pol-vca-100) [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.100 Type of operation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-100#gm1-uam-pol-vca-100) 3. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.105 VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) performance data](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-105) VCA shall be operated in accordance with the certified performance data and limitations contained in the AFM. [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.105 VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) performance data](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-105#amc1-uam-pol-vca-105) 4. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.110 General performance requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-110) The mass of the VCA: at the start of the take-off; or (2) in the event of in-flight replanning, at the point from which the revised operational flight… [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.110 General performance requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-110#amc1-uam-pol-vca-110) [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.110 General performance requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-110#gm1-uam-pol-vca-110) [GM2 UAM.POL.VCA.110 General performance requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-110#gm2-uam-pol-vca-110) 5. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.115 Obstacle accountability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-115) For operations to/from final approach and take-off areas (FATO), the IAM operator shall, during pre-fight planning and for the purpose of… [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.115 Obstacle accountability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-115#gm1-uam-pol-vca-115) [GM2 UAM.POL.VCA.115 Obstacle accountability](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-115#gm2-uam-pol-vca-115) 6. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-120) The take-off mass of the VCA shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the certified take-off procedure or procedures to be used. [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-120#amc1-uam-pol-vca-120) [AMC2 UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-120#amc2-uam-pol-vca-120) [AMC3 UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-120#amc3-uam-pol-vca-120) [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-120#gm1-uam-pol-vca-120) [GM2 UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-120#gm2-uam-pol-vca-120) 7. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.125 Take-off flight path](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-125) From the end of the take-off distance required for VCA (TODRV), following a CFP being recognised at or after the take-off decision point (TDP): [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.125 Take-off flight path](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-125#gm1-uam-pol-vca-125) 8. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.130 En route](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-130) The mass of the VCA and the flight path at all points along the route following a critical failure for performance (CFP), and taking into account the… 9. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.135 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-135) The landing mass of the VCA at the estimated time of landing shall not exceed the maximum mass specified in the AFM for the certified landing procedure… [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.135 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-135#amc1-uam-pol-vca-135) [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.135 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-135#gm1-uam-pol-vca-135) [GM2 UAM.POL.VCA.135 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-135#gm2-uam-pol-vca-135) [GM3 UAM.POL.VCA.135 Landing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-135#gm3-uam-pol-vca-135) 10. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, and loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140) During any phase of the operation, the loading, mass, and centre of gravity (CG) of the VCA shall comply with the limitations specified in the AFM, or… [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#amc1-uam-pol-vca-140) [AMC2 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#amc2-uam-pol-vca-140) [AMC3 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#amc3-uam-pol-vca-140) [AMC4 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#amc4-uam-pol-vca-140) [AMC5 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#amc5-uam-pol-vca-140) [AMC6 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#amc6-uam-pol-vca-140) [GM1 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#gm1-uam-pol-vca-140) [GM2 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-140#gm2-uam-pol-vca-140) 11. ## [UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, and mass and balance documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-145) The IAM operator shall establish mass and balance data and shall produce mass and balance documentation prior to each flight, specifying the load and its… [AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-145#amc1-uam-pol-vca-145) [AMC2 UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-145#amc2-uam-pol-vca-145) [AMC3 UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-145#amc3-uam-pol-vca-145) [AMC4 UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-c/uam-pol-vca-145#amc4-uam-pol-vca-145) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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