--- title: "UAM.IDE.VCA.050 – UAM.IDE.MVCA.355: SUBPART D — INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT (Part-IAM) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "UAM.IDE.VCA.050 – UAM.IDE.MVCA.355, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. This Section establishes the requirements for IAM operations with VTOL-capable aircraft…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d" --- # SUBPART D — INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · UAM.IDE.VCA.050 – UAM.IDE.MVCA.355 On this page 1. ## [UAM.IDE.VCA.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-050) This Section establishes the requirements for IAM operations with VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA). 2. ## [UAM.IDE.VCA.100 Instruments and equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-100) The instruments, data and equipment required by this Subpart, as well as by the type-certification requirements and airspace requirements, shall be… [GM1 UAM.IDE.VCA.100 Instruments and equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-100#gm1-uam-ide-vca-100) [GM2 UAM.IDE.VCA.100 Instruments and equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-100#gm2-uam-ide-vca-100) [GM3 UAM.IDE.VCA.100 Instruments and equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-100#gm3-uam-ide-vca-100) 3. ## [UAM.IDE.VCA.105 Minimum equipment required for a flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-105) A flight shall not commence when any of the aircraft instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative or… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.VCA.105 Minimum equipment for a flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-105#amc1-uam-ide-vca-105) [GM1 UAM.IDE.VCA.105 Minimum equipment for a flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-vca-105#gm1-uam-ide-vca-105) 4. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.050 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-050) This Section establishes additional requirements for IAM operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (MVCA). 5. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.115 Operating lights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-115) A VCA operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with anti-collision lights. [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.115 Operating lights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-115#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-115) 6. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.125 Flight instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-125) The VCA shall be equipped with the flight instruments and equipment specified in its type-certification approval for flights to be conducted in… [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.125 Flight instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-125#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-125) 7. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.140 Fuel/energy measuring and displaying equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-140) The VCA shall be equipped with means of measuring and displaying to the pilot in flight the remaining usable amount of fuel/energy. [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.140 Fuel/energy measuring and displaying equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-140#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-140) 8. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.145 Height-determination equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-145) The VCA shall, for flights over water, be equipped with a means to determine the height of the aircraft in relation to the water surface, capable of… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.145 Height-determination equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-145#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-145) [AMC2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.145 Height-determination equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-145#amc2-uam-ide-mvca-145) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.145 Height-determination equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-145#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-145) [GM2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.145 Height-determination equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-145#gm2-uam-ide-mvca-145) 9. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.170 Crew interphone system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-170) For operations with more than one crew member, the VCA shall be equipped with an interphone system, including headsets and microphones, for use by all… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.170 Crew interphone system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-170#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-170) 10. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.180 Public address system (PAS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-180) The VCA shall be equipped with a PAS, unless the IAM operator is able to demonstrate that when in flight, the pilot’s voice is audible and intelligible… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.180 Public address system (PAS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-180#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-180) 11. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.185 Cockpit voice recorder (CVR)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-185) A VCA with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg shall be equipped with a CVR. [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.185 Cockpit voice recorder (CVR)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-185#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-185) 12. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.190 Flight data recorder (FDR)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-190) A VCA with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg shall be equipped with a FDR that uses a digital method of recording and storing data, and for which a method… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.190 Flight data recorder (FDR)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-190#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-190) 13. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.191 Flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-191) A VCA with an MCTOM of 5 700 kg or less shall be equipped with a flight recorder. [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.191 Flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-191#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-191) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.191 Flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-191#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-191) 14. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.200 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-200) Compliance with the CVR and FDR requirements may be achieved by the carriage of one combination recorder. 15. ## [GM1 IAM.IDE.MVCA.200 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/gm1-iam-ide-mvca-200) GENERAL The flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder is a flight recorder which records: 16. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.205 Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems, and child restraint devices (CRDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-205) The VCA shall be equipped with: a seat or berth for each person on board that is aged 24 months or older; [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.205 Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices (CRDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-205#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-205) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.205 Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices (CRDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-205#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-205) [GM2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.205 Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems and child restraint devices (CRDs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-205#gm2-uam-ide-mvca-205) 17. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.210 “FASTEN SEAT BELT” and “NO SMOKING” signs](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-210) The VCA shall be equipped with a means of indicating to all persons on board when seat belts shall be fastened, and that smoking is not allowed at any… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.210 ‘FASTEN SEAT BELT’ and ‘NO SMOKING’ signs](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-210#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-210) 18. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.220 First-aid kits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-220) The VCA shall be equipped with at least one first-aid kit. First-aid kits shall be: [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.220 First-aid kits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-220#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-220) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.220 First-aid kits](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-220#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-220) 19. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.240 Supplemental oxygen – non-pressurised aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-240) Non-pressurised VCA operated at pressure altitudes above 10 000 ft shall be equipped with supplemental oxygen equipment capable of storing and dispensing… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.240 Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised VCA](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-240#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-240) 20. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.250 Handheld fire extinguishers](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-250) The VCA shall be equipped with at least one handheld fire extinguisher in the flight crew compartment, which shall be readily accessible for use. [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.250 Handheld fire extinguishers](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-250#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-250) 21. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.260 Marking of break-in points](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-260) If areas on the VCA’s fuselage that are suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be marked as shown in the… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.260 Marking of break-in points](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-260#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-260) 22. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 Emergency lighting and marking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-275) The VCA shall be equipped with: an emergency lighting system independent of the VCA normal electric power supply to facilitate the evacuation of… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.275 Emergency lighting and marking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-275#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-275) 23. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280) The VCA shall be equipped (fitted) with at least one approved automatic ELT or, alternatively, with such other approved automatic aircraft tracking… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-280) [AMC2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280#amc2-uam-ide-mvca-280) [AMC3 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280#amc3-uam-ide-mvca-280) [AMC4 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280#amc4-uam-ide-mvca-280) [AMC5 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280#amc5-uam-ide-mvca-280) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.280 Emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-280#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-280) 24. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.300 Flights over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-300) A VCA that carries passengers shall be certified: for ditching, when operated over water in a hostile sea at a distance from land corresponding to more… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.300 ;310;311 Flights over water / Life rafts / Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-300#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-300) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.300 Flights over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-300#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-300) [GM2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.300 Flights over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-300#gm2-uam-ide-mvca-300) [GM3 UAM.IDE.MVCA.300 Flights over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-300#gm3-uam-ide-mvca-300) 25. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.305 Life jackets and other equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-305) Except as specified in point (c) for flights over water as defined in point UAM.IDE.MVCA.300, the VCA shall be equipped as a minimum with a life jacket… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.305 Life jackets and other equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-305#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-305) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.305 Life jackets and other equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-305#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-305) [GM2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.305 Life jackets and other equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-305#gm2-uam-ide-mvca-305) 26. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.310 Life rafts](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-310) The VCA shall be equipped with one or more life rafts for flights over water in a hostile sea area at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.310 Life rafts](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-310#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-310) 27. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.311 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-311) A VCA operated over areas where search and rescue would be particularly difficult shall be equipped with: [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.311 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-311#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-311) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.311 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-311#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-311) [GM2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.311 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-311#gm2-uam-ide-mvca-311) 28. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.315 Equipment for on-water operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-315) A VCA certified for operating on water shall be equipped with: [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.315 Equipment for on-water operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-315#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-315) 29. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.325 Headsets](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-325) The VCA shall be equipped with a headset with boom microphone or equivalent and a transmit button on the flight controls for each pilot of the VCA at… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.325 Headsets](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-325#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-325) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.325 Headsets](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-325#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-325) 30. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.330 Radio communication equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-330) The VCA shall be equipped with at least one radio communication system connected to the aircraft’s primary power supply and as many more radio… 31. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.345 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-345) The VCA shall be equipped with navigation equipment for flights in accordance with VFR by day and in accordance with the applicable airspace requirements. [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.345 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-345#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-345) 32. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.350 Transponders](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-350) When required by the class of airspace being flown, the VCA operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR)… [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.350 Transponders](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-350#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-350) 33. ## [UAM.IDE.MVCA.355 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-355) The IAM operator shall: ensure that the aeronautical databases to be used on certified aircraft system applications meet the data quality requirements… [AMC1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.355 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-355#amc1-uam-ide-mvca-355) [AMC2 UAM.IDE.MVCA.355 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-355#amc2-uam-ide-mvca-355) [GM1 UAM.IDE.MVCA.355 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-iam/subpart-d/uam-ide-mvca-355#gm1-uam-ide-mvca-355) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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