--- title: "SPA.VEMS.100 – SPA.VEMS.155: SUBPART O: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE OPERATIONS WITH MANNED VTOL-CAPABLE AIRCRAFT (VEMS) (Part-SPA) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "SPA.VEMS.100 – SPA.VEMS.155, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. An IAM operator shall only conduct emergency medical service operations with manned…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o" --- # SUBPART O: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE OPERATIONS WITH MANNED VTOL-CAPABLE AIRCRAFT (VEMS) ANNEX V (Part-SPA) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPA.VEMS.100 – SPA.VEMS.155 On this page 1. ## [SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-100) An IAM operator shall only conduct emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS) if the operator has been granted an… [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-100#amc1-spa-vems-100) [AMC2 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-100#amc2-spa-vems-100) [AMC3 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-100#amc3-spa-vems-100) [GM1 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-100#gm1-spa-vems-100) 2. ## [SPA.VEMS.110 Equipment requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-110) The installation on a VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) of all dedicated medical equipment and any subsequent modifications to that installation and, where… [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.110 Equipment requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-110#amc1-spa-vems-110) [GM1 SPA.VEMS.110 Equipment requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-110#gm1-spa-vems-110) [GM2 SPA.VEMS.110 Equipment requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-110#gm2-spa-vems-110) [GM3 SPA.VEMS.110 Equipment requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-110#gm3-spa-vems-110) 3. ## [SPA.VEMS.115 Communication](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-115) In addition to the requirements for instruments and equipment applicable to VCA in manned configuration, VCA used for VEMS flights shall have… 4. ## [SPA.VEMS.120 Visibility and distance from cloud minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-120) The minima for the dispatch and en-route phase of the VEMS flight shall be those established in accordance with point SERA.5001. [GM1 SPA.VEMS.120 Visibility and distance from cloud minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-120#gm1-spa-vems-120) 5. ## [SPA.VEMS.125 Performance requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-125) VCA used for VEMS operations shall be operated in accordance with the applicable performance requirements established in point UAM.POL.VCA.100. [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.125 Performance requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-125#amc1-spa-vems-125) [GM1 SPA.VEMS.125 Performance requirements for VEMS operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-125#gm1-spa-vems-125) 6. ## [SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130) Selection. The IAM operator shall establish criteria for the selection of flight crew members for VEMS operations, taking their prior experience into… [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#amc1-spa-vems-130) [AMC2 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#amc2-spa-vems-130) [AMC3 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#amc3-spa-vems-130) [AMC4 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#amc4-spa-vems-130) [AMC5 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#amc5-spa-vems-130) [AMC6 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#amc6-spa-vems-130) [GM1 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#gm1-spa-vems-130) [GM2 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#gm2-spa-vems-130) [GM3 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#gm3-spa-vems-130) [GM4 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-130#gm4-spa-vems-130) 7. ## [SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of medical passengers and of other personnel](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-135) Medical passengers. Prior to any VEMS flight, or series of VEMS flights, medical passengers shall be briefed to ensure they are familiar with the VEMS… [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of VEMS medical passengers and of other personnel](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-135#amc1-spa-vems-135) [AMC2 SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of VEMS medical passengers and of other personnel](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-135#amc2-spa-vems-135) [GM1 SPA.VEMS.135 Briefing of VEMS medical passengers and of other personnel](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-135#gm1-spa-vems-135) 8. ## [SPA.VEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-140) The IAM operator shall assess, mitigate and minimise the risks associated with the VEMS environment as part of its risk analysis and management process. [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-140#amc1-spa-vems-140) [AMC2 SPA.VEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-140#amc2-spa-vems-140) [GM1 SPA.VEMS.140(b) Information, procedures and documentation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-140#gm1-spa-vems-140-b) 9. ## [SPA.VEMS.145 Facilities at the VEMS operating base](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-145) If crew members are required to be on standby with a reaction time of less than 45 minutes, dedicated suitable accommodation shall be provided close to… 10. ## [SPA.VEMS.150 Fuelling /defuelling / battery charging / battery swapping while passengers are embarking, on board, or disembarking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-150) Refuelling /defuelling /battery charging or battery swapping procedures with either lift and thrust units powered on or off shall only be performed in… [AMC1 SPA.VEMS.150 Fuelling / defuelling / battery charging / battery swapping while passengers are embarking, on board, or disembarking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-150#amc1-spa-vems-150) 11. ## [SPA.VEMS.155 Aircraft tracking system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spa/subpart-o/spa-vems-155) The IAM operator shall establish and maintain a monitored aircraft tracking system for VEMS operations for the entire duration of the VEMS flight. 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