--- title: "SPO.OP.100 – SPO.OP.235: SUBPART B: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES (Part-SPO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "SPO.OP.100 – SPO.OP.235, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The operator shall only use aerodromes and operating sites that are adequate for the type of…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b" --- # SUBPART B: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ANNEX VIII (Part-SPO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPO.OP.100 – SPO.OP.235 On this page 1. ## [SPO.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-100) The operator shall only use aerodromes and operating sites that are adequate for the type of aircraft and operation concerned. [AMC1 SPO.OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-100#amc1-spo-op-100) 2. ## [SPO.OP.101 Altimeter check and settings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-101) The operator shall establish procedures for altimeter checking before each departure. [GM1 SPO.OP.101 Altimeter check and settings](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-101#gm1-spo-op-101) 3. ## [SPO.OP.105 Specification of isolated aerodromes – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-105) For the selection of alternate aerodromes and the fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy, the operator shall not consider an aerodrome as… [GM1 SPO.OP.105 Specification of isolated aerodromes — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-105#gm1-spo-op-105) 4. ## [SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110) SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters (a) The operator shall establish aerodrome operating minima for each departure… [AMC1 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc1-spo-op-110) [AMC2 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc2-spo-op-110) [AMC3 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc3-spo-op-110) [AMC4 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc4-spo-op-110) [AMC5 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc5-spo-op-110) [AMC6 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc6-spo-op-110) [AMC7 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc7-spo-op-110) [AMC8 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc8-spo-op-110) [AMC9 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc9-spo-op-110) [AMC10 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#amc10-spo-op-110) [GM1 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm1-spo-op-110) [GM2 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm2-spo-op-110) [GM3 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm3-spo-op-110) [GM4 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm4-spo-op-110) [GM5 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm5-spo-op-110) [GM6 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm6-spo-op-110) [GM7 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm7-spo-op-110) [GM8 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm8-spo-op-110) [GM9 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm9-spo-op-110) [GM10 SPO.OP.110 Aerodrome operating minima —aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm10-spo-op-110) [GM1 SPO.OP.110(b)(5) Aerodrome operating minima](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-110#gm1-spo-op-110-b-5) 5. ## [SPO.OP.112 Aerodrome operating minima — circling operations with aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-112) The minimum descent height (MDH) for a circling approach operation with aeroplanes shall not be lower than the highest of: [GM1 SPO.OP.112 Aerodrome operating minima — circling operations with aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-112#gm1-spo-op-112) 6. ## [SPO.OP.113 Aerodrome operating minima – onshore circling operations with helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-113) The MDH for an onshore circling operation with helicopters shall not be lower than 250 ft and the meteorological visibility not less than 800 m. 7. ## [SPO.OP.115 Departure and approach procedures – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-115) The pilot-in-command shall use the departure and approach procedures established by the State of the aerodrome, if such procedures have been published… [AMC1 SPO.OP.115 Departure and approach procedures — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-115#amc1-spo-op-115) 8. ## [SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116) The operator shall ensure that, when PBN is required for the route or procedure to be flown: [AMC1 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc1-spo-op-116) [AMC2 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc2-spo-op-116) [AMC3 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc3-spo-op-116) [AMC4 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc4-spo-op-116) [AMC5 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc5-spo-op-116) [AMC6 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc6-spo-op-116) [AMC7 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc7-spo-op-116) [AMC8 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#amc8-spo-op-116) [GM1 SPO.OP.116 Performance-based navigation – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-116#gm1-spo-op-116) 9. ## [SPO.OP.120 Noise abatement procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-120) The pilot-in-command shall take into account published noise abatement procedures to minimise the effect of aircraft noise while ensuring that safety has… [AMC1 SPO.OP.120 Noise abatement procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-120#amc1-spo-op-120) [GM1 SPO.OP.120 Noise abatement procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-120#gm1-spo-op-120) 10. ## [SPO.OP.125 Minimum obstacle clearance altitudes – IFR flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-125) The operator shall specify a method to establish minimum flight altitudes that provide the required terrain clearance for all route segments to be flown… [AMC1 SPO.OP.125 Minimum obstacle clearance altitudes – IFR flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-125#amc1-spo-op-125) 11. ## [SPO.OP.130 Fuel/energy scheme – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-130) The operator shall establish, implement, and maintain a fuel/energy scheme that comprises: 12. ## [SPO.OP.131 Fuel/energy scheme – fuel/energy planning and in flight re-planning policy – aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-131) 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 SPO.OP.131 Fuel/energy scheme — fuel/energy planning and in-flight re-planning policy — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-131#amc1-spo-op-131) [AMC1 SPO.OP.131(a)(1)(ii) Fuel and oil supply – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-131#amc1-spo-op-131-a-1-ii) 13. ## [SPO.OP.135 Safety briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-135) The operator shall ensure that, prior to take-off task specialists are given a briefing on: [AMC1 SPO.OP.135 Safety briefing](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-135#amc1-spo-op-135) 14. ## [SPO.OP.140 Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-140) Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall ascertain by every reasonable means available that the space-based facilities, ground and/or water… [AMC1 SPO.OP.140(a) Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-140#amc1-spo-op-140-a) [GM1 SPO.OP.140(a) Flight preparation](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-140#gm1-spo-op-140-a) 15. ## [SPO.OP.143 Destination alternate aerodromes planning minima — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-143) An aerodrome shall not be specified as a destination alternate aerodrome unless the available current meteorological information indicates, for the… 16. ## [SPO.OP.144 Destination alternate aerodrome planning minima — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-144) The operator shall only select an aerodrome as a destination alternate aerodrome if the available current meteorological information indicates, for the… 17. ## [SPO.OP.145 Take-off alternate aerodromes — complex motorpowered aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-145) For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible take-off alternate aerodrome in the flight plan if the… 18. ## [SPO.OP.150 Destination alternate aerodromes – aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-150) For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate aerodrome in the flight plan, unless: 19. ## [SPO.OP.151 Destination alternate aerodromes – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-151) For IFR flights, the pilot-in-command shall specify at least one weather-permissible destination alternate aerodrome in the flight plan, unless: 20. ## [SPO.OP.152 Destination aerodromes – instrument approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-152) The pilot-in-command shall ensure that sufficient means are available to navigate and land at the destination aerodrome or at any destination alternate… [AMC1 SPO.OP.152 Destination aerodromes — instrument approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-152#amc1-spo-op-152) [GM1 SPO.OP.152 Destination aerodromes – instrument approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-152#gm1-spo-op-152) [GM2 SPO.OP.152 Destination aerodromes — instrument approach operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-152#gm2-spo-op-152) 21. ## [SPO.OP.155 Refuelling with persons embarking, on board or disembarking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-155) The aircraft shall not be refuelled with aviation gasoline (AVGAS) or wide-cut type fuel or a mixture of these types of fuel, when persons are embarking… [AMC1 SPO.OP.155 Refuelling with persons embarking, on board or disembarking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-155#amc1-spo-op-155) [AMC2 SPO.OP.155 Refuelling with persons embarking, on board or disembarking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-155#amc2-spo-op-155) [GM1 SPO.OP.155 Refuelling with persons embarking, on board or disembarking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-155#gm1-spo-op-155) 22. ## [SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with engine(s) and/or rotors turning – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-157) Refuelling with engine(s) and/or rotors turning shall only be conducted: [AMC1 SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with engine(s) and/or rotors turning — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-157#amc1-spo-op-157) [AMC2 SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with the engine(s) running and/or rotors turning — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-157#amc2-spo-op-157) [GM1 SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with the engine(s) and/or rotors turning — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-157#gm1-spo-op-157) 23. ## [SPO.OP.160 Use of headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-160) 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… 24. ## [SPO.OP.165 Smoking](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-165) The pilot-in-command shall not allow smoking on board or during refuelling or defuelling of the aircraft. 25. ## [SPO.OP.170 Meteorological conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-170) The pilot-in-command shall only commence or continue a VFR flight if the latest available meteorological information indicates that the meteorological… [AMC1 SPO.OP.170 Meteorological conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-170#amc1-spo-op-170) [AMC2 SPO.OP.170 Meteorological conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-170#amc2-spo-op-170) [GM1 SPO.OP.170 Meteorological conditions](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-170#gm1-spo-op-170) 26. ## [SPO.OP.175 Ice and other contaminants – ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-175) The pilot-in-command shall only commence take-off if the aircraft is clear of any deposit that might adversely affect the performance or controllability… [GM1 SPO.OP.175 Ice and other contaminants – ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-175#gm1-spo-op-175) [GM2 SPO.OP.175 Ice and other contaminants – ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-175#gm2-spo-op-175) [GM3 SPO.OP.175 Ice and other contaminants – ground procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-175#gm3-spo-op-175) 27. ## [SPO.OP.176 Ice and other contaminants – flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-176) The pilot-in-command shall only commence a flight or intentionally fly into expected or actual icing conditions if the aircraft is certified and equipped… [AMC1 SPO.OP.176 Ice and other contaminants – flight procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-176#amc1-spo-op-176) 28. ## [SPO.OP.180 Take-off conditions — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-180) Before commencing take-off, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that: 29. ## [SPO.OP.185 Simulated situations in flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-185) Unless a task specialist is on-board the aircraft for training, the pilot-in-command shall, when carrying task specialists, not simulate: 30. ## [SPO.OP.190 Fuel/energy scheme – in-flight fuel/energy management policy](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-190) The operator of complex motor-powered aircraft shall establish procedures to ensure that inflight fuel/energy checks and fuel/energy management are… [GM1 SPO.OP.190(b) &(d) Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-190#gm1-spo-op-190-b) [GM1 SPO.OP.190(c) Fuel/energy scheme — in-flight fuel/energy management policy](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-190#gm1-spo-op-190-c) 31. ## [SPO.OP.195 Use of supplemental oxygen](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-195) The operator shall ensure that task specialists and crew members use supplemental oxygen continuously whenever the cabin altitude exceeds 10 000 ft for a… 32. ## [SPO.OP.200 Ground proximity detection](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-200) 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 SPO.OP.200 Ground proximity detection](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-200#gm1-spo-op-200) 33. ## [SPO.OP.205 Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-205) The operator shall establish operational procedures and training programmes when ACAS is installed and serviceable so that the flight crew is… [GM1 SPO.OP.205 Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-205#gm1-spo-op-205) 34. ## [SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes and helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210) Before commencing an approach operation, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that: [AMC1 SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210#amc1-spo-op-210) [GM1 SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210#gm1-spo-op-210) [GM2 SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210#gm2-spo-op-210) [GM3 SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions —aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210#gm3-spo-op-210) [GM4 SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210#gm4-spo-op-210) [GM5 SPO.OP.210 Approach and landing conditions — aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-210#gm5-spo-op-210) 35. ## [SPO.OP.211 Approach and landing conditions – helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-211) Before commencing an approach to land, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that, according to the information available, the weather at the aerodrome… [AMC1 SPO.OP.211 Approach and landing conditions — helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-211#amc1-spo-op-211) 36. ## [SPO.OP.215 Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-215) 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 SPO.OP.215 Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-215#gm1-spo-op-215) [AMC1 SPO.OP.215(a) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-215#amc1-spo-op-215-a) [AMC1 SPO.OP.215(b) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-215#amc1-spo-op-215-b) [AMC1 SPO.OP.215(c) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-215#amc1-spo-op-215-c) [GM1 SPO.OP.215(f) Commencement and continuation of approach](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-215#gm1-spo-op-215-f) 37. ## [SPO.OP.230 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-230) Before commencing a specialised operation, the operator shall conduct a risk assessment, assessing the complexity of the activity to determine the… [AMC1 SPO.OP.230 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-230#amc1-spo-op-230) [AMC2 SPO.OP.230 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-230#amc2-spo-op-230) [GM1 SPO.OP.230 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-230#gm1-spo-op-230) 38. ## [SPO.OP.235 EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235) An operator that intends to conduct EFVS 200 operations with operational credits and without a specific approval shall ensure that: [GM1 SPO.OP.235 EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#gm1-spo-op-235) [AMC1 SPO.OP.235(a)(1) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc1-spo-op-235-a-1) [AMC1 SPO.OP.235(a)(2) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc1-spo-op-235-a-2) [AMC2 SPO.OP.235(a)(2) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc2-spo-op-235-a-2) [AMC1 SPO.OP.235(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc1-spo-op-235-a-3) [AMC2 SPO.OP.235(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc2-spo-op-235-a-3) [AMC3 SPO.OP.235(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc3-spo-op-235-a-3) [AMC4 SPO.OP.235(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc4-spo-op-235-a-3) [AMC5 SPO.OP.235(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc5-spo-op-235-a-3) [GM1 SPO.OP.235(a)(3) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#gm1-spo-op-235-a-3) [AMC1 SPO.OP.235(a)(4) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc1-spo-op-235-a-4) [AMC1 SPO.OP.235(a)(8) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc1-spo-op-235-a-8) [AMC1 SPO.OP.235(c) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#amc1-spo-op-235-c) [GM1 SPO.OP.235(c) EFVS 200 operations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-b/spo-op-235#gm1-spo-op-235-c) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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