--- title: "SPO.IDE.A.100 – SPO.IDE.H.230: SUBPART D: INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT (Part-SPO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "SPO.IDE.A.100 – SPO.IDE.H.230, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d" --- # SUBPART D: INSTRUMENTS, DATA AND EQUIPMENT ANNEX VIII (Part-SPO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPO.IDE.A.100 – SPO.IDE.H.230 On this page 1. ## [SPO.IDE.A.100 Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-100) Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements if they are: [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.100(a) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-100#gm1-spo-ide-a-100-a) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.100(b) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-100#gm1-spo-ide-a-100-b) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.100(c) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-100#gm1-spo-ide-a-100-c) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.100(d) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-100#gm1-spo-ide-a-100-d) 2. ## [SPO.IDE.A.105 Minimum equipment for flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-105) A flight shall not be commenced when any of the aeroplane’s instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight are inoperative… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.105 Minimum equipment for flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-105#amc1-spo-ide-a-105) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.105 Minimum equipment for flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-105#gm1-spo-ide-a-105) 3. ## [SPO.IDE.A.110 Spare electrical fuses](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-110) Aeroplanes shall be equipped with spare electrical fuses, of the ratings required for complete circuit protection, for replacement of those fuses that… [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.110 Spare electrical fuses](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-110#gm1-spo-ide-a-110) 4. ## [SPO.IDE.A.115 Operating lights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-115) Aeroplanes operated at night shall be equipped with: an anti-collision light system; 5. ## [SPO.IDE.A.120 Operations under VFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120) Aeroplanes operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120 & SPO.IDE.A.125 Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.A.120 Operations under VFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc2-spo-ide-a-120) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.120 Operations under VFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#gm1-spo-ide-a-120) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120(a)(1) & SPO.IDE.A.125(a)(1) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120-a-1) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120(a)(2) & SPO.IDE.A.125(a)(2) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120-a-2) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120(a)(3) & SPO.IDE.A.125(a)(3) Operations under VFR operations & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120-a-3) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120(a)(4) & SPO.IDE.A.125(a)(4) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120-a-4) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120(c) & SPO.IDE.A.125(d) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120-c) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.120(e) & SPO.IDE.A.125(c) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-120#amc1-spo-ide-a-120-e) 6. ## [SPO.IDE.A.125 Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-125) Aeroplanes operated under IFR shall be equipped with: a means of measuring and displaying the following: [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.125 Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-125#gm1-spo-ide-a-125) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.125(a)(3) Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-125#gm1-spo-ide-a-125-a-3) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.125(a)(9) Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-125#amc1-spo-ide-a-125-a-9) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.125(e)(2) Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-125#amc1-spo-ide-a-125-e-2) 7. ## [SPO.IDE.A.126 Additional equipment for single-pilot operation under IFR](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-126) Complex motor-powered aeroplanes operated under IFR with a single pilot shall be equipped with an autopilot with at least altitude hold and heading mode. 8. ## [SPO.IDE.A.130 Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-130) Turbine-powered aeroplanes with a maximum certified take-off mass (MCTOM) of more than 5 700 kg or an MOPSC of more than nine shall be equipped with a… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.130 Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-130#amc1-spo-ide-a-130) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.130 Terrain awareness warning system (TAWS)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-130#gm1-spo-ide-a-130) 9. ## [SPO.IDE.A.131 Airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS II)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-131) Unless otherwise provided for by Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, turbine-powered aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg shall be equipped with ACAS… 10. ## [SPO.IDE.A.132 Airborne weather detecting equipment – complex motor-powered aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-132) The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with airborne weather detecting equipment when operated at night or in IMC in areas where thunderstorms or… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.132 Airborne weather detecting equipment – complex motor-powered aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-132#amc1-spo-ide-a-132) 11. ## [SPO.IDE.A.133 Additional equipment for operations in icing conditions at night – complex motor-powered aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-133) Aeroplanes operated in expected or actual icing conditions at night shall be equipped with a means to illuminate or detect the formation of ice. 12. ## [SPO.IDE.A.135 Flight crew interphone system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-135) Aeroplanes operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including headsets and microphones for… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.135 Flight crew interphone system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-135#amc1-spo-ide-a-135) 13. ## [SPO.IDE.A.140 Cockpit voice recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-140) The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with a CVR: aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 27 000 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.140 Cockpit voice recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-140#amc1-spo-ide-a-140) 14. ## [SPO.IDE.A.145 Flight data recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-145) Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 shall be equipped with an FDR that… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.145 Flight data recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-145#amc1-spo-ide-a-145) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.A.145 Flight data recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-145#amc2-spo-ide-a-145) 15. ## [SPO.IDE.A.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-146) Turbine-engined aeroplanes with an MCTOM of 2 250 kg or more and aeroplanes with an MOPSC of more than 9 shall be equipped with a flight recorder if all… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-146#amc1-spo-ide-a-146) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-146#gm1-spo-ide-a-146) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.146(e) Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-146#gm1-spo-ide-a-146-e) [GM2 SPO.IDE.A.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-146#gm2-spo-ide-a-146) [GM3 SPO.IDE.A.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-146#gm3-spo-ide-a-146) 16. ## [SPO.IDE.A.150 Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-150) Aeroplanes first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 that have the capability to operate data link communications and are required… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.150 Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-150#amc1-spo-ide-a-150) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.150 Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-150#gm1-spo-ide-a-150) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.150(a) Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-150#gm1-spo-ide-a-150-a) 17. ## [SPO.IDE.A.155 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-155) Compliance with CVR requirements and FDR requirements may be achieved by: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.155 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-155#amc1-spo-ide-a-155) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.155 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-155#gm1-spo-ide-a-155) 18. ## [SPO.IDE.A.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-160) Aeroplanes shall be equipped with: a seat or station for each crew member or task specialist on board; [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-160#amc1-spo-ide-a-160) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.160 Seats, seat safety belts, restraint systems](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-160#gm1-spo-ide-a-160) 19. ## [SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165) Aeroplanes shall be equipped with a first-aid kit. The first-aid kit shall be: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#amc1-spo-ide-a-165) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#amc2-spo-ide-a-165) [AMC3 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#amc3-spo-ide-a-165) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#gm1-spo-ide-a-165) [GM2 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#gm2-spo-ide-a-165) [GM3 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#gm3-spo-ide-a-165) [GM4 SPO.IDE.A.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-165#gm4-spo-ide-a-165) 20. ## [SPO.IDE.A.170 Supplemental oxygen – pressurised aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-170) Pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes for which the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be equipped with oxygen storage… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.170 Supplemental oxygen – pressurised aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-170#amc1-spo-ide-a-170) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.170(c)(2) Supplemental oxygen – pressurised aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-170#gm1-spo-ide-a-170-c-2) 21. ## [SPO.IDE.A.175 Supplemental oxygen – non-pressurised aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-175) Non-pressurised aeroplanes operated at flight altitudes when the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be equipped with oxygen storage… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.175 Supplemental oxygen – non-pressurised aeroplanes](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-175#amc1-spo-ide-a-175) 22. ## [SPO.IDE.A.180 Hand fire extinguishers](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-180) Aeroplanes, except ELA1 aeroplanes, shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.180 Hand fire extinguishers](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-180#amc1-spo-ide-a-180) 23. ## [SPO.IDE.A.181 Crash axe and crowbar](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-181) Aeroplanes with an MCTOM of more than 5 700 kg shall be equipped with at least one crash axe or crowbar located in the flight crew compartment. 24. ## [SPO.IDE.A.185 Marking of break-in points](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-185) If areas of the aeroplane’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be marked as shown in Figure 1. [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.185 Marking of break-in points](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-185#amc1-spo-ide-a-185) 25. ## [SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190) Aeroplanes shall be equipped with: an ELT of any type or an aircraft localisation means meeting the requirement of Annex IV (Part CAT), CAT.GEN.MPA.210… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#amc1-spo-ide-a-190) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#amc2-spo-ide-a-190) [AMC3 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#amc3-spo-ide-a-190) [AMC4 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#amc4-spo-ide-a-190) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#gm1-spo-ide-a-190) [GM2 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#gm2-spo-ide-a-190) [GM3 SPO.IDE.A.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-190#gm3-spo-ide-a-190) 26. ## [SPO.IDE.A.195 Flight over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-195) The following aeroplanes shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board, that shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.195 Flight over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-195#amc1-spo-ide-a-195) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.A.195 Flight over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-195#amc2-spo-ide-a-195) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.195 Flight over water](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-195#gm1-spo-ide-a-195) 27. ## [SPO.IDE.A.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-200) Aeroplanes operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-200#amc1-spo-ide-a-200) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.200(a)(2) Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-200#amc1-spo-ide-a-200-a-2) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.200(b)(2) Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-200#amc1-spo-ide-a-200-b-2) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-200#gm1-spo-ide-a-200) [GM2 SPO.IDE.A.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-200#gm2-spo-ide-a-200) 28. ## [SPO.IDE.A.205 Individual protective equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-205) Each person on board shall wear individual protective equipment that is adequate for the type of operation being undertaken. [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.205 Individual protective equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-205#gm1-spo-ide-a-205) 29. ## [SPO.IDE.A.210 Headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-210) Aeroplanes shall be equipped with a headset with a boom microphone or equivalent for each flight crew member at their assigned station in the flight crew… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.210 Headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-210#amc1-spo-ide-a-210) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.210 Headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-210#gm1-spo-ide-a-210) 30. ## [SPO.IDE.A.215 Radio communication equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-215) Aeroplanes operated under IFR or at night, or when required by the applicable airspace requirements, shall be equipped with radio communication equipment… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.215 & SPO.IDE.A.220 Radio communication equipment & Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-215#amc1-spo-ide-a-215) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.215 Radio communication equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-215#gm1-spo-ide-a-215) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.215 & SPO.IDE.A.220 Radio communication equipment & Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-215#gm1-spo-ide-a-215-2) 31. ## [SPO.IDE.A.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-220) Aeroplanes shall be equipped with navigation equipment that will enable them to proceed in accordance with: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-220#amc1-spo-ide-a-220) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-220#gm1-spo-ide-a-220) [GM2 SPO.IDE.A.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-220#gm2-spo-ide-a-220) 32. ## [SPO.IDE.A.225 Transponder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-225) Where required by the airspace being flown, aeroplanes shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.225 Transponder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-225#amc1-spo-ide-a-225) 33. ## [SPO.IDE.A.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-230) Aeronautical databases used on certified aircraft system applications shall meet data quality requirements that are adequate for the intended use of the… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.A.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-230#amc1-spo-ide-a-230) [GM1 SPO.IDE.A.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-230#gm1-spo-ide-a-230) [GM2 SPO.IDE.A.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-230#gm2-spo-ide-a-230) [GM3 SPO.IDE.A.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-a-230#gm3-spo-ide-a-230) 34. ## [SPO.IDE.H.100 Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-100) Instruments and equipment required by this Subpart shall be approved in accordance with the applicable airworthiness requirements if they are: [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.100(a) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-100#gm1-spo-ide-h-100-a) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.100(b) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-100#gm1-spo-ide-h-100-b) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.100(c) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-100#gm1-spo-ide-h-100-c) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.100(d) Instruments and equipment – general](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-100#gm1-spo-ide-h-100-d) 35. ## [SPO.IDE.H.105 Minimum equipment for flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-105) A flight shall not be commenced when any of the helicopter's instruments, items of equipment or functions required for the intended flight is inoperative… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.105 Minimum equipment for flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-105#amc1-spo-ide-h-105) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.105 Minimum equipment for flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-105#gm1-spo-ide-h-105) 36. ## [SPO.IDE.H.115 Operating lights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-115) Helicopters operated at night shall be equipped with: an anti-collision light system; [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.115 Operating lights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-115#amc1-spo-ide-h-115) 37. ## [SPO.IDE.H.120 Operations under VFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120) Helicopters operated under VFR by day shall be equipped with a means of measuring and displaying the following: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120 & SPO.IDE.H.125 Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(a)(1) & SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(1) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-a-1) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(a)(2) & SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(2) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-a-2) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(a)(3) & SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(3) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-a-3) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(a)(4) & SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(4) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-a-4) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(a)(5) Operations under VFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-a-5) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(b)(1)(iii) & SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(8) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-b-1-iii) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(b)(3) & SPO.IDE.H.125(d) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-b-3) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(d) Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-d) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.120(d) Operations under VFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#gm1-spo-ide-h-120-d) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.120(d) & SPO.IDE.H.125(c) Operations under VFR & operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-120#amc1-spo-ide-h-120-d-2) 38. ## [SPO.IDE.H.125 Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-125) Helicopters operated under IFR shall be equipped with: a means of measuring and displaying: [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(3) Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-125#gm1-spo-ide-h-125-a-3) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.125(a)(9) Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-125#amc1-spo-ide-h-125-a-9) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.125(c) Operations under IFR — flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-125#amc1-spo-ide-h-125-c) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.125(f)(2) Operations under IFR – flight and navigational instruments and associated equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-125#amc1-spo-ide-h-125-f-2) 39. ## [SPO.IDE.H.126 Additional equipment for single-pilot operation under IFR](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-126) Helicopters operated under IFR with a single pilot shall be equipped with an autopilot with at least altitude hold and heading mode. 40. ## [SPO.IDE.H.132 Airborne weather detecting equipment – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-132) Helicopters operated under IFR or at night shall be equipped with airborne weather detecting equipment when current weather reports indicate that… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.132 Airborne weather detecting equipment – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-132#amc1-spo-ide-h-132) 41. ## [SPO.IDE.H.133 Additional equipment for operations in icing conditions at night – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-133) Helicopters operated in expected or actual icing conditions at night shall be equipped with a means to illuminate or detect the formation of ice. 42. ## [SPO.IDE.H.135 Flight crew interphone system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-135) Helicopters operated by more than one flight crew member shall be equipped with a flight crew interphone system, including headsets and microphones for… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.135 Flight crew interphone system](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-135#amc1-spo-ide-h-135) 43. ## [SPO.IDE.H.140 Cockpit voice recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-140) Helicopters with an MCTOM of more than 7 000 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 shall be equipped with a CVR. [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.140 Cockpit voice recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-140#amc1-spo-ide-h-140) 44. ## [SPO.IDE.H.145 Flight data recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-145) Helicopters with an MCTOM of more than 3 175 kg and first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 shall be equipped with an FDR that… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.145 Flight data recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-145#amc1-spo-ide-h-145) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.145 Flight data recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-145#amc2-spo-ide-h-145) 45. ## [SPO.IDE.H.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-146) Turbine-engined helicopters with an MCTOM of 2 250 kg or more shall be equipped with a flight recorder if all the following conditions are met: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-146#amc1-spo-ide-h-146) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-146#gm1-spo-ide-h-146) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.146(e) Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-146#gm1-spo-ide-h-146-e) [GM2 SPO.IDE.H.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-146#gm2-spo-ide-h-146) [GM3 SPO.IDE.H.146 Lightweight flight recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-146#gm3-spo-ide-h-146) 46. ## [SPO.IDE.H.150 Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-150) Helicopters first issued with an individual CofA on or after 1 January 2016 that have the capability to operate data link communications and are required… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.150 Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-150#amc1-spo-ide-h-150) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.150 Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-150#gm1-spo-ide-h-150) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.150(a) Data link recording](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-150#gm1-spo-ide-h-150-a) 47. ## [SPO.IDE.H.155 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-155) Compliance with CVR and FDR requirements may be achieved by one flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder. [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.155 Flight data and cockpit voice combination recorder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-155#gm1-spo-ide-h-155) 48. ## [SPO.IDE.H.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-160) Helicopters shall be equipped with: a seat or station for each crew member or task specialist on board; [AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.160 Seats, seat safety belts and restraint systems](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-160#amc2-spo-ide-h-160) 49. ## [SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165) Helicopters shall be equipped with a first-aid kit. The first-aid kit shall be: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#amc1-spo-ide-h-165) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#amc2-spo-ide-h-165) [AMC3 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#amc3-spo-ide-h-165) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#gm1-spo-ide-h-165) [GM2 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#gm2-spo-ide-h-165) [GM3 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#gm3-spo-ide-h-165) [GM4 SPO.IDE.H.165 First-aid kit](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-165#gm4-spo-ide-h-165) 50. ## [SPO.IDE.H.175 Supplemental oxygen – non-pressurised helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-175) Non-pressurised helicopters operated at flight altitudes when the oxygen supply is required in accordance with (b) shall be equipped with oxygen storage… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.175 Supplemental oxygen – non-pressurised helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-175#amc1-spo-ide-h-175) 51. ## [SPO.IDE.H.180 Hand fire extinguishers](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-180) Helicopters, except ELA2 helicopters, shall be equipped with at least one hand fire extinguisher: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.180 Hand fire extinguishers](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-180#amc1-spo-ide-h-180) 52. ## [SPO.IDE.H.185 Marking of break-in points](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-185) If areas of the helicopter’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are marked, such areas shall be marked as shown in Figure 1. [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.185 Marking of break-in points](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-185#amc1-spo-ide-h-185) 53. ## [SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190) Helicopters certified for a maximum seating configuration above six shall be equipped with: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#amc1-spo-ide-h-190) [AMC2 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#amc2-spo-ide-h-190) [AMC3 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#amc3-spo-ide-h-190) [AMC4 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#amc4-spo-ide-h-190) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#gm1-spo-ide-h-190) [GM2 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#gm2-spo-ide-h-190) [GM3 SPO.IDE.H.190 Emergency locator transmitter (ELT)](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-190#gm3-spo-ide-h-190) 54. ## [SPO.IDE.H.195 Flight over water – other-than complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-195) Helicopters shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board, that shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.195 Flight over water – other-than complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-195#amc1-spo-ide-h-195) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.195 Flight over water – other-than complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-195#gm1-spo-ide-h-195) 55. ## [SPO.IDE.H.197 Life-jackets – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-197) Helicopters shall be equipped with a life-jacket for each person on board, that shall be worn or stowed in a position that is readily accessible from the… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.197 Life-jackets – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-197#amc1-spo-ide-h-197) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.197 Life-jackets – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-197#gm1-spo-ide-h-197) 56. ## [SPO.IDE.H.198 Survival suits – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-198) Each person on board shall wear a survival suit when so determined by the pilot-in-command based on a risk assessment taking into account the following… [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.198 Survival suits – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-198#gm1-spo-ide-h-198) 57. ## [SPO.IDE.H.199 Life-rafts, survival ELTs and survival equipment on extended overwater flights – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-199) Helicopters operated: on a flight over water at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed where in… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.199 Life-rafts, survival ELTs and survival equipment on extended overwater flights – complex motor-powered helicopters](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-199#amc1-spo-ide-h-199) 58. ## [SPO.IDE.H.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-200) Helicopters operated over areas in which search and rescue would be especially difficult shall be equipped with: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-200#amc1-spo-ide-h-200) [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.200(b) Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-200#amc1-spo-ide-h-200-b) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-200#gm1-spo-ide-h-200) [GM2 SPO.IDE.H.200 Survival equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-200#gm2-spo-ide-h-200) 59. ## [SPO.IDE.H.202 Helicopters certified for operating on water – miscellaneous equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-202) Helicopters certified for operating on water shall be equipped with: [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.202 Helicopters certificated for operating on water – miscellaneous equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-202#gm1-spo-ide-h-202) 60. ## [SPO.IDE.H.203 All helicopters on flights over water – ditching](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-203) Complex motor-powered helicopters operated on a flight over water in a hostile environment at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes'… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.203 All helicopters on flights over water – ditching](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-203#amc1-spo-ide-h-203) 61. ## [SPO.IDE.H.205 Individual protective equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-205) Each person on board shall wear individual protective equipment that is adequate for the type of operation being undertaken. [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.205 Individual protective equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-205#gm1-spo-ide-h-205) 62. ## [SPO.IDE.H.210 Headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-210) Whenever a radio communication and/or radio navigation system is required, helicopters shall be equipped with a headset with boom microphone or… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.210 Headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-210#amc1-spo-ide-h-210) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.210 Headset](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-210#gm1-spo-ide-h-210) 63. ## [SPO.IDE.H.215 Radio communication equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-215) Helicopters operated under IFR or at night, or when required by the applicable airspace requirements, shall be equipped with radio communication… [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.215 Radio communication equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-215#gm1-spo-ide-h-215) 64. ## [SPO.IDE.H.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-220) Helicopters shall be equipped with navigation equipment that will enable them to proceed in accordance with: [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-220#amc1-spo-ide-h-220) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-220#gm1-spo-ide-h-220) [GM2 SPO.IDE.H.220 Navigation equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-220#gm2-spo-ide-h-220) 65. ## [SPO.IDE.H.225 Transponder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-225) Where required by the airspace being flown, helicopters shall be equipped with a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder with all the required… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.225 Transponder](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-225#amc1-spo-ide-h-225) 66. ## [SPO.IDE.H.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-230) Aeronautical databases used on certified aircraft system applications shall meet data quality requirements that are adequate for the intended use of the… [AMC1 SPO.IDE.H.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-230#amc1-spo-ide-h-230) [GM1 SPO.IDE.H.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-230#gm1-spo-ide-h-230) [GM2 SPO.IDE.H.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-230#gm2-spo-ide-h-230) [GM3 SPO.IDE.H.230 Management of aeronautical databases](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-d/spo-ide-h-230#gm3-spo-ide-h-230) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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