--- title: "SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 – SPO.SPEC.MCF.145: SUBPART E: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (Part-SPO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 – SPO.SPEC.MCF.145, Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. The standard operating procedures for HESLO shall specify: the equipment to be…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e" --- # SUBPART E: SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ANNEX VIII (Part-SPO) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 – SPO.SPEC.MCF.145 On this page 1. ## [SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-heslo-100) The standard operating procedures for HESLO shall specify: the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in… [AMC1 SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-heslo-100#amc1-spo-spec-heslo-100) [GM1 SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-heslo-100#gm1-spo-spec-heslo-100) 2. ## [SPO.SPEC.HESLO.105 Specific HESLO equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-heslo-105) The helicopter shall be equipped with at least: one cargo safety mirror or alternative means to see the hook(s)/load; 3. ## [SPO.SPEC.HESLO.110 Transportation of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-heslo-110) The operator transporting dangerous goods to or from unmanned sites or remote locations shall apply to the competent authority for an exemption from the… 4. ## [SPO.SPEC.HEC.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-hec-100) The standard operating procedures for HEC shall specify: the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the… [AMC1 SPO.SPEC.HEC.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-hec-100#amc1-spo-spec-hec-100) 5. ## [SPO.SPEC.HEC.105 Specific HEC equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-hec-105) The helicopter shall be equipped with: hoist operations equipment or cargo hook; [AMC1 SPO.SPEC.HEC.105(b) Specific HEC equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-hec-105#amc1-spo-spec-hec-105-b) 6. ## [SPO.SPEC.PAR.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-par-100) The standard operating procedures for PAR shall specify: the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the… 7. ## [SPO.SPEC.PAR.105 Carriage of crew members and task specialists](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-par-105) The requirement for task specialist’s responsibilities as laid down in SPO.GEN.106(c) shall not be applicable for task specialists performing parachute… 8. ## [SPO.SPEC.PAR.110 Seats](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-par-110) Notwithstanding SPO.IDE.A.160(a) and SPO.IDE.H.160(a)(1), the floor of the aircraft may be used as a seat, provided means are available for the task… 9. ## [SPO.SPEC.PAR.115 Supplemental oxygen](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-par-115) Notwithstanding SPO.OP.195(a), the requirement to use supplemental oxygen shall not be applicable for crew members other than the pilot-in-command and… 10. ## [SPO.SPEC.PAR.125 Releasing of dangerous goods](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-par-125) Notwithstanding point SPO.GEN.155, parachutists may exit the aircraft for the purpose of parachute display over congested areas of cities, towns or… 11. ## [SPO.SPEC.ABF.100 Standard operating procedures](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-abf-100) The standard operating procedures for ABF shall specify: the equipment to be carried, including its operating limitations and appropriate entries in the… 12. ## [SPO.SPEC.ABF.105 Documents, manuals and information to be carried](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-abf-105) The following documents listed in SPO.GEN.140(a) need not be carried during aerobatic flights: 13. ## [SPO.SPEC.ABF.115 Equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-abf-115) The following equipment requirements need not be applicable to aerobatic flights: 14. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.100 Levels of maintenance check flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-100) Before conducting a maintenance check flight, the operator shall determine the applicable level of the maintenance check flight as follows: 15. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.105 Flight programme for a 'Level A' maintenance check flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-105) Before conducting a Level A maintenance check flight with a complex motor-powered aircraft, the operator shall develop and document a flight programme. [GM1 SPO.SPEC.MCF.105 Flight programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-105#gm1-spo-spec-mcf-105) 16. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.110 Maintenance check flight manual for a 'Level A' maintenance check flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-110) The operator conducting a “Level A” maintenance check flight shall: [AMC1 SPO.SPEC.MCF.110 Maintenance check flight manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-110#amc1-spo-spec-mcf-110) 17. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.115 Flight crew requirements for a 'Level A' maintenance check flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-115) The operator shall select adequate flight crew members considering the aircraft complexity and the level of the maintenance check flight. [GM1 SPO.SPEC.MCF.115 and SPO.SPEC.MCF.120 Flight crew requirements for a “Level A” maintenance check flight & Flight crew training course for Level A maintenance check flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-115#gm1-spo-spec-mcf-115) 18. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.120 Flight crew training course for Level A maintenance check flights](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-120) The training course required for a “Level A” maintenance check flight shall be conducted in accordance with a detailed syllabus. [AMC1 SPO.SPEC.MCF.120 Flight crew training course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-120#amc1-spo-spec-mcf-120) [AMC2 SPO.SPEC.MCF.120 Flight crew training course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-120#amc2-spo-spec-mcf-120) 19. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.125 Crew composition and persons on board](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-125) The operator shall establish procedures to identify the need for additional task specialists. [GM1 SPO.SPEC.MCF.125 Crew composition and persons on board](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-125#gm1-spo-spec-mcf-125) 20. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.130 Simulated abnormal or emergency procedures in flight](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-130) By way of derogation from point SPO.OP.185 a task specialist may be on board a “Level A” maintenance check flight if the task specialist is required to… 21. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.135 Flight time limitations and rest requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-135) When assigning crew members to maintenance check flights, operators subject to Subpart FTL of Annex III (Part-ORO) shall apply the provisions of that… 22. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.140 Systems and equipment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-140) When a maintenance check flight is intended to check the proper functioning of a system or equipment, that system or equipment shall be identified as… 23. ## [SPO.SPEC.MCF.145 Cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder and data link recording requirements for AOC holders](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-spo/subpart-e/spo-spec-mcf-145) For a maintenance check flight of an aircraft otherwise used for CAT operations, the provisions for cockpit voice recorders (CVR), flight data recorders… Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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