ETSO-2C505a

ROTORCRAFT LIFE RAFTS FOR OPERATIONS TO OR FROM HELIDECKS LOCATED IN A

HOSTILE SEA AREA

1 Applicability

This ETSO gives the requirements which life rafts required to be carried on rotorcraft operating to or from helidecks located in a hostile sea area (as defined in Annex I (‘Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to V’) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012) that are manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking.

2 Procedures

2.1 General

Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO Subpart A.

2.2 Specific

None.

3 Technical Conditions

3.1 Basic

3.1.1 Minimum Performance Standard

The applicable standards are those provided in ASD-STAN document prEN4886, edition P1, dated June 2023.

3.1.2 Environmental Standard

None.

3.2 Specific

None.

4 Marking

4.1 General

Marking is detailed in CS-ETSO Subpart A paragraph 1.2.

4.2 Specific

The specific marking requirements are detailed in ASD-STAN document prEN4886, edition P1, dated June 2023.

5 Availability of Referenced Document

See CS-ETSO Subpart A paragraph 3.

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