Checklists and Guidance for AOC Holders

Links to useful documents for aeroplane or helicopter AOC holders

The following documents will be useful for AOC operators, particularly when varying the AOC. They will also be provided to AOC applicants for submission along with the Operations Manual:

For Aeroplanes:

Operations Manual Checklist (EU-OPS)

Operations Approval Checklist (EU-OPS)

Form for Compliance with EU-OPS Subparts K and L

Form for Compliance with JAR-26 Subpart B

CAA Form 4

For Helicopters:

Operations Manual Checklist (JAR-OPS 3)

Operations Approval Checklist (JAR-OPS 3)

Form for Compliance with JAR-OPS 3 Subparts K and L

CAA Form 4

The relevant Dangerous Goods specimen Operations Manual entry will be useful for an operator preparing their Operations Manual.

Helicopters

The following documents may be useful when applying for an AOC for helicopter operations:

 FODCOM 11/2009Demonstration of Compliance with the Requirements of the ANO 2005 (Schedules 4 and 5), EU-OPS and JAR-OPS 3 (Subparts K and L) and JAR-26

Checklist for CAA Specification No. 22

Helicopter MEL Preparation Guide

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability during take-off and landing - JAR-OPS 3.540 (single-engine operations in non-congested hostile environment only)

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations without an assured safe forced landing capability  - JAR-OPS 3.517 (offshore in support of oil and gas)

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations to Public Interest Sites - JAR-OPS 3.005(i) (HEMS/Lighthouse operations only)

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations over a hostile environment located outside a congested area - JAR-OPS 3.005(e) (Pipeline and low-level operations)

Compliance Document for Helicopter Operations requiring the installation of a VHM system - ANO 2009 Article 115 (offshore in support of oil and gas)

The following chapters of CAP 789 are of particular relevance for helicopter operations:

  • 17 - Dangerous Goods, Weapons and Munitions of War;
  • 20 - Additional Procedures for Helicopters;
  • 21 - Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Helicopter Operations;
  • 22 - Minimum Weather Conditions for Helicopter Overwater Operations;
  • 23 - Selection of Offshore Alternates; and
  • 28 - Additional Factors for Helicopter Pilots' Periodic Tests.

Further Information

FODCOMs

CAP 789 - Requirements and Guidance Material for Operators