CHAPTER E — OBSTACLE LIMITATION SURFACES AND REQUIREMENTS
Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Heliport Design (CS-HPT-DSN) — Issue 1 · Aerodromes · Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 · CS HPT-DSN.E.400 – CS HPT-DSN.E.430
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CS HPT-DSN.E.400 Applicability
The purpose of the obstacle limitation surfaces is to define the airspace around heliports so as to permit intended helicopter operations to be conducted…
GM1 HPT-DSN.E.400 Applicability
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CS HPT-DSN.E.410 Approach surface
Applicability: The purpose of an approach surface is to protect a helicopter during the final approach to the FATO by defining an area that should be…
GM1 HPT-DSN.E.410 Approach surface
Consultations with helicopter operators could assist the aerodrome operator in determining the appropriate slope category to apply according to the…
CS HPT-DSN.E.420 Take-off climb surface
Applicability: The purpose of the take-off climb surface is to protect a helicopter on take-off and during climb-out.
GM1 HPT-DSN.E.420 Take-off climb surface
Helicopter take-off performance is reduced in a curve, so a straight portion along the take-off climb surface prior to the start of the curve allows for…
CS HPT-DSN.E.430 Obstacle limitation requirements
General: The following obstacle limitation surfaces should be established for a FATO:
GM1 HPT-DSN.E.430 Obstacle limitation requirements
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