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CAT.POL.H.415 Landing

ANNEX IV (Part-CAT) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

IRImplementing rule

CAT.POL.H.415Landing

(a)The landing mass of the helicopter at the estimated time of landing shall be the lower of:

(1)the maximum certified landing mass; or

(2)the maximum landing mass specified for a hover in ground effect, with all engines operating at take-off power, or if conditions are such that a hover in ground effect is not likely to be established, the landing mass for a hover out of ground effect with all engines operating at take-off power.

(b)Except as provided in CAT.POL.H.400(b), in the event of an engine failure, the helicopter shall be able to perform a safe forced landing.

IR · CAT.POL.H.415 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

All rules in SUBPART C: AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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