CAT.IDE.H.275 Emergency lighting and marking

(a)Helicopters with an MOPSC of more than 19 shall be equipped with:

(1)an emergency lighting system having an independent power supply to provide a source of general cabin illumination to facilitate the evacuation of the helicopter; and

(2)emergency exit marking and locating signs visible in daylight or in the dark.

(b)Helicopters shall be equipped with emergency exit markings visible in daylight or in the dark when operated:

(1)in performance class 1 or 2 on a flight over water at a distance from land corresponding to more than 10 minutes flying time at normal cruising speed;

(2)in performance class 3 on a flight over water at a distance corresponding to more than three minutes flying time at normal cruising speed.