SUBPART C — VTOL-CAPABLE AIRCRAFT (VCA) PERFORMANCE AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS
ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · UAM.POL.VCA.050 – UAM.POL.VCA.145
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UAM.POL.VCA.050 Scope
This Subpart establishes performance requirements and operating limitations for IAM operations with VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA).
UAM.POL.VCA.100 Type of operation
VCA shall be operated in accordance with the applicable performance requirements for the intended type of operation to be conducted.
UAM.POL.VCA.105 VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) performance data
VCA shall be operated in accordance with the certified performance data and limitations contained in the AFM.
AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.105 VTOL-capable aircraft (VCA) performance data
UAM.POL.VCA.110 General performance requirements
The mass of the VCA: at the start of the take-off; or (2) in the event of in-flight replanning, at the point from which the revised operational flight…
AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.110 General performance requirements
UAM.POL.VCA.115 Obstacle accountability
For operations to/from final approach and take-off areas (FATO), the IAM operator shall, during pre-fight planning and for the purpose of…
UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off
The take-off mass of the VCA shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the certified take-off procedure or procedures to be used.
UAM.POL.VCA.125 Take-off flight path
From the end of the take-off distance required for VCA (TODRV), following a CFP being recognised at or after the take-off decision point (TDP):
UAM.POL.VCA.130 En route
The mass of the VCA and the flight path at all points along the route following a critical failure for performance (CFP), and taking into account the…
UAM.POL.VCA.135 Landing
The landing mass of the VCA at the estimated time of landing shall not exceed the maximum mass specified in the AFM for the certified landing procedure…
UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, and loading
During any phase of the operation, the loading, mass, and centre of gravity (CG) of the VCA shall comply with the limitations specified in the AFM, or…
AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading
AMC2 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading
AMC3 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading
AMC4 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading
AMC5 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading
AMC6 UAM.POL.VCA.140 Mass and balance, loading
UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, and mass and balance documentation
The IAM operator shall establish mass and balance data and shall produce mass and balance documentation prior to each flight, specifying the load and its…
AMC1 UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, documentation
AMC2 UAM.POL.VCA.145 Mass and balance data, documentation
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