UAM.POL.VCA.130 En route

(a)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 meteorological conditions expected for the flight, shall permit compliance with the following:

(1)Reserved.

(2)Reserved.

(3)The mass of the VCA shall permit its operation at or above the minimum level established in accordance with point SERA.5005(f) of the Annex (Part-SERA) to Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and a descent from the cruising altitude to the landing decision point (LDP) above the vertiport, diversion location or operating site where the landing can be conducted in accordance with point UAM.POL.VCA.135.

(b)When showing compliance with point (a), all the following shall apply:

(1)the CFP is assumed to occur at the most critical point along the route;

(2)the effects of winds on the flight path are considered;

(3)fuel jettisoning, if applicable, is planned to be performed only to an extent consistent with reaching the vertiport, diversion location or operating site with the required fuel/energy reserves and using a safe procedure; and

(4)fuel jettisoning, if applicable, is not planned below 300 m (1 000 ft) above terrain.