UAM.IDE.MVCA.330 Radio communication equipment

(a)The VCA shall be equipped with at least one radio communication system connected to the aircraft’s primary power supply and as many more radio communication systems as necessary for the type of operation to be conducted and the class(es) of airspace in which the operation shall take place.

(b)The radio communication equipment shall allow flight crews under normal operating conditions to:

(1)communicate with appropriate ground stations from any point on the route, including diversions;

(2)communicate with appropriate ATC stations from any point in controlled airspace within which flights are intended to be operated; and

(3)receive meteorological information.

(c)The radio communication equipment shall allow for communication on the 121,5 MHz aeronautical emergency frequency.