Third Implementing Regulation concerning the operating rules applicable to aeronautical equipment (equipment and operation of the aeronautical equipment outside air carriers) (3). DV LuftBO)

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3. DV LuftBO

Date of completion: 19.03.2009

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" Third implementing regulation concerning the operating rules for aircraft (equipment and operation of the aeronautical equipment outside of air carriers) of 19 March 2009 (BAnz. No 48 p. 1139), as defined by Article 1 of the Regulation of 8 April 2010 (BAnz. 2010 No 58, 1351) "

Status:

Amended by Art. 1 V v. 8.4.2010 BAnz. No. 58, 1351

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On the basis of the first sentence of § 32 (1), first sentence, first sentence, third sentence, and third sentence, and paragraph 4, point 1, of the Air Transport Act, as amended by the notice of 10 May 2007 (BGBl. 698) in conjunction with § 56 of the Operating Regulations for Aviation Equipment of 4 March 1970 (BGBl. 262), as last amended by Article 1 (12) of the Regulation of 29 July 1998 (BGBl I). I p. 1989), the Federal Aviation Office (Bundesamt) is responsible for: Unofficial table of contents

Content Summary

Section 1
General provisions

§ 1

Scope

Section 2
Equipment for aircraft

Subsection 1
All aircraft

§ 2	Equipment for flights according to instrument flight rules
§ 3	Equipment for flights according to instrument flight rules over the North Atlantic
§ 4	Equipment for flights in air spaces with reduced altitude staggering (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum, RVSM)
§ 5	Equipment for flights by visual flight rules
§ 6	Equipment for controlled flights by visual flight rules
§ 7	Equipment of gliding aircraft for cloud flights
§ 8	Other equipment
§ 9	Break-through locations
§ 10	Navigation and speech radio equipment
§ 11	Oxygen supply
§ 12	Equipment for flights over land-emergency equipment

Subsection 2
Aircraft

§ 13	Equipment for flights over water-powered airplanes
§ 14	Equipment for flights over water-Land aircraft
§ 15	Equipment for flights over water-All aircraft
§ 16	Notsender
§ 17	Sound recording system for the cockpit
§ 18	Flight data recorder
§ 19	Ground proximity warning system
§ 20	Power LED
Section 21	On-board collision protection system

Subsection 3
Helicopters

Section 22	Equipment for flights over water-emergency swimmers
Section 23	Equipment for flights over water emergency equipment
§ 24	Equipment for flights over water emergency transmitters
Section 25	Equipment for flights over land-emergency transmitters
Section 26	Sound recording system for the cockpit
§ 27	Flight data recorder

Subsection 4
Procedural rules

§ 28	Derogations

Section 3
Flight Operations

§ 29	Bringing about simulated danger conditions
§ 30	Drag starts
Section 31	Minimum operating conditions
Section 32	Alternate aerodrome
§ 33	Fuel supplies-aircraft
Section 34	Fuel supplies-helicopters

Section 4
Final provisions

§ 35	Entry into force, external force

Section 1
General provisions

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§ 1 Scope

This Regulation shall apply to the equipment and operation of the aeronautical equipment approved for circulation in accordance with the provisions of the Air Traffic Authorisation Order. This Regulation shall not apply to aeronautical equipment for the commercial carriage of persons and property.

Section 2
Equipment for aircraft

Subsection 1
All aircraft

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§ 2 Equipment for flights by instrument flight rules
(to § 20 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) Motor-driven aircraft which are flown by instrument flight rules shall be equipped as follows:

1.

a double tax if the aircraft is to be operated and operated by two aircraft drivers in accordance with the rules of the operational regulations of the aeronautical equipment; and

2.

Flight monitoring equipment required for the safe guidance and operation of the aircraft, but at least with:

a)

a driving blade system that is protected against icing and condensation,

b)

two barometric altimeter systems, including a fine altimeter,

c)

a variometer,

d)

a course gyro,

e)

a magnetic compass,

f)

a gyroscope,

g)

a floodlight display,

h)

an external air thermometer,

i)

a turning pointer or an additional gyro horizon, which is supplied independently of the energy source of the gyro horizon referred to in point f,

j)

a clock with a large seconds hand and stop device,

k)

a lighting system for all instruments and operating equipment required for the safe guidance of the aircraft;

l)

a display device for the proper functioning of the power supply of the gyroscopic appliances; and

m)

an electric hand lamp for each crew member that is independent of the on-board electrical system.

(2) By way of derogation from the letters f and g, helicopters shall be equipped with an artificial horizon for each pilot prescribed and with an additional artificial horizon. Unofficial table of contents

§ 3 Equipment for flights by instrument flight rules over the North Atlantic
(to § 20 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) Aircraft must be equipped with two long-distance navigation systems in the following limited airspace for flights by instrument flight rules over the North Atlantic, in addition to the equipment according to § 2:

between flying surface 275 and flying surface 400 in the

1.

in the east, through the eastern borders of the control districts of Santa Maria Oceanic, Shanwick Oceanic and Reykjavik,

2.

in the north by the geographical North Pole,

3.

in the west-north of the geographical latitude 38 ° 30 'N-through the western borders of the control districts of Reykjavik, Gander Oceanic and New York Oceanic and-south of the geographical latitude 38 ° 30' N-by the longitude 60 °W in the control district of New York Oceanic and

4.

In the south-east of longitude 60 °W-by latitude 27 ° N and-west of longitude 60 ° W-by geographical latitude 38 ° 30 ' N.

(2) Each of the two long-distance navigation systems shall be able to continuously display the position of the aircraft and shall consist of:

1.

an inertial navigation system, or

2.

a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver system.

(3) The Federal Aviation Office is required to provide proof that this equipment enables the following accuracy of navigation:

1.

the standard deviation of the lateral course error shall not exceed 6.3 nautical miles,

2.

the share of the total flight time of the aircraft is 30 nautical miles or more outside the assigned course above ground level, shall be less than 5,3 x 10 ^-4 (less than an hour in about 2 000 flight hours),

3.

the share of the total flight time of the aircraft between 50 and 70 nautical miles outside the allocated course shall be less than 13 x 10 ^-5 (less than an hour in about 8,000 flying hours).

(4) By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the equipment of the aeroplane with only one long-distance navigation system as referred to in paragraph 2 or paragraph 6 shall be permitted in addition to the equipment referred to in § 2, if flights by instrument flight rules exclusively between the northern part The United Kingdom or Ireland, on the one hand, and North-East Canada, on the other, via Iceland and Greenland, shall be carried out in the airspace defined in accordance with paragraph 1. (5) An additional equipment referred to in paragraph 2 shall not be required for flights to: Instrument flight rules from and to Iceland on the by the navigation radio fire

1.

Flesland, Myggenaes and Ingolfshofdi, or

2.

Sumburgh, Akraberg and Myggenaes

(6) The Aeronautical Federal Office may authorise other navigation systems other than those required in paragraph 2 as equipment if this equipment has the navigation accuracy referred to in paragraph 3. Unofficial table of contents

§ 4 Equipment for flights in air spaces with reduced altitude staggering
(Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum, RVSM)
(to § 20 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) Aircraft must be used for flights in accordance with instrument flight rules in airspace with reduced level (RVSM airspace)

1.

two independent altimeter systems,

2.

A secondary radar response device (transponder) with automatic height transmission,

3.

an altitude warning system; and

4.

a flight controller with height control

(2) The equipment referred to in paragraph 1 shall be deemed to be eligible for approval as an aircraft group (group aircraft) or as a single aircraft (non-group aircraft). (2) Aircraft group meet the following requirements:

1.

The mean altrimetry system error (ASE) may be less than 80 feet (80 feet) and 120 feet under all other operating conditions under the standard operating conditions provided for in the model registration authority's technical documentation. do not exceed.

2.

The mean error of the altimeter system plus three times the standard deviation may be less than 200 feet and under all other operating conditions under the normal operating conditions provided for in the technical documentation of the Model Registration Authority Do not exceed 245 feet.

(3) For the approval of a single aircraft, the mean error of the altimeter of the equipment referred to in paragraph 1 may be less than 160 feet and below the normal operating conditions provided for in the technical documentation of the Model Admissions Office. all other operating conditions shall not exceed 200 feet. (4) For the approval of the aeroplanes referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3, the altitude control shall ensure that the deviation from the chosen flight altitude does not exceed the height of the aircraft, and shall not be lower than the maximum level of the aircraft. is more than 65 feet. Unofficial table of contents

§ 5 Equipment for flights by visual flight rules
(to § 20 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) For flights by visual flight rules on the day, motorised aircraft shall be equipped as follows:

1.

a magnetic compass,

2.

a barometric fine-altimeter,

3.

a driving blade system and

4.

a watch with seconds display.

(2) In addition to the equipment referred to in paragraph 1, motor-driven aircraft shall be fitted as follows for flights by day-of-day flight rules:

1.

a flight display (artificial horizon) for each prescribed pilot,

2.

a floodlight display,

3.

a course gyro,

4.

a variometer,

5.

a landslide,

6.

Lighting systems for passenger compartments,

7.

an electric hand lamp for each crew member, which is independent of the on-board electrical system; and

8.

an illumination of all the flight instruments necessary for safe operation,

9.

for aeroplanes with an external air thermometer and

10.

for aeroplanes with a display device for the proper functioning of the power supply of the gyroscopic devices.

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Section 6 Equipment for controlled flights by visual flight rules
(to § 20 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

For controlled flights by visual flight rules in air spaces designated for this purpose by the relevant air navigation service provider, motor-driven aircraft shall be equipped in addition to the equipment referred to in Article 5 (1) as follows:

1.

a course gyro,

2.

a variometer,

3.

a turning pointer or a gyroscope, and

4.

a floodlight display.

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Section 7 Equipment of gliding aircraft for cloud flights
(to § 20 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

For cloud flights, gliders are to be equipped as follows:

1.

a travel meter,

2.

an altimeter,

3.

a turning hand with a sham lot,

4.

a magnetic compass and

5.

a variometer.

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§ 8 Other equipment
(§ § 19 to 22 LuftBO)

Aeroplanes and helicopters are, moreover, always to be equipped as follows:

1.

an easily accessible bandage box, which meets at least DIN 13164, January 1998,

2.

a hand fire extinguisher in the cockpit and in each passenger compartment if it is not easy to reach by the crew,

3.

current and appropriate maps for the planned flight path and possible alternative routes,

4.

documents relating to measures and signals to be applied in the event of control by military or police aircraft in accordance with Article 21 (4) of the Air Regulation,

5.

a sufficient number of replacement fuses, provided that fuses in the cockpit are used.

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§ 9 break-through points
(Section 19 (1) (2) of the LuftBO)

(1) If, in accordance with the information provided by the aircraft manufacturer, rescue openings (break-through points) which can be broken down on an aircraft from outside are fitted to rescue the occupants from the outside in an emergency for the rescue workers, these areas shall be: as shown below. The markings must be red or yellow and, if necessary, have a white contour line in order to stand out from the background. (2) If the markings of the corners of a break-through area are further than two metres apart, Intermediate markings with dimensions of nine centimetres x three centimetres are inserted, so that no more than two meters are located between two adjacent markings.


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§ 10 Navigation and radiotelephone equipment
(to § 20 LuftBO)

Aircraft must be equipped with a navigation and radiotelephone equipment which enables the flight to be carried out in accordance with the rules and conditions laid down by the competent air navigation service provider and according to the instructions of the Air traffic control service shall be carried out. Unofficial table of contents

§ 11 Oxygen supply
(to § 21 paragraph 2 LuftBO)

(1) The necessary oxygen supply depends on the altitude, the duration of the flight in certain airports and on the number of persons on board. (2) Flights in cabin pressure heights of more than 3 600 metres (12 000 feet) may only be used for the duration of the flight. if the amount of oxygen supplied on board is sufficient for the supply as follows:

1.

supply for all crew members and ten per cent of passengers when the flight time exceeds 30 minutes in a cabin pressure altitude of 3 600 metres (12 000 feet) and

2.

Supply of all crew members and passengers for the entire time in a cabin pressure level of more than 4 000 metres (13 000 feet).

(3) The responsible aircraft operator shall ensure that the necessary oxygen supply on board is available. (4) All flight crew members responsible for carrying out operations for safe flight execution; must be continuously supplied with oxygen at any time. (5) In the case of aircraft without a pressure cabin, the cabin pressure level is the flight altitude above normal zero. Unofficial table of contents

§ 12 Equipment for flights over land-emergency equipment
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

If a State in whose airspace the flight is to be carried out, in its Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP), country areas where the conduct of the search and rescue service is particularly difficult or not Aircraft shall be equipped with signal and auxiliary means as well as emergency supplies. The aids and emergency supplies must be suitable for maintaining the persons under the conditions to be expected in life. The nature and scope shall be in accordance with the rules adopted by the authorities of the superfluous State.

Subsection 2
Aircraft

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Section 13 Equipment for flights over water-jet aeroplanes
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) For flights over water, aeroplanes shall be equipped with equipment necessary for the purpose of establishing, anchorage and manoeuvring the aircraft on the water. (2) If the State in whose airspace the flight is to be carried out, it shall: Calls for aircraft to be equipped with the equipment required by international rules to prevent collisions at sea for the generation of acoustic signals. (3) For each person, a life vest with a light shall be provided. Ortung. Each life vest shall be so accommodated that it is easily accessible from the seat or from the bed of the person to which it is intended. (4) Water aircraft within the meaning of this provision are also amphibious aeroplanes, provided that they are used as a water jet are operated. Unofficial table of contents

Section 14 Equipment for flights over water-Land aeroplanes
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) When the distance from the nearest coast is greater than the respective sliding distance in the case of flights with single-engined landplanes over water, a life vest shall be carried for each person with a light for the location. Each life vest shall be so accommodated that it is easily accessible from the seat or from the bed of the person to which it is intended. (2) Land aeroplanes within the meaning of this provision shall also be amphibious aircraft, provided that they are operated as landplanes . Unofficial table of contents

§ 15 Equipment for flights over water-All aircraft
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) For flights over water, where suitable land on land for emergency landing is more than 93 kilometres (50 nautical miles) from the aircraft, a life vest shall be carried for each person with a light for the location of the landing. Each life vest shall be so accommodated that it is easily accessible from the seat or from the lounger of the person to which it is intended. (2) single-engined aircraft may be operated on flights over water only if suitable areas are to be used on No more than 185 kilometres (100 nautical miles) of the aircraft are removed from the aircraft. (3) Multi-engine aircraft capable of continuing their flight with a failed engine shall only be allowed to operate on flights over water where appropriate land on land for emergency landing is not more than 370 kilometres (200) (4) If the distances are exceeded in accordance with paragraphs 2 or 3, a sufficient number of rescue rafts shall be carried for the reception of all aircraft occupants. The life rafts shall be fitted with survival equipment, taking into account the route to be covered, and shall be placed in such a way that they are easily accessible in an emergency. Unofficial table of contents

§ 16 Emergency broadcaster
(to § 22 LuftBO)

(1) For flights to other countries from the 1st (2) From 1 January 2010, all aircraft must be equipped with at least one emergency transmitter (ELT) in accordance with paragraph 1. (3) Planes that are after the 1. For the first time in October 2009, it must be equipped with an automatic emergency transmitter that can send to 121.5 megahertz and 406 megahertz. Unofficial table of contents

§ 17 Sound recording equipment for the cockpit
(to § 22 LuftBO)

(1) aeroplanes with a maximum certificated take-off mass of more than 27 000 kilograms which have been registered for the first time since 1 January 1987 shall be equipped with a cockpit voice recorder. (2) The sound recording system is used to store the radio traffic, the conversations and the sounds inside the cockpit. (3) The cockpit voice recorder must be able to store at least the data recorded during the last 30 minutes of operation of the system. (4) The recording time for sound recording equipment on aeroplanes with a maximum allowable starting mass of more than 5 700 kilograms, which shall be after 1. For the first time in October 2009, it must be at least two hours. Unofficial table of contents

Section 18 Flight data recorders
(to § 22 LuftBO)

(1) aeroplanes with a maximum mass of more than 27 000 kilograms approved for the first time on or after 1 January 1989 shall be equipped with a Type I flight data recorder. (2) Aircraft with an aeroplanes with a maximum permissible mass of more than 27 000 kilograms. the maximum authorised starting mass of more than 5 700 kilograms, which was first admitted to the market after 1 January 2005, shall be equipped with a flight data recorder of type IA. (3) The flight data recorder shall store at least the data , which were recorded during the last 25 operating hours of the installation. (4) The Flight data recorder must not be switched off during the flight. (5) In the event of the use of digital data connections with a ground-based remote station, aircraft for which a cockpit voice recorder is required in accordance with § 17 must be made available. and that's after the 1. (6) In the case of the use of digital data links with a ground-based remote station, the data exchange data exchanged shall be provided for the first time in October 2009. shall, as from 1 January 2013, be equipped with all aeroplanes for which a cockpit voice recorder is required in accordance with § 17, with a flight data recorder which records the data exchanged by data connection. Unofficial table of contents

Section 19 Ground proximity warning system
(to § 22 LuftBO)

From the 1st October 2009, turbine-driven aircraft with a maximum authorised starting mass of more than 5,700 kilograms, or a maximum approved passenger seat count of more than nine, with a Class B ground proximity warning system (TAWS Class B) provided that they are not already equipped with a ground proximity warning system (GPWS). Unofficial table of contents

§ 20 View of the Machzahlan
(to § 22 LuftBO)

Aeroplanes whose compressibility limits are not displayed on the required driving blades must be equipped with a speed indicator. Unofficial table of contents

§ 21 On-board collision protection system
(to § 22 LuftBO)

Turbine-driven aeroplanes with a maximum permissible mass of more than 5,700 kilograms or with a passenger seat number of more than nineteen shall be fitted with a board-side collision protection system with respect to the performance requirements. at least equivalent to those of Class II (ACAS II).

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Helicopters

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Section 22 Equipment for flights over water-emergency swimmers
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

The following helicopters, which are used for flights over water, must be equipped with a permanently deployed or rapidly deployable emergency swimmer:

1.

multi-engined helicopters on flights over water at a distance to the country which corresponds to a flight of more than ten minutes at normal cruising speed; or

2.

single-engined helicopters on flights over water outside a distance to the land, which can be covered in the auteur flight or allows a safe emergency landing.

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Section 23 Equipment for flights over water-emergency equipment
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) Helicopters may only be operated for flights over water if there is a life vest with a light for the location of each person on board. This must be accommodated in such a way that it is easily accessible from the seat or deck of the person for whom it is intended. (2) Helicopters carrying out flights over water in accordance with § 22 shall also be equipped with the following emergency equipment:

1.

Rescue islands or rubber dinghies in sufficient numbers for the reception of all persons equipped with a survival equipment, including life-sustaining means, as a function of the flight path and are so stowed that a rapid deployment in emergencies is possible.

2.

pyrotechnic emergency signal means.

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Section 24 Equipment for flights over emergency water stations
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

From the 1st All helicopters must be equipped with at least one automatic emergency transmitter and one emergency transmitter in the life raft or the life vest for flights over water in accordance with § 22 of October 2009. The emergency transmitter must be able to send at the frequencies 121.5 megahertz and 406 megahertz. Unofficial table of contents

Section 25 Equipment for flights over country-emergency broadcaster
(to § 21 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

(1) For flights to other countries from the 1st All helicopters shall be equipped with at least one automatic emergency transmitter capable of transmitting to 121.5 megahertz and 406 megahertz. (2) From 1 January 2010 all helicopters shall be equipped with at least one automatic emergency transmitter , which can send to 121.5 megahertz and 406 megahertz. Unofficial table of contents

§ 26 Sound recording system for the cockpit
(to § 22 LuftBO)

(1) helicopters with a maximum mass of more than 7 000 kilograms approved for the first time on the market on or after 1 January 1987 shall be equipped with a cockpit voice recorder. (2) For helicopters without Flight data recorder must also record at least the main engine speed. (3) The cockpit voice recorder must be able to store at least the data recorded during the last 30 operating minutes of the installation. (4) The recording time for sound recording equipment in helicopters, which shall be the 1. It must be at least two hours in October 2009 for the first time on the market. Unofficial table of contents

Section 27 Flight data recorders
(to § 22 LuftBO)

(1) helicopters with a maximum certificated take-off mass of more than 7 000 kilograms which were first admitted to the market after 1 January 1989 must be equipped with a Type IV flight data recorder. (2) Helipad with a helicopter the maximum authorised starting mass of more than 3 180 kilograms, which for the first time has been admitted to the traffic after 1 January 2005, must be equipped with a flight data recorder of type IV A. (3) The flight data recorder shall at least be equipped with data which are recorded during the last 10 operating hours of the asset (4) The flight data recorder must not be switched off during the flight. (5) In the event of the use of digital data connections with a ground-based remote station, helicopters, for which a cockpit voice recorder is used in accordance with § 26 is required and which is according to the 1. (6) In the case of the use of digital data links with a ground-based remote station, the data exchange data exchanged shall be provided for the first time in October 2009. as from 1 January 2013, all helicopters for which a cockpit voice recorder according to § 26 is required shall be equipped with a flight data recorder which records the data exchanged by data connection.

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Procedural rules

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Section 28 Derogations

(1) The Federal Aviation Office may, on request in justified cases, grant temporary exemptions from the provisions of § 8 (1) and (2), § § 16 to 20 and § § 24 to 27 for a period of not more than 12 months. (2) The The Federal Aviation Office may, on a case-by-case basis, grant a derogation from the provisions of section 8 (1) and (2), § § 16 to 20 and § § 24 to 27 concerning the application of the provisions of paragraph 1. Extend the period for

a)

Aircraft whose construction is not suitable for subsequent equipment with the required equipment; or

b)

aircraft operated in special operating modes (aerobatics, open-air operation),

if it is ensured that the flight can also be safely carried out without the required equipment.

Section 3
Flight Operations

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§ 29 Herceding simulated hazard conditions
(to § 3 paragraph 1 LuftBO)

Simulated hazard conditions, and thus any deliberate departure from the normal operation of an aircraft, may only be brought about if, in addition to the crew members, there are neither passengers nor dangerous guardians on board. Unofficial table of contents

§ 30 drag starts
(to § 2 LuftBO)

Aircraft drivers shall be allowed to tow gliders or motor sailers not fitted with a bow coupling only by other aircraft when they are started, if they have at least five towing starts within the last six months carried out. Unofficial table of contents

§ 31 Minimum operating conditions
(to § 34 LuftBO)

(1) A flight to a landing site shall not be allowed to continue if the last obtained weather information about the landing site or at least via a backup landing site for the expected arrival time does not meet the minimum operating conditions (2) The applicable minimum operating conditions for the landing shall not be undershot. Unofficial table of contents

Section 32 alternate aerodrome
(to § 29 LuftBO)

(1) It is possible to dispense with the establishment of an alternative aerodrome for a flight by instrument flight rules if, according to the most recent available weather information, the period of two hours to two hours after the expected period of time to be determined Arrival time at the landing site or from the current start time up to two hours after the expected arrival time at the landing site at least the following weather conditions prevail:

1.

Cloud lower limit:

a)

For aeroplanes: 300 metres (1 000 feet),

b)

for helicopters: 120 meters (400 feet)

above the minimum level of instrument approach to be used,

2.

View:

a)

For aeroplanes: 4 kilometres,

b)

for helicopters: 1.5 kilometers

above the minimum of the instrument approach to be applied.

(2) By way of derogation from the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 (2) (a), for aeroplanes, a flat-rate value of 5.5 kilometres may be used. Unofficial table of contents

Section 33 Operating materials-aeroplanes
(to § 29 LuftBO)

(1) For a flight in accordance with instrument flight rules without the planning of a spare aerodrome, the quantities of operating material carried on board must allow the flight to the planned landing site and a further flight time of 45 minutes. (2) For a flight to Instrument flight rules with the planning of a backup airfield must allow the fuel quantities carried on board the flight to the planned landing site and then the flight to the alternate airfield as well as a further flight time of 45 minutes. (3) The following circumstances shall be used for the calculation of the quantities of fuel to be carried shall be considered:

1.

Prediction of meteorological conditions,

2.

expected route constraints and delays by the air traffic control centre,

3.

for flights by instrument flight rules, at least one instrument approach, including a misflight procedure at the landing site;

4.

Loss of pressure in the cabin if there is a pressure cabin, or failure of an engine on the flight path,

5.

further circumstances which result in a delay in landing or increased fuel consumption.

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Section 34 Operating materials-helicopters
(to § 29 LuftBO)

(1) For a flight by visual flight rules, the quantities of the operating material carried on board must take the flight to the planned helicopter airfield and a further flight time of 20 minutes at a flight speed for the best range plus 10% of the total number of aircraft. (2) For a flight according to instrument flight rules without planning a spare aerodrome, the quantities of fuel to be carried on board must make possible the following:

1.

the flight to the scheduled helicopter airfield,

2.

a further 30 minutes flight time with the speed of a waiting procedure at a height of 450 metres (1,500 feet) above the landing site and

3.

the conduct of the approach and the landing.

(3) For a flight in accordance with instrument flight rules with the planning of a spare aerodrome, the quantities of the operating material to be carried on board shall make it possible to:

1.

the flight to the planned helicopter airfield with approach and misflight procedures;

2.

the flight to the alternate aerodrome in accordance with the flight plan;

3.

a further 30 minutes of flight time at the speed of a waiting procedure at a height of 450 metres (1 500 feet) above the alternative airfield and

4.

the conduct of the approach and the landing.

(4) If there is no suitable alternative landing place for a flight, the quantities of fuel must take the flight to the landing site and, in addition, two hours in the case of the flight manual and the competent air navigation service provider for a waiting procedure (5) The following circumstances shall be taken into account in the calculation of the quantities of operating material to be included:

1.

Prediction of meteorological conditions,

2.

expected route constraints and delays by the air traffic control centre,

3.

for flights by instrument flight rules, at least one instrument approach, including a misflight procedure at the landing site; and

4.

further circumstances which result in a delay in landing or increased fuel consumption.

Section 4
Final provisions

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Section 35 Entry into force, external force

(1) This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following the date of delivery. (2)