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Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
103. Alternate heliports
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
103. Alternate heliports
(1)For a flight to be conducted in accordance with IFR, at least one alternate heliport or landing location shall be specified in the operational flight plan and the flight plan, unless—(a)the weather conditions in these Regulations prevail;(b)heliport or landing location of intended landing is isolated and no alternate heliport or landing location is available;(c)an instrument approach procedure is prescribed for the isolated heliport of intended landing; and(d)a Point of No Return (PNR) is determined in case of an offshore destination.(2)Suitable offshore alternates may be specified subject to the following—(a)the offshore alternates shall be used only after passing a PNR and prior to a PNR, onshore alternates shall be used;(b)mechanical reliability of critical control systems and critical components shall be considered and taken into account when determining the suitability of the alternate;(c)one engine inoperative performance capability shall be attainable prior to arrival at the alternate;(d)to the extent possible, deck availability shall be guaranteed; and(e)weather information must be reliable and accurate.(3)Offshore alternates shall not be used when it is possible to carry enough fuel to have an onshore alternate and offshore alternates shall not be used in a hostile environment.