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The Civil Aviation (Environmental Protection Aircraft Noise) Regulations, 2025
53. Approach reference procedure.
Edition: 2026-03-03 · In force
53. Approach reference procedure.
The approach reference procedure shall be established as follows—(a)the helicopter shall be stabilized and following a 6.0° approach path;(b)the approach shall be made at a stabilized airspeed equal to the best rate of climb speed, VY, or the lowest approved speed for the approach, whichever is the greater, with power stabilized during the approach and over the flight path reference point, and continued to a normal touchdown;(c)the approach shall be made with the rotor speed stabilized at the maximum normal operating rpm certificated for approach;(d)the constant approach configuration used in airworthiness certification tests, with the landing gear extended, shall be maintained throughout the approach reference procedure; and(e)the mass of the helicopter at touchdown shall be the maximum landing mass at which noise certification is requested.