AMC7 CAT.OP.MPA.200 Special refuelling or defuelling the aircraft

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 47

Text in magenta in force from 30 October 2025

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR REFUELLING WITH PASSENGERS EMBARKING OR DISEMBARKING – HELICOPTERS WITH THE ENGINE(S) AND ROTORS STOPPED

When the helicopter engine(s) and rotors are stopped, the efficiency and speed of passengers disembarking from and re-embarking on board helicopters should be such that disembarking before refuelling and re-embarking after refuelling is the general practice, except for HEMS or air ambulance operations. However, if such operations are needed, the operator should refer to AMC3 CAT.OP.MPA.200 and AMC4 CAT.OP.MPA.200. Operational procedures to be described in the OM should specify that at least the relevant precautions referred to in the aforementioned AMC are taken.