CAT.OP.MPA.312 EFVS operations

SI No. 1290/2024

Text in magenta in force from 30 October 2025

1. When conducting EFVS operations, an operator must ensure:

   1. the aircraft is certified for the intended operations;

   2. only runways, FATOs and IAPs suitable for EFVS operations are used;

   3. the flight crew members are competent to conduct the intended operation, and a training and checking programme for the flight crew members and relevant personnel involved in the flight preparation is established;

   4. operating procedures are established;

   5. any relevant information is documented in the minimum equipment list;

   6. any relevant information is documented in the maintenance programme;

   7. safety assessments are carried out and performance indicators are established to monitor the level of safety of the operation;

   8. the aerodrome operating minima take into account the capability of the system used.

2. The operator must not conduct EFVS 200 operations when conducting LVOs.

3. Notwithstanding point (a)(1), the operator may use EVS meeting the minimum criteria to conduct EFVS 200 operations, provided that this is approved by the CAA.