AMC and GM to Annex VII (Part-NCO) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965-2012 — Issue 2, Amendment 15

Annex II to ED Decision 2023/004/R

‘Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Annex VII (Part-NCO) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 Issue 2, Amendment 15’

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The Annex to ED Decision No 2104/016/R is amended as follows:

SUBPART B — OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES

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AMC1 NCO.OP.135(a) Flight preparation

(a) The pilot-in-command, in ascertaining the adequacy of facilities and services available at an aerodrome of intended operation, should assess the safety risk that is associated with the type of the operation in relation to the availability of rescue and fire-fighting services (RFFS). (b) The safety risk assessment may conclude that there is no need for availability of RFFS at the aerodrome of intended landing because of the low risk that is associated with the type of aircraft and type of operation specific to NCO.