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<strong>ICAO</strong> ‘ANNEX <strong>14</strong> UPDATE’<br />
(<strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong> –<strong>Heliports</strong>)<br />
WORKSHOP #1<br />
Dr John W. Leverton<br />
IFHA Representative to <strong>ICAO</strong> Aerodrome Panel<br />
HAI Heliport Design Focal Point<br />
Vice President Infrastructure Development, AHS<br />
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ANNEX <strong>14</strong> Vol <strong>II</strong><br />
WORKSHOP<br />
Comments based on my involvement as the IFHA Representative to the <strong>ICAO</strong><br />
Aerodrome Panel (AP), the Heliport Design Working Group (HDWG), the<br />
Visual Aids Working Group (VAWG) and associated Sub-groups …<br />
…. and Rapporteur of the HDWG Visual Aids Sub-group (VASG).<br />
COMMENTS SHOULD NOT BE TAKEN AS STATEMENT OF<br />
ACTUAL <strong>ICAO</strong> POLICY OR WHAT WILL APPEAR IN THE NEW<br />
‘TRANCHE 2’ <strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> VOLUME <strong>II</strong> - HELIPORT DESIGN<br />
TO BE ISSUED IN 2012 (or 2013!!)<br />
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ARE MY OWN<br />
AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS BEING<br />
REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE OF THE<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> AP, <strong>ICAO</strong> HDWG, IFHA, HAI OR AHS.<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> Vol <strong>II</strong><br />
HELIPORTS<br />
(Heliport/Helideck/Shipboard<br />
Heliport Design)<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> UPDATE PROGRESS<br />
•HDSG formed late 2003<br />
•HDSG/1 Meeting May 2004 [AP formed Dec 2004]<br />
•HDWG/1 Meeting June 2005<br />
[Agreed changes should be addressed in 2 parts – tranche 1 and 2]<br />
•HDWG/2 – June 2006<br />
•First set of changes (Tranche 1) agreed at HDWG/2 (June 2006) –<br />
Changes endorsed by the „WG of the Whole‟ at WGoTH/3 meeting<br />
(August 2006)<br />
•Approved by Aerodrome Panel at AP/1 December 2006.<br />
• Tranche 1 Changes approved by <strong>ICAO</strong> ANC May 2007<br />
• <strong>ICAO</strong> „State Letter‟ ** issued with „Tranche 1 changes‟ August 2007.<br />
** State Letter included also changes to <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> 1 related to Aerodromes<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> UPDATE PROGRESS<br />
• „Tranche 1‟ – 3 rd Edition issued July 2009<br />
• „Tranche 1‟ - Applicable 19 November 2009<br />
• HDWG/4 – October 2008<br />
• HDWG/5 – November 2009<br />
• „Tranche 2‟ - changes „nominally „endorsed by the „WG of the Whole‟<br />
at WGoTH/6 meeting March 2010. Major objections/changes raised by<br />
France – Special Meeting June 2010 – slightly amended version agreed.<br />
• Approved by Aerodrome Panel at AP/2 October 2010.<br />
• „Tranche „ Changes to be reviewed by <strong>ICAO</strong> ANC 8 March 2011.<br />
• Aim: <strong>ICAO</strong> „State Letter‟ to issued with „Tranche 2 changes‟<br />
July/August 2011.<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> UPDATE PROGRESS<br />
• „Tranche 1‟ – 3 rd Edition issued July 2009<br />
• „Tranche 1‟ - Applicable 19 November 2009<br />
• HDWG/4 – October 2008<br />
• HDWG/5 – November 2009<br />
• „Tranche 2‟ - changes „nominally „endorsed by the „WG of the Whole‟<br />
at WGoTH/6 meeting March 2010. Major objections/changes raised by<br />
France – Special Meeting June 2010 – slightly amended version agreed.<br />
• Approved by Aerodrome Panel at AP/2 October 2010.<br />
• „Tranche „ Changes to be reviewed by <strong>ICAO</strong> ANC 8 March 2011.<br />
• Aim: <strong>ICAO</strong> „State Letter‟ to issued with „Tranche 2 changes‟<br />
July/August 2011.<br />
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CURRENT STATUS<br />
• Updated <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong> – <strong>Heliports</strong> (Tranche 1)<br />
.......... Issue July 2009:<br />
................applicability date 19 November 2009!<br />
Note: Some ‘helideck requirements’ have later applicability date of 2012<br />
•‘Tranche 2’ Changes approved at AP/2 October 2010 – to be<br />
review by <strong>ICAO</strong> Air Navigation Commission in March 2011 –<br />
State Letter to be issued June/July 2011. Aim to issue new <strong>Annex</strong><br />
<strong>14</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong> – <strong>Heliports</strong> (Tranche 2) in July 2012.<br />
• <strong>ICAO</strong> HDWG planning to „start work‟ on completing<br />
outstanding items later in 2011 – currently ‘on hold’ since no<br />
State as offered new HDWG Chair<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> STATUS<br />
<strong>Heliports</strong> (including helidecks and shipboard heliports)<br />
•Chapter 1: General (Definition) - main changes completed in ‘tranche 1’ - addition<br />
changes to be made in tranche 2 to cover ‘floating (pontoon) heliports’ etc., and to<br />
ensure requirements for VFM (VFR) heliports cover also heliports where an instrument<br />
(PinS) approach is used].<br />
•Chapter 2: Heliport Data – No changes considered necessary.<br />
•Chapter 3: Physical Characteristics – main changes completed in ‘tranche 1’: some<br />
addition changes and new term ‘FATO/TLOF’ for elevated heliports and helidecks made<br />
in tranche 2.<br />
•Chapter 4: Obstacle Restriction and Removal (Airspace) : Study completed for VFM<br />
(VFR) heliports - issued as part of tranche 2.<br />
•Chapter 5: Visual Aids (Markings & Lighting) - minor changes issued in tranche 1 –<br />
changes to ‘markings’ issued as part of tranche 2, “lighting” still being ‘worked’ –<br />
changes to ‘lights’ to be made post-tranche 2.<br />
•Chapter 6: Heliport Services (Fire Fighting) – being addressed by separate RFFWG<br />
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FUTURE <strong>ICAO</strong> WORK PROGRAM<br />
a) Incorporation Certification and SMS requirements into <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong>,<strong>Volume</strong><br />
<strong>II</strong><br />
b) Study of the „Applicability‟ of <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong><br />
c) Comprehensive revision of <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong>, Section 5.3, Lights<br />
d) Review of „Airway Width‟ specifications for visual heliports and<br />
development of specifications for heliports with instrument approaches and<br />
departures.<br />
e) Revised and updated guidance material for Doc 9261 Heliport Manual **<br />
e) Comprehensive restructure of <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong>, <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong> [The need for this is<br />
being questioned by some States!]<br />
** this is of major importance since Manual will detail how to apply ‘<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> <strong>Volume</strong> <strong>II</strong>’<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> Future Work<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> agreed –at AP1 (Dec 2006)- for <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> to be reformatted to<br />
make it easier to use – the existing and „new‟ text will be grouped in<br />
the following Chapters:-<br />
Chapter 1. General<br />
Chapter 2. Surface-level <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Chapter 3. Elevated <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Chapter 4. Instrument <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Chapter 5. Helidecks<br />
Chapter 6. Shipboard <strong>Heliports</strong> and Winching Areas<br />
... and each Chapter will consist of the following sections:-<br />
1. General<br />
2. Heliport Data<br />
3. Physical Characteristics<br />
4. Obstacle Restriction and Removal<br />
5. Visual Aids<br />
5.1Marking<br />
5.2Lights<br />
6. Heliport Services<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> Future Work<br />
<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> to be reformatted to make it easier to use – the existing and<br />
„new‟ text will be grouped in the following Chapters:-<br />
Chapter 1. General<br />
Chapter 2. Surface-level <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Chapter 3. Elevated <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Chapter 4. Instrument <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Chapter 5. Helidecks<br />
Chapter 6. Shipboard <strong>Heliports</strong> and Winching Areas<br />
... and each Chapter will consist of the following sections:-<br />
1. General<br />
2. Heliport Data<br />
3. Physical Characteristics<br />
4. Obstacle Restriction and Removal<br />
5. Visual Aids<br />
5.1Marking<br />
5.2Lights<br />
6. Heliport Services<br />
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PRESENTATION TERMINOLOGY<br />
‘Tranche 1’ <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> :<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong>: VOLUME <strong>II</strong> – HELIPORTS<br />
THIRD EDITION - JULY 2009<br />
[Referenced as <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> in this presentation]<br />
***********************<br />
FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 150-5390-2B (2004)<br />
[Referenced as AC-2B in this presentation]<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> DOCUMENTS<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> DOCUMENTS<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong>: VOLUME <strong>II</strong> – HELIPORTS<br />
THIRD EDITION – JULY 2009<br />
HELIPORT MANUAL; THIRD EDITION – 1995<br />
(DOC 9261 – AN/903)<br />
RELATED DOCUMENTS<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX 6, PART <strong>II</strong>I INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS –<br />
HELICOPTERS: SIXTH EDITION – JULY 2004<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong>, VOLUME I – AERODROME DESIGN AND OPERATIONS<br />
JULY 1990<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> DOCUMENTS<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> DOCUMENTS<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> Heliport Manual, which is out of date<br />
and incorrect in some sections folowing the<br />
issue of the Tranche 1 changes, needs to be<br />
updated: HDWG is starting work on the<br />
sections on helidecks … no specific plans for<br />
addressing heliports: aim to decide by 3 rd<br />
quarter of 2011…. even so a replacement will<br />
not be available for a number of years!!<br />
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‘Free Field‘ * Performance Class 1*<br />
‗Elongated FATO‟* Performance Class 2 & 3<br />
Silverstone<br />
Paris<br />
* NOT <strong>ICAO</strong> terms<br />
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‘Free Field‘ * Performance Class 1*<br />
‗Elongated FATO‟* Performance Class 2 & 3<br />
Tranche 2 – to be called “Runway-type FATOs.”<br />
Silverstone<br />
Paris<br />
Runway-type FATO. A FATO having characteristics similar in shape to a runway..<br />
* NOT <strong>ICAO</strong> terms<br />
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ELEVATED HELIPORTS<br />
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SURFACE LEVEL HELIORTS<br />
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HELIDECKS<br />
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SHIPBOARD HELIPORT<br />
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Proposed „Tranche 2‟ Definition Changes<br />
Floating (Pontoon) Heliport<br />
Heliport on „structure‟ over water<br />
Melbourne, Australia<br />
Surface-level heliport. A heliport located on the ground or on<br />
the water.<br />
Tranche 2 Proposal:<br />
Surface-level heliport. A heliport located on the ground or on<br />
a structure on the surface of the water.<br />
Elevated heliport. A heliport located on a raised structure on land<br />
Tranche 2 Proposal:<br />
Elevated heliport. A heliport located on a raised structure on land.<br />
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AIM<br />
•EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY AND CONCEPTS USED IN<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> Vol <strong>II</strong><br />
•DISCUSSION AND OUTLINE OF :-<br />
(i) Changes in <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> „tranche 1‟ issued July 2009<br />
(ii) „Tranche 2‟ changes approved by <strong>ICAO</strong> AP2<br />
(iii) outline of some „Post-Tranche 2‟ changes.<br />
(iii) Review of main differences between US/FAA Heliport Design AC<br />
150/5390-2B (AC-2B) and <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> „standards and<br />
recommended practices‟ (SARPS) for heliports<br />
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AIM<br />
•EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY AND CONCEPTS USED IN<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> Vol <strong>II</strong><br />
•DISCUSSION AND OUTLINE OF :-<br />
(i) Changes in <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> „tranche 1‟ issued July 2009<br />
(ii) „Tranche 2‟ changes approved by <strong>ICAO</strong> AP2<br />
(iii) outline of some „Post-Tranche 2‟ changes.<br />
(iii) Review of main differences between US/FAA Heliport Design AC<br />
150/5390-2B (AC-2B) and <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> „standards and<br />
recommended practices‟ (SARPS) for heliports<br />
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AIM<br />
•EXPLANATION OF TERMINOLOGY AND CONCEPTS USED IN<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> Vol <strong>II</strong><br />
NOTE: MAIN FOCUS OF PRESENTATION<br />
•DISCUSSION AND OUTLINE OF :-<br />
GENERAL AVIATION „TYPE‟<br />
(i) Changes in <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> „tranche 1‟ issued July 2009<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 2 AND 3 (CAT B)<br />
(ii) „Tranche 2‟ changes approved by <strong>ICAO</strong> AP2<br />
HELIPORTS<br />
(iii) outline of some „Post-Tranche 2‟ changes.<br />
PRESENTATION COVERS<br />
VFR/VMC REQUIREMENTS ONLY ***.<br />
(iii) Review of main differences between US/FAA Heliport Design AC<br />
150/5390-2B (AC-2B) and <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> „standards and<br />
recommended practices‟ (SARPS) for heliports<br />
*** also cover heliports with PinS approaches<br />
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SCOPE OF „TRANCHE 1‟<br />
1.2 Applicability<br />
Note.— The dimensions discussed in this <strong>Annex</strong> are based on<br />
consideration of single-main-rotor helicopters. For tandemrotor<br />
helicopters the heliport design will be based on a case-bycase<br />
review of the specific models using the basic requirement<br />
for a safety area and protection areas specified in this <strong>Annex</strong>.<br />
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PROPOSED SCOPE OF „TRANCHE 2‟<br />
1.2 Applicability<br />
Note.— The dimensions discussed in this <strong>Annex</strong> are based on<br />
consideration of single-main-rotor helicopters. For tandemrotor<br />
helicopters the heliport design will be based on a case-bycase<br />
review of the specific models using the basic requirement<br />
for a safety area and protection areas specified in this <strong>Annex</strong>.<br />
The specifications of the main chapters of this <strong>Annex</strong> are<br />
applicable for visual heliports that may or may not incorporate<br />
the use of a Point-in-space approach.<br />
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PROPOSED SCOPE OF „TRANCHE 2‟<br />
1.2 Applicability<br />
Note.— The dimensions discussed in this <strong>Annex</strong> are based on<br />
consideration of single-main-rotor helicopters. For tandemrotor<br />
helicopters the heliport design will be based on a case-bycase<br />
review of the specific models using the basic requirement<br />
for a safety area and protection areas specified in this <strong>Annex</strong>.<br />
The specifications of the main chapters of this <strong>Annex</strong> are<br />
applicable for visual heliports that may or may not incorporate<br />
the use of a Point-in-space approach. Additional specifications<br />
for instrument heliports with non-precision and/or precision<br />
approaches and instrument departures are detailed in<br />
Appendix 2. The specifications of this <strong>Annex</strong> are not applicable<br />
for water heliports.<br />
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HELIPORT TERMINOLOGY<br />
FATO and TLOF can be any shape – usually square or round<br />
TLOF located<br />
in a FATO<br />
FATO<br />
Safety<br />
Area<br />
FATO: Final Approach and Takeoff Area<br />
TLOF: Touchdown and Liftoff Area<br />
TLOF<br />
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HELIPORT TERMINOLOGY<br />
TLOF can be outside of FATO located in a helicopter stand<br />
FATO<br />
<strong>Helicopter</strong> Stand<br />
Safety<br />
Area<br />
Protection Area<br />
TLOF/Central Zone<br />
FATO: Final Approach and Takeoff Area<br />
TLOF: Touchdown and Liftoff Area<br />
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PRESENTATION TERMINOLOGY<br />
RD = ROTOR DIAMETER<br />
D = „D-value‟ = OVERALL LENGTH (OL)<br />
UCw = UNDERCARRIAGE WIDTH/LENGTH<br />
PC1, PC2 & PC 3 is used to refer to heliports designed on<br />
the assumption that they are “intended to be used by<br />
helicopters operated in performance class 1” or<br />
“performance class 2 and 3” respectively.<br />
The „diagrams‟, although illustrating the approximate relative sizes are<br />
NOT to scale - this is not stated on all diagrams.<br />
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PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATIONS<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 1<br />
TDP<br />
AEO<br />
OEI<br />
200 ft<br />
FATO<br />
Reject T/O Distance<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 2<br />
AEO<br />
OE<br />
I<br />
200 ft<br />
FATO<br />
Safe forced landing – outside heliport<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 3<br />
AEO<br />
FATO<br />
Safe forced landing – outside heliport<br />
[Chart Based on Figures supplied by Jim Lyons]<br />
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US (FAA) AC150/5390-2B<br />
FAA AC 150/5390-2B-2B (AC-2B) Heliport Design was issued<br />
on 9/30/04 (30 September 2004) and is available on a number<br />
of FAA and other web sites - the following is one useful web<br />
site to obtain the document:-<br />
http://www.faa.gov/arp/publications/acs/5390-2/5390-2b.pdf<br />
Hardcopies are NOT available from the FAA – they are<br />
available from a number of commercial suppliers at a fee.<br />
NOTE: AC-2B is an ―Advisory Circular‖ i.e. Guidelines … but is<br />
a Requirement for heliports which are built using Federal Funds<br />
and is a Requirements in a number of the US States.<br />
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<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong>/FAA<br />
MAJOR DIFFERENCES<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> ~ FAA AC 150-5390-2B*<br />
• ANNEX <strong>14</strong> BASED ON “OPERATIONAL<br />
PERFORMANCE” REQUIREMENTS (HELICOPTER<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS) DEFINED IN ANNEX 6<br />
• FAA AC-2B BASED ON HELIPORT TYPE (USE).<br />
• Main Technical Differences<br />
• Load Bearing Area Size Requirements**<br />
• Airspace Requirements<br />
*Issued by FAA in September 2004.<br />
** Differences between „<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> Vol <strong>II</strong>‟ and FAA AC-2B are, in practice,<br />
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ELEVATED HELIPORTS<br />
FATO AND TLOF are “coincidental”<br />
(i.e. SAME SIZE – 1D or 0.83 D)… and FATO IS DLB.<br />
[Also applies to Helidecks]<br />
DLB = Dynamic Load Bearing **<br />
In „tranche 2‟ new term FATO/TLOF introduced to cover elevated<br />
heliport and helidecks.<br />
• *<br />
** Currently difference in DLB requirements in FAA AC-2B and <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong>:<br />
FAA 1.5 x MTOW<br />
<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> 2.5 x MTOM<br />
[Both applied through 2 points of contact.]<br />
Note: covered in Heliport Manual – NOT addressed in <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> – not<br />
reviewed to date by HDWG or any Sub-group.<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong>/International MTOM (Max Takeoff Mass) = US MTOW (Max Takeoff Weight)<br />
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DIFFERENCES<br />
AC-2B ANNEX <strong>14</strong><br />
PARKING AREA = HELICOPTER STAND<br />
HOVER-TAXI = AIR-TAXI **<br />
** „Hover Turns‟ - implied in „tranche 1‟ (2009) and referenced in „tranche 2‟<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> FRAMEWORK<br />
• PPR (Private Use) <strong>Heliports</strong> Not Directly<br />
Considered In <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> [Only Brief Reference To PPR <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
Made In This Presentation]<br />
• <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> covers Hospital <strong>Heliports</strong> ** - Most<br />
European Nations consider <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> Applies To All „Public<br />
Interest‟ Facilities including Hospital <strong>Heliports</strong>.<br />
• “Europe” considers Hospital <strong>Heliports</strong> should be<br />
designed for Performance Class 1 operations –<br />
requirement of JAR OPS 3 …<br />
... with a DLB Area (FATO + Safety area) of 2D<br />
** US/FAA considers HOSPITAL HELIPORTS are essentially „PRIVATE USE‟<br />
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GENERAL<br />
• PC2 and PC3 <strong>Heliports</strong> in <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong><br />
corresponds to General Aviation Heliport in FAA<br />
AC.<br />
• PC1 Heliport in <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> is approximately<br />
the same as Transport Heliport in FAA AC … but is<br />
<strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> based on PC1/Cat A performance rather<br />
than dimensions related to size of helicopter as in<br />
FAA AC-2B: in this case <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> generally less<br />
demanding and more logical than FAA AC-2B!<br />
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GENERAL<br />
• PC2 and PC3 <strong>Heliports</strong> in <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong><br />
corresponds to General Aviation Heliport in FAA<br />
AC.<br />
• PC1 Heliport in <strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> is approximately<br />
the same as Transport Heliport in FAA AC … but<br />
is <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> based on PC1/Cat A performance<br />
rather that dimensions related to size of helicopter<br />
as in FAA AC-2B: <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> generally less<br />
demanding and more logical than FAA AC-2B!<br />
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HELIPORT TERMINOLOGY CHANGES<br />
PC2/PC3 <strong>Heliports</strong><br />
2004 (Pre-tranche 1) <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong><br />
- FATO is equivalent to TLOF in FAA AC<br />
- TLOF of 1.5UC is similar to PPR ‘2UC paved portion<br />
of the TLOF’.<br />
‘New’ 2009 ‘Tranche 1’ <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong><br />
– FATO and TLOF in general terms same as in FAA AC<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> - HELIPORTS<br />
• PERFORMANCE CLASS 1 (PC1)<br />
• PERFORMANCE CLASS 2 & 3 (PC2/PC3)<br />
NOTE: <strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> APPLIES TO SURFACE<br />
(GROUND) LEVEL AND ELEVATED HELIPORTS<br />
…….AND HELIDECKS<br />
US/FAA USES AIRWORTHINESS CATORGIES – CAT A and CAT B. NO<br />
FAA PERFORMANCE CLASS / CAT REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO<br />
OPERATIONS AT HELIPORTS – SOME „TRANSPORT/CAT A<br />
REQUIREMENTS‟ APPLIED IN CASE OF SCHEDULE OPERATIONS.<br />
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PERFORMANCE<br />
REQUIREMENTS<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX 6*(JAR-OPS 3)<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 1<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 2<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 3<br />
US/FAA**<br />
CAT A<br />
CAT B***<br />
CAT B<br />
*ANNEX 6: UPDATED/REVISED BY THE <strong>ICAO</strong> HELICOPTER TILTROTOR STUDY GROUP<br />
(HTSG) – New version issued in 2007.<br />
** CAT A (CATEGORY A) AND CAT B (CATEGORY B) ARE AIRWORTHINESS<br />
CERTIFICATION DESIGNATIONS. –<br />
*** PC 2 – AKIN TO “CAT B TAKEOFF AND LANDING + CAT A EN-ROUTE/CRUISE”: SOME<br />
US/FAA CAT A/OEI EN-ROUTE REQUIREMENTS.<br />
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PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATIONS<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 1<br />
TDP<br />
AEO<br />
OEI<br />
200 ft<br />
FATO<br />
Reject T/O Distance<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 2<br />
AEO<br />
OE<br />
I<br />
200 ft<br />
FATO<br />
Safe forced landing – outside heliport<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 3<br />
AEO<br />
FATO<br />
Safe forced landing – outside heliport<br />
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PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATIONS<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 1<br />
‗Cat A‘<br />
FATO<br />
TDP<br />
AEO<br />
Reject T/O Distance<br />
OEI<br />
200 ft<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 2<br />
‗Cat A‘ Enroute - Cat B T/O + Land<br />
AEO<br />
OE<br />
I<br />
200 ft<br />
FATO<br />
Safe forced landing – outside heliport<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASS 3<br />
‗Cat B‘<br />
AEO<br />
FATO<br />
Safe forced landing – outside heliport<br />
[Chart Based on Figures supplied by Jim Lyons]<br />
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PERFORMANCE CLASS 1<br />
(FREE-FIELD) CAT. A.<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> <strong>Annex</strong> <strong>14</strong> FATO<br />
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„RESTRICTED FIELD LENGTH‟ CAT. A.<br />
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PC1 GROUND SPACE<br />
Free-field/Clear-area Cat A<br />
FATO<br />
„Clearway‟: area to be protected – not required to be<br />
load bearing<br />
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PC1 GROUND SPACE<br />
Restricted Area/Short-field Cat A<br />
Area defined in the<br />
<strong>Helicopter</strong> or Rotorcraft<br />
Flight Manual (H/RFM)<br />
„Clearway‟: area to be<br />
protected – not required to<br />
be load bearing<br />
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IMPACT OF HELIDECK HEIGHT<br />
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IMPACT OF HELIPORT HEIGHT<br />
„NO-Drop Down‟ for Scheduled!!<br />
Ground Level<br />
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<strong>ICAO</strong>/FAA RELATIONSHIP<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong><br />
FAA<br />
NO DIRECT<br />
PC 1<br />
TRANSPORT<br />
PC 2<br />
GENERAL AVIATION*<br />
PC 3<br />
RELATIONSHIP<br />
HOSPITAL<br />
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GROUND<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> – FAA AC<br />
GROUND<br />
BUT ……<br />
ELEVATED<br />
HELIDECKS<br />
ELEVATED<br />
[Not addressed by FAA]<br />
* ALSO INCLUDES PRIVATE USE/PPR<br />
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MAJOR DIFFERENCES<br />
<strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong> ~ FAA AC 150-5390-2B*<br />
• ANNEX <strong>14</strong> BASED ON ―OPERATIONAL<br />
PERFORMANCE‖ REQUIREMENTS (HELICOPTER<br />
PERFORMANCE CLASSES)<br />
• FAA AC-2B BASED ON HELIPORT USE.<br />
• MAIN TECHNICAL DIFFERENCES<br />
• LOAD BEARING AREA REQUIREMENTS<br />
• AIRPSACE REQUIREMENTS<br />
* ISSUED BY FAA IN SEPTEMBER 2004.<br />
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GROUND SPACE FATO<br />
• <strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX <strong>14</strong>* „LINKED‟ TO <strong>ICAO</strong> ANNEX 6<br />
i.e. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS LINKED TO HELICOPTER PERFORMANCE CLASS<br />
(PERFORMANCE CLASS 1, 2 AND 3)<br />
• FAA AC 150/5390-2B „RELATED‟ TO HELIPORT USE<br />
GENERAL AVIATION [PRIVATE USE/PPR]<br />
HOSPITAL<br />
TRANSPORT **<br />
i.e. NO DIRECT „LINK‟ BETWEEN DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL /<br />
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS<br />
** EXCEPTION IN THAT CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE<br />
NEEDS IN DESIGN OF „TRANSPORT HELIPORTS‟.<br />
*AND ASSOCIATED HELIPORT MANUAL<br />
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End of this section ….<br />
…… MORE TO COME<br />
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