IR Test and IFR Flying W/O Autopilot

[Shaili]

My query is - if a helicopter is making an instrument approach and suffers autopilot failure, is it permitted to continue with a "manual" approach and land or is it mandatory to abandon the IF procedure and return to visual flying. Further, in case the weather is below VMC at the airport, does it entail diversion to another airport?

Could someone enlighten me on the rule position of FAA, JAA and CAA about multi-engine helicopter transport operations (with pax) without autopilot.

Any changes in rule position for offshore operations (Cat A Class 1 Performance) ?

Thanks