JimL
23rd Oct 2005, 08:44
Performance Classes have been introduced to the ANO - so bringing it into compliance with ICAO Annex 6.
What a pity then that in undertaking this 'cut-and-paste' exercise (PC2 for group A (restricted) etc.), the retention of the old limits has introduced a discrepancy between the ANO and JAR-OPS 3. Instead of the JAR-OPS 3 limit of 19 passengers for PC2, the limitations in the ANO are now 15 passengers and 5,700lbs; additionally, the limit on the weather (for PC2) remains 500ft and 1000m and could therefore impinge on all-weather-operations.
I’m sure this will have no effect on offshore operations - usually conducted in PC2 with exposure - as it is likely that UK JAR operators will continue with their current exemptions from the ANO.
What a pity then that in undertaking this 'cut-and-paste' exercise (PC2 for group A (restricted) etc.), the retention of the old limits has introduced a discrepancy between the ANO and JAR-OPS 3. Instead of the JAR-OPS 3 limit of 19 passengers for PC2, the limitations in the ANO are now 15 passengers and 5,700lbs; additionally, the limit on the weather (for PC2) remains 500ft and 1000m and could therefore impinge on all-weather-operations.
I’m sure this will have no effect on offshore operations - usually conducted in PC2 with exposure - as it is likely that UK JAR operators will continue with their current exemptions from the ANO.