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PhlyingGuy
14th Sep 2023, 15:03
I'm looking for some help in finding the exact IR-OPS requirements for Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM), Usage Monitoring Systems (UMS), and Helicopter Operation Monitoring Programs (HOMP). I see this system is "compliant" with them, but I'd like to understand what are the requirements/regulations that it's meeting: https://www.safran-group.com/products-services/helicom-flight-data-recording-transmitting-unit

This would be for general helicopter passenger transportation in Europe (France more specifically).

Thanks for the help!

ApolloHeli
14th Sep 2023, 15:42
From Skybrary:
Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 and its subsequent amendments lay down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council ("Basic Regulation").This Regulation is officially referred to as IR-OPS (Implementing Rules – Operations), but it is also known as EASA OPS or EASA AIR OPS.
The Easy Access rules for EASA Air Ops can be found here: Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EASA) (https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/document-library/easy-access-rules/easy-access-rules-air-operations-regulation-eu-no-9652012)

As far as I can tell, there is only a requirement for Helicopter Operators to have a FDM programme if engaged in HOFO (Helicopter Offshore Operations), so I'm assuming those specifications is what the "Compliant with IR-OPS for Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM), Usage Monitoring System (UMS) and Helicopter Operation Monitoring Program (HOMP)" sales pitch is trying to say.

212man
14th Sep 2023, 21:16
HOMP is HFDM, or am I missing something?