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Part III - Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) 2011-2

(amended 2007/06/30; previous version)

Subpart 5 - Heliports

Content last revised: 2011/12/01

(amended 2007/06/30; no previous version)

DIVISION I - GENERAL

Interpretation

305.01 The following definitions apply in this Subpart.

“applicable heliport standard” means the standard that is applicable to a heliport or to a part of it, or to its administration and operation, as determined under subsection 305.17(1). (norme sur les héliports applicable)

“FATO” means a final approach and take-off area, which consists of a defined area over which the final phase of a helicopter approach manoeuvre to hover or land is completed and from which the take-off manoeuvre is commenced. (FATO)

“heliport certificate” means a certificate issued under section 305.08, 305.11 or 305.12. (certificat d’héliport)

“heliport closed marking” means a marking that meets the requirements of subsection 305.41(1). (marque de zone fermée d’héliport)

“heliport operations manual” or “HOM” means the manual referred to in sections 305.53 to 305.57 and includes any amendments to the manual that are approved pursuant to subsection 305.08(4). (manuel d’exploitation d’héliport ou MEH)

“standard 621.19”
(Repealed 2011/12/31; previous version)

“TLOF” means a touchdown and lift off area, which consists of a load-bearing area on which a helicopter may touch down or lift off. (TLOF)

Application

305.02 (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Subpart applies in respect of the operation of a heliport

(a) that is located within a built-up area of a city or town;

(b) that is used by an air operator providing a scheduled air service for the purpose of transporting persons;

(c) for which an instrument approach procedure to precision limits is established in accordance with the applicable heliport standard; or

(d) that is any other heliport in respect of which the issuance of a heliport certificate would be in the public interest and would further the safe operation of the heliport.

(2) This Subpart does not apply in respect of a military heliport.

Requirement to Hold a Heliport Certificate

305.03 No person shall operate a heliport referred to in subsection 305.02(1) unless a heliport certificate is issued in respect of the heliport and the person complies with the requirements of the heliport certificate and operates the heliport in accordance with the heliport operations manual.

Eligibility to Hold a Heliport Certificate

305.04 A person is eligible to hold a heliport certificate if they are

(a) a citizen of Canada;

(b) a permanent resident of Canada;

(c) a corporation incorporated under the territorial, provincial or federal laws of Canada; or

(d) a municipal, provincial or federal entity.

Management Agreement

305.05 No heliport operator shall manage another heliport operator’s heliport unless they are authorized to do so in the heliport operations manual of the other operator’s heliport.

305.06 and 305.07 - Reserved

Division II — Certification

Application and Issuance of a Heliport Certificate

305.08 (1) An applicant for a heliport certificate shall

(a) submit to the Minister the application;

(b) ensure that the heliport meets the certification requirements and criteria set out in these Regulations and the applicable heliport standard;

(c) submit to the Minister for approval their copy of a proposed heliport operations manual that describes the manner in which the heliport meets the requirements and criteria referred to in paragraph (b) and the physical specifications of the heliport; and

(d) submit to the Minister proof that the applicant has consulted with the local government authority relating to the proposed heliport and adjacent land in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(2) Subject to subsection 6.71(1) of the Act, the Minister shall, after receipt of an application for a heliport certificate, issue the certificate if the applicant demonstrates to the Minister the ability

(a) to maintain an organizational structure in accordance with the requirements of their heliport operations manual;

(b) to maintain an operation of aviation activities at the heliport that ensures the operational requirements set out in their heliport operations manual are met; and

(c) to conduct operations at the heliport in a safe manner.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), an applicant shall have

(a) an organization capable of exercising heliport operational management; and

(b) operational support services and equipment that are in accordance with their heliport operations manual.

(4) If a heliport does not meet a requirement set out in the applicable heliport standard, the Minister may specify replacement conditions to be included in the heliport operations manual that relate to the same subject matter as the unmet requirement and that are necessary to achieve a level of safety that is equivalent to the one established by the requirement to protect the public interest and to ensure aviation safety.

Contents of a Heliport Certificate

305.09 A heliport certificate shall contain the following information:

(a) the certificate number;

(b) the name of the heliport;

(c) the name of the heliport operator;

(d) the signature of the Minister; and

(e) the date of issue.

General Conditions of a Heliport Certificate

305.10 (1) The holder of a heliport certificate shall ensure that the heliport meets the applicable certification criteria set out in these Regulations and in the applicable heliport standard.

(2) The holder of a heliport certificate shall

(a) maintain the organizational structure referred to in paragraph 305.08(2)(a); and

(b) notify the Minister within 10 working days after any change in its legal name, trade name or managerial personnel under paragraph 305.08(3)(a).

(3) The holder of a heliport certificate shall conduct operations at the heliport in a safe manner.

Transfer of a Heliport Certificate

305.11 The Minister shall approve the transfer of a heliport certificate to a transferee and issue an amended heliport certificate only if

(a) the current holder of the heliport certificate notifies the Minister in writing at least 14 days before ceasing to operate the heliport that they will cease to operate the heliport as of the date specified in the notice and of the name of the transferee;

(b) the transferee applies in writing to the Minister for the issuance of a new heliport certificate and includes a copy of the transfer notice referred to in paragraph (a) within 14 days before the current holder ceases to operate the heliport; and

(c) the requirements set out in section 305.10 are met on the day of transfer and there are no indications that they will not continue to be met.

Interim Heliport Certificate

305.12 (1) The Minister may issue an interim heliport certificate in writing to the following persons authorizing them to operate a heliport:

(a) an applicant referred to in section 305.08, until the day of issuance of the heliport certificate that will be issued to the applicant as soon as the application procedure in respect of the issuance is completed; and

(b) a transferee referred to in section 305.11, until the day of issuance of an amended heliport certificate in respect of the heliport that will be issued to the transferee as soon as the application procedure in respect of the transfer is completed.

(2) An interim heliport certificate expires on the earlier of

(a) the day on which the heliport certificate or the amended heliport certificate is issued, and

(b) the day specified in the interim heliport certificate as the day on which it will expire.

(3) Except for sections 305.08 and 305.09, this Subpart applies in respect of an interim heliport certificate in the same manner as it applies in respect of a heliport certificate.

305.13 to 305.16 Reserved

Division III — Operator of a Heliport

Obligations of an Operator

305.17 (1) The operator of a heliport shall comply with the requirements

(a) with respect to the heliport as a whole, the following heliport standards as identified in their heliport operations manual:

(i) unless the operator has voluntarily adopted the standard referred to in subparagraph (ii), for heliports in respect of which a heliport certificate was issued before the coming into force of these Regulations, the Heliport and Helideck Standards and Recommended Practices, TP 2586E, and

(ii) for any other heliport, standard 325 — Heliport Standards, as they read on the day on which the heliport certificate was issued;

(b) with respect to any procedure pertaining to the administration, heliport traffic management, safety and security, emergency response and heliport maintenance, standard 325 — Heliport Standards; and

(c) with respect to any replacement or improvement to the heliport since the day on which the heliport certificate was issued, the following heliport standards:

(i) for parts or facilities of the heliport that returned to service before the coming into force of these Regulations, the most recent applicable heliport standard for the heliport as identified in their heliport operations manual, and

(ii) for parts or facilities of the heliport returned to service on or after the day of coming into force of these Regulations, standard 325 — Heliport Standards, as they read on the day on which the part or facility was returned to service.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall

(a) review each aeronautical information publication as soon as possible after its issuance and immediately after the review notify the Minister and the provider of aeronautical information services of any inaccurate information contained in the publication that pertains to the heliport that they operate;

(b) notify the provider of an aeronautical information publication before any planned change to the heliport, the heliport facilities or the level of service at the heliport that would affect the accuracy of information contained in the publication;

(c) ensure that the notification is in accordance with the processes and procedures established by the provider of the aeronautical information services to meet the standards referred to in Part VIII;

(d) notify the provider of aeronautical information services of all changes to operational information published in the aeronautical information publications; and

(e) notify the Minister in writing of any change in heliport operations within 14 days after the day of the change and take the following measures, as applicable:

(i) if a hazardous condition has been identified, issue a NOTAM identifying the hazard, and

(ii) if a change in heliport operations constitutes a change to the provisions identified in the heliport certificate, ensure that the change has been approved by the Minister.

(3) Subject to subsection (4), the operator of a heliport shall give to the Minister, and cause to be received at the appropriate air traffic control unit or flight service station, immediate notice of any of the following circumstances of which the operator has knowledge:

(a) any projection by an object through an obstacle limitation surface relating to the heliport;

(b) the existence of any obstruction or hazardous condition affecting aviation safety at or in the vicinity of the heliport;

(c) any reduction in the level of services at the heliport that are set out in an aeronautical information publication as being provided at the heliport;

(d) the closure of any part of the manoeuvring area of the heliport; and

(e) any other conditions that could be hazardous to aviation safety at the heliport and against which precautions are warranted.

(4) Where it is not feasible for the operator of a heliport to cause notice of a circumstance referred to in subsection (3) to be received at the appropriate air traffic control unit or flight service station, the operator of the heliport shall give immediate notice directly to the pilots who may be affected by that circumstance.

(5) Prior to the use of a heliport for helicopter operations, the operator of the heliport shall remove from the surface of the heliport or the surrounding ground over which they have control, any vehicle or other obstruction that is hazardous to aviation safety.

Heliport Operations Manual

305.18 (1) The operator of a heliport shall, as soon as possible after the issuance of the heliport certificate,

(a) provide the Minister with their copy of the heliport operations manual as approved under paragraph 305.10(b) and any amendments to the manual approved under paragraph (2)(b); and

(b) distribute copies of the applicable portions and amendments to the applicable persons and institutions referred to in the manual.

(2) The operator of the heliport shall

(a) keep their heliport operations manual up to date; and

(b) submit to the Minister for approval any proposed amendment to their heliport operations manual.

Division IV — General Certification Requirements

Heliport Classification

305.19 The operator of a heliport shall determine the heliport classification in accordance with standard 325 — Heliport Standards in respect of

(a) the classification of non-instrument heliports; and

(b) performance requirements of helicopters that are expected to use the heliport.

Operational Limits

305.20 The operator of a heliport shall determine, and record in their heliport operations manual, the heliport operational limitations in accordance with the applicable heliport standard with respect to

(a) load bearing strength of the TLOF when required by the applicable heliport standard;

(b) the maximum helicopter overall length for which each operational area at a heliport is certified; and

(c) the heliport classification as specified in paragraph 305.19(a) and category as determined in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

Units of Measurement

305.21 Unless otherwise specified in the applicable heliport standard, units of measurement used in this Division and in the heliport operations manual shall use the following rounding rules and specified measurement units:

(a) elevations to the nearest foot;

(b) linear dimensions to the nearest metre;

(c) geographic coordinates in latitude and longitude to the nearest second;

(d) geographic coordinates measured in accordance with North American Datum 1983;

(e) bearings to the nearest degree;

(f) water depths, measured in the specified unit expressed, to the nearest foot or metre; and

(g) range of tides or water levels, measured in the specified unit expressed, to the nearest foot or metre.

305.22 to 305.24 Reserved

Division V — Physical Characteristics

305.25 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that

(a) the heliport has at least one FATO; and

(b) no FATO is used to accommodate the manoeuvres of more than one helicopter at a time.

(2) Subject to subsections (3) to (6), the operator of a heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the requirements set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of

(a) FATOs;

(b) safety areas;

(c) rejected take-off areas, if applicable;

(d) helicopter clearways, if applicable;

(e) TLOFs, if applicable;

(f) taxiways as follows, if applicable:

(i) air taxiways,

(ii) helicopter ground taxiways,

(iii) helicopter ground taxiway shoulders, and

(iv) helicopter ground taxiway strips;

(g) aprons, if applicable; and

(h) helicopter parking positions, if applicable.

(3) The operator of a surface-level heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for a surface-level heliport set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of

(a) TLOFs;

(b) taxiways; and

(c) aprons.

(4) The operator of an elevated or rooftop heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for an elevated or rooftop heliport set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of

(a) TLOFs;

(b) safety nets; and

(c) helicopter parking positions.

(5) The operator of a heliport located on an aerodrome primarily designed to serve aeroplanes shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for a heliport located on an aerodrome set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of

(a) application of additional standards regarding aerodromes;

(b) FATOs;

(c) ground taxiway separation distances;

(d) taxi-holding positions;

(e) aprons; and

(f) helicopter parking positions.

(6) The operator of an H1 heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for an H1 heliport set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of FATOs and TLOFs.

305.26 to 305.28 Reserved

Division VI — Obstacle Limitation Surfaces

305.29 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), the operator of a heliport shall establish the following obstacle limitation surfaces in accordance with the applicable heliport standard for a non-instrument, non-precision or precision FATO and meet the special requirements for the surfaces and any obstacles that may affect them, set out in the applicable heliport standard:

(a) approach surfaces;

(b) take-off surfaces; and

(c) transitional surfaces.

(2) The operator of an H1 heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for obstacle limitation surfaces for non-instrument FATOs set out in the applicable heliport standard for an H1 heliport in respect of approach or take-off surfaces.

(3) The operator of an H1 heliport shall conduct a survey of the approach and take-off surface to determine obstacle information and submit a copy to the Minister at the time of the initial heliport certification and after that at least once every five years, unless no new obstacle has been established in the approach and take-off surface during the five-year period and a report to that effect is made to the Minister.

(4) The operator of an H2 heliport shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for obstacle limitation surfaces for non-instrument FATOs set out in the applicable heliport standard for an H2 heliport in respect of approach or take-off surfaces.

(5) The operator of a heliport equipped with an instrument FATO shall ensure that the heliport meets the special requirements for obstacle limitation surfaces for instrument FATOs set out in the applicable heliport standard.

305.30 Reserved

Division VII — Visual Aids for Air Navigation

305.31 (1) The operator of a heliport shall equip the heliport with at least one wind direction indicator and meet the requirements for wind direction indicators set out in the applicable heliport standard.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall meet the requirements for heliport markings set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of

(a) heliport identification marking;

(b) in the case of a hospital heliport, hospital heliport identification marking;

(c) an aiming point marking for each FATO;

(d) FATO edge marking;

(e) a FATO designation marking for each FATO;

(f) a FATO centre line marking for each FATO;

(g) approach and take-off direction indicator marking;

(h) a TLOF edge marking for each TLOF;

(i) the maximum allowable helicopter weight marking for each TLOF;

(j) the following taxiway markings:

(i) taxiway centre line marking,

(ii) taxiway holding position marking, and

(iii) taxiway edge marking;

(k) where the apron edge is not easily identifiable, an apron edge marking;

(l) where a helicopter parking position is provided, a helicopter parking position marking;

(m) where a helicopter parking position is provided and helicopters are required to have a specific alignment on the parking position, an alignment marking;

(n) where a helicopter parking position is not large enough for the largest helicopter for which the heliport is designed or where the size of the parking position is limited by the minimum separation requirement to an obstacle or an adjacent parking position, a helicopter parking position information marking; and

(o) where passengers are required to walk on a specific path on an apron between a helicopter parking position and the passenger terminal, an apron passenger path marking.

305.32 Reserved

Division VIII — Lights

305.33 (1) The operator of a heliport shall extinguish, screen or otherwise modify a ground light, other than an aeronautical ground light, that may cause confusion to heliport users within the heliport boundary or other spaces within the boundaries of the control of the heliport operator.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall meet the requirements set out in the applicable heliport standard in respect of the installation of

(a) elevated approach lights;

(b) elevated lights for operational areas;

(c) inset lights;

(d) light intensity and control; and

(e) a heliport beacon.

(3) The operator of a heliport equipped with a non-instrument FATO that is certified to be available for use at night shall provide an approach and take-off direction light that meets the requirements set out in the applicable heliport standard where

(a) at least one approach and departure path is required to be indicated to pilots; or

(b) obstacle clearance, noise abatement or air traffic control procedures require that a specific direction be flown.

(4) The operator of a heliport shall provide a visual approach slope indicator system that meets the requirements set out in the applicable heliport standard where

(a) there are inadequate visual references;

(b) obstacle clearance, noise abatement or air traffic control procedures require that a particular slope be flown; or

(c) the surrounding terrain may produce misleading information.

(5) Where a heliport approach path indicator or an abbreviated heliport approach path indicator is provided at a heliport, the visual approach slope indicator system shall meet the general design requirements and specific requirements set out in the applicable heliport standard.

(6) The operator of a heliport shall monitor the visual approach slope indicator system provided at a heliport in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(7) Where a visual approach slope indicator system is provided, the operator of a heliport shall provide, when required, an obstacle protection surface (OPS) in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

(8) The operator of a heliport shall provide FATO lights that meet the requirements of the applicable heliport standard for

(a) a surface-level heliport unless the FATO and the TLOF are coincidental or the extent of the FATO is self-evident;

(b) an instrument FATO; and

(c) where an illuminated TLOF is not provided, a FATO that is certified to be available for use at night unless the FATO edge marking is clearly visible to heliport users by means of external floodlighting.

(9) Where a TLOF is not located within a FATO that is certified to be available for use at night, the operator of a heliport shall ensure the aiming point is illuminated in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

(10) The operator of a heliport shall provide TLOF lights consisting of perimeter lights, floodlights or luminescent panels for a TLOF that is certified to be available for use at night and, if the perimeter of the TLOF is not coincidental with that of the FATO, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(11) Where a rejected take-off area is established for a surface-level heliport that is certified to be available for use at night, the operator of a heliport shall provide in that area rejected take-off area lights in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(12) The operator of a heliport shall provide taxiway centre line lights in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard for a taxiway that is used in runway visual range conditions of less than 1200 feet or in conditions of ground visibility of less than one-quarter statute mile.

(13) The operator of a heliport shall provide taxiway edge lights in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard for a taxiway that is available at a heliport that is certified to be available for use at night and that is not provided with taxiway centre line lights.

(14) Where an apron is available at a heliport that is certified to be available for use at night, the operator of the heliport shall provide apron edge lights, retro-reflective edge markers or apron floodlighting in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

305.34 Reserved

Division IX — Markers

305.35 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that the markers installed at the heliport are either flush mounted or lightweight and frangibly mounted and in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall provide FATO markers where

(a) a FATO edge marking is not provided; and

(b) where the extent of the FATO and the adjacent ground is not self-evident.

(3) The operator of a heliport shall provide ground taxiway edge markers in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard if the helicopters must travel along a ground taxiway to or from a FATO to an apron, unless

(a) the edges of the taxiway are self-evident;

(b) taxiway centre line lights are provided;

(c) taxiway edge lights are provided; or

(d) taxiway centre line markers are provided.

(4) The operator of a heliport shall provide air taxiway markers if the helicopters must travel by air to or from a FATO to an apron via a specific corridor in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

305.36 Reserved

Division X — Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles

Requirements for Marking or Lighting Obstacles

305.37 (1) Subject to subsection (4), the operator of a heliport shall ensure that obstacles, other than aircraft, on the movement, manoeuvring and safety areas of the heliport are marked and lighted as follows:

(a) vehicles and other mobile obstacles on the movement area shall be marked so as to be visible to pilots during aircraft operations;

(b) where the heliport is used at night or in conditions of low visibility, vehicles and other mobile obstacles on the manoeuvring area shall be lighted;

(c) elevated aeronautical ground lights on the movement area shall be marked so as to be conspicuous by day; and

(d) in accordance with the applicable heliport standard, a fixed obstacles located on the safety area shall be

(i) marked, and

(ii) where the heliport is certified to be available for use at night, lighted.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall mark and, if the heliport is certified to be available for use at night, light fixed obstacles located within the area identified in the applicable heliport standard, except where the obstacle is

(a) shielded by another fixed obstacle that is marked in accordance with Standard 621;
(amended 2011/12/31; previous version)

(b) conspicuous;

(c) identified in an aeronautical evaluation as being sufficiently lit by ambient light at night; or

(d) not more than 150 m above the adjacent ground and lighted in accordance with Standard 621.
(amended 2011/12/31; previous version)

(3) The operator of a heliport where a fixed obstacle that is more than 150 m above the surrounding ground is located within the area identified in the applicable heliport standard shall

(a) light the obstacle by high-intensity obstacle lights by day in accordance with Standard 621; or
(amended 2011/12/31; previous version)

(b) mark the obstacle in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

(4) The operator of a heliport shall mark an elevated obstacle on the helicopter ground taxiway strips and, where the heliport is certified to be available for use at night, light the obstacle.

(5) The operator of a heliport shall mark an obstacle referred to in subsection (2) except if an aeronautical evaluation determines that

(a) the obstacle is conspicuous because of its shape, dimensions or colour; or

(b) retro-reflective tape or markers are sufficiently conspicuous to be used instead of lights.

Marking Obstacles

305.38 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that a fixed obstacle or a mobile obstacle on the heliport is marked in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(2) Obstacles required to be marked shall, in accordance with Standard 621, be
(amended 2011/12/31; previous version)

(a) coloured;

(b) marked by markers; or

(c) marked by flags.

Lighting Obstacles

305.39 (1) The operator of a heliport shall light a fixed obstacle in accordance with Standard 621.
(amended 2011/12/31; previous version)

(2) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that maintenance and service vehicles in use display lights in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(3) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that emergency vehicles in use that are required to be lighted display the lights specified in the applicable heliport standard.

305.40 Reserved

Division XI — Visual Aids for Denoting Restricted Use Areas

305.41 (1) When a FATO, helicopter parking position, taxiway, or any part of those areas is permanently closed, the operator of a heliport shall display a closed marking on the area that meets the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(2) When an area of a heliport is temporarily closed or an area is snow-covered, the heliport operator shall ensure that

(a) notice of the closure is

(i) included in the Canada Flight Supplement, or

(ii) reported in a NOTAM; or

(b) a closed marking referred to in subsection (1) is displayed on the affected area.

(3) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that non-load-bearing surfaces adjacent to a FATO, helicopter parking position or taxiway that cannot be visually distinguished from load-bearing surfaces are marked as set out in the applicable heliport standard.

(4) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that unserviceability markers consisting of flags, cones or marker boards that meet the requirements of the applicable heliport standard and are positioned in conformity with that standard are displayed on any part of a taxiway or apron that is unfit for the movement of aircraft.

(5) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that unserviceability lights that meet the requirements of the applicable heliport standard are displayed in conformity with that standard wherever any portion of a taxiway or apron at a heliport that is certified to be available for use at night is unfit for the movement of aircraft.

305.42 Reserved

Division XII — Equipment and Installations

305.43 (1) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that the lights of a visual approach slope indicator system, when required and installed as specified in subsection 305.33(4), are aligned by means of

(a) a daily inspection of alignment and, if necessary, a correction of any misalignment of more than 3 minutes of arc; or

(b) an automatic shut-off switch installed in the system.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that a fence or other barrier is installed on the heliport and that the fence or other barrier meets the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(3) The operator of a heliport or a person under the operator’s authority shall direct any vehicle that is operated on an apron or manoeuvring area of the heliport or, in the case of a vehicle in a manoeuvring area, shall ensure that the vehicle’s operation is under the direction of the air traffic services unit or the heliport operator or a person working under their authority, in accordance with the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(4) The operator of the heliport shall ensure that the drivers of vehicles on an apron or manoeuvring area are trained for the tasks to be performed and that they know they must comply with instructions issued by the air traffic services unit or the heliport operator or a person working under their authority.

(5) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that equipment required for air navigation purposes that is located on a safety area, a taxiway strip or within the separation distances specified in the applicable heliport standard is located, constructed and installed in accordance with that standard.

(6) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that visual aids, precision approach FATO lights and centre line lights on a taxiway are maintained in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

305.44 Reserved

Division XIII — Emergency and Other Services

Emergency Response Plan

305.45 (1) The operator of a heliport shall develop and have available a heliport emergency response plan at the heliport.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall identify in the emergency response plan those organizations that are capable of providing assistance in responding to an emergency at the heliport or in its vicinity.

(3) The operator of a heliport shall specify in the emergency response plan the procedures to be followed for

(a) an aircraft crash or other accident within the heliport perimeter;

(b) an aircraft crash outside the heliport perimeter; and

(c) any medical emergency.

(4) Where an approach and departure path at a heliport is located over water, the operator of the heliport shall specify in the emergency response plan

(a) the organization that is responsible for co-ordinating rescue in the event of an aircraft ditching; and

(b) how to contact that organization.

(5) The operator of a heliport shall include in the emergency response plan the information required in accordance with Standard 325 - Heliport Standards.

(6) The operator of a heliport shall consult with all organizations identified in the emergency response plan concerning their role in it.

(7) The operator of a heliport shall annually review the emergency response plan and update the information.

(8) The operator of a heliport that provides a scheduled service for the transport of passengers shall carry out a test of the emergency response plan at intervals not exceeding three years.

Fire Protection Services

305.46 (1) The operator of a surface-level heliport or of a heliport over a parking garage or on an elevated structure that is not an occupied building shall ensure that fire protection services are provided at the heliport and that those services and the fire resistance of the structure meets the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

(2) The operator of a rooftop heliport shall ensure that fire protection services are provided at the heliport and that those services and the fire resistance of the structure meets the requirements of the applicable heliport standard.

Extinguishing Agents and Equipment

305.47 The operator of a heliport shall

(a) determine the requirements for extinguishing agents and equipment used for fire protection at the heliport based on the longest dimension helicopter for which the heliport has been certified;

(b) ensure that the agents and equipment are in accordance with the applicable heliport standard; and

(c) provide a fire extinguisher or fire fighting system that is protected from freezing.

Safety Personnel for Rooftop Heliport

305.48 The operator of a rooftop heliport shall ensure that a minimum of one trained safety person is in attendance during helicopter operations.

Training for Safety Personnel

305.49 The operator of a heliport shall provide initial and refresher training to safety personnel provided at the heliport in accordance with the applicable heliport standard.

305.50 to 305.52 Reserved

Division XIV — Heliport Operations Manual

General

305.53 (1) The provisions of this Subpart that specify the procedures for making a heliport operations manual also apply in respect of any amendment to the manual.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall set out in the heliport operations manual

(a) the heliport certification standards that were met for issuance of the heliport certificate; and

(b) the level and types of services to be provided by the operator of the heliport.

(3) The operator of a heliport shall operate the heliport in accordance with the heliport operations manual.

Heliport Data

305.54 (1) The operator of a heliport shall determine and record in the heliport operations manual, the following data in respect of the heliport in accordance with the applicable heliport standard:

(a) geographic coordinates for

(i) the heliport reference point if

(A) the heliport is not located on an aerodrome that already has a reference point, and

(B) the heliport operator intends to have a zoning regulation made under the Aeronautics Act,

(ii) the heliport geometric centre,

(iii) the FATO coordinates,

(iv) the heliport elevation,

(v) the heliport magnetic variation, and

(vi) where installed, the electronic navigation aids; and

(b) information in respect of

(i) the heliport type,

(ii) the dimensions, slope and surface type of all TLOFs,

(iii) the length, width, slope, category, surface type and designation number of all FATOs,

(iv) the length, width and surface type of all safety areas,

(v) the designation, width and surface type of helicopter ground and air taxiways,

(vi) the apron surface type and description of helicopter parking positions, and

(vii) the declared distances for

(A) take-off distance available,

(B) rejected take-off distance available, and

(C) landing distance available.

(2) The operator of a heliport shall ensure that a heliport geometric centre is redetermined and recorded in the manual if the physical characteristics of the heliport change because

(a) an existing FATO is closed;

(b) the boundaries of an existing FATO are altered; or

(c) a new FATO is constructed.

(3) The operator of a heliport shall report the heliport data specified in paragraph (1)(a) to the Aeronautical Information Services of NAV Canada within 14 days after the Minister’s approval of certification.

Administration

305.55 The operator of a heliport shall ensure that the heliport operations manual contains

(a) a table of contents; and

(b) information relating to the administration of the heliport including but not limited to

(i) a copy of any amendments to the manual and the page numbers affected,

(ii) a list of holders of copies of the manual or of portions of it,

(iii) a description of a procedure for amending the manual,

(iv) a description of the organizational structure of the heliport management,

(v) a description of the operational procedures of the heliport,

(vi) a declaration, signed and dated by the operator, in which they agree to fulfill the obligations of the operator referred to in section 305.17,

(vii) a statement, signed and dated by the operator, certifying that their heliport operations manual is complete and accurate, and that the operator agrees to comply with all of the conditions and specifications set out in it,

(viii) a statement, signed by the Minister, that the heliport operations manual and any amendments to it have been approved,

(ix) a copy of any agreement or memorandum of understanding that affects the operation of the heliport, including the provision of emergency services at the heliport, and

(x) the information necessary to verify that the heliport meets the applicable heliport standard.

305.56 The operator of a heliport shall ensure that their heliport operations manual sets out the information specified in subsection 305.25(1).

305.57 The operator of a heliport shall ensure that the following are provided in accordance with the applicable heliport standard and recorded in their heliport operations manual:

(a) the applicable physical characteristics set out in section 305.25;

(b) the obstacle limitation surfaces set out in section 305.29;

(c) the visual aids for navigation set out in section 305.31;

(d) the lighting or marking of obstacles set out in section 305.37;

(e) the visual aids utilized for denoting restricted use areas set out in section 305.41;

(f) the equipment and installations set out in section 305.43; and

(g) the emergency response plan set out in section 305.45.

305.58 to 305.67 Reserved

Date modified:
2011-12-21