WORKSHOP # 4
Dr John Leverton
IFHA Representative to ICAO Aerodrome Panel HAI Heliport Design Focal Point Vice President Infrastructure Development, AHS
AIRSPACE
AIRSPACE
No changes in new tranche 1 Annex 14.
non-precision approaches changed to heliports operating in VMC **; and precision approaches changed to heliports operating in IMC.
At HDWG5 (Dec 2009) it was proposed to delete all ref to IMC (IFR) heliports now being questioned not clear of outcome of this debate.
ANGLE/SLOPE RELATIONSHIP
Angle Slope
degrees X:1
26.6 11.3 9.5 9.1 9.0 8.5 7.5 7.1 6.3 6.0 5.7 4.8 4.6 4.1 3.8 2.9 2.6 1.7
Percentage % 1 50 1 20 1 16.7 1 16.0 1 15.9 1 15.0 1 13.2 1 12.5 1 11.1 1 10.5 1 10.0 1 8.3 1 8.0 1 7.1 1 6.7 1 5.0 1 4.5 1 2.9
Angle - tan = x/y Slope - Ratio - (y/x):1 Slope - Percentage (x/y) x 100%
ANGLE/SLOPE RELATIONSHIP
US/FAA ICAO
Angle Slope
degrees X:1
26.6 11.3 9.5 9.1 9.0 8.5 7.5 7.1 6.3 6.0 5.7 4.8 4.6 4.1 3.8 2.9 2.6 1.7
Percentage % 1 50 1 20 1 16.7 1 16.0 x 1 15.9 1 15.0 1 13.2 y 1 12.5 1 11.1 1 10.5 Note: 1 10.0 Angle quoted in = x/y 1 8.3 ICAO Annex 14 surfaces - tan terms of %. 1 8.0 Slope - Ratio - 8:1. US (FAA) in terms of slope y:1 e.g.(y/x):1 1 7.1 1 6.7 Internationally (including Percentageslope as x 100% 1:8 Slope - ICAO) quote (x/y) 1:xe.g. 1 5.0 1 4.5 1 2.9
AIRSPACE TERMINOLOGY
FAA AC-2B
2:1 TRANSITIONAL SRFACE
SURFACES
OLS = Obstacle Limitation Surface - a surface which must NOT be penetrated. OIS = Obstacle Identification Surface a surface above which obstacles can penetrate but which must be surveyed to ensure they are not an hazard.
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0 0
Distance - ft Distance - m
800
ANGLE/SLOPE RELATIONSHIP
ICAO
Angle Slope
degrees X:1
26.6 11.3 9.5 9.1 9.0 8.5 7.5 7.1 6.3 6.0 5.7 4.8 4.6 4.1 3.8 2.9 2.6 1.7
Percentage % 1 50 1 20 1 16.7 1 16.0 1 15.9 1 15.0 1 13.2 1 12.5 Range of 1 11.1 1 10.5 Annex 14 1 10.0 slopes 1 8.3 1 8.0 1 7.1 1 6.7 1 5.0 1 4.5 1 2.9
Angle - tan = x/y Slope - Ratio - (y/x):1 Slope - Percentage (x/y) x 100%
Example
Approach
Approach
VMC/VFR : S-92 PC1, PC2 & PC3
FAA AIRSPACE
. NEW AC 150/5390-2B General Aviation : Approach/Departure Surfaces should be free of penetrationsany penetrations of the Transitional Surface should be considered hazard unless FAA study determines it is not a hazard to air navigation.
i.e. penetrations of Transitional Surfaces ONLY allowed if they are not a hazard. NOTE: FAA ALLOWS USE OF A LATERIAL EXTENSION OF THE 8:1 SURFACE (DEFINED IN AC-2B) FOR PPR and HOSPITAL HELIPORTS THISIS NOT ADDRESSED IN THIS PRESNTATION.
ICAO ANNEX 14
-3 SEGMENT WITH INITIAL TWO SLOPES SHALLOWER THAN 8:1 [BASED ON H-V CHART AND
MAX TOW FLIGHT PROFILES]
- SURFACES START FROM EDGE OF SAFETY ZONE - TRANSITION SURFACE NOT REQUIRED FOR NON-INSTRUMENT (VMC/VFR) HELIPORTS
ICAO REQUIRES DIFFERENCES MAXIMUM WIDTH FOR DAY AND NIGHT BASED ON DESIGN HELICOPTER [7 RD DAY/10 RD NIGHT] FAA MAXIMUM WIDTH: 500 FT (152 m)
AIRSPACE ISSUES
FAA AC-2B DOWNWIND (TAIL WIND) OPERATIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED
CROSS WIND OPERATION SHOULD BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM
TWO APPROACHES SEPARATED BY ANGLE DEPENDENT ON PREVAILNG WIND DIRECTIONS (OR IF NOT AVAIABLE PREFERED FLIGHT
PATH ON WIND DIRECTION AND OTHER AT LEAST 135 DEGREES).
ICAO ANNEX 14
PC 2 AND PC 3: APPROACH PATH TO BE SELECTED TO PERMIT SAFE FORCED LANDING OR OEI LANDINGS (JUDGEMENT REQUIRED) MISSED APPROACH: MUST BE CONSIDERED
0
0
Distance - ft
Distance - m
800
245
Protection Zone **
FAA - 8:1[12.5%7.1]
ICAO Annex 14 Approach 0 0 245 434 2000 Distance - ft Distance -m 4000 1146
8% [1:12.5/4.6]
12.5%[1:8/7.1]
500 ft / 152 m
ANGLE/SLOPE RELATIONSHIP
US/FAA ICAO
Angle Slope
degrees X:1
US/FAA
26.6 11.3 9.5 9.1 9.0 8.5 7.5 7.1 6.3 6.0 5.7 4.8 4.6 4.1 3.8 2.9 2.6 1.7
Percentage % 1 50 1 20 1 16.7 1 16.0 1 15.9 1 15.0 1 13.2 1 12.5 1 11.1 1 10.5 1 10.0 1 8.3 1 8.0 1 7.1 1 6.7 1 5.0 1 4.5 1 2.9
Angle - tan = x/y Slope - Ratio - (y/x):1 Slope - Percentage (x/y) x 100%
[15% Night]
AC-2B
500 ft (152 m)
TRANSITIONAL SURFACE **
** FAA AC-2B: NOT REQUIRED FOR PPR OR HOSPITAL LATERIAL EXTENSION OF 8:1 IS USED
AIRSPACE PROPOSALS
HDWG Airspace Sub-group agreed to:(i) use of combined Takeoff and Approach Surfaces (ii)cutting the link between performance categories and slope requirements and to adopt slope categorizations which are described as A, B and C. A corresponds to PC1 (Cat A) helicopters dictated by OEI requirements. B and C slopes equate to a high performance slope and a low performance slope respectively PC2 and PC3 helicopters. [A powerful
single engine helicopter operating in PC3 may have the capability to achieve a rate of climb, which allows it to utilize the more onerous C slope requirements. A less powerful twin, operating in PC2 for example, may be restricted to using the less onerous B slope requirements.]
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AIRSPACE PROPOSALS
HDWG Airspace Sub-group agreed to:(i) use of combined Takeoff and Approach Surfaces (ii)cutting the link between performance categories and slope requirements and to adopt slope categorizations which are described as A, B and C. A corresponds to PC1 (Cat A) helicopters dictated by OEI requirements. B and C slopes equate to a high performance slope and a low performance slope respectively PC2 and PC3 helicopters. [A powerful
single engine helicopter operating in PC3 may have the capability to achieve a rate of climb, which allows it to utilize the more onerous C slope requirements. A less powerful twin, operating in PC2 for example, may be restricted to using the less onerous B slope requirements.]
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Figure 4-6(a) Approach & Take-off climb surfaces - A slope profile - typically 4.5%
Figure 4-6(b) Approach & Take-off climb surfaces - B slope profile - typically 8% & 16%
Single Section as per Table 4-1
Figure 4-6(c) Approach & Take-off climb surfaces - C slope profile - typically 12.5%
Airspace - Slopes
Note. The slope categories in Table 4-1 may not be restricted to a specific performance class of operation and may be applicable to more than one performance class of operation. The slope categories depicted in Table 4-1 represent minimum design slope angles and not operational slopes. Slope category A generally corresponds with helicopters operated in performance class 1; slope category B generally corresponds with helicopters operated in performance class 3; and
ANGLE/SLOPE RELATIONSHIP
US/FAA ICAO
Angle Slope
degrees X:1
US/FAA
26.6 11.3 9.5 9.1 9.0 8.5 7.5 7.1 6.3 6.0 5.7 4.8 4.6 4.1 3.8 2.9 2.6 1.7
Percentage % 1 50 1 20 1 16.7 1 16.0 1 15.9 1 15.0 1 13.2 1 12.5 1 11.1 1 10.5 1 10.0 1 8.3 1 8.0 1 7.1 1 6.7 1 5.0 1 4.5 1 2.9
SURFACES
Three slopes have been agreed: i)A: 4.5% (1:22.2/2.7) slope for 3386 m (11,111 ft/2.1 s.miles)
ii) B: two segment slope of 8% (1:12.5/4.6) for 245 m (804 ft) and then 16 % (1:6:25/9.1) for 830 m (2723 ft). (iii) C: 12.5 % (1:8/7.1) slope for 1220 m (4000 ft)
Note: Total distance in each case is defined as the point where the height is 500 ft (152 m) above the FATO surface. The 4.5 % (A) is related to a PC1 takeoff and it has been agreed this surface can also be consider an OIS. B and C are OLS.
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0 0
Distance - ft Distance - m
800
A slope 4.5% [22:1/7.1] 24
PC1
B slope - 8% [12.5:1 / 4.6] 245 m (804 ft) + 16% [6.25:1/9.1]5 m (2723 ft) 830
0 0
Distance - ft Distance - m
800
B: 8% [1:12.5 / 4.6] 245 m (804 ft) + 16% [1:6.25/9.1] 830 m (2723 ft) Protection Zone [General Aviation 280 ft (85 m) /Transport 400 ft (122 m)]
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0 0
Distance - ft Distance - m
800
A slope 4.5% [22:1/7.1] 24
PC1
B slope - 8% [12.5:1 / 4.6] 245 m (804 ft) + 16% [6.25:1/9.1]5 m (2723 ft) 830
0 0
Distance - ft Distance - m
800
B: 8% [1:12.5 / 4.6] 245 m (804 ft) + 16% [1:6.25/9.1] 830 m (2723 ft) Protection Zone
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PC1 Airspace
Free-field/Clear-area Cat A
FATO
PC2/PC3 Airspace
FATO
PC1 Airspace
BACK-UP TAKEOFF
Take-off Decision Point
35 ft (10.7 m)
Max Accepted Obstacle Height Line
35 ft (10.7 m)
Max Accepted Obstacle Height Line
FATO / SA
LEGEND:
Back-up procedure for departure as per Flight Manual Normal take-off profile or single-engine departure after TDP Normal approach or rejected take-off after engine failure at TDP
Figure 4-4 Example of Raised Inclined Plane During Operations in Performance Class 1
For Heliports with operations in performance class 1 and when approved by the State of the Operator, the origin of the inclined plane may be raised directly above the safety area. See Heliport Manual for Guidance.
For heliports that utilize a 4.5% slope, obstacles shall be (30 m) permitted to penetrate the obstacle limitation surface, if the results of an aeronautical assessment, accepted and approved 0 Distance - ft 800 by the State of the Operator, have reviewed the associated [PC1] A: 4.5% (1:22/2.6) risks and mitigation measures. The identified obstacles may 0 Distance - m 245 limit B: 8% [1:12.5operation. (804 ft) + 16% [1:6.25/9.1] 830 m (2723 ft) the heliport / 4.6] 245 m Protection Zone **
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TABLE 4-1 Dimensions and slopes of obstacle limitation surfaces For All FATOs
SLOPE CATEGORIES
Divergence: (1st & 2nd section) Day use only Night use 10% 15% 10% 15% 10% 15%
120 m
N/A N/A
N/A (a)
120 m 1075 m
N/A 1220 m
Total Length from inner edge (b) Transitional Surface: (FATOs with Instrument Approach Only)
Slope
50% (1:2)
50% (1:2) 45 m
50% (1:2) 45 m
Height
45 m
ICAO Annex 14 OBSTACLE Considered NOT REQUIRED LIMITATION not included in Proposed Tranche 2 Annex 14. SURFACES
Current Annex 14
Minimum Radius: 270 m (886 ft) Straight section: PC 1 305 m (1000 ft) PC 2 & 3 370 m(1212 ft) [Also Minimum Height Requirements]
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60 m width 60 m width
Distance to where surface slope reaches 152 m above FATO (or FATO/TLOF) elevation
Safety Area
15% Night Divergence
60 m width
Distance to where surface slope reaches 152 m
Safety Area
15% Night Divergence
Tranche 2 Annex 14 Proposal: airspace starts from safety area C slope extends for 1220 m (4000 ft) No transitional surfaces for VMC (VFR) operations.
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60 m width
A surface level heliport ** shall have at least two approach and take-off climb surfaces to avoid downwind conditions, minimize crosswind conditions and permit a balked landing. A single take-off climb and approach surface may be permitted after an aeronautical assessment by the State of the Operator has reviewed and accepted the associated risks. See Heliport Manual for guidance
** Same for Elevated Heliports.
CURRENT STATUS
State Letter responses 5 December 2007: some late target to issue tranche 1 changes with applicability date of November 2008 However there were 60+ responses (only 23 by due date) and work load to address these is greater than anticipated: as a result issue of tranche 1 slipped 1 year! New version Tranche 1 to be issued April 2009.
AP/2 to address tranche 2 changes originally planned for 2009, now 2010.
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