Isle of Man Aircraft Registry Update

25 October 2022

ALL WEATHER OPERATIONS

Before conducting All Weather Operations (AWOPS), operators of M-registered aircraft must obtain the appropriate AWOPS approval from the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry (IOMAR). RP39 has been produced to assist operators of M-registered aircraft with the IOMAR AWOPS operating standards & procedures and the application process.

Initial Application Form

Form 39 – All Weather Operations (AWOPS) Application Form, must be signed by the operator or Flight Operations Representative as recorded on the current Form 20.

Initial Supporting Documentation

IOMAR requires the following supporting documentation to be submitted together with a completed Application Form:

· AWOPS Training Records for a minimum of 2 validated pilots;

· AWOPS Manual (1.3 All Weather Operations Manual);

· AFM showing evidence of EVS/HUD, CAT II/IIIA/IIIB certification as appropriate;

· Relevant pages of the IOMAR approved MEL with CAT II/IIIA/IIIB minimum operational equipment required highlighted in red.

AWOPS Renewal Process

Form 4a must be completed by the operator or Flight Operations Representative to request renewal of AWOPS Approval(s). The supporting documentation required for AWOPS renewals is specified in Section 2 on Form 4a.

All Weather Operations Manual

An AWOPS Manual which includes specific AWOPS operating standards and procedures is required as part of the application process. Operators have 2 options:

  1. Use the IOMAR produced Operating Standards and Procedures Manuals (OSPM) for AWOPS;
  2. Use the operators own AWOPS Manual.

IOMAR Produced AWOPS Manual

For operators who do not already have an AWOPS Manual, IOMAR has produced a generic Operating Standards and Procedures Manual (OSPM) for AWOPS which can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the operator and can be accessed via https://www.iomaircraftregistry.com/forms-documents/library/

There are 4 OSPMs which are specific to the type of AWOPS Approval being applied for:

· RP54 Operating Standards and Procedures For LVTO

· RP37 Operating Standards and Procedures For CAT II & LVTO

· RP37a Operating Standards and Procedures For CAT II/IIIA & LVTO

· RP37b Operating Standards and Procedures For CAT II/IIIA/IIIB & LVTO

To request a copy of a generic OSPM, please email: flightoperations@gov.im

to request the specific manual you require from the list above.

Notes:

· There is currently no OPSM for Operational Credit for use of EVS/HUD.

· RP54 OSPM for LVTO is only applicable for multi-crew operated aircraft.

Operators who elect to use the IOMAR Produced AWOPS Manual do not need to review the remainder of this publication

Operators Own AWOPS Manual

As the AWOPS approval is issued by the IOMAR, the operators’ AWOPS Manual must, as a minimum meet, the standards and requirements set by the IOMAR.

· AWOPS Standards and Requirements are included in Chapter 2.

· AWOPS Training Requirements are included in Chapter 3.

For Operators wishing to use their existing AWOPS manual, the Operator must be able to demonstrate using the applicable cross reference matrix (listed below) how their manual meets the standards and requirements set by the IOMAR:

· Form 39 Appendix A – LVTO

· Form 39 Appendix B – Operational Credit for use of EVS/HUD

· Form 39 Appendix C – for CAT II & LVTO

· Form 39 Appendix D – CAT II/IIIA & LVTO

· Form 39 Appendix E – CAT II/IIIA/IIIB & LVTO

The completed appendix, together with the corresponding extracts of the Operators AWOPS Manual, must be submitted to the IOMAR as part of the application and approval process.

For LVTO applications on Single Pilot Certified and operated aircraft, or applications for Operational Credit for the use of the EVS/HUD, the operator MUST supply their own AWOPS Manual and complete either Appendix A (LVTO) or Appendix B (Operational Credit for use of EVS/HUD).

The IOMAR team of highly experienced experts are here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact us by email at aircraft@gov.im.