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A twin-engined helicopter, operating under Performance Class 1, suffers a failure of the critical engine before the Landing Decision Point (LDP) on the final approach path. Which action is the correct option available to the Pilot?

  • A

    Continue the approach to land and stop within the FATO.

  • B

    Conduct a safe forced landing.

  • C

    Perform a baulked landing and clear all obstacles in the flight path by a vertical margin of 35 m.

  • D

    Perform a baulked landing and clear all obstacles in the flight path by a horizontal margin of 35 m.

Landing Decision Point (LDP) means the point used in determining landing performance from which, an engine failure having been recognised at this point, the landing may be safely continued or a balked landing initiated.

According to CAT.POL.H.220-Landing:

  • In the event of the critical engine failure being recognised at any point at or before the landing decision point (LDP), it is possible either to land and stop within the FATO, or to perform a balked landing and clear all obstacles in the flight path by a vertical margin of 10,7 m (35 ft).
  • That part of the landing from the LDP to touchdown shall be conducted in sight of the surface.

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