(g)  
retain the training records of all personnel for at least 3 years.

Subpart H — Helicopter operations with night vision imaging systems

SPA.NVIS.100 Night vision imaging system (NVIS) operations
(a)  
Helicopters shall only be operated under VFR at night with the aid of NVIS if the operator has been approved by the competent authority.

(b)  
To obtain such approval by the competent authority, the operator shall:

(1)  
operate in commercial air transport (CAT) and hold a CAT AOC in accordance with Part-ORO;

(2)  
demonstrate to the competent authority:

(i)  
compliance with the applicable requirements contained in this Subpart; and

(ii)  
the successful integration of all elements of the NVIS.

SPA.NVIS.110 Equipment requirements for NVIS operations
(a)  
Before conducting NVIS operations each helicopter and all associated NVIS equipment shall have been issued with the relevant airworthiness approval in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1702/2003.

(b)  
Radio altimeter. The helicopter shall be equipped with a radio altimeter capable of emitting an audio warning below a pre-set height and an audio and visual warning at a height selectable by the pilot, instantly discernable during all phases of NVIS flight.

(c)  
Aircraft NVIS compatible lighting. To mitigate the reduced peripheral vision cues and the need to enhance situational awareness, the following shall be provided:

(1)  
NVIS-compatible instrument panel flood-lighting, if installed, that can illuminate all essential flight instruments;

(2) 
 NVIS-compatible utility lights;

(3)  
portable NVIS compatible flashlight; and

(4)  
a means for removing or extinguishing internal NVIS non-compatible lights.

(d)  
Additional NVIS equipment. The following additional NVIS equipment shall be provided:

(1)  
a back-up or secondary power source for the night vision goggles (NVG); and

(2)  
a helmet with the appropriate NVG attachment.

(e)  
All required NVGs on an NVIS flight shall be of the same type, generation and model.

(f)  
Continuing airworthiness

(1)  
Procedures for continuing airworthiness shall contain the information necessary for carrying out ongoing maintenance and inspections on NVIS equipment installed in the helicopter and shall cover, as a minimum:

(i)  
helicopter windscreens and transparencies;

(ii)  
NVIS lighting;

(iii)  NVGs; and
(iv)  any additional equipment that supports NVIS operations.

(2)  
Any subsequent modification or maintenance to the aircraft shall be in compliance with the NVIS airworthiness approval.
　
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