§108.233. Location and size.
46 C.F.R. § 108.233
Each helicopter deck must be—
At least the size of the rotor diameter of the largest single main rotor helicopter that will be used on the facility; or
If tandem main rotor helicopters use the facility, at least of a size to provide a longitudinal axis of 9/10 the overall length of the helicopter, and a width of 3/4 of the overall length of the helicopter.
Each helicopter deck must be located so as to provide clear approach/departure paths to enable the largest helicopter using the facility to operate in all weather conditions which allow helicopter operations.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.