Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2004
190 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the licensing requirement for the pilot, the licensing requirement for a helipad; the insurance requirements for a helicopter pilot and the insurance requirements for a helipad in regard to the use of a helicopter for private use by a person. [15076/04]
View answerThe licensing requirements for pilots and helicopters are a matter for the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA.
At present, insurance is not compulsory for private use of aircraft or helicopters. European regulation No. 785 of 2004 lays down the insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators, included within the scope of this regulation is the private use of aircraft and helicopters. This regulation specifies the minimum insurance cover per accident, for each and every aircraft, in respect of liability for third parties. These insurance levels are based on the maximum take off mass of the aircraft as shown in the table below. This regulation will enter into force on 30 April 2005.
|
Category |
MTOM (kg) |
Minimum Insurance (million SDR’s) |
|
1 |
<500 |
0.75 |
|
2 |
<1,000 |
1,5 |
|
3 |
<2,700 |
3 |
|
4 |
<6,000 |
7 |
|
5 |
<12,000 |
18 |
|
6 |
<25,000 |
80 |
|
7 |
<50,000 |
150 |
|
8 |
<200,000 |
300 |
|
9 |
<500,000 |
500 |
|
10 |
>500,000 |
700 |
{1SDR = approx. €1.20}
