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Neither the ICAO or FAR definitions of heliport are ideal but since the primary objective of the Helicopter Airworthiness Study Group is to harmonise with FAR the FAR definition should be maintained.

COMMENT/RESPONSE DOCUMENT: NPA 1–7
1.
Introduction

NPA 1–7; ‘Priority Definitions for JAR–1’ was sent out for consultation under the NPA Scheme between 16 December 1994 and 15 April 1995. Comments were received from those persons and organisations listed in Appendix 1 during consultation to NPA 1–7.

2.
Background

The NPA proposed a number of definitions for JAR–1, Definitions & Abbreviations. The NPA was developed by the JAA’s Definitions Working Group (DEFWG). Its Terms of Reference called for the group to work on ensuring a level of consistency in the use of Terms and Definitions within the JAA system. The urgency for the task stemmed from the fact that definitions relative to Commercial Air Transportation and Aerial Work were needed at the time of the adoption of JAR–OPS.
Based on the Terms of Reference, and the requirements of the JAA’s Ops Committee, the WG came up with an agreed priority list of terms that were considered.
Analysis of NPA Comments