Section 471.6. Heliport rating

(a) Rating categories. The following represents the rating categories to be used by the Bureau for the issuance of heliport licenses:

(1) Public heliport. A heliport consisting of a landing area that is open to the public.

(2) Private heliport. A heliport not intended for public use (includes hospital heliports, corporate and privately owned heliports).

(b) Use of landing area/heliport by another aircraft.

(1) Aircraft operators are authorized to land at public heliports within the capabilities of the pilot-in-command and their aircraft. Pertinent information regarding public heliports is located in the FAA Airport Facilities Directory and also update and disseminated by a NOTAM.

(2) For private heliports, aircraft operators shall receive authorization from the heliport owner prior to operating to or from the heliport. A private heliport owner/licensee may invite an aircraft operator to use his landing area if the owner has thoroughly briefed the invitee on the takeoff and landing data and any peculiarities of the landing area. The invitee’s aircraft expected performance values and operational requirements shall not exceed the capabilities or dimensions of the landing area.

The provisions of this § 471.6 adopted October 1, 1968, effective October 1, 1968; amended October 3, 1986, effective October 4, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 3693; readopted July 20, 1990, effective July 21, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3981; amended October 29, 2010, effective October 30, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 6273. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (289753) to (289754).

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Cross References

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 471.3 (relating to airport licensing).