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A single-engined helicopter flies over water. Life rafts are required beyond what distance from a suitable emergency landing site?

  1. 25 nautical miles, or 15 minutes of flight, whichever is less
  2. 50 nautical miles, or 30 minutes of flight, whichever is less
  3. 100 nautical miles, or 30 minutes of flight, whichever is less
  4. 200 nautical miles, or 60 minutes of flight, whichever is less
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Correct answer: 25 nautical miles, or 15 minutes of flight, whichever is less

For a single-engined helicopter the limit is 25 NM or 15 minutes, whichever is the lesser.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.63(4) Life Rafts and Survival Equipment — Flights over Water

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026