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HELIDECK OPERATIONS

AND PROCEDURES

MANUAL

Document Control Sheet

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Title Document (NL)

Title Document (UK) Helideck Operations and Procedures Manual

Type Document (NL/UK) Industrie Leidraad/Industry Guideline

Control Number: 14

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Issue Status This document has been published electronically on the NOGEPA Website. In order to maintain this document as a “controlled copy" any formal revisions will be published via this Website and should replace all previously issued revisions.

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C1 - 12 Months C2 - 24 Months C3 – 36 Months

Approved by:

Health & Safety Committee

Name:

S. Floore

Date: 12 October 2011

Operations Committee Name:

R. Happé


Executive Committee Name:

G. v.d. Brink


Revision History

Rev Date Description Author Reviewed. Reviewed Approved

0 First Issue M.Meskes

1 30-09-2009 Revision 1 J. Klootsema S.Floore R. Happé C. Guéritte

2 12-10-2011 Update regulations & inspection J. Klootsema S. Floore R. Happé G.v.d. Brink

This document will be controlled by the NOGEPA Secretary. This document will be sent to the NOGEPA Executive Committee for approval if: - A new NOGEPA Guideline is issued. - Significant changes are made to the content of a particular NOGEPA Guideline All other changes and revisions will be approved by the Health and Safety Committee.

Introduction

Purpose

To provide information on the management and operation of offshore helidecks on mining installations and vessels, and the provision of suitable arrangements to assure their availability under both normal and emergency situations.

General Information Since oil and gas exploration began on the Dutch Continental Shelf, the Offshore Industry has been dependent on the efficient use of helicopters for logistics and emergency support. The primary role is moving people to and from their workplaces on the offshore facilities. Other roles include freight movement, emergency evacuation and search and rescue. The helicopter‟s evolution, over the years since the late 60‟s, into a routine “workhorse” has inevitably brought its operational support activities into sharper focus. The harsh operating environment, some serious and fatal incidents and the emergence of goal setting offshore safety requirements, have all contributed to a greater awareness concerning the problems associated with operating helicopters in a maritime environment. The greater awareness of operating is generally not matched by a clear understanding of the technical requirements associated with the interface between aeronautical / oil and gas / marine operations. Guidelines are intended to contribute to the level of technical understanding in the offshore oil and gas industry and work in connection with it. They focus on the various elements of offshore helideck operations and the achievement of higher standards of safety and operability. They are:

• Regulatory requirements and auditing. • Helideck inspection. • Helideck operations. • Maintenance. • Competence and training. • Comments are welcome to [email protected] . After 2 years we will review comments received and

consider preparing a revision.

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NOGEPA

Koningin Julianaplein 30-05B

Postbus 11729

2502 AS „s-Gravenhage

The Netherlands

Chapter 1

Table of contents

: Relevant Legislation

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

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Helideck Regulations

Operating Procedures

Special Procedures

Communication

Helicopter Loading

Transportation of special loads

Refuel Facilities

Helicopters frequently used

Company Specific Requirements

Appendices

GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Most of the terms below are used in this document, however the list also includes other terms in common

use in Logistics and Air Logistics.

µ

150° sector

180° sector

210° sector

ADELT

AFFF

(Pronounced “mu”) measurement of friction.

Obstructed Sector of a helideck / Limited obstacle sector. (= LOS)

Vertical Obstacle free Sector of a helideck.

Obstacle free Sector of a helideck. (= OFS)

Automatically Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter.

Aqueous Film Forming Foam.

Aircraft Operator Company operating helicopters.

CO2

CPI

“D”

“D” circle

dB(A)

DSV

ERP

ERT

ETA

HDA

HLO

HSE

IATA

IFR

IMC

Inbound Flight

Installation

LOS NDB

NAI

NUI

OIM OFS

Platform

Rig

RO

R/T

SAR

SLA

VFR

VHF

VMC

Z

Carbon Dioxide.

Crash Position Indicator.

The largest overall dimensions of the helicopter when rotors are turning. This

dimension will normally be measured from the most forward position of the main rotor

tip path plane to the most rearward position of the tail tip path plane.

A circle, usually imaginary unless the helideck itself is circular, the diameter of which

is the “D” value of the largest helicopter the helideck is intended to serve.

Decibels – a measure of noise level.

Diving Support Vessel.

Emergency Response Plan.

Emergency Response Team.

Estimated Time of Arrival.

Helideck Assistant.

Helicopter Landing Officer.

Health and Safety Executive.

International Air Transport Association.

Instrument Flight Rules.

Instrument Meteorological Conditions.

Flight from offshore to onshore.

Oil production platform or rig.

Limited Obstacle Sector, the 150° sector within which obstacles may be permitted.

Non-Directional Beacon.

Normally Attended Installation.

Normally Unattended Installation.

Offshore Installation Manager.

Obstacle Free Sector.

Production platform.

Drilling Rig.

Radio Operator.

Radio Telephony.

Search and Rescue.

Safe Landing Area.

Visual Flight Rules.

Very High Frequency.

Visual Meteorological Conditions.

ZULU (Time Scale).

Chapter 1

Relevant Legislation

Chapter 1 – Relevant Legislation

1.1 Roles and Responsibilities as

defined by law

This chapter is intended to provide the HLO

with a brief overview of the regulations on the Dutch North Sea. Emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of the HLO/HDA

1.2 International regulations

There are a number of organizations,

internationally, that have established regulations,

rules or guidelines that are used for the basis by individual countries for the establishment of their own regulations.

1.2.1 Joint Aviation Authority

The Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) is an

organization in which more than 20 countries in

Europe cooperate to establish requirements for the safe operation of aircraft. The national aviation authorities of the countries bordering the North Sea offshore are all represented in the JAA.

1.2.2 ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Organization

(ICAO) is a worldwide organization, which has

established standards of practice, which are

accepted as being normal for the aviation industry. The JAA and its member countries operate to the ICAO standards as a minimum.

1.2.3 EASA The European Aviation Safety Agency is the Centerpiece of the European Union‟s strategy for aviation safety. It monitors the implementation of standards through inspections in the Member States and provides the necessary technical expertise, training and research. Their mission is to promote the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation.

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Chapter 1 – Relevant Legislation

1.6 The Netherlands

Which legislation and regulations do apply?

Legislation covering the duties of a Helicopter Landing Officer employed in areas under the control of the Netherlands are to be found in the following publications

Dutch Aviation Act

Dutch Mining Decree, article 51

Arbo Decree, art 2.14, section 3

Regulations safe use of airports and

other terrains (Nov 2009)

International regulations:

JAR Ops. 3

ICAO annex 14/18 CAP 437

1.6.1 Related duties.

There are a number of duties that may be

carried out by a person or persons working in support of the helicopter activities. All

personnel when carrying out such duties

shall be under the direct control of the Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO).

1.6.2 Nogepa training courses

1.1 A/B HLO

1.3 A/B HDA 2.6 A/B Fire team member 2.8 A/B Fire team leader 2.9 A/B Fire team (NUI)

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Chapter 2

Helideck Regulations

Chapter 2 – Helideck Regulations

2. Helideck

This section describes the regulations, guidelines and mandatory instructions for the management,

operation and equipping of helidecks on offshore installations and vessels operating in

the Dutch sector of the North Sea.

Obstacles with respect to the landing

area.

2.1 Obstacle free area above the

helideck level.

The upper side of the landing area and the

horizontal area leading to it is bordered by an

imaginary circle with a radius of up to 500 meters. The center of this circle is situated on

the arc of the inscribed circle "D".

That imaginary circle is divided into two sectors: Obstacle Free Sector (OFS) with an angle of 210°.

Limited Obstacle Sector (LOS) with an angle of 150°.

In the OFS, outside the white perimeter line,

there may be no obstacles penetrating the plane of the circle "D" that are higher

than 0.25 meters. Inside de white perimeter line there may be no obstacles higher than 2,5 cm.

In LOS out to a distance of 0.62 "D" measured from the center of the helideck,

objects shall not exceed a height of 1/20 "D" with a maximum height of 1.1 meters above

the plane of the helideck.

Obstacle free area below the helideck

level.

This area must extend over an arc of at least

180° with the origin at the center of the Touch down and Lift Off area (TLOF), with a descending gradient at a ratio of one unit

horizontally to five units vertically (5:1) from

the edge of the TLOF within that 180° sector.

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2.2 Illumination of the helideck and the

surrounding area.

During the hours of darkness, and if the visibility is

1500 m or less, helideck and obstruction lighting must be switched on not less than 5 minutes before

any expected helicopter operation.

2.2.1 Surface lighting (floodlighting)

The landing area must have non-dazzling surface

lighting (Flood Lights). They must allow the pilot to see the deck markings, not blind him.

2.2.2 Perimeter lighting

The regulations state that the landing area must be

delineated by green omni directional lights, spaced at intervals of not more than three (3) meters around the perimeter of that landing area.

2.2.3 Obstruction lighting

Red omni-directional obstruction lighting of at least

10 candelas, must be fitted to all high structures

including the jibs of cranes. High obstructions should where possible be illuminated by floodlights, shining upwards along the obstruction.

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2.3 The anti slip net

There must be an adequate friction coefficient in

both wet and dry conditions to allow the helicopter to remain in one place on the deck without slipping.

It must have friction coefficient of at least μ = 0.65.

If an “anti-slip net”, or “landing net”, is used to

achieve the required levels of grip for the helicopter, it must:

• be made of a material that is not a hazard for helicopter turbines;

• have at least ø 15 mm, but not more than Ø 20 mm; • cover the aiming circle;

• have a mesh which is not less than 200

mm and not more than 250 mm and in such a way that it cannot slide or change size;

• be secured every 1.5 meters around the landing area perimeter;

• be tensioned to approximately 2225 N

(500 lbs). Where no device is available to

test the tension a simple test may be done by standing in the middle of the net (with the feet in the mesh of the net) and lifting the net. If the net does cannot be raised more than ± 25 cm and returns smartly to the deck then the tension is considered to be adequate.

An alternative to the traditional landing net is to use frictape. When frictape is used chocks must be used to secure the helicopter on deck.

2.4 Clear landing area

The helideck must be kept free of any snow or ice

during helicopter operations. Equipment for this purpose must be available on the installation at all times.

2.5 Perimeter safety net

A flame retardant, UV resistant safety net must be

Installed around the helideck, unless safety is ensured

By another construction. The net should be made of

Fire resistant flexible material that is protected

against the influences of weather, and have a mesh

not more than 80 mm.

The net should be secured in such a way that its

inboard edge is below the edge of the helideck and

with its outboard edge at least 1.5 meters away from the edge of the helideck, sloping upwards with an angle of 10° and not exceeding a height of 0.25 m above the plane of the landing area.

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2.6 Access to the helideck

The helideck must be accessible from at least two

points, positioned as far as practically possible from each other.

2.7 Meteorological equipment

2.7.1 Wind sock

A windsock must be installed to give an indication of

the direction and condition of the wind over the landing area. The windsock should be positioned in clear air and visible to the pilot irrespective from the wind and approach direction.

For night operations the windsock must be clearly

illuminated.

2.7.2 Weather instruments

Permanently manned offshore installations must be

equipped with calibrated instruments to measure the current weather conditions in order to be able to

inform the pilot. The instruments must include at

least: • an anemometer - to measure wind speed

and direction; • a barometer – to measure air pressure; • a thermometer – to measure air temperature.

2.8 Operational equipment

Offshore installations must have available, in the

immediate vicinity of the helideck, all the equipment

that will be needed for use in connection with helicopter operations including:

1. Rope, bonding material;

2. Chocks or sand bags (min. 4);

3. A scale for weighing the baggage;

4. An electrical power supply* for start-up

of helicopter.

Does not apply for Normally Unmanned Installations

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2.9 Passenger safe areas

A poster indicating the safe areas that passengers

must use when leaving or approaching the helicopter

should be placed in a prominent position on the

installation.

2.10 Emergency rescue equipment

(crash box)

The equipment which will be necessary in the event

of an accident involving a helicopter must be in the vicinity of the helideck and must be ready for use. This will include at least the following items:

1. Adjustable wrench

2. Set of assorted screwdrivers

3. Tin snip

4. Aircraft type rescue axe.

5. Hacksaw heavy duty.

6. Minimal 6 spare heavy-duty blades.

7. Grab hook.

8 Crash knife.

9. Crowbar with a length of 100 cm.

10. Large bolt cutter 24". (60 cm.)

11. Fire blanket.

12. Fire resistant gloves. (2 pairs)

13. Life line, length 15 meters and 15 mm diam.

14. Ladder. (advised length = 3 meters)

15. Inventory list

2.11 Personnel requirements.

On every installation, during helicopter operations

there must be a number of trained persons (at least 2) at or near the access points to the helideck.

Each person should be fully trained in helicopter fire

fighting and rescue procedures (NOGEPA 2.6/2.8/2.9). The Helicopter Landing Officer and the Helideck Assistant should wear a vest with respectively HLO or HDA on the front and the backside.

Firefighting personnel must wear the correct

protective clothing.

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2.12 Fire fighting equipment requirements

The following fire fighting and rescue equipment

must be located, for immediate use in the event of

an accident. It is advised to have a system for

testing the equipment.

2.12.1 Foam forming agent

The minimum requirement for foam production is six

(6) litres of the solution per minute, per square meter of the landing area, for a duration of not less than five (5) minutes. In case of film forming foam the quantity maybe reduced with one third.

2.12.2 Dry powder extinguishers

There must be at least two (2) dry powder fire

extinguishers having a total capacity of not less

than forty five (45) kg.

2.12.3 Other extinguishers

There must be carbon dioxide (CO2)extinguishers of a total

capacity of not less than eighteen (18) kg or equivalent, one of

these extinguishers being so equipped (long lance) as to enable

it to reach the engine area of any helicopter using the deck.

2.12.4 Water hoses

There may be at least two (2) water hoses, with

adjustable nozzles.

2.12.5 Ring line system

The foam forming agents system mentioned above

may be replaced by a ring line system equipped with spray heads that the landing area can be covered with foam in all weather conditions. In such cases the two (2) hose lines mentioned above, must also be able to produce foam. 2.13 Provisions for unmanned mining installations 2.13.1 Transport of persons When persons are transported to or present on an unmanned mining installation, at least 2 persons shall be familiar with and trained in the use of the firefighting equipment and rescue means present on or near the helideck. Before a helicopter will land on an unmanned mining installation, it shall be checked from the operational centre from which the subject installation is operated whether unburned hydrocarbons are present on the helideck to such an extent that it constitutes a danger of explosion.

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2.13.1 Firefighting equipment The quantity of fire-extinguishing agent referred to 2.12.1 may be replaced by quantities set out in the case of a landing area with a diameter of the depicted circle measuring: a) no more than 15 m in size, a quantity of

water with film-forming foam of at least 500 litres is required;

b) between 15 and 24 m, a quantity of water with film-forming foam of at least 1000 litres is required;

The quantity of water referred to above may be replaced up to a maximum of one third by by fire-extinguishing powder in a ratio of 1 kg powder per litre of replaced water. The delivery capacity shall, in the case of water and film-forming agent, be at least 230 litres per minute and, for fire-extinguishing powder, be a minimum of 2 kg per second.

2.14 Safety notice boards

Near the access points to the helideck notice boards shall be prominently placed and written

in the languages that are normally spoken on the platform.

"Safety Notice Boards" shall mention at least

the following:

Safety Notice Board.

No smoking. Beware of the tail rotor. Use the safe approach routes. Do not approach the helicopter while the

anti-collision lights are flashing. No hard hats without chinstraps secured. No loose headgear.

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2.15 R.A.C.I. Chapter 2

Responsible Accountable Consult

Inform

1

Obstacles above/on the helideck

HLO

HLO

Pilot

OIM/ O.C.

2 Illumination of the helideck and the

surrounding area

HLO HLO/OIM - Pilot/

O.C.

3

Anti slip net / perimeter safety net

HLO

OIM

Pilot Pilot/

O.C.

4 Meteorological equipment

OIM

OIM

O.C. Pilot/

O.C.

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Fire fighting equipment / crashbox HLO/OIM OIM

O.C. Pilot/

O.C.

6 Personnel requirements

R = Responsible A= Accountable C= Consult I = Inform


OIM

OIM

O.C. Pilot /

O.C.

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Chapter 3

Operating Procedures

Chapter 3 – Operating Procedures

3.1 Introduction. Helicopter safety is the concern of all personnel involved in helicopter operations. The HLO can make his particular contribution to safety with helicopters, and safety in general, by his good example. This includes:

• his ability to act as a leader of a team that

will work for and with each other to ensure a safe and efficient operation;

• his ability to act as a source of information concerning helicopter operations;

• instilling safety awareness to installation staff and passengers;

• his ability to assist the helicopter crew; • his ability to respond quickly and efficiently

to any emergency situation. The HLO will as part of his daily routine organize toolbox meetings with his crew. 3.2 Duties of the Helicopter Landing Officer. The regulations (see chapter 1) define the response- bilities of the HLO, but do not necessarily name all of his duties. The allocation of the duties and tasks to the HLO is the responsibility of the Offshore Installation Manager. 3.3 Routine precautions: When a helicopter has landed on the helideck there are a number of routine precautions that must be observed by all personnel involved in the helicopter operation:

3.3.1 Control of Crane Operations The HLO shall ensure that crane (s) are not operated and clear of the helideck during times when helicopters are landing, taking off or are on deck with rotors running. If a crane is not in the parked position, its status shall be given to the pilot at the time of giving clearance to land.

3.3.2 Approaching the helicopter Only approach the helicopter when the "Anti-collision Light(s)" have been switched "Off".(see Chapter 9 for location(s)). This will indicate that the pilot is satisfied that it is safe to approach the helicopter via the designated approach areas. The pilot will normally confirm this by giving a hand signal “Thumbs Up”.

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3.3.3 Rotor blades The different forces of air produced by the running rotor blades can blow off helmets etc. and lift loose particles into the air. Stay well clear of the tail rotor and the main rotor in front of the aircraft (see Appendix 6). 3.3.4 Static electricity Ensure that during the refueling operation the correct bonding procedures are carried out at all times. (Chapter 8)

3.3.5 Engine air intakes and exhausts Stay well clear of the engine air intakes and exhausts at all times. 3.3.6 Fire fighting equipment Helideck fire fighting equipment must be ready for use at all times during helicopter operations. It is the responsibility of the HLO to ensure that the periodic tests have been carried out at the required times, and that the equipment certifications are within date. 3.3.7 Floatation gear

Stay clear of the flotation gear where possible. 3.3.8 High wind conditions: Passenger safety is of prime importance at all times, but special care shall be taken during periods with high wind speeds on the helideck. 3.3.9 Passenger information: The person signing the manifest is expected to ensure that the passengers have been properly briefed. (Safety briefing DVD). The HLO shall ensure that the items listed on the manifest have been transferred. 3.3.10 Before the flight: The passenger Safety briefing DVD shall be shown before each flight, unless the flight is continuing with the same aircraft and the same passengers within 24 hours. 3.3.11 During the flight: Safety information cards are available in the helicopter to inform the passengers of the available emergency facilities. During the flight, passengers are required to follow the procedures as laid down by the helicopter operator, and in particular to follow any instructions given by a member of the helicopter crew. 3


3.3.12 Seat belts Seat belts must remain fastened at all times during the flight! 3.3.13 Smoking The "No Smoking" sign must be observed at all times.

3.3.14 Survival suits The Oil Company issues survival suits to be worn during the flight. These suits must be worn correctly in order to function properly. Donning of the suits shall be done below helideck or in any other designated area. 3.3.15 Unusual occurrences Any unusual occurrences, such as noises, leaks or smells shall be reported immediately to a member of the helicopter crew. 3.3.16 After the landing

Passengers must remain seated with their seat belts fastened. The seat belts may only be released when the illuminated "fasten seat belts" sign has been switched off and the cabin door has been opened by a member of the helicopter crew or by the HLO. Disembarking of the helicopter is only allowed, when guided by the HLO or HDA. Take-off life-jackets once outside the helicopter. 3.3.17 Operation of cabin doors Cabin doors on the different aircraft all have there specific techniques for operating. The HLO shall receive operating instructions for the types of helicopters landing on his installation. If not familiar the HLO shall ask instructions from the pilot. Ensure never to apply excessive force. 3.4 Recommended checklists for the HLO The following checks are recommended as a general guide for the HLO, to assist him in the daily duties concerning the helicopter operations to and from his, installation, or vessel. The HLO normally carries out most of the checks, but some checks maybe carried out by other personnel under his direct control. (See appendices 1 & 2). 4


3.4.1 Daily checks of equipment and facilities

The helicopter deck and landing area must be checked each and every day. The following is a list of the items that are to be checked on a routine basis:

• General condition of the landing area; • Condition and tension of the landing net; • Condition of visual aids, marking, lights, and

illuminated windsock; • Condition of perimeter safety nets; • Deck (operational) equipment including helicopter starting equipment; • Emergency equipment; • Refueling facilities (if appropriate); • Availability of fire-fighting equipment; • Safety notices ; • Effect of bird droppings.

For more information, see appendices 1 & 2

Any deficiencies shall be corrected or reported in

the maintenance system and to the helicopter operator.

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O.C.

Inform

Pilot / Passengers

1 Routine precautions 2 Daily/Weekly/Yearly checks of

HLO HLO/OIM OIM OIM/O.C.

Pilot/ Passengers

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equipment and facilities

Pre Landing checks

HLO/OIM

HLO HLO

O.C.

O.C.

OIM/O.C.

Pilot



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Chapter 4

Special Procedures

4.1 Helideck Emergency Procedures

It is vital that the HLO has well established procedures to deal with any emergency that may arise. Special attention must be paid to access the Company Emergency Procedures to coordinate an efficient system of covering all emergency situations. 4.1.1 Plan of action. It is important to have a plan of action ready for emergency situations; such a plan shall include items such as:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Briefing and alerting of personnel; Positioning of equipment; Communication; Consult the emergency response plan of the responsible oil company.

4.1.2 Examples of potential emergency

situations. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Fire during the refueling operation; Engine fire during start up; Obstructed or damaged helideck; Helicopter heavy landing developing into a fire situation; Helicopter ditching near your installation; Fire alarm on another part of the installation during helicopter operations; Man overboard alarm during helicopter Operations; Evacuation of the installation; Evacuation of an installation close to a nearby one;

Chapter 4 – Special Procedures

10. Transport of sick or injured personnel; 11. Accepting survivors from another installation

or vessel; 12. Fire in helicopter cabin; 13. SAR duties and contingencies; 14. Attempted “wheels up” landing.

4.1.3 Control of helideck emergencies See Appendix 3

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Inform

1 Helideck Emergency Procedures


Chapter 4 – Special Procedures

HLO

OIM

OIM

O.C.

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Chapter 5

Communication

5.1 Communication responsibilities of the HLO

Scope of responsibility Before and during the helicopter operations the HLO has to maintain good communications by either one of the following methods: 1. 2. 3.

Radio messages; Light signals; Hand signals.

With possibly one or more of the following person(s): • • • • • • • • • •

Helicopter pilot; Helicopter crew when on the helideck; Radio operator; Crane operators; Standby vessel; Fire and rescue crew; Passengers; Loaders; Refueling crew; HMI or Ships captain.

Chapter 5 – Communication

5.1.1 Communication radiotelephone The HLO should be equipped with a portable transceiver set, operating on the same VHF frequency as the pilot of the visiting helicopter and the Radio Operator. The HLO may only act in advisory capacity e.g. "Deck clear" or "Crane up, but stationary". Note: 1. Radio operators and HLO‟s will not assume the authority of air traffic control, but will only act in an advisory capacity. 2. Correct handover procedures between the Radio

Operator and the HLO must be followed at all times. 3. In practice the Radio Operator will constantly be in contact with the pilot, starting 5 minutes before ETA.

The HLO has a headset with which he can communicate with the pilot about practical issues relating to the helicopter on deck.

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5.1.2 Phonetic alphabet. When transmitting an helicopter call sign or spelling words the "Phonetic alphabet" must be used at all times. A: Alfa. B: Bravo. C: Charlie. D: Delta.

J: Juliet. K: Kilo. L: Lima. M. Mike.

S: Sierra. T: Tango. U: Uniform. V: Victor.

E: Echo. N: November. W. Whisky. F: Foxtrot. G: Golf. H: Hotel. I: India.

O: Oscar. P: Papa. Q: Quebec. R: Romeo.

X: X ray. Y: Yankee. Z: Zulu.

5.1.3 Phonetic numbers. When transmitting figures, the following pronunciation must be used:

0: Ze-ro. 1: Wun. 2: Too. 3: Three.

4: Fow-er. 5: Fife. 8: Ait. 9: Nin-er.

5.1.4 Readability scale.

6: Six. 7: Seven.


The following scale should be used when reporting on radio strength and clarity:

STRENGTH 1. = Means unreadable.

STRENGTH 2. = Means readable intermittently. STRENGTH 3. = Means readable with difficulty. STRENGTH 4. = Means readable. STRENGTH 5. = Means perfectly readable.

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5.1.5 Standard words and phrases. The following list of words and phrases should be used during normal radio communication procedures

WORD OR PHRASE. =

TTHE MEANING.

ACKNOWLEDGE: AFFIRM: APPROVED: BREAK: CANCEL: CHECK: CLEARED: CONFIRM:

CONTACT: CORRECT: CORRECTION: DISREGARD: HOW DO YOU READ: I SAY AGAIN: MONITOR: NEGATIVE: PASS YOUR MESSAGE: GO AHEAD: READ BACK: REPORT: REQUEST: ROGER: SAY AGAIN: SPEAK SLOWER: STANDBY VERIFY: WILCO:

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Let me know that you have received and understood the message. Yes. Permission for proposed action granted. Indicates the separation between messages to different stations. Annul the previously transmitted message. Examine a system or procedure. Authorized to proceed under the conditions specified. Have I correctly received the message, or did you receive my message correctly. Establish contact with. That is correct. An error has been made in this transmission, the correct version is. Consider the transmission as not sent. What is the readability of my transmission. I repeat for clarity or emphasis. Listen out on (frequency) No, or permission not granted, or that is not correct. Proceed with your message. Proceed with your message. Repeat all, or specific part, of the message. Pass requested information. I would like to know, or I wish to obtain. I have received all of your last transmission. Repeat all after, give the last received word. Reduce rate of speech. Wait I will cal you(no onward clearance to be assumed) Check and confirm. I understand and will comply.


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5.1.6 Frequencies used in the Dutch area of the North Sea.

VHF: North of 53° North, but with the exception of blocks K18, L16 and L17. Primary frequency =

125.175 MHz.

South of 53° North, but with blocks K18, L16 and L17 included. Primary frequency

=

122.950 MHz.


Den Helder frequency = 131,5 MHz 5.1.7 Helicopter call signs.

The helicopter call sign will be the phonetic pronunciation of the registration letters of the helicopter, or a specific company call sign. Once communication has been established the registration may be abbreviated to: e.g. Maple 1, 2, 5, 7, etc. Bristow 53, 56, etc. If your station is called but you are uncertain as to the identity of the station calling, transmit the following: “Station calling (platform name) say again”. 5.1.8 Message content All messages must be short and to the point. 5.1.9 Time Times used should be in UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) but in some areas of the North Sea local time is used, but always using the 24-hour clock.

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5.1.10 Departure message If the next destination of the helicopter is an onshore airfield, the installation Radio Operator passes a "departure message" to operations on the airfield,giving the following information:

a. Helicopter call sign; b. Destination and estimated time of arrival (ETA); c. Persons on board (POB) /Passengers (PAX); d. Amount of cargo.

Under certain conditions the helicopter pilot may request a “radio watch” until radio contact has been made with the Flight Information Region (FIR) or an other offshore station. 5.1.11 Distress and urgency communications (MAYDAY) Distress and urgency traffic must receive absolute priority over all other transmissions. A distress message should first be passed on the frequency in use. All stations that will hear the distress message must immediately cease all other transmissions that are likely to interfere with the distress traffic. Always acknowledge a distress message, and try to collect as much information as possible including:

a. Aircraft call sign or name of ship; b. Nature of the distress; c. Present position; d. Height (aircraft); e. Heading; f. Speed; g. Number of persons on board (POB); h. Captains intentions; i. Any other information that may help in the rescue.

All subsequent messages concerning the distress should be preceded by the word MAYDAY. The station that takes control of the Mayday should impose silence on all other stations using that frequency (or the distress frequency) by making the following transmission: ”All stations this is (platform name) stop transmitting mayday in progress.” If and when the Mayday is over the "radio silence" should be cancelled by: “All stations this is (platform name) distress traffic ended.”

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5.1.12 Weather information When the helicopter is approaching your platform the pilot will request a “weather up-date” for specific items of the weather conditions. Weather up-date:

A. Wind direction B. Wind speed C. Any other last minute changes. D. Visibility (best guess) E. Cloud base (best guess)

5.1.13 Hand marshalling signals See Appendix 4

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Inform

1 Helideck communication

2 Weather Information

HLO

HLO

HLO

HLO

Radio-

Operator/OIM

Radio-

Operator

Radio-

Pilot/

OIM

Pilot

3 Hand marshalling signals



HLO HLO Operator/Pilot Pilot

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Chapter 6

Helicopter Loading

Chapter 6 – Helicopter loading

6 Introduction

The HLO is responsible for all those engaged in

operations on or near the helicopter landing area

(not the pilots), including those engaged in loading

and unloading duties.

6.1 Loading duties Correct loading of the helicopter is the responsibility of the helicopter crew. Loaders may be detailed to give assistance. Those engaged in loading operations are required to be under the direct control of the HLO

6.1.1 The HLO is responsible for the following operations:

A. Control the movement of all personnel (HDA)

on or near the helideck, including baggage, disembarking and embarking passengers;

B. Control of all personnel engaged in the loading

and unloading duties;

C. The HLO will have control of the passengers

donning survival suits and after boarding the helicopter, the correct way of wearing the life

jacket and before closing the doors that

all the seat belts are secured;

D. Providing the helicopter crew with the correct

manifest.

6.2 Baggage

Due to the limited payload and baggage capacity available in most types of helicopters, it is advisable to reduce personal baggage as much as possible, both in weight and volume. Baggage may not be carried in the cabin of the helicopter. It is not recommended to carry loose baggage this could cause injuries to passengers and crew during a forced landing or hinder evacuation after a ditching.

6.3 Weight of passengers, baggage and cargo

To insure that the available payload is efficiently used and the maximum “take off weight” of the helicopter is not exceeded. It is unacceptable to estimate the weight of passengers, baggage or cargo. Baggage and cargo must be weighed on every occasion prior to being transported by air.

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6.4 Cargo handling Cargo shall only loaded into the baggage compartment of the helicopter. (Not in the cabin!) Care must be taken when loading baggage and cargo to ensure that the helicopter is not damaged in any way 6.5 Manifest 6.5.1 A manifest shall be available covering

destination of passengers & baggage/freight.

It is permitted to use a manifest produced via a

computer at your installation. But it is of great importance that all of the information found on an official manifest is also found on the computerized version.

6.5.2 The HLO must always check the incoming manifest,

to ensure that the correct number of passengers,

baggage & freight have in fact disembarked from

the helicopter.

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Pilot

Inform

1 Loading duties

2 Weight of passengers/baggage/cargo

HLO HLO Radio-

Operator / OIM

Radio-

Operator HLO HLO Pilot

OIM

Pilot

3 Passengers manifest

R = Responsible

A = Accountable

C = Consult

I = Inform


HLO HLO

Radio-

Operator/OIM

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Chapter 7

Transportation of special Loads

7.1 Dangerous goods may not be shipped by helicopter unless this shipment has been

authorized by a certified dispatcher. Dangerous cargo may only be transported in accordance with ICAO‟s/IATA‟s regulations. Dangerous goods may only be sent when

accompanied by the form “Shippers Declaration for Dangerous Goods”.

The form must be completed and signed by trained and authorized personnel. Trained and

authorized personnel means personnel with and extended course. For more information, see Appendix 5 Persons responsible for shipping goods on helicopters should be trained to recognize dangerous goods and the classification of dangerous goods i.e.: Class 1. Explosives. Class 2. Gases. (Compressed, liquefied, dissolved

under pressure or deeply refrigerated). Class 3. Flammable liquids. Class 4. Flammable solids. (4,1)

Substances liable to spontaneous combustion (4,2) Dangerous when wet, will emit flammable gases. (4,3)

Class 5. Oxidizing substances. (5,1) Organic peroxides. (5,2)

Class 6. Poisonous toxic substances (6,1) Infectious substance (6,2)

Class 7. Radioactive materials. Class 8. Corrosives. Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous goods, including magnetic materials

Chapter 7 – Transportation of special loads 2

Chapter 8

Refueling Facilities

8. Introduction All personnel who handle and dispense aviation fuel must understand that the safety of the helicopter and its passengers will depend on their ability to supply the correct grade uncontaminated fuel to the helicopter. Flight safety will depend on the skill and knowledge of the personnel, and their carrying out this task correctly and efficiently at all times. Aviation fuels, equipment and handling methods are continually being developed and improved to meet the ever-increasing demand of the modern helicopter. One thing will never change, that is the vital importance of always supplying the correct grade of uncontaminated fuel to the helicopter

This chapter will deal with: • • • •

The characteristics of the fuel; Quality control checks; Components of the fuel system; Refueling procedures.

8.1 Jet A1 aviation fuel - fuel characteristics The grade of fuel that is normally used by helicopters operating to offshore installations and vessels in the North Sea is “JET A1”. Jet A1 is a petroleum distillation blended from kerosene fractions and manufactured to closely defined specifications (D ENG.RD 2494) All tanks and refueling system components must be correctly marked and labeled as to the type of fuel they contain. There are a number of other turbine fuels in existence, but for helicopter operations in the North Sea, Jet A1 is the type used. Always ensure that only "on grade" JET A1 aviation fuel is delivered to the helicopter, and that the correct administration procedures are carried out at all times.

Fuel Characteristics Jet A1

Chapter 8 – Refuel Facilities

Flash Point

Self Ignition Temperature

Density

Freezing Point

≥38 ºC

200 ºC

775-840 Kg/m3

-47 ºC Max.

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8.2 Fuel Additives 8.2.1 Dye

Other fuels may have a dye added to them to help distinguish them from jet fuels. 8.2.2 Anti static additive

An "anti static additive" (ASA 3) may be added to the Jet A1 fuel to assist the dissipation of static charges, which may build up in the fuel as it is pumped.

8.3 Quality control.

Careful control and good documentation must be maintained on all Jet A1 stocks at each stage of the movement from the refinery to the local storage, and by transportable tank to the offshore installation or vessel. Great care is taken to ensure good quality fuel is delivered to the offshore installation or vessel. Even with this high level of quality control, the fuel will still require special care at all times.

8.3.1 Visual check

This check is a simple field test to confirm the acceptability of the fuel. The fuel is checked visually for appearance / colour, particular contamination, and the presence of free water, and chemically for the presence of suspended water.

Samples for a visual check should be drawn into scrupulously clean, clear glass jars. The standard size is 1 Us gal. The jar is then swirled to create a vortex. Any free water or sediment will tend to concentrate in the bottom of the vortex, making it easier to see.

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8.3.2 Chemical water detection kits. The Shell Water Detector is currently the most common system in the offshore industry. For this reason the description in this manual is limited to this type

8.4 The Shell water detection kit. 8.4.1 Construction The Shell water detection kit consists of a standard, unbreakable, 5 ml syringe, which is fitted to accept a plastic detector capsule in which contains a yellow, water sensitive paper.

8.4.2 Method of use.

• •

• •

•

Fit the capsule to a closed syringe; Immerse the capsule and approximately half of the syringe into the fuel sample that is to be tested; Withdraw the plunger until the fuel in the syringe reaches the 5 ml mark; Any suspended water in the fuel will collect on the yellow paper, dissolving the dye, thus producing a distinctive color change. A test is said to be positive if there is an observable color change. The capsule should be strongly discolored with as little as 30 ppm of suspended water in the fuel; The portion of the yellow paper that is protected by the plastic moulding will remain unaffected, if there is suspended water in the fuel this will help in giving a clear color comparison.


8.4.3 Storage life.

The storage life of the capsules is not longer than 9 months from manufacture. The expiry date is stamped on the side of the box. This expiration date must be strictly observed. Do not use the capsules after the date marked on the tube.

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8.5 Acceptable fuel

8.5.1 To be acceptable, jet A1 fuel must be: •

•

• •

“Undyed”: the acceptable color may vary from water clear to a light straw color. The presence of any other color may indicate contamination with other fuels, which are “dyed” to aid in identifying them; “Clear and bright”: The phrase is independent of the natural color of the fuel. “Clear” refers to the absence of sediment or emulsion. “Bright” refers to the sparkling appearance of fuel having no cloudiness, fogginess or haze; Free of any particulate matter such as small amounts of rust, dust, scale or fungus; Free from undissolved water.

Phrases used to describe this situation include: • • •

Undyed, clear and bright; Clear, bright and uncontaminated; Clear, bright and free of water.

8.5.2 Action if sample found to be contaminated:

•

•

•

If free water is present in the sample, continue to draw off further samples until all the free water has been drained off; If suspended water is found in the sample, allow a further settling time of 30 minutes per foot (30 cm) of fuel in the tank. At the end of this period re-sample and check if the fuel is still contaminated. Repeat the process once more. If the fuel is still contaminated seal off the tank and return it to the fuel supplier onshore; If dirt or sediment is present in the sample, draw off a further two samples. If these samples are still contaminated seal off the tank and return to the fuel supplier onshore.


8.6 Helicopter refueling system.

Typical arrangement of a fuel installation. Each refueling installation as fitted to the different offshore installations and vessels will differ in some way or other, but the operation of the basic components will be the same.

Get to know your own system and be able to name the parts and their function. This is of great importance in faultfinding and in arranging for repairs or spare parts when required.

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8.6.1 Transportable tank

Each installation will have a number of transportable tanks available. There are different types in use ranging from 1900 to 4560 or more litres capacity. A release certificate indicating the quality and quantity of the fuel should accompany each delivery of aviation fuel, by transportable tank, from the supplying company to the offshore installation, or vessel.

Suction hose The suction hose from the tank to the pump is normally made of stainless steel covered by a rubber sheath for protection. The ends of the sheath should be clamped to prevent water build-up in the space between the sheath and the hose or the hose should be positioned in such a way that any water can drain out of this space. Note: All interconnecting pipe work shall be made of stainless steel.

8.6.2 The pump unit

A pump unit contains one, or more, pumps which may be either driven by a compressed air motor or an electric motor.

The pump controls will normally be duplicated in the

refueling cabinet. This allows an emergency shut down capability from both positions.

Typically the capacity of the pump unit should be 200-

250 litres per minute.( 60 Igal.)

8.6.3 Earth proofing unit The pump controls must be coupled to an “earth proofing unit” which is designed to ensure that the fuel system has been electrically bonded to the helicopter before starting the fuel delivery.

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8.6.4 Filter water separator

This is a two-stage filter, designed to ensure a very high degree of cleanliness of the JET A1 fuel. The filter unit is fitted with a "pressure differential gauge" as a method of checking the condition of the filter elements. This pressure must be monitored to ensure that servicing is carried out when required.

8.6.5 The filter monitor

The filter monitor combines filtration and clean up, with the capability to monitor and shut down the refueling system should an unacceptable amount of free water be present in the flowing fuel.

The manufacturer specifies the life limits of the filter elements. Commonly, the limits are 15 psi or 1.1 bar differential pressure or 3 years since manufacture. Any time that a sudden large change in the differential pressure is noted the filters should be re-inspected before further use.

8.6.6 Differential pressure gauges

Filters should always be fitted with a gauge designed to measure the difference in pressure between the upstream and the downstream sides of the filter. Such a gauge can give a global indication of the condition of the filter.

8.6.7 The dispensing cabinet The refueling / dispensing cabinet contains the metering unit, pressure gauges and control switches or levers, also fitted into this cabinet is the hose reel and static earthing reel.

8.6.8 Aviation fuel hoses The hose, which is used to deliver fuel to the helicopter, must meet the specification for aviation hoses for fuel delivery. (BS3158-1985-C) It must not be replaced by any other type of hose that does not conform to the specification. The hose is normally made of rubber with an internal nitril coating

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8.6.9 Gravity nozzle

The “gravity nozzle” is similar to the type used for refueling automobiles. This type of nozzle may be connected directly to the hose, or via an adapter to the pressure coupling. During “gravity refueling”, the fuel is allowed to fall from the nozzle opening into the fuel tank of the helicopter. The combination of high delivery rate and air contact can result in significant amounts of vapor coming free during gravity refueling. To minimize the risks, special care must be taken when gravity refueling to ensure that the bonding connection is correctly made and that no spillage occurs. 8.7 Refueling equipment inspection and

maintenance.

The condition of the refueling system and the transportable tanks is the responsibility of the HLO. He or she must ensure that all items of equipment are inspected and maintained at regular intervals. To ensure that high standards of maintenance are maintained, regulations require independent inspections of all offshore refueling systems to be carried out at 6 monthly intervals (NL).

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8.8 Summary of routine equipment checks and inspections (example).

Each Company should have a schedule of routine equipment inspections and checks for the refueling system. The following are typical examples of checks, which shall include: 8.8.1 Each day: • • •

• • • •

•

Drain the designated fuel system sumps daily and keep it in store for 24 hours; Transportable tank – ventilate to remove any vacuum. Filter water separator – check for visual damage Filter monitor – sample? Hose end or the clean side of the filter monitor – check for visual damage; Carry out the required quality control checks for contamination of the fuel; Shell Water Detector – available? Measure or calculate the amount of fuel available for use; If possible during the refueling operation, maintain a constant check of the pressure differentials. If there is any sudden change in the readings, the system must be shut down and an investigation made for the cause of the pressure change; If the unit is fitted with two pumps. The pumps must be used alternately each day. This will help to prevent any build up of bacterial growth.

8.8.2 Each week:

Record the pressure differentials across both the

filters. If the pressures are approaching the limits,

arrange for filter replacement. Consult the fuel

system supplier for the filter limits (typically 15 psi).

For pneumatic systems . Check air line lubricant and top

up if required;

Check air lines for pressure and leakage;

For electrical systems. Check the cabling for damage;

Remove any water that may have collected in the

bottom of the cabinets;

Lubricate the roller doors if fitted;

Check the fuel hoses for damage or leaks;

Clean the strainers and hose end filters;

If the unit is fitted with a “hand pump” the pump

must be operated at least once a week, this will help

to prevent the build up of bacterial growth.


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8.8.3 Weekly hose check.

The weekly hose check shall be carried out in the following way: • • • • •

•

Fully extend the hose and apply full pump pressure; Form a loop in the hose so it can be walked along for inspection; Inspect the hose for damage, soft areas, cracking, blistering and leaks; Pay particular attention to the first and the last 2 meters, also checking the coupling.; Check the end couplings for slippage and Misalignment; Clean and check the hose end filters.

8.8.4 Each month.

Each month the following inspection and maintenance checks must be carried out:

•

• • • • •

•

Remove the strainer and clean with JET A1 fuel;

Grease the fuel pump if required; Check the pump unit for leakage; Clean the air line moisture trap; Top up the air line lubricator if fitted; For electrical units check cables and junction boxes; Check the bonding jumpers along the fixed piping for corrosion.

8.8.5 Upon receipt of a transportable tank •

•

•

Each "transportable fuel tank" must be inspected for damage and for contamination of the fuel; The contamination checks must be carried out after the required "settling time" has been observed; Settling time is 1 hour for each 30 cm of fuel in the tank with a minimum of 2 hours.


8.8.6 Recording of the checks and inspections

After carrying out the above checks and inspections, record the results in the fuel system administration, and make it available on request to the fuel system inspector. The form "Daily fuel quality check and delivery coupon" must be completed and available for inspection at all times. A member of the helicopter crew as a method of confirming that the required checks have been carried out must also sign the form.

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8.9 Helicopter refueling procedures

8.9.1 The refueling team

At least two persons must be available and briefed, to carry out the refueling operation. The team will then consist of: •

•

•

The HLO who is in charge of all the operations on the helideck, and is responsible for the fuel quality checks, and the co-ordination with the helicopter crew; Attendant No 1.- “The refueller”, carries out the actual refueling on instructions from the HLO. Controls the hose end, and bonding cable. Attendant No 2.- “The refueling system operator”, controls the pump and monitors system instruments. A member of the fire team/ rescue crew may carry out this function provided the person has also quick access to the fire fighting system controls.


A hand held powder extinguisher (normally 9 kg) shall be available close to the refueling position of the helicopter. The pilot will pass on information regarding the fuel requirements of the helicopter to the Radio Operator during the approach to the installation or vessel. During refueling communication between pilot, HLO and HDA are with hand signals. Note 1: See Appendix 7 for refueling points of various helicopters Note 2: Do not refuel during thunderstorm activity.

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8.9.2 Duties of the HLO during the refueling.

A. The HLO is in charge of all helicopter refueling

operations. He should position himself where he

can see the pilot, the refueling system operator

and the refueller; Note: The best place would be near the entrance/stairway to the helideck B. Immediately before refueling, takes a hose end sample in the presence of a crewmember. If

pressure refueling is used, a sample may be taken from the clean side of the filter monitor; C. During the refueling he ensures that the operation is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, checking items such as correct bonding and the use of "safe routes"; D. On the completion of refueling, checks the fuel caps; E. Takes a hose end sample to confirm the quality of the fuel loaded; F. Completes the "Daily fuel quality check and delivery coupon”. Records the amount of fuel loaded, signs the daily log sheet and presents it to a member of the helicopter crew for signature; G. After a member of the helicopter crew has signed the coupon, checks that all refueling equipment has been cleared from the helideck. 8.9.3 Duties of Attendant no 1 – the refueller

A. On instructions from the HLO connects the bonding cable to the designated earthing point on the helicopter; B. After the "hose end sample" has been taken, runs the refueling hose out to the helicopter, connects the nozzle bonding wire to the correct point on the helicopter, opens the tank cap and places the nozzle in the tank; C. On the signal from the HLO commences the refueling; D. On a signal from the HLO, stops refueling – see also chapter 10; E. Removes the refueling nozzle, closes the tank cap, removes the nozzle bonding lead and rewinds the hose; F. On instructions from the HLO, he disconnects the main bonding cable and rewinds it.

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8.9.4 Duties of Attendant no 2 – the refueling system operator

A. Starts and stops the refueling pump on a signal

from the HLO; B. Monitors the differential pressures across the

filters during refueling, and records them on the "daily fuel quality checks and delivery coupon";

C. In the event of any sudden changes in differential pressure, stops refueling;

D. Stands by to shut down the system, if so required.

8.9.5 Duties of the Fire and Rescue team

Depending on the equipment or layout of the helideck it may be necessary to have extra personnel to man the fire fighting equipment during refueling operations to ensure that delay time is minimized in the event of a fire.

A. Acts quickly and efficiently following the

instruction of the HLO according to the fire fighting procedures;

B. Always use the safe areas when refueling; C. Extra personnel must be available in storm

Conditions; D. Always use the correct bonding procedures; E. Always roll up the refueling hose and stow in

the correct manner; F. Know your escape route; G. Refueling is prohibited in case of lightning.

8.10 Refueling with passengers on board the

helicopter Refueling with passengers on board the helicopter is allowed by some offshore operators. If this is the case the refueling section of chapter 10 applies. .

8.11 Fuel spills

In the event of a fuel spill, whether on the airport ramp or an offshore installation, each spill will have to be treated as an individual case because of such variables as size of the spill, type of liquid involved, wind and weather conditions, aircraft occupancy, equipment and personnel available. Within the confines of every fuel spill, there is an area where fuel and air may form an explosive mixture. The only element necessary to produce ignition is a spark. Every spill, no matter how small, shall be treated as a potential fire source.

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8.11.1 Fuel spills less than 0,5 meter in any direction

Usually fuel spills of this nature are considered minor. They can be spread and left to evaporate or can be cleaned up with absorbent cleaning agents, depending on the particular situation. Try to avoid sparks or sources of ignition within 15 meter until the fuel is evaporated or cleaned up.

8.11.2 Spills over 0,5 meter but under 3 meter in any direction and not continuous flowing:

If the fuel spill is within 15 meter of an aircraft, or in an area of high hazard, post a fireguard up-wind of the spill with adequate fire extinguishing equipment at hand. One 45 kg dry powder extinguisher is the minimum required. Avoid sparks or sources of ignition within 15 meter until the spilled fuel is made safe for cleaning up. The fuel spill should be cleaned up with absorbent cleaning agents. 8.11.3 Spills over 3 meter in any direction or

continuous flowing: If the spill is within 15 meter of an aircraft, evacuate the passengers and crew. Post a fireguard up-wind of the spill with adequate fire extinguishing equipment on hand (45 kg dry powder). Neither an idling aircraft, nor any idling automotive, electrical, nor spark producing equipment in the area shall be started before the spilled fuel is removed. The fuel spill can be cleaned up with absorbent cleaning agents. A good safety practice is to not to activate any electrical switches unless absolutely necessary. Fuel soaked absorbents should be placed in a closed metal container and then removed to a safe area. Local regulations will determine the final disposition of these absorbents.

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Inform

1 Characteristics of fuel

2 Quality control checks

3 Components of the fuel system

HLO

HLO

HLO

HLO / Pilot Pilot / OIM



Pilot

Pilot

Pilot

4 Refueling procedures

5 Fuel spills

R = Responsible

A= Accountable

C = Consult

I= Inform


HLO / Pilot HLO / Pilot

HLO / HDA HLO / HDA

Pilot

Pilot

Pilot

Pilot / OIM

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Chapter 9

Helicopters Frequently Used

Eurocopter AS332L Super Puma Technical Specification

3.75m

12ft 4in HELICOPTER SERVICES

5.26m

17ft 3in

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Engine type

Maximum take-off weight (MTOW)

(Heavy lift operations)

Empty weight, offshore equipped (average)

Passenger seating configuration

Standard fuel tank capacity

Fuel consumption

Normal cruise speed

Maximum range, standard tanks

Maximum range, auxiliary tanks

Maximum hook load

The maximum weight in the tail compartment

is 55 kg‟s. This must not be exceeded. 3.00m

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8600kgs

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480kgs/h 1020lbs 580l

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AS332L.02/SC 19 JAN 2000

9ft 10in Above performance based on 1000ft ASL, ISA, still air conditions.

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18.90m

62ft

3.73m

3.14m

10ft 4in

5.76m

18ft 10in

2.59m

12ft 3in

5.36m

17ft 7in

HELICOPTER SER VICES

7.16m

23ft 6in

15.03m

49ft 4in

20.95m

68ft 9in

Engine type


Zero fuel weight



Auxiliary fuel tank capacity

CT58-

20,500 lbs

15,373 lbs

22

4200 lbs

1100 lbs

8ft 6in

3.64m

11ft 11in

2.32m

7ft 1in

Fuel consumption, fast cruise

Fuel consumption, best range

Fast cruise speed

Best range speed


Maximum range, auxiliary tanks

Maximum hook load

1100 lbs/hr

1050 lbs/hr

120kts

115kts

370

478

8000 lbs

S61N.02 19 JAN 2000

Above performance based on 1000ft ASL, ISA, still air conditions.

Sikorsky S61N Seating/Cargo Layouts 21 seat

configuration

Cargo Door

Liferaft

Cargo configuration

1.98m

6ft 6in

S61N.04 19 JAN 2000

Airstair Door

9.72m

31ft 11in

Liferaft

SERVICES

HELICOPTER

Sikorsky S76A+ Technical Specification 2.46m

8ft 0.8in HELICOPTER SERVICES

5m

16ft 5in

2.13m

7ft

Engine type

16m

52ft 6in

13.41m

44ft

2.31m

8ft 3in

13.22m

43ft 4in

2 x Turbomeca Arriel 1s

2.44m

8ft

4.41m

14ft 6in

1.98m

6ft 6in

3.05m

10ft

3.58m

11ft 9in


Empty weight, offshore equipped (average)



Auxiliary fuel tank capacity (boot)

Fuel consumption

Normal cruise speed


Maximum range, auxiliary tank

Maximum hook load

10,800lbs

7100lbs

12

1830lbs

350lbs

630lbs/hr

140kts

360nm

430nm

3300lbs

S76A+.02/SC 19 JAN 2000

Above performance based on 1000ft ASL, ISA, still air conditions.

Range calculated with IFR reserves

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Augusta Westland AW 139

Engine type 2 x Pratt&Whitney PT6C-67C (1679 hp)

MTOW 6400 kg

Empty Weight, offshore

equipped (average)

4400kg

Passenger seating

configuration

12

fuel tank capacity 1650 kg

fuel consumption 410 kg/h

Normal cruise speed 145 mph

Maximum range 550 nm

AB139 Safety features

Emergency Flotation System

Dual 11 man liferaft (each with 17 man overload capacity)

Dual liferaft deployment system

2 external emergency lights

Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting (HEEL)

Emergency Locator Transmittor (ELT)

CPI (Crash Position Indicator)

AVAD

High Visibility White strobe collision avoidance lights

Cockpit voice data recorder HUMS

All windows Push-out / Push-in

4 point seatbelts

Passenger and freight features

12 passengers confort seats

Cabin heating and ventilation system

Cabin public address system

Additional soundproofing

Individual lighting and ventilation system

Big slidingdoors (2) for passengers entrance

Large windows

Large rear baggage compartment (with 2 doors for ease of loading)

Smoke detection in bagage compartiment

Max. 300 kg freight in compartment

General features

5 main rotor blades

1 point gravity refueling

2 movable landing lights

Eurocopter EC 155 B1

Engine type 2 x Turbomeca Arriel 2C (935 hp)

MTOW 4950 kg

Empty Weight, offshore equipped (average) 3294 kg

Passenger seating configuration 10

fuel tank capacity 1011 kg

fuel consumption 320 kg/h

Normal cruise speed 155 mph

Maximum range 430 nm

EC155 B1 Safety features

Emergency Flotation System

Dual 10 man liferaft (each with 15 man overload capacity)

Dual liferaft deployment system ?

2 external emergency lights

Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting (HEEL)

Emergency Locator Transmittor (ELT)

CPI (Crash Position Indicator)

AVAD

High Visibility White strobe collision avoidance lights

Cockpit voice data recorder HUMS

All windows Push-out / Push-in

2 pilot doors are jettison type

4 point seatbelts for passengers

5 point seatbelt for pilots

Passenger and freight features

10 passengers confort seats

Cabin heating and ventilation system

Cabin public address system

Additional soundproofing

Individual ventilation system

2 big slidingdoors for passengers entrance

Large windows

Large rear baggage compartment (with 2 doors for ease of loading)

Smoke detection in bagage compartiment

Fire extinghuiser in bagage compartiment

Max. 300 kg freight in compartment

General Features

5 main rotor blades

1 side gravity refueling

2 movable landing lights

Chapter 10

Company Specific Requirement

Subject: Hand Signal “Almost Full” During Refueling

Reason: In response to questions arising out of a fuel spillage on a offshore helideck.

Information: When filling the tanks of the helicopter completely, the rate at which the level of fuel rises

may increase unexpectedly as the level of fuel in the tank approaches maximum. This is particularly so in the case of the S76 models. Because of a time lag in the fuel gauges in the

instrument panel it is difficult for the pilot to see that the tank is full until it is too late. With the EC 155 there is a similar issue. If refueling is stopped rapidly, there may be blow-back from the aircraft fuel system.

Hand Signal: In an effort to prevent fuel spills offshore the pilot will endeavour to give a warning that the

tank is approaching the critical level. He will do this by giving a hand signal as illustrated below: stretched thumb and forefinger in a pinching movement to indicate “a little bit more” or “almost full”. When the signal is given the refueller should reduce the flowrate.

Offshore

a) Fuel samples shall be taken before and after refueling (offshore only), to be checked for

presence of dirt or water; The Shell water detector-kit is recommended to be used to check the fuel for presence of water, no colour change from yellow or spots are

acceptable; b) A portable fire extinguisher shall be available and manned at the refueling side of the

helicopter; c) After refueling the HLO/Flight Attendant shall check that all fuel tanks have been properly

closed and all grounding wires are removed, in the absence of a flight attendant the

Commander must positively confirm with the HLO that the fuel caps are secure. This positive check shall be done by a radio-call from the flight crew to the HLO “HLO –

conform (both) fuel caps are closed”. The HLO may reply with a radio-call or positive thumbs up signal. If there is the slightest doubt as to the security of the fuel filler caps

then a crew member must visually inspect them ;

d) A crew member shall sign for the amount of fuel received and check that the amount stated on the receipt corresponds with the added amount derived from the fuel indicators.

e) In order to prevent damaging of antenna's and other exterior parts, it is not permitted to pass the fuel hose below the tail boom fuselage of the helicopter from one side to another.

Helicopter Refueling with Passengers on board

When there are no limitations on helicopter refueling, it is routine that the helicopter pilot will indicate in his first communications with the Radio Operator of the offshore installation that he

wants to refuel.

The Radio Operator informs the HLO who will in turn inform and instruct the team about the request and discuss the roles depending on the wind directions and expected helicopter position

prior to the arrival of the helicopter.

The sequence of activities will be as follows:

1. The handling of passengers who have just arrived and their luggage. Transit passengers

(and their luggage) will remain in their seat; Passengers are to be briefed to remain seated, but with seat belts/harnesses

unfastened, until refueling has been completed;

Door(s) on the refueling side of the helicopter shall remain closed but unlocked, where

possible; Door(s) on the non-refueling side of the helicopter shall remain open, weather

permitting; (hinged doors unlocked, sliding doors slightly opened);

Sufficient qualified personnel shall be immediately available to move passengers clear of

the helicopter in the event of a fire;

Provision is made for a safe and rapid evacuation;

The ground area beneath the exits intended for emergency evacuation must be kept

clear. 2. Refueling of the helicopter;

If the presence of fuel vapour is detected inside the helicopter, or any other hazard

arises during refueling, fuelling must be stopped immediately. 3. The handling of passengers who are departing and their luggage will only be done when

refuelling has been completed..

During refueling no other activities will take place around the Helideck.

Chapter 11

Appendixes

APPENDIX 1

EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK EQUIPMENT WEEKLY CHECKLIST

Helideck Equipment Record

Weekly Check Form

GENERAL Yes No

1. Helideck clean and free from debris. Drains clear.

2. Landing net in good condition and correctly tensioned (if applicable).

3. Deck-edge safety net in good condition.

4. All helideck perimeter lights and floodlights operational.

5. Helideck correctly marked and paintwork in good condition.

6. Ground power unit operational.

7. Refueling system operational.

8. Pump running warning light operational

9. Fuel test equipment in adequate supply.

10. Wheel chocks and tiedown strops available.

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

11. Emergency equipment box in good condition.

12. Aircraft type rescue axe.

13. Safety knife, aircraft type (for each crew member).

14. Heavy duty hacksaw c/w 6 spare blades.

15. Crow bar (large).

16. Grab/boat hook.

17. Lifting strop, aircraft type

18. Tin snip.

19. Bolt cutters.

20. ladder.

21. Fire resistant blanket.

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

22. 45kg dry powder extinguisher including 100% back-up - serviceable.

23. 20 kg CO2 extinguisher c/w lance including 100% back-up - serviceable.

24. Branch/nozzle available and in good condition.

Platform:

Date:

REMARKS

All enumerated items should be visually inspected and checked daily, though the form should only be completed once a week.

Additional Remarks

Original (White) - Installation Supervisor / Copy (Blue) - Helideck Records Book

Helicopter Landing Officer Signature

Installation Supervisor Signature

Appendix 2

2 Miscellaneous X

2,1 • Manuals HCA

5.11

Company Emergency response manual

ICAO Annex 14 with supl. Heliport Manual

HLO handbook (training manual)

Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual

2,2 • Helicopter emergency diagrams CHC

• Helicopter Types

• Dangerous Goods

• Other Safety Posters

• Location

2,3 • Passenger briefing equipment HCA

• Type

• Location

2,4 • Scales for baggage and freight 6.9.1

• Type

• Max weight, (lbs/kg)

• Calibration date

• Procedures

3 Radio Equipment X

3,1 • VHF Main 6. 9. 4

• Call sign

• Location

• Quantity

• Approval

• Details:

• Connected to emergency supply/ups

3,2 • VHF Portable 6.9.4

• HLO

• HDA

3,3 • NDB (Not for NL, see toelichting art 16 RBML) 6.9.4

• Approval

• Ident

• Frequency

• Details

3,4 • Radio Log

Record of Departure /Position Reports

(Passenger & Freight manifest).

HCA

4 Meteorological Equipment X

4,1 • Anemometer's 6.4.2.1

• Location

• Calibration date & report every 18

months

KNM I

• In clear air

• Handheld backup

4,2 • Air Temp location 6.4.2

4,3 • Barometer 6.4.2

• Location of sensor relative to helideck level

• Calibration date & report every 18

months

KNM I

4,4 • Visibility, cloud base & cover

• Details of equipment, if available

6.4.2

4,5 • Sea State

• Details of equipment, if available

6.4.2

4. 6 • Location of readouts

• Can the Radio Operator readily refer to all

weather information

HCA

5 Helideck Equipment X

5,1 • Chocks 6.9.1

5,2 • Tie dow n straps/ropes 6.9.1

• Type

• Quantity

5,3 • Helicopter start unit 6.9.1

• Type / Voltage

• Location

• Can lead reach aircraft in any position

5,4 • Snow /ice clearing equipment 6.9.1

5,5 • Prohibited Landing Marker

• 4 x 4m red flag with diagonal yellow cross

4.2.10

5,6 • Windsock 5.1.1

HM 5.2.1

4.1.5

• Location(s)

• Condition

• Illumination 5.1.1.7

• In clear air 5.1.1.2

• Spare windsock

5,7 • Bird deterrent device

6 Helideck Surface X

6,1 • Colour (Green) 4.2.1

6,2 • Condition, paint & cleanliness

6,3 • Non slip characteristic - estimate HM 2.3.1.8 3. 7. 1

6,4 • Last friction test date and result 3. 7. 5

6,5 • Gutter or raised curb HM 2.3.1.9 3. 7. 2

6,6 • Drainage 3.7.2

• Slope HM 2.3.1.9

• Number of down pipes

• Debris filter fitted

6,8 • Aircraft tie dow n points HM 2.3.1.13 3.8.1 & 2

• Location

• Quantity/Pattern

• Flush

• Bar diameter

• Condition

7 Helideck Dimensions X

7,1 • Landing Area dimensions 3.6.1

7,2 • Run off area dimensions

8 Helideck Markings X

8,1 • Name 5.2.9 4.1.3

4.2.1 .1

• Name painted on deck name

• Height (1,20 meter) 5.2.9.4

• Colour (white)

• Position

• Proportions

• Outlined (Alum. Decks only)

• Other names on deck

8,2 • Perimeter Line fig 5.5 4.2.1

• Colour (white)

• Width (0,30 meter)

• Location

8,3 • Aiming Circle 4.2.6

• Colour (yellow) 5.2.8.4

• Width (1meter) 5.2.8.4

• Inner diameter (0.5D) 5.2.8.5

• Location 5.2.8.3

8,4 • Chevron fig 5.5 4.2.2

• Length of arms (0,79 meter)

• Colour (black)

• Angle

• Swung (max = +/- 15°)

• Location

8,5 • D Value fig 5.5 4.2.3

• Declared 'D' value 5.2.10.3

• Height (0,10 meter)

• Colour (black) 5.2.10.5

• Location

8,6 • Perimeter ‘D’ value fig 5.5 4.2.4

• Value

• Quantity (3)

• Colour (white)

• Height (0,60)

• Location

• Orientation

8,7 • ‘H’ 5.2.2.3 4.2.7

• Size

• Location [Concentric with aiming circle]

• Orientation // with bisector

• Swung (max = +/- 15°)

8,8 • Maximum allow able mass 5.2.3 4.2.5

• "t" Value

• Does this agree with the design value

• Size (0,90 meter)

• Colour (white)

• Location

8,9 • Prohibited landing sector 4.2.9

• Location

• Angle (45°)

• Colours (red / white)

• Reason

9Helideck Net

XHM 2.3.1.11

9,1 • Material 3.7.3

9,2 • Type 3.7.3

9,3 • Condition

9,4 • Coverage 3.7.3

• Covers aiming circle

• Obscures: name

• Obscures: t value

9,5 • Rope diameter - 20mm 3.7.3

9,6 • Mesh size -200mm 3.7.3

9,7 • Net size 3.7.4

9,8 • Tension - 2225N (Lift .+0.25m) 3.7.3

9,9 • Tie dow n points - every 1.5m 3.7.3

9. 10 • Methods of securing

10 Perimeter Net X HM 1.4.4

10,1 • Material 3.9.1

10,2 • Width from deck edge - 1.5m 3.9.1

10,3 • Condition - securely attached 3.9.1

10,4 • Detailed visual inspection 3.9.1

10,5 • Hammock effect 3.9.2

10,6 • Slope - 10° (250mm adl) 3.9.1

10,7 • Covers drop dow n areas 3.9.1

11 Access X

11,1 • Locations - suitability HM 1.4.4.4 3.10.1

11,2 • Handrails HM 1.4.4.5 3.10.5

• Fixed/Foldable

• Height

• Conspicuous

11,3 • Safety notices - applicability HCA

11,4 • Access restriction system HCA

12 Turbulence X

12,1 • Structures HM 1.4.1.1 3.2.1

12,2 • Hot emissions HM 1.4.2

HM 1.4.3

3.2.1

12,3 • Cold emissions 3.2.1

12,4 • Air Gap beneath deck HM 1.4.2.2

13 Obstruction Environment X

13,1 • OFS (210º) HM 3.2.3.4 3.6.2

• State items, location and height above

deck level from SLA

13.2.1 • LOS (1 x 150º) HM 3.2.3.9 3.6.4

• From edge of Landing Area to 0.12D

(maximum 25 cm)

• From 0.12 to 0.33D with a 1:2

slope

13.2.2 • LOS (2 x 150°) ships only

• From edge of Landing Area to 1.0 'D' with a

1:5 slope.

9.2.2

13,3 • 180° 5:1- 3:1 falling gradient obstructions

• State items, locations, distance from the

edge of netting and height below deck level

HM 3.2.3.5 3.6.8

13,4 • Landing Area - Maximum 25mm HM 3.2.3.4 3.6.3

13,4 • Temporary items

• e.g. Flare booms, Seismic booms which

may infringe protected surfaces.

14Perimeter Lights X 5.3.8

fig 5.9

14,1 • Colour (green) 4.3.1

14,2 • Type

14,3 • Serviceability 4.3.1

• All working

• Brightness

• Condition of lens

14,4 • Position and height 3.6.1

• Location 5.3.8.5

• Height <250mm

• Distance <3m 5.3.8.6

14,5 • Connected to emergency / ups 4.3.12

14,6 • Sw itching 4.3.8

14,7 • Limit of safe landing area - red lights 4. 3. 2

15 Floodlights X

15,1 • No. and Type of unit HM 5.2.3.12

15,2 • Brightness / Serviceability 4.3.7

• Illumination

• All working

• Condition of lens

• Dazzle protection

15,3 • Position and height 4.3.7

• Location

• Height <250mm

15,4 • Connected to emergency / ups 4.3. 12

15,5 • Sw itching

16 General Lighting X

16,1 • Installation f loodlighting - dazzle 4.3.7

16,2 • Light pollution 4.3.8

17 Obstruction Marking and Lighting X

17,1 • Structures > 15m above deck level

• Omni directional red lights every 10m adl.

(To include all crane booms near flight path)

HM 5.3.3.13 4.4.3

17,2 • Highest point HM 5.2.3.17 4.4.4

• Omni directional

• Colour

• Intensity

17,3 • Crane colours

17,4 • Misc. - give details

18 Status Lights X

18,1 • Units meet spec 4.3.10

18,2 • Visible from all approach directions

• Quantity and location

4.3.10

18,3 • Connected to emergency / ups 4.3.10

18,4 • Sw itching

• Automatic and manual activation

• Remote reset 4.3.10

18,5 • Hazard level initiation 2.3.5

4.3.10

19 Refuelling Package X

19,1 • General comments only 7,3

20 Fire Fighting equipment X

20,1 • Fixed Monitor System (FMS) HM 6.10b 5.2.3

5.2.8

• Quantity

• Type

20,2 • Delivery ( not less than 6L/min, 5 min. per

square meter w ithin "D")

HM 6.10b 5.2.2

5.2.6.1

• Foam production response time (< 15 sec's)

• Delivery rate (lts/min)

20,3 • Concentrate (Performance level 'B') 5.2.5

5.2.6

HCA• Type

• Percentage

• % (marked on container)

• Capacity of tank

• Quantity in tank

20,4 • Certif icate of Conformity

• Cert. of conformity, test report on

concentrate, water and produced foam

HM 6.3.3 5.3.3

20,5 • Back-up concentrate - quantity 5.2.6

20,6 • Deck Integrated Fire Fighting System

(DIFFS)

5.2.10

• Type

• Time to deliver

• Delivery rate (lts/min)

20,7 • Hydrant points - quantity HM 6.10d 5.2.8

20,8 • Hand lines HM 6.10d 5.2.8

• Quantity

• Jet/spray nozzles

• Location

20,9 • Foam hand branch 5.2.8

• Quantity

• Delivery rate

• Location

20.10 • Foam inductors 5.2.8

5.3.2

• Quantity

• Concentrate – quantity

• Percentage setting

• Connection

• Location

20.11 • Tw in agent units HM 6.10b

• No. and capacity of each unit

• Last test date

• Access to helideck

20.12 • Dry pow der (at least 2 units, total not less

than 45 kg)

HM 6.10a 5.4.2


• Last test date


20.13 • CO2 (not less than 18 kg) HM 6.10c 5.4.3


• Suitable Applicator

• Last test date


20.14 • Back-up DP and CO2 HM 6.6.1

21 Rescue Equipment X HM 6.9

21,1 • Rescue Equipment boxes

• Location (s)

• Quantity

• Condition & Layout

• Lighting

• Accessibility from all access points

21,2 • Check list 5.7.3

21,3 • Adjustable w rench 5.7.2

21,4 • Large rescue axe 5.7.2

21,5 • Bolt cutters 5.7.2

21,6 • Large crow bar 5.7.2

21,7 • Grab or salving hook 5.7.2

21,8 • Heavy duty hacksaw 5.7.2

21,9 • Heavy duty blades 5.7.2

21.10 • Fire resistant blanket 5.7.2

21,11 • Ladder 5.7.2

21,12 • Life-line/rescue harness 5.7.2

21,13 • Tin snips 5.7.2

21,14 • Set of assorted screw drivers 5.7.2

21,15 • Harness knife c/w sheath

• 1 per deck crew

5.7.2

21,16 • Breathing Apparatus sets 5.9.3

5.9.4

• Quantity

• Location

21,17 • Portable safety lamp

• Quantity, location

• Operating life

22 Protective Clothing X HM 6.1.10

22,1 • Stow age type 5,9

• Condition

• Location

22,2 • HLO vest; on front and back 5.8.1

22,3 • Helmet w ith visor 5.9.1

HCA

• Quantity

• Type

• Code (EN443/BS3864)

• Condition

22,5 • Gloves 5.9.1

HCA

• Quantity

• Type

• Code (EN659)

• Condition

22,6 • Boots 5.9.1

HCA

• Quantity

• Type

• Code (EN345/BS1870)

• Condition

22,7 • Fire suit 5.9.1

HCA

• Quantity

• Type

• Code (EN469/BS6249)

• Condition

Supervise helicopter

landing and departure

Prepare for helicopter Prepare for helicopter

landing departure

Brief helideck crew Brief helideck crew

HLO Control Offshore Helideck Routine Operations

Control Offshore

Routine Operations Supervise cargo

handling

Supervise loading and

Co-ordinate preparation unloading passengers,

of freight baggage and freights

Confirm suitability Confirm helicopter is safe to approach

of freight

Prepare for refueling Ensure refueling

systems and equipment

are serviceable

Supervise the refueling

of the helicopter

Refuel the helicopter

Make the helicopter safe

Shutdown refueling

process

Monitor shutdown

sequence and inform appropriate people

Confirm equipment status

Inform appropriate people

of impending operations

and maintain

communications

Helideck area equipment

is manned and

operational

Conduct communication

with helicopter pilot

Take corrective action

Appropriate manner:

With authority and clarity

Procedures:

PPE, crew briefings, full

equipment confirmation,

communications,

loading, helideck

equipment

Communications

Personal radio, vocal,

visual

Appropriate persons:

OIM, RO, helideck

crews,

standby vessel officer,

crane operator

Impending operations:

Helicopter landing and

on deck, vessel or crane

movements, weather,

deck and airspace is

clear


Inform appropriate people

of impending operations

and maintain

communications

Secure and stow

helicopter equipment

Secure and stow

helideck equipment

Rescue and firefighting

equipment is manned and

operational

Communicate departure

clearance

Conduct work safely

Crew briefings:

Equipment security and

stowage, safe working

practices, departure

clearance

Communication

manner:

With authority and clarity


OIM, RO, helideck

crews, standby vessel

officer, passengers,

helicopter crew, crane

operator

Communication

methods:

PA system, telephone,

personal radio, vocal,

group meeting

Helideck equipment:

Chocks, fire

extinguishers, baggage

trolley, external power

Impending operations:

Helicopter on-deck,

cabin restrictions,

weather, deck and

airspace is clear, vessel

or crane movements

Move freight to

helideck area

Complete loading

preparations and notify

appropriate people

Move freight to helicopter

Loading preparations:

Manifest, freight,

personnel

Suitability: Cleanliness,

leakproof, labelling and

packaging, manifest,

load spreading, floor

loading, dangerous

cargo, radioactive,

magnetic

Freight:Large, small,

long

Procedures:

Manual handling,

mechanical handling

COSHH loading

Transfer manifests

Offload baggage

Disembark passengers

Offload freight

Load freight

Embark passengers

Stow baggage

Procedures:

Advising helicopter pilot,

confirming helicopter

safety, cargo,

passengers on helideck,

data collection and

processing, safe working

practices, manual

handling, loading and

unloading

Communications:

Radio, visual

Actual / Potential

conflicts:

Weather conditions, rotor

hazards

Passenger PPE:

Survival suit, lifejacket,

hearing protection

Conduct quality checks

Establish aircraft

requirements and notify

appropriate people

Deploy firefighting

arrangements

Record data and forward

to appropriate people

Monitor operations

Take corrective actions

where necessary


to appropriate people

Equipment:

PPE

Procedures:

Helicopter bonding and

refueling, refueling

systems and equipment,

aircraft requirements,

quality checks, safe

working practices

Corrective action:

Spillage

Aircraft requirements:

Gravity, pressure,

quantity

Quality checks:

Fuel samples

Monitoring:

Differential pressure,

delivery pressure,

quantity

Stow equipment


to appropriate people Conduct work safely

Procedures:

Equipment shutdown

sequence, equipment

storage, refueling hose

and bonding lead, data

collection and processing

safe working practices

Equipment:

Refueling package -

nozzle, hose bonding,

lead, fuel caps

Equipment storage:

Refueling hose and

bonding lead

Data:

Written, from meter on

system

Data accuracy limits:

100%, less than 100%

accuracy

Data collection:

Log sheets


onshore, offshore

Refueling operations:

Bonding lead, refueling

hose removal, fuel caps

Monitoring:

Manual, electronic

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3

Contribute to Routine

Offshore Helideck

Operations

(Helideck Assistant)

Handle Cargo

Refuel

helicopter

Contribute to

helicopter landing

and departure

Assist with the

Preparation for helicopter

landing

Assist with the preparation for

helicopter departure

Assist with the preparation of

freight for loading

Assist with the unloading and

loading of bagage passengers

and freight

Assist with refueling the

helicopter

Assist with the shutdown of

the refueling operation

Assist with the preparation for

refueling

Inform HLO of status of

operation

Inform HLO of status of

equipment

Helideck area equipment is

manned and operated as

instructed

Prompt action is taken when

appropriate

Conduct work safely

Procedures:

Full equipment

confirmation,

communications,

helideck equipment

Equipment manned:

Rescue and firefighting,

chocks, baggage

handling equipment

Communications:

Personal radio, verbal,

visual


HLO, RO, other helideck

crew member, crane

operator

Operations and

Conditions:

Helicopter landing and

on deck, vessel or crane

movements, weather,

deck and airspace is

clear

Working Practices:

Individual operation,

team operation, use of

PPE, use of equipment

Helideck Area

Equipment:

Landing net, lights,

rescue and firefighting,

wind sock, chocks,

baggage handling

equipment, helideck

lifeline

Actual or Potentially

Hazardous Situations:

Fuel leaks, oil leaks, fire,

smoke, abnormal noise,

other abnormalities

Secure and stow helicopter

equipment

Secure helideck equipment

Rescue and firefighting

equipment is manned

Observe helicopter operations


appropriate

Conduct work safely


HLO, RO, other helideck

crew member, helicopter

crew

Communication:

Telephone, personal

radio, verbal, visual

Helideck equipment:

Chocks, portable fire

extinguishers, baggage

handling equipment,

external power supply

Helicopter Operations

observed:

Helicopter on deck,

weather, deck and

airspace is clear, vessel

or crane movement

Helicopter equipment:

Doors, panels, fuel caps

Working Practices:






Fuel leaks, oil leaks, fire,

smoke, abnormal noise,

other abnormalities

Move freight to helideck area

Complete loading

preparations

Move freight to helicopter

Deliver food/ refreshments to

helicopter


appropriate

Conduct work safely

Loading preparations:

Freight, pallets, spreader

boards, loading

equipment

Freight: Large, small,

long, heavy, light, bulky

Procedures:

Manual handling,

mechanical handling,

COSHH loading,

positioning, underslung

loads



Long items, dangerous

goods

Working Practices:




Offload bagage

Disembark passengers

Offload freight

Prepare helicopter

Load freight

Embark passengers

Stow bagage


needed

Conduct work safely

Procedures:

Advising HLO,

confirming helicoptersafety, cargo,

passengers on helideck,safe working practices,

manual handling,mechanical handling

loading and unloading

Communications:Visual, verbal

Actual, /Potentialconflicts:Weather

conditions, rotor hazards,underslung andwinching, static

discharge

Passenger PPE:Survival suit, lifejacket,

hearing protection

Working Practices:Individual operation,

team operation, use ofPPE, use of equipment

Confirm refueling systems

and equipment are

serviceable


Receive aircraft requirements

Man fire fighting equipment

Record data and forward to

HLO

Operational

Requirements :

Weather, rotor hazards

Refueling

Requirements:

Quantity, gravity

pressure, filter location

Procedures: Fuel,

sampling and quality

Helicopter is borded

Refuel helicopter and monitor

operations

Take corrective actions where

necessary


HLO

Procedures :

Helicopter bonding and

refueling, refuelingsystems and equipment,aircraft requirements,safe working practice

Corrective actions:Spillage, fire, equipment

Malfunction

Aircraft requirements:Gravity, pressure,

Quantity

Monitoring:Differential pressure,

delivery pressure,Quantity

Data:Differential pressure,

delivery pressure,quantity


Shutdown the operation and

inform HLO

Stow equipment


HLO

Conduct work safely

Confirm refueling systems

and equipment are

serviceable

Procedures:

Shutdown sequence,

equipment storage,refueling hose, hose endand bonding lead, main

bonding lead, datacollection, safe working

Practices

Equipment storage:Refueling package -nozzle, hose bondingleads, fuel caps, fuelsamples, sampling

Equipment

Data:Written, deliverymeter, totaliser meter,differential pressure

gauges, fuel pressuregauge, dipstick reading

30-9-09

Appendix 2

Control the Response to Offshore

Helideck Emergencies

Prepare for emergencies

Control response to

emergencies

Maintain a state of

readiness

Identify/locate and

operate all relevant

equipment and controls

Conduct emergency

exercises

Identify/locate

operational hazards

hazardous areas and

access

Prepare for helicopter

landing

Prepare to enter the

incident area

Respond to appropriate

alarms

Control the rescue of

personnel

Control the firefighting

operations

Enter the incident area

and work safely

Identify/locate fire

hazards

Identify/locate electrical

hazards

Identify/locate technical

hazards

Fire hazards:

Unignited fuel

Spillage, ignited fuel

Spillage, pyrotechnics

Electrical hazards:

Static electricity

Aircraft electrical system

Technical hazards:

Rotors, flotation device,

hydraulics,

escalation,helicopter

construction


Onshore, offshore

Operate means of

shutting down the engine

Operate helideck fixed

fire systems

Operate helifuel system

control valves

Operate portable fire and

rescue equipment

Procedures:

Aircraft shutdown,

fixed fire systems

(helideck and aircraft)

portable fire and

rescue equipment,

helifuel system

control valves

Helideck fixed fire

systems:

Firewater deluge

valves, inert gas, fire

extinguishing

systems and release

valves, foam system

and release valves,

fire main hydrants

and isolation valves

Portable fire and

rescue equipment:

Hoses, hose reels,

branches, foam,

foam equipment,

extinguishers BA sets

Establish communication

Conduct briefing and

debriefing with helideck

team

Conduct exercises with

helideck team

Record exercise

outcome

Appropriate

people:

OIM/Master, radio

operator, fire team,

company (onshore),

helicopter crew,

emergency helideck

team, fire team,

crane operator,

standby vessel, other

installations, other

Vessels

Lines of

communication:

Command structure

Pre-planned

exercises:

Crash on deck,

emergency/precauti

onary landing, crash

on deck - major

spillage with no fire,

significant fuel

spillage - rotors

running, evacuation

by helicopter, man

overboard, attempted

wheels up landing,

helicopter incident on

landing

Respond to alarms

Report to muster

Procedures:Alarm response,

Muster

Alarms:Bells, klaxon, light,

whistles, siren(continuous/

intermittent), vocal

Monitor environmental

conditions

Brief helideck crew


Inform appropriate

people of impending

operations and maintain

communications

Helideck area equipment is

manned and operational

Conduct communications with

helicopter pilot

Select and wear

appropriate PPE

Select breathing

apparatus

Gain access to incident area

safely

Move through incident area in

a safe & appropriate manner

Maintain a safe means of

escape

Movement:

Upright (BA Shuffle),

crawl,descend/ascend,stairs and ladders

appropriate tohelideck and

associated areas

Circumstances:Smoke, heat,

darkness, poorvisibility, all weather

conditions

Find out if anyone is missing

Locate missing personnel

Rescue personnel

Prioritise and treat casualties

Use to optimum effect fixed

systems

Monitor the effectiveness of

fixed fire fighting systems

Control non firefighting

operations

Take corrective action

Appropriate

manner:

With authority andclarity

Procedures:Crew briefings, full

equipmentconfirmation, comm-unications, helideck

equipmentEquipment: PPE

Communications:Personal radio, vocal,

visualAppropriate

persons:OIM, Radio Operator,

helideck and fireteams, stanby vessel

officer, craneoperator

Impendingoperations:

Helicopter landing ondeck, vessel or cranemovements, weather,deck and airspace is

clear

Use breathing apparatus

Procedures:

PPE, breathing

apparatusoperations, BA

Control

Alarms:Bells, klaxon, lights,

whistles, siren(continuous/

intermittent), vocal

PPE:Fire clothing, boots,helmet and visor,

gloves

Remove casualties to a safe

location

Procedures:

BA search, casualty

treatment, moving

casualties,

equipment, casualty

handling

Missing personnel:

Crew members,

passengers, helideck

team

Appropriate

persons:

Onshore, offshore

Casualty

management:

Treatment of

casualties:

Airway breathing

and circulation,

(ABC)

Resuscitation

Establish breathing

(manually,

automatically)

Cardiac massage

Stop bleeding

(direct, undirect

pressure)

Correct positioning

Reassurance/

comfort

Slings, harnesses,

stretchers, hoists

Equipment:

Slings, harnesses,

stretchers, hoists

Take remedial action where

necessary

Select and use portable fire

fighting equipment

Deal with unignited fuel

spillage

Minimize damage to

helicopter and installation

Clean, service and replenish

equipment stocks

Procedures:

Fuel spillage,

cleaning and

servicing equipment,

stock control

Damage:

water, smoke, heat

Service equipment:

To installation

Requirements

Stock:

To installation

requirements

Operate monitor controls to

optimum effect

Maintain escape routes

Procedures:

Fixed firefighting

ystems, portable

firefighting

equipment, hose and

branches, hose reels,

discharge patterns,

escape routes

Fixed firefighting

systems:

Helideck foam

monitors, monitor

controls, hoses, hose

reels, branches

Deficiencies:

Fixed firefighting

system

Water Pumping

capacity

Water pressure

Control

mechanisms

Standby reserves

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APPENDIX 4 Marshalling Signals

Engine Fire

APPENDIX 5

Transportation of special loads.

"Special load" is the collective term for those items of cargo

which, due to there nature or value will require special

treatment by all personnel during the stages of acceptance,

storage, stowage and transportation.

Under the heading of "special load" will fall:

- Dangerous goods.

- Live animals.

- Strongly smelling cargo.

- Human remains.

- Perishable cargo. (Including foodstuffs)

- Valuable cargo.

- Wet cargo.

- Living human organs and blood shipments.

- Spare parts for aircraft that are "AOG" coded.

- Undeveloped film.

All of the above items with the exception of "Valuable cargo"

must be entered in the part of the cargo manifest

designated "Special load notification to Captain" (NOTOC)

Either the operations department of the helicopter operator

or the approved dispatcher on an offshore installation or

vessel issues this.

Dangerous goods.

Definition of dangerous goods

Dangerous goods comprise of all articles or substances

which are capable of posing a significant risk to health,

safety or property when transported, and which are

classified according to I.C.A.O. Annex 18, Technical instruc-

tions for the safe transport of dangerous goods by air and

IATA.

For the purpose of transportation dangerous goods have

been divided into three (3) categories. They are:

1. Forbidden:

Those, which are forbidden for transportation by air

2. Acceptable:

Those items, which are acceptable for air transport,

provided all the special provisions concerning packaging;

quantity and compatibility are complied with.

3. Excepted:

Known items in general use such as, after shave lotions,

perfumes etc. this being directed at passengers and

their baggage.

Classification of dangerous goods

Class 1.

Class 2.

Class 3.

Class 4.

Class 5.

Class 6.

Class 7.

Class 8.

Class 9.

Explosives.

Gases. (Compressed, liquefied, dissolved

under pressure or deeply refrigerated)

Flammable liquids.

Flammable solids. (4,1)

Substances liable to spontaneous

combustion (4,2)

Dangerous when wet, will emit flammable

gases. (4,3)

Oxidizing substances. (5,1)

Organic peroxides. (5,2)

Poisonous toxic substances (6,1)

Infectious substances (6,2)

Radioactive materials.

Corrosives.

Miscellaneous dangerous goods, including magnetic

materials

Marking and labelling

All packages containing dangerous goods must have the

correct marking and labelling, as laid down in the IATA

Dangerous goods regulations. In all cases the "Proper

shipping name the "UN" or "ID Number" and quantity must

be noted on the outer packing together with the correct

"Hazard labels".

Further to this a "Shippers declaration of dangerous goods"

is required.

Orientation labels.

In addition to the previous mentioned labels, special

attention must be paid to the following:

“Heavy Freight”

Packages bearing these labels must be stowed accordingly.

Single packages with end closures, containing liquids must

be stowed with the closures upwards.

Appendix 5 – Transportation of special loads

2

Packing.

Dangerous goods must be packed in containers that are

approved according to the packing instructions as laid down

in the I.A.T.A. Dangerous goods regulations. For this

purpose the regulations divide the dangerous goods into

three groups, depending on the degree of danger that they

may present.

Packing group I

Packing group II

Packing group III

=

=

=

Great danger.

Medium danger.

Minor danger.

Bilateral agreement.

This agreement made between the Civil Aviation Authority of

the Netherlands (Inspectie Verkeer en Waterstaat, divisie

luchtvaart) and the United Kingdom (CAA) ICAO.

Except when otherwise provided for in the "technical

instructions", no person may offer, or accept dangerous

goods of any class for transportation by air, unless those

goods are properly classified, documented, certificated,

described, packed, marked, labelled and in the correct

condition for shipment as required by the technical

instructions.

When all of the required precautions have been taken,

transportation by air of items, which possess potentially

hazardous characteristics, may be carried out in a safe and

acceptable manner.

Loading of dangerous goods.

Dangerous goods that are to be carried on board helicopters

will be stowed in the cargo area only. Special care must be

taken to insure that the dangerous goods are secured in the

correct position and manner.


3

Handling of incidents and accidents with

dangerous goods.

For your own protection, and that of other personnel

involved in the transportation of special loads, if confronted

with a leaking or damaged packages containing dangerous

goods. The following procedures must be applied at all

times.

Damaged packages.

(All classes except class 7.)

Warning.

Never load damaged packages.

When a package or packages containing dangerous goods

are damaged but with no spillage, separate the package or

packages and warn a member of the helicopter crew or the

Helicopter Landing Officer.

Spillage of contents.

(Class 1 to 5 and 9.)

Warning.

Never load leaking packages.

In cases of spillage of the contents (liquids, solids, gases or

fumes) if possible place the package or packages in a safe

place preferably in open air, and inform a member of the

helicopter crew or the Helicopter Landing Officer.

Contamination of skin or clothing.

(Classes 1 to 5 and 9.)

Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible prefer-

ably under a running shower and have the clothing cleaned,

wash the contaminated areas of the body for a period of at

least 10 to 15 minutes with running water. If so required

contact a physician as soon as possible.


4

Spillage of contents.

(Classes 6 and 8.)

Never move a damaged package. Insure that contamination

does not spread. Protect your person and inform the Heli-

copter Landing Officer.

Class 6.

In cases of contamination of clothing replace as soon as

possible, if the contamination has penetrated to the skin

wash in running water with soap for a period of at least 15

to 20 minutes. Insure that another person opens doors and

operates taps etc. to prevent any further contamination.

Note.

If the skin is contaminated consult a physician as soon as

possible.

Class 8.

In cases of contamination with this class immediately douse

the affected person with large amounts of running water,

then with great care remove the clothing and continue to

douse the affected parts.

Note.

Use as much water as possible.

Do not rub the skin.

Consult a physician immediately.

Notification to captain (N O T O C)

The captain of the helicopter must be provided with written

information (manifest) as soon as practically possible prior to

the departure time, covering the "special load" that is to be

carried. If dangerous goods are to be transported from an

airfield to an offshore installation or vessel the goods will be

accompanied by a "shippers declaration".

IATA-ICAO Hazard & Handling labels


5

IATA/ICAO HAZARD AND HANDLING LABELS Except for Radioactive and Handling Labels, text indicating the nature of risk on label is optional.

Primary Hazard Labels Class 1

Class 4

Class 2

Class 3

*Articles bearing the Explosives labels shown above and falling into Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.4F, 1.5 and 1.6 are normally forbidden.

1.1 1

1.2 1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

F

1

1.6

N

1

1.5

D

1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

G

1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

B

1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

C

1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

D

1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

E

1

1.4 EXPLOSIVES

S

1

1.3 1

Non-flammable gas Flammable gas

Spontaneously

combustible

4

Flammable solid4

4

Dangerous when wet

4

Flammable liquid 2

3

Class 5

Oxidizer

5.1

Organic peroxide

5.2

Appendix 5 DANGEROUS GOODS

2

Toxic gas

2

IATA/ICAO HAZARD AND HANDLING LABELS (CONT.) Except for Radioactive and Handling Labels, text indicating the nature of risk on label is optional.

Primary Hazard Labels (cont.)

Class 6 Infectious substance

Secondary Hazard Labels

Toxic

6

RADIOACTIVE I

CONTENTS

ACTIVITY

7

Class 7

In case of damage or leakage

immediately notify Public

Health authority

6

RADIOACTIVE II CONTENTS

ACTIVITY

TRANSPORT INDEX

7

Flammable gas

Flammable liquid

Dangerous

when wet

Oxidizer

Class 8

RADIOACTIVE III CONTENTS

ACTIVITY

TRANSPORT INDEX

7

Class 9

Flammable

solid

Spontaneously

combustible

Toxic

CORROSIVE

CORROSIVE

8

Handling Labels N

W E

9

DANGER

S

MAGNETISED

MATERIAL

KEEP AWAY FROM AIRCRAFT COMPASS DETECTOR UNIT

DO NOT LOAD IN PASSENGER AIRCRAFT

CONTAINS

CRYOGENIC

LIQUID


SHIPPERS DECARATION FOR DANGEROUS GOODS

Shipper

Air Waybill No.

Page of

Pages

Consignee

Two completed and signed copies of this declaration must be handed to the operator

TRANSPORT DETAILS

This shipment is within the Airport of Departure:

limitations prescribe for

(delete non-applicable) PASSENGER CARGO AND CARGO AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT ONLY

Airport of Destination:

NATURE AND QUANTITY OF DANGEROUS GOODS

Dangerous Goods Identification

Shippers Referencee Number (optional)

WARNING

Failure to comply in all respects with the applicable Dangerous

Goods Regulations may be in breach of the applicable law, subject to the legal penalties. This Declaration must not, in any circumstances, be completed and/or signed by a consolidator, a

forwarder or an IATA cargo agent.

Shipment type (delete non-applicable)

NON-RADIOACTIVE RADIOACTIVE

(see sub-section of 8.1 of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations)

Proper Shipping Name

Class UN or Pack- Subsi- Quantity and type of packing

or ID No. ing diary

Divi- Group Risk sion

Packing

Inst

Authorisation

Additional Handling Information

I hereby declare that the contents of this consignment are fully and

accurately described above by the proper shipping name, and are

classified, packaged, marked and labelled/placarded, and are in all

respects in proper condition for transport according to applicable

International and national governmental regulations.

Name/Title of Signatory

Place and date

Signature

(see warning above)


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APPENDIX 6 Helicopter Diagram

Appendix 7 Refuelling points of different helicopters

S76 b

EC155

AW13

9

AS332

L2

Super

Puma

Appendix 8 – Helicopter types & Cargo Holds

HELICOPTER TYPE LDG NET (m)

N/R3.200

2.400 2.4t N/R

3.2t

MAX WT (KG) t-VALUEROTOR DIA. (m)

BOLKOW 117 13.00 (13) 11,00

BOLKOW Bo 105D 12.00 (12) 9,90

D-VALUE (m)

2.6t 9 x 9

DAUPHIN SA 365N2 13.68 (14)

AGUSTA A109 13.05 (13) 11,00 2.600

4.3t11,93

5.3t

4.250 9 x 9

13,80 6.400

12 x 12

12 x 12

4.9t

6.4t 12 x 12

14.30 (14) 12,60 4.850

SIKORSKY S76 16.00 (16) 13,40 5.307

EC155 B1

5.1t N/R

AUGUSTA-BELL 139 / AW139

12 x 12

8.6t 12 x 12

BELL 212 17.46 (17) 14,63 5.080

16.66 (17)

SUPER PUMA AS332 L2 19.50 (20) 16,20

15,00SUPER PUMA AS332 L 18.70 (19) 8.599

BELL 214ST 18.95 (19) 15,85 7.936

12.0t 15 x 15

9.300

8.0t

9.3t 12 x 12

11.0t 12 x 12

SIKORSKY S92 20.88 (21) 17,17 12.020

EC 225 19.50 (20) 16,20 11.000

SIKORSKY S61 N 22.20 (22) 9.3t 15 x 1518,90 9.298

AW 139

EC155

Please watch obstacle at the top of the cargo hold

S76B

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