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NCO.SPEC.HESLO.100 Checklist
The checklist for HESLO shall contain:
(a) normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
(b) relevant performance data;
(c) required equipment;
(d) any limitations; and
(e) responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command, and, if applicable, crew members and
task specialists.
NCO.SPEC.HESLO.100 GM1 Checklist
REFERENCES
The following references to the AMC and GM of Annex VIII (Part-SPO) provide further guidance for the
development of checklists.
(a) AMC1 SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 provides a generic framework for the development of
standard operating procedures (SOP) for HESLO operations. This AMC can be regarded
as a good practice example for developing the checklist for HESLO operations.
(b) GM1 SPO.SPEC.HESLO.100 provides guidance for initial pilot training for HESLO types 1,
2, 3 and 4.
NCO.SPEC.HESLO.105 Specific HESLO equipment
The helicopter shall be equipped with at least:
(a) one cargo safety mirror or alternative means to see the hook(s)/load; and
(b) one load meter, unless there is another method of determining the weight of the load.
NCO.SPEC.HESLO.110 Transportation of dangerous goods
The operator transporting dangerous goods to or from unmanned sites or remote locations shall apply
to the CAA for an exemption from the provisions of the Technical Instructions if they intend not to
comply with the requirements of those Instructions.
NCO.SPEC.MCF.100 Levels of maintenance check flights
Before conducting a maintenance check flight, the operator shall determine the applicable level of the
maintenance check flight as follows:
(a) a “Level A” maintenance check flight for a flight where the use of abnormal or emergency
procedures, as defined in the aircraft flight manual, is expected, or where a flight is
required to prove the functioning of a backup system or other safety devices;
(b) a “Level B” maintenance check flight for any maintenance check flight other than a “Level
A” maintenance check flight.
NCO.SPEC.MCF.105 Operational limitations
(a) By way of derogation from point NCO.GEN.105(4) of this Annex, a maintenance check
flight may be conducted with an aircraft that has been released to service with incomplete
maintenance in accordance with points M.A.801(f) of Annex I (Part-M), 145.A.50(e) of
Annex II (Part-145) or ML.A.801(f) of Annex Vb (Part-ML) to Commission Regulation (EU)
No 1321/2014.
(b) By way of derogation from point NCO.IDE.A.105 or NCO.IDE.H.105, the pilot-in-command
may conduct a flight with inoperative or missing items of equipment or functions required
for the flight if those inoperative or missing items of equipment or functions have been
identified in the checklist referred to in point NCO.SPEC.MCF.110.
NCO.SPEC.MCF.110 Checklist and safety briefing
(a) The checklist referred to in point NCO.SPEC.105 shall be updated as needed before each
maintenance check flight and shall consider the operating procedures that are planned to
be followed during the particular maintenance check flight.
(b) Notwithstanding point NCO.SPEC.125(b), a safety briefing of the task specialist shall be
required before each maintenance check flight.
NCO.SPEC.MCF.110 GM1 Checklist and safety briefing
SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
Specific preparation for a maintenance check flight (MCF) is essential. In addition to the standard
considerations before a typical flight (weather, aircraft weight and balance, pre-flight inspection,
checklists, etc.), the pilot should:
(a) inform ATC of the particular MCF;
(b) if needed, agree on the appropriate airspace;
(c) understand the airworthiness status of the aircraft;
(d) assess the complexity of the flight; and
(e) develop appropriate strategies to mitigate potential risks.
The operator planning to conduct an MCF should develop checklists for the in-flight assessment of the
unreliable systems, considering relevant abnormal and emergency procedures. When developing the
checklists, the operator should consider the applicable documentation available from the type
certificate holder or other valid documentation.
The pilot-in-command should only allow on board the persons needed for the purpose of the flight and
brief the crew and task specialist on abnormal and emergency procedures relevant for the MCF.
NCO.SPEC.MCF.120 Flight crew requirements
When selecting a flight crew member for a maintenance check flight, the operator shall consider the
aircraft complexity and the level of the maintenance check flight as defined in point
NCO.SPEC.MCF.100.
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