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Regulation OTAR Part 135 - CAT - Helicopters and Small Aeroplanes

(g) location of emergency and life saving equipment, including lifejackets, life rafts and fire
extinguishers; and
(h) location and operation of oxygen equipment; and
(i) knowledge of the effects of lack of oxygen and the physiological phenomena associated with a
loss of pressurisation; and
(j) location and operation of all normal and emergency exits, including
(k) use of all safety and emergency equipment carried; and
(l) first aid equipment and practice; and
(m) awareness of dangerous goods; and
(n) for senior cabin crew and their deputies, ability to supervise other cabin crew carrying out their
duties.
OTAR.135.1160 Cabin crew examiners
The operator shall ensure that each person performing the functions of a cabin crew examiner in its
competency assessment programme established under this Part:
(a) has operational experience on the aircraft used to conduct the operation; and
(b) is familiar with the types of operations conducted by the operator; and
(c) has operated to the level of testing being undertaken; and
(d) is acceptable to the Governor.
OTAR.135.1162 Cabin crew instructors
The operator shall ensure that each person performing the functions of a cabin crew instructor in its
training programme established under this Part:
(a) has operational experience on the aircraft used to conduct the operation; and
(b) is familiar with the types of operations conducted by the operator; and
(c) has operated to the level at which the instruction is being given; and
(d) is acceptable to the Governor.

OTAR.135.1163 Cabin crew instructors and examiners competency checks
(a) The operator shall ensure that each supervisory cabin crew instructor or cabin crew examiner
receives instruction and maintains proficiency as appropriate in:
(b) the methods of imparting instruction; and
(c) how to ensure the safe operation of, a particular make and series aircraft, or variant; and
(d) crew coordination and human factors
OTAR.135.1165 Competency checks of other crew members
(a) The operator shall establish the proficiency level required by other crew members and ensure
that the competency assessment programme includes checks appropriate to ensuring the
continued competency of the crew member.
(b) Competency assessment checks conducted for other crew members shall include, as a
minimum:
(1) authority of the pilot-in-command; and
(2) crew member assignments, functions, and responsibilities during emergencies,
including evacuation of persons who may need assistance; and
(3) location and operation of items of emergency and life saving equipment, including
lifejackets, life rafts and fire extinguishers; and
(4) knowledge of the effects of lack of oxygen and the physiological phenomena
associated with a loss of pressurisation; and
(5) location and operation of any oxygen equipment; and
(6) location and operation of all normal and emergency exits, including any evacuation
slides and escape ropes; and
(7) first aid equipment and practice; and
(8) awareness of dangerous goods;
(9) where the crew member is required to use radio equipment on the flight, a competency
assessment of the required skills
OTAR.135.1170 Competency and testing records
(a) The operator shall maintain accurate records of all competency assessments and testing of its
crew members.
(b) The records shall include at least the following:
(1) the date that the competency test or assessment was carried out; and
(2) details of the test or assessment, including the result; and
(3) the name and qualifications of the examiner responsible for carrying out the test or
assessment; and
(4) the date and particulars of any decision to require the crew member to undertake
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