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The following systems are deemed to be compliant with the requirement for an upper torso restraint
system:
(a) a seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap;
(b) a restraint system having a seat belt and two shoulder straps that may be used
independently;
(c) a restraint system having a seat belt, two shoulder straps and additional straps that may
be used independently.
SEAT BELT
A seat belt with diagonal shoulder strap (three anchorage points) is deemed to be compliant with the
requirement for a seat belt (two anchorage points).
NCO.IDE.H.145 First-aid kit
(a) Helicopters shall be equipped with a first-aid kit.
(b) The first-aid kit shall be:
(1) readily accessible for use; and
(2) kept up-to-date.
NCO.IDE.H.145 AMC1 First-aid kit
CONTENT OF FIRST-AID KITS
(a) First-aid kits should be equipped with appropriate and sufficient medications and
instrumentation. However, these kits should be amended by the operator according to the
characteristics of the operation (scope of operation, flight duration, number and
demographics of passengers, etc.).
(b) The following should be included in the FAKs:
(1) bandages (assorted sizes),
(2) burns dressings (large and small),
(3) wound dressings (large and small),
(4) adhesive dressings (assorted sizes),
(5) antiseptic wound cleaner,
(6) safety scissors,
(7) disposable gloves.
NCO.IDE.H.145 AMC2 First-aid kit
MAINTENANCE OF FIRST-AID KIT
To be kept up-to-date, the first-aid kit should be:
(a) inspected periodically to confirm, to the extent possible, that contents are maintained in
the condition necessary for their intended use;
(b) replenished at regular intervals, in accordance with instructions contained on their labels,
or as circumstances warrant; and
(c) replenished after use in-flight at the first opportunity where replacement items are
available.
NCO.IDE.H.155 Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised helicopters
Non-pressurised helicopters operated when an oxygen supply is required in accordance with
NCO.OP.190 shall be equipped with oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus capable of storing
and dispensing the required oxygen supplies.
NCO.IDE.H.155 AMC1 Supplemental oxygen — non-pressurised helicopters
DETERMINATION OF OXYGEN
The amount of oxygen should be determined on the basis of cabin pressure altitude and flight
duration, consistent with the operating procedures, including emergency procedures, established for
each operation and the routes to be flown as specified in the AFM.
NCO.IDE.H.155 AMC2 Supplemental oxygen supply – non-pressurised helicopters
OXYGEN SUPPLY
The need for oxygen supply, when required by NCO.OP.190, may be met either by means of installed
equipment or portable equipment.
NCO.IDE.H.160 Hand fire extinguishers
(a) Helicopters, except ELA2 helicopters, shall be equipped with at least one hand fire
extinguisher:
(1) in the flight crew compartment; and
(2) in each passenger compartment that is separate from the flight crew
compartment, except if the compartment is readily accessible to the flight crew.
(b) The type and quantity of extinguishing agent for the required fire extinguishers shall be
suitable for the type of fire likely to occur in the compartment where the extinguisher is
intended to be used and to minimise the hazard of toxic gas concentration in
compartments occupied by persons.
NCO.IDE.H.165 Marking of break-in points
If areas of the helicopter’s fuselage suitable for break-in by rescue crews in an emergency are
marked, such areas shall be marked as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Marking of break-in points
Figure 1
Marking of b reak-in pol11ts
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