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straps that may be used independently.
SEAT BELT
A seat belt with a diagonal shoulder strap (three anchorage points) is deemed to be compliant with the
requirement for a seat belt (two anchorage points).
SPO.IDE.H.165 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.
SPO.IDE.H.165 AMC1 First-aid kit
CONTENT OF FIRST-AID KITS — OTHER-THAN COMPLEX MOTOR-POWERED HELICOPTERS
(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 persons on board, 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, and
(7) disposable gloves.
SPO.IDE.H.165 AMC2 First-aid kit
CONTENT OF FIRST-AID KIT — COMPLEX MOTOR-POWERED HELICOPTERS
(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 persons on board etc.).
(b) The following should be included in the FAKs:
(1) Equipment:
(i) bandages (assorted sizes);
(ii) burns dressings (unspecified);
(iii) wound dressings (large and small);
(iv) adhesive dressings (assorted sizes);
(v) adhesive tape;
(vi) adhesive wound closures;
(vii) safety pins;
(viii) safety scissors;
(ix) antiseptic wound cleaner;
(x) disposable resuscitation aid;
(xi) disposable gloves;
(xii) tweezers: splinter; and
(xiii) thermometers (non-mercury).
(2) Medications:
(i) simple analgesic (may include liquid form);
(ii) antiemetic;
(iii) nasal decongestant;
(iv) gastrointestinal antacid, in the case of helicopters carrying more than nine
persons;
(v) anti-diarrhoeal medication in the case of helicopters carrying more than nine
persons; and
(vi) antihistamine.
(3) Other:
(i) a list of contents in at least two languages (English and one other). This
should include information on the effects and side effects of medications
carried;
(ii) first-aid handbook;
(iii) medical incident report form; and
(iv) biohazard disposal bags.
(4) An eye irrigator, although not required to be carried in the FAK, should, where
possible, be available for use on the ground.
SPO.IDE.H.165 AMC3 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
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