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3 Helicopter Operations Flashcards

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Normal operating hours are from xxxx or first light, whichever is xxxxx; to xxxx or sunset, whichever is xxxxxxx. When sunset is prior to xxxx, aircraft are to be at the shore base by official sunset.
Exceptions to the normal operating hours may be authorized by Senior Pilots.
Aircraft pre-flight will be completed by xxxx regardless of the time of year.

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0600
later
1800
earlier
1800
0600
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Flights other than routine operational flights will be made only with the approval of xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx.

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authorized personnel

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True or False

Aircraft flown offshore shall have adequate life rafts and each passenger shall wear a personal flotation device

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True

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What type of PFDs are authorized in twin-engine aircraft and only for use by the pilot(s)?

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Pouch type

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Pilot PFD’s shall be inspected every xx days. This inspection shall be done by a Xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx.

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Chevron aviation mechanic

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Extreme caution should be used on start up and shut down during high or gusty winds. Rotor engagements and transitions to hover with a tail wind component of xx MPH or more are not recommended.
All single engine helicopters, Bell 427, and Bell 429 operations shall cease when the surface winds exceed xx MPH. AW139 operations shall cease when the surface winds exceed xx MPH. All operations conducted when the wind exceeds xx mph shall require Senior Pilot approval.

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20
40
50
40
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The offshore operation of single-engine aircraft when the wave heights are greater than xx feet shall be closely coordinated between the Senior Pilot and the Offshore Supervisor.
If the water temperature is less than xx°F, operations should be highly discouraged.
If the estimated rescue time would necessitate a xxxxx xxxxxx, operations should be highly discouraged.

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12
60
night rescue
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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Offshore Day
Single Engine
Ceiling / Visibility

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500’ / 2 SM

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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Offshore Day
Multi Engine - Only applicable to IFR equipped aircraft with IFR current multi-pilot crew.
Ceiling / Visibility

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300’ / 2 SM

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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Offshore Day Infield
Single Engine - Must maintain visual contact with structures
Ceiling / Visibility

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500’ / 1/2 SM

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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Offshore Day Infield
Multi Engine - Must maintain visual contact with structures
Ceiling / Visibility

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300’ / 1/2 SM

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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Overland Day
Single Engine
Ceiling / Visibility

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500’ / 2 SM

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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Overland Day
Multi Engine
Ceiling / Visibility

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300’ / 2 SM

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Aircraft shall not depart or continue flight beyond the point where the weather conditions are below the minimums in the following:
Night Operations
Night flights will be flown using IFR CRM procedures contained in this manual.
Multi-engine, IFR certified aircraft and dual pilot crew only.
Ceiling / Visibility

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1,000’ / 3 SM

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All flights shall be flown at an altitude which will permit an autorotation landing xxxx the wind in a clear area.

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into

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Helicopters operating VFR over the top shall be limited to xxxx xxxxxx aircraft. Prior to operating VFR over the top in xxxx xxxxxx helicopters, you must ensure that you will have the performance to remain XXX in the event of an xxxxxx xxxxxxx for Part xx operations.

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twin engine
twin engine
VFR
engine failure
91
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True or False

Alternate Landing sites are required for IFR flight operations only.

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False
Alternate Landing sites are required for all flight operations.
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True or False
Offshore alternates shall be selected in accordance with the following:
1. shall be used only after a Point of Equal Time (PET). Prior to PET, onshore alternates shall be used.
2. multi-engine aircraft, OEI landing capability shall be guaranteed at onshore alternates only.

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False
Offshore alternates shall be selected in accordance with the following:
1. shall be used only after a Point of No Return (PNR). Prior to PNR, onshore alternates shall be used.
2. multi-engine aircraft, OEI landing capability shall be attainable at the alternate.

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Offshore alternates shall be selected in accordance with the following:
Helideck suitability at the alternate shall be xxxxxxxxxx for the type aircraft. All non-Chevron decks shall have a xxxx xxxxxx on file at the shorebase heliport for handy reference during flight planning. A copy of the xxxx xxxxxx shall be carried xx xxx xxxxxxxx. For the purpose of this paragraph, drilling rigs under contract to Chevron are considered to be Xxxxxxx xxxxx.

A 
guaranteed
deck report
deck report
in the aircraft
Chevron decks
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Minimum VFR FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Rxx-xx Fuel- required to xxxxx, xxx-xx and xxxx.
Txxx Fuel- planned to be burned during the xxxxxx.
Cxxxxxxxxxx Fuel- An additional x% of Xxxx Fuel.
Axxxxxxxx Fuel- required to reach an xxxxxxxxx
Rxxxxxx Fuel- planned to be burned in xx minutes at cruise power.

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Minimum VFR FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Run-up Fuel- required to start, run-up and taxi.
Trip Fuel- planned to be burned during the flight.
Contingency Fuel- An additional 5% of Trip Fuel.
Alternate Fuel- required to reach an alternate
Reserve Fuel- planned to be burned in 20 minutes at cruise power.
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When refueling offshore, it shall be the pilot’s responsibility to determine that the fuel is suitable for the intended use and to conduct the refueling. In addition, it shall be the pilot’s responsibility to ensure that the helicopter is properly xxxxxxxx, the sumps of the refueling facility have been xxxxxxx, and the fuel is free of xxxxxxxxxxxxx.

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grounded
drained
contamination
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It is the pilot’s responsibility to inform the person performing the refueling operation when he/she wants the fuel tank “xxxxxx xxx”. Failure to clearly communicate this need can cause xxxxxxxx xx xxxx requiring an NPDES report.

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topped off
spillage of fuel
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The signal to cease fueling is a XXXXXXXX XXXX.

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CLENCHED FIST

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23
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True or False

Rapid refueling is a two person operation. One person will be in view of the pilot and one person at the fuel nozzle.

A

False
Rapid refueling is a two person operation. One person will be at the shut-off point and one person at the fuel nozzle.
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True or False
Pilots will take every precaution to ensure Chevron’s best interests are served by planning IFR flights to safely conduct missed approaches to alternate destinations.

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False
Pilots will take every precaution to ensure Chevron’s best interests are served by planning IFR flights to avoid missed approaches and alternate destinations.

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IFR FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Rxx-xx Fuel The amount of fuel required to xxxxx, xxx-xx and xxxx.
Txxx Fuel- The actual amount of fuel planned to be burned during the xxxxxx.
Cxxxxxxxxxx Fuel- An additional xx% of Xxxx Fuel.
Axxxxxxxx Fuel- The amount of fuel required to reach an xxxxxxxxx landing area.
Rxxxxxx Fuel- The amount of fuel planned to be burned in xx minutes at cruise power.

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Run- up Fuel- start, run-up and taxi
Trip Fuel- flight
Contingency Fuel- 10%, Trip Fuel
Alternate Fuel- alternate
Reserve Fuel- 30
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Pilots shall not use OSAP procedures unless they have completed the Chevron OSAP Training and have been qualified by a Xxxxxxx Check Airman or an XXX Xxxxxxxxx.

A

Chevron
FAA Inspector
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27
Q

True or False
At all field locations where taxiways are available, pilots are expected to utilize the main taxiway for takeoff and landing. Pilots must be alert for conditions which make using the taxiway impractical. When wind and weather conditions, loose cowlings, personnel near the taxiway, or some other situation makes the use of the taxiway unwise, the pilot will determine the best alternative takeoff or approach path.

A

True

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True or False

Pilots may not plan to use the heliport and the taxiway for emergences.

A

False
Pilots may plan to use the heliport and the taxiway for emergences.
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HELIPORT / PLATFORM TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS
All takeoffs shall be made to a hover to check xxxxx requirements and xxxxxx xx xxxxxxx conditions.

A

power
center of gravity
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30
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When operating from offshore platforms, pilots should comply with FAR xx.xx and operate with a combination of airspeed and altitude which will provide for xxxxxxx xxxx in the prohibited area of the height/velocity diagram.

A

91.9d
minimal time
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When operating from offshore platforms, no turns will be made below xxx’ agl unless turning xxxx the wind. Max angle of bank shall be xx degrees with xx degrees recommended for passenger comfort.

A 
300’ 
into 
30 
25
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32
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When operating to offshore platforms, airspeed will be maintained to avoid xxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxx, yet not require a xxxxx over the flight deck. All landings are to be made in the xxxxxx of the landing area with the approach terminating at a xxxxx foot hover minimum. Maximum vigilance shall be given to placement of the xxxx xxxxx.

A 
settling with power
flare
center 
three 
tail rotor
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33
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True or False
A heliport with a “white, yellow, red or orange X” marked diagonally from corner to corner indicates the heliport is closed. See HSAC-RP 92-5. A heliport with an “X” that is marked “NO RADIO” indicates the heliport is closed and no radio transmissions are to be made within 1,500 feet. See HSAC-RP 92-2.

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False
…no radio transmissions are to be made within 1,000 feet.
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34
Q

True or False
No more than one aircraft on a flight deck at a time, unless the size of the deck is larger than 2 and 2/3 rd’s the rotor diameter of the largest helicopter landing on the deck.

A

False
No more than one aircraft on a flight deck at a time, regardless of the size of the deck. Deviations from this policy require Chief Pilot approval.
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35
Q

Pilots shall standby at the controls until the rotor blades have stopped, and then properly secure the aircraft by tying the blades down on two bladed systems and activating the xxxxx xxxxx on all aircraft.

A

rotor brake

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36
Q

True or False
D Value: A measurement equal to the overall length of a helicopter, from the front of the rotor disc area to the rear of the tail rotor disc area. The limiting size or D value will designate the length of the largest helicopter that can safely use the helideck for any operation.

A

False
The limiting size or D value will designate the length of the largest helicopter that can safely use the helideck and assume obstacle clearance from positioning over the aiming circle. This value does not limit a larger helicopter, but limits the direction in which that helicopter should be operated.
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37
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All decks which were acquired or that are used by Chevron may not meet the Chevron size and obstructions standards. The minimum deck size for all aircraft shall be in accordance with the following:
Aircraft / Impact Area / Ground Effect Area
Bell 206 L3 / xx’ X xx’ / 30’ X 30’
Bell 427 / Bell 429 / xx’ X xx’ / 30’ X 30’
Augusta AW139 / xx’ X xx’ / 40’ X 40

A

Bell 206 L3 / 20’ X 20’ / 30’ X 30’
Bell 427 / Bell 429 / 24’ X 24’ / 30’ X 30’
Augusta AW139 / 35’ X 35’ / 40’ X 40’
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HELIDECK OBSTRUCTION STANDARDS
An obstruction is defined to be any object which protrudes above an 8 to 1 clearance plane from the edge of the ground effect area. Xxxxx sides of the deck are to be clear of all obstructions. On an obstructed side, any projection extending over xxxx feet above the flight deck level shall be at least xx feet from the edge of the deck. All objects designated as obstructions are to be painted in a red and white barber pole effect for visibility. Alternating red and white bands shall be at least 5” thick.

A

Three
five
15
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39
Q

True or False
As an absolute minimum, a distance of one-half rotor diameter must exist between the rotor disk and any obstacle extending five feet above the deck when the helicopter is in the center of the flight deck

A

False
a distance of one-third rotor diameter…
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40
Q

AIRCRAFT SHOULD NOT BE STARTED AND NO FLIGHT OPERATIONS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED WHILE THE XXXXX IS OPERATING IF THE XXXXX CAN REACH THE FLIGHT DECK OR CAN BE POSITIONED IN ANY MANNER THAT IT MAY BECOME AN OBSTACLE TO APPROACHES OR DEPARTURES.

A

CRANE
CRANE
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41
Q

Landing on marine vessels shall be restricted to a maximum of x degrees roll to either side.

A

3

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42
Q

The pilot should initiate a radio call to all ships, drilling rigs and work barges giving a xx minute arrival notification. This is to allow time for the ship/rig/barge to man the fire fighting equipment IAW with U.S. Coast Guard and other applicable maritime regulations. The pilot should call again x minutes before arrival to receive a “green deck” clearance. A “green deck” clearance is required before the pilot may land.

A

20
5
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43
Q

True or False
Any landing on a ship/rig/barge without the proper clearance is to be considered an emergency situation and the pilot shall complete a Safety Report form and submit it to the Chief Pilot as soon as possible.

A

True

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44
Q

True or False
U. S. Customs shall be notified and instructions complied with any time an aircraft lands outside the three nautical mile limit in Federal Offshore waters on any vessel that is not attached to the seabed for the purpose of exploration and/or production. Generally, US Customs requires 24 hours advance notice before a flight operation may be conducted. In all cases, we must have at least three hours minimum prior notification that an aircraft is returning to shore from a foreign vessel. It is the Chevron Heliport Dispatchers responsibility to ensure that Customs arrangements have been made and are complied with.

A

False
The Chevron Heliport Dispatcher usually makes these arrangements through a customs broker or agent; however, it is the PILOT’S responsibility to insure that the arrangements have been made and are complied with.
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45
Q

Xxxxxxx Areas must be checked prior to flight into those areas. Coordination should occur with the Senior Pilot prior to operating in any Xxxxxxx
Area.

A

Warning
Warning
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46
Q

The Chevron Aviation security and tie-down procedures can be found in section x-xx of the Chevron Aircraft Operations Manual and are to be strictly adhered to without any modifications, amendments, or improvements, without expressed approval from the Xxxxx Xxxxx.

A

3-27
Chief Pilot
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47
Q

True or False
All helicopters shall have the rotor brake on anytime the aircraft is left unattended and a blade tie-down shall be installed.

A

False
All helicopters shall have the rotor brake on anytime the aircraft is left unattended and the Bell 206 shall have a blade tie-down installed.
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48
Q

When an aircraft is to remain overnight at a location other than a shorebase, the pilot shall fax a copy of the logbook sheet to the Xxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx at the shore base to which the aircraft is assigned after the last flight of the day.

A

Head Aircraft Mechanic

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49
Q

True or False

Each aircraft is to receive a “mid-week inspection” by a Chevron mechanic during each work hitch.

A

True

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50
Q

True or False
A placard stating “AIRCRAFT GROUNDED” shall be placed over the cyclic stick whenever any maintenance is being performed on the aircraft. Only Pilots or Maintenance Technicians are authorized to remove this placard.

A

False
A placard stating “AIRCRAFT GROUNDED” shall be placed over the cyclic stick whenever any maintenance is being performed on the aircraft. Only Maintenance Technicians are authorized to remove this placard.
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51
Q

The Chevron aircraft specific OFC sheets shall be used as a standard for all Operational Flight Checks. Prior to performing any checks that are not listed in the above sheets, the Xxxxxxxx XXX shall be contacted to verify the appropriate procedure and technique. If there is any procedure with which you are not familiar, contact the Xxxxxxxx XXX or Xxxxxx Xxxxx for clarification.

A

Picayune QAP
Picayune QAP
Senior Pilot
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52
Q

The procedures for signing off an OFC are located in section x-xx of the Chevron Aviation Operations Manual.

A

3-30

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53
Q

All aircraft turbine engines shall be water rinsed daily after the last flight of the day when flying in a xxxx xxxxx environment.

A

salt water

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54
Q

Each helicopter should be xxxxxx daily but never in an unsafe environment. The recommended practice for xxxxxxx helicopters offshore is to complete the job on a large deck and in daylight hours when feasible.

A

washed
washing
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55
Q

True or False

Cell phone usage in the aircraft, while flying or on the ground, is prohibited.

A

False
Cell phone usage in the aircraft, while flying or on the ground, will only be used during an emergency situation.
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Chevron Part 91 (8 decks)

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