HAC

Question 1

EDECU Lockout Operations

Answer 1

In-flight training operation in EDECU Lockout, which the exception of scheduled FCF training flights when conducting FCF checklist steps in accordance with NATOP under the cognizance of a qualified FCP, are prohibited.

The use of DECU Lockout as part of an in-flight engine malfunction troubleshooting procedures not specifically promulgated in NATOPS, FCF checklist, or approved NAVAIR maintenance troubleshooting procedure is prohibited.

Question 2

Sonobouy Launcher Requirements

Answer 2

Removal or replacement of the SB launcher cover should not be perfromed with the rotors engaged. If the cover is removed or replaced with the rotors turning, 2-person integrity shall be utilized.
The SB launcher cover shall be fastened with all possible attachment bolts, but no less than 11 total. Additionally, all corner bolts are required. Missing bolts shall be documented on a MAF.

Question 3

Smoke Markers

Answer 3

Except in an emergency, smoke markers shall not be dropped closer than 10 NM from the coastline or in inland waterways, unless on designated range or dip area.
Smoke markers that cannot be de-armed shall be jettisoned outside of 10 NM from the coastline and prior to returning to home base and final landing.

Question 4

Detachment Concurrent Aircraft Operations

Answer 4

Detachments operating on single-spot ships with 2 manned embarked helicopters utilizing the RSD shall not conduct concurrent flight operations unless an emergency landing site (shore or ship) is available within 50 NM for the duration of the evolution.
The 50 NM alternate landing site requirement applies to missions where the parent ship is the intended point of landing for both aircraft, and does not apply to missions scheduled for termination at other than the parent ship. The 50 NM requirement does not apply to fly-ons for scheduled embarkations. For fly-ons, thorough prior mission planning shall be conducted and no-go criteria determined, which takes into consideration potential flight-deck/hangaring delays.
The 50 NM alternate landing site limitation does not apply for concurrent manned/unmanned flight operations.

Question 5

Ordnance Carriage

Answer 5

With the exception of sonobuoys and smoke markers, carrying live ordnance over populated areas shall be avoided. If a mission requires flight to a facility near a populated area, the most direct route that will minimize civilian exposure shall be used.

Question 6

Required Hotseat Turnover Items

Answer 6

The off-going HAC shall include status of exceedances, last maximum power check, HIT checks (if not previously recorded in the ADB), and ay other aircraft degradations in their turnover with the oncoming HAC.

Question 7

Chocks

Answer 7

Chocks shall be removed prior to resetting the struts or conducting high power evolutions.
Chocks should be utilized on all cross-country and Out/In flights.

Question 8

Allowed Simulated Emergencies at Night

Answer 8

Practice autorotations at night are prohibited. In addition, simulated emergencies requiring the actual degradation of aircraft systems at night are prohibited with the following exceptions:

Single-engine approaches and landings to a prepared surface with adequate overrun and underrun to allow for safe execution.
Single-engine running landings
Boost-off and failed SAS/AFCS
Simulated lost ICS
STAB auto mode failure