HSM-35 SOP - HSM35INST 3710.1H Flashcards
Crew Requirements
- Aircrew shall be embarked on all evaluation/check flights, night flights, and all scheduled IMC. This requirement is not intended to preclude pilots from accepting an IFR clearance when they encounter poor weather conditions. Cases requiring flights to be conducted without an aircrewman shall be approved by the CO.
- Minimum crew for engaged turns shall be a a H2P and a qualified observer. The qualified observed shall read the checklist, guard the collective, and have an operable ICS. The H2P shall occupy the right seat.
- Dedicated Night TACFORM events should have two NVD qualified aircrew. If an aircrew is receiving a Night TACFORM gradesheet, the event shall be flown with a NSI aircrew. Pilots may be substituted for aircrew with CO/OIC approval. This requirement is intended for use during NVD tactical formation maneuver training and is not to preclude NVD tactical flights in section (Dual Dip/GUNEX).
- The minimum crew for CAL training or unprepared training sites should be two aircraft in the cabin.
- FCF training shall only be conducted when the HAC is a designated FCP.
Currency Requirements
- Any aircrew who has not flown in 45 days shall fly a BITS flight with a current aircrew.
- ACTC LVL 1 aircrewmen should not dip without another dip current LVL II or greater aircrewman.
- Aircrew Dipping Currency
- LVL 2 and below: 2 dips (dome entering the water) within 90 days
- LVL 3 and above: 2 dips (dome entering the water) within 180 days
- Recurrency: 2 dips (dome entering the water) with a current aircrewman
- Note: Dipping currency/recurrency may be achieved in an approved simulator. Aircrewman recurrency in a simulator shall include normal and emergency procedures administered by a current aircrewman. If currency is regained in the simulator, the next currency should be in the aircraft. - Pilots returning from deployments exceeding 90 days shall complete the following prior to assuming normal flight duties:
- Course rules brief, Course Rules and Wing/Squadron SOP exam, one EP flight trainer, one day FAM, and one night FAM
-A pilot shall not be scheduled for day flights until complete with the day FAM, and a pilot shall not be scheduled for night flights until complete with the night FAM. - Prior to standing SAR Duty, pilots shall be night, coupled approach, and SAR current.
- Currency for SACT and LSF training will align with DRRS readiness. Rebase shall occur with a current HAC to the max extent practicable.
Crew Rest Requirements
Pilots shall not be scheduled for a flight the day following SDO/DCO. Aircrewmen shall not be scheduled for a flight on the same day the stood any watch between 0000-0800.
Sonar Operations
- Except for operational requirement, use of active SONAR is approved only in authorized ASW training areas. The PIC shall adhere to current marine mammal mitigation procedures and ensure a SPORTS report is completed.
- Before commencing dipping operations, the crew shall review local bottom topography.
- In order to conduct dipping sonar operations, the flight schedule shall be annotated.
- To better improve CRM while troubleshooting ALFS malfunctions, pilots shall ensure a minimum of two aircrew PCLs are in the aircraft for all events utilizing the dipping sonar. Pilots shall be familiar with the procedures outlined in SONAR TORUBLESHOOTING checklist on Pg 9-1-1 through 9-1-3.
- Actual dipping operation within the W-291 are limited to a maximum dome depth of 90’. Dipping operations in the IB Charlie dip are are authorized to a maximum dome depth of 250’. Dipping operation in the IB Alpha, Bravo, and Delta dips are prohibited. Dome depth of the final dip of the cycle shall be equal to or greater than the deepest depth of the cycle.
Performance Calculations
At a minimum, all flight events shall brief the following: Single-engine airspeed, Dual-engine Continuous torque, Single-engine Contingency Power torque, HIGE/HOGE torque, Fly away torque, and Blade Stall for anticipated flights.
Fly Away torque should be calculated by entering the Torque Factor Chart using the lowest ETF to determine STR. Multiply STR by C-Power Q to derive actual Q. Add 30% to Actual Q and divide the sum by 2 to calculate estimated Fly Away torque.
Mission System Grooming
The first crew of the day should complete the Mission System Grooming card and turn it into the SDO following the flight. Incomplete items should be turned over to follow on crews, and discrepancies shall be documented on MAFs.
Required Hotseat Turnover Items
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.
Post-Flight Integrity Checks
In a shipboard environment, the off-going H2P and aircrewman should conduct a post-flight integrity check with particular emphasis on popped fasteners with the best available light source prior to hot refueling. Missing, broken, or unfastened corner fasteners should be corrected as soon as practicable.
Minimum Equipment
Operable Radalt Maneuvers
The following are prohibited without a fully operable radar altimeter:
- Training flights at night
- Coupled hovers
- Practice CAL/LZ landings
Chocks
- 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.
VRM Operations
Maintenance launch and recovery teams and line PCs shall have hydraulic bay cover (“doghouse”) straps available anytime HSM 35 aircraft are undergoing maintenance or conducting ground operations in the line. Hydraulic bay cover straps are required to be utilized during V-22 concurrent ground operations or any time the hydraulic bay cover is open for an extended period of time.
Tailwheel Lock Pin
- An operable tailwheel lock pin is required for shipboard evolutions.
- The following maneuvers should not be attempted during training flights with an inoperable tailwheel: Boost-Off landings, running landings, and landings to an unprepared surface. All other maneuvers shall be thoroughly briefed by the crew to include an ORM assessment of the impact of degraded equipment.
Wash Rack Usage
- Unless otherwise directed, all aircraft shall be taxied through the wash rack after the last flight of the day and after over-water hovering, shipboard operations, or anytime the cleanliness of the aircraft degrades visibility.
- Prior to taxiing through, ensure sonobouy cover, transmission drip pan, and cargo hook cover are installed and all scuppers are installed. The HAC shall minimize direct water spray into the MTS and RADALT antenna.
- Do not taxi through the wash rack with the following ordnance installed: M299 launcher, torpedo, sonobuoys, chaff/flare buckets.
Hot Seat Shutdown
HACs may hot-seat an aircraft prior to shutdown. A pilot’s inspection of the aircraft may be performed in lieu of a turnaround inspection if the period of time between shutdown and start-up is intended to exceed 2 hours.
ECS Operation
In high humidity environments, ECS blower/vents should be positioned as required to prevent damage to RMCU and trackballs at all stations due to water intrusion.
