LFN Policies Flashcards

Question

Who is authorized to fill gaseous medical oxygen tanks? | LFN.200.12

Answer 1

Pilots and Mechanics | Medical crew can exchange portable cylinders

Answer 2

Pilot will promptly notify the Communications Center. Maintenance will be notified per their normal procedure. Leadership will devise a work around strategy thereafter especially with regards to single pad facilities. | Comms center notifies AOC and AOC notifies appropriate VP

Answer 3

Two-way radio comms with Aurora ground control on frequency 119.15 and permission is granted to cross. | Only applies when control tower is operational.

Answer 4

Phone is fully charged, kept in the aircraft when not charging and is off when not in use. | EC135: In the survival kit bag

Answer 5

* Ground only * Urgent communications when primary methods have failed to work (primary methods: A/C satellite phone, A/C radios, and LFN push-to-talk phones) | Document use in Baldwin Post Transport Debrief

Answer 6

Yes - only if it is safe (pilot determined) Emotional support, therapy, comfort, and companion dogs do NOT qualify. | Baldwin Quality Report and Decontamination required

Answer 7

Yes - only if it is safe (pilot determined) and a muzzle is used if available. Refer as well to LFN.200.04 Requests for Mutual Aid. | Baldwin Quality Report and Decontamination required

Answer 8

Yes - only if it is safe (pilot determined), a veterinarian accompanies the animal, and a muzzle is used if available. Refer as well to LFN.200.04 Requests for Mutual Aid. | Baldwin Quality Report and Decontamination required

Answer 9

* Remain at the helicopter's 1 or 11 o'clock position * Visible to pilot * Maintain 15' between rotor arc and any other apparatus/vehicles * Maintain 50' safe perimeter around helicopter * No non-escorted personnel allowed to approach * Prevent anyone from coming into contact with the rotor or tail rotor | Not required at secured pads (i.e. hospital rooftop pad)

Answer 10

* Aircraft configured for hot load to include collective at flat pitch with engines at idle * Doors allowed to remain open or closed and aircraft positioned for access * Medical crew should be in contact with pilot as needed to ensure safe loading, unloading, and shut down if necessary.

Answer 11

Yes - provided they are: * physically able * not a threat to safety | Minors and multiple persons require AOC approval

Answer 12

* Pilot stays with the aircraft * Medical Crew stay together

Answer 13

At least 3 daytime patient flights to include at least one interfacility flight and one scene call.

Answer 14

False - You must schedule a flight with a company training pilot or check airman to conduct/simulate emergency procedures.

Answer 15

1500' AGL or higher

Answer 16

Maximize horizontal and vertical separation. Utilize Vy departures and steep approaches when able.

Answer 17

Yes, when available.

Answer 18

A pilot authorized to fly the specific type of aircraft being refueled must be present to ensure proper fuel type and quantity are dispensed.

Answer 19

Only when a patient is onboard and refueling is necessary. * One medical crew remains with the patient * The other medical crew will remove the aircraft fire extinguisher and position themselves near the pilot outside of the aircraft during refueling * Doors and windows on the same side as the fuel port will be closed | QM report in Baldwin is required post flight

Answer 20

Aircraft must have at least one operable searchlight.

Answer 21

False - NVGs will be carried on every rotor-wing flight regardless of day.

Answer 22

With the exception of IFR flights, night flights not utilizing NVGs must be authorized by the CP, ADO, or DO.

Answer 23

The pilot and one other person. Both must be current in accordance with guiding policies and publications.

Answer 24

* When not in use * If temperatures exceed 85°F * Anytime the aircraft is not in a secure location

Answer 25

123.025 If an LZ is located within B, C, D, or facility airspace you may still monitor the above even if it is not a primary frequency.

Answer 26

1. Within 15NM of PDX (5NM outside airspace) utilize frequency 123.075 2. Within 5NM of LZs/Pads report name of LZ, call sign, altitude, location relative to LZ, intentions, and name of LZ 3. Do the same for to departures 4. Follow LOA for discrete squawk code | 123.075 is known as the "Portland Downtown Helipad" Frequency

Answer 27

Advice Comms center you located the LZ and will likely lose communication abilities.

Answer 28

The first call must be made within 45 min of initial landing. Attempt ground based communications before attempting to take off to make contact. If you takeoff remember you need a second crewmember with you on NVGs if taking off and landing at an unimproved LZ at night.

Answer 29

Yes, but it is not advisable

Answer 30

When encountering deteriorating flight conditions enroute, rotor-wing aircraft will not: * descend below 300' AGL (day) and 500' AGL (night) * slow to less than 90KIAS | Land, turnaround, or divert prior to reaching EDP criteria

Answer 31

**Coastal** *Applies to any flight within 20NM of the caost or the following bases: Newport, Kelso, Astoria, Port Angeles, Coupeville, and Hoquiam* * Minimum of once per day to include engine freshwater washes * Check for maintenance required washes as well **Non-Coastal** * Washed a minimum of once during each pilot's day shift * Engine freshwater washes are required in accordance with maintenance requirements *Check for maintenance required washes as well | Log routine washes in Operative IQ

Answer 32

* First 30 days after a new base opens for interfacility standbys * If a pilot has been off shift for more than 30 days * First 60 days after a new base opens for scene standbys * First 60 days after a new pilot stands a shift as PIC (notify Comms Center at shift change if this is the case) * In case not outlined above, but deemed by the pilot to be appropriate

Answer 33

If cabin temperatures are above 90°F, below 40°F, or if the interior windows are fogging

Answer 34

Report to ATC, OCC, and local law enforcement (OCC may do this for you). Log encounter in Baldwin. If the encounter was a near miss event file a NMAC report.

Answer 35

Above 9,000' MSL for that portion of the flight exceeding 30min. LFN does not provide supplemental oxygen so pilots shall not conduct operations above and in excess of the aforementioned altitude and time restrictions. | Notify OCC and file in Baldwin when a flight is denied for the above

Answer 36

**One** Tug/Tractor Driver (pilot/maintainer) and **two** wing walkers (whistles required)

Answer 37

Using only one wing-walker is permissible if no one else is available, or if other medcrew member is conducting patient care. No wing-walkers are required if all other base personnel are indisposed and an aircraft must be moved. **USE EXTREME CAUTION.** | Admin personnel may be used as a last resort before moving an A/C solo.

Answer 38

Yes, but only if it is attached on the front/standard attatch point.

Answer 39

Mechanic and Pilot must perform a thorough preflight inspection to include fuel sampling.

Answer 40

* Pilot announces "sterile cockpit" * Start-up * Lift-off/Departure * Landing/Approach * Taxiing * Inside controlled airpsace * When the pilot is communicating with ATC/aircraft

Answer 41

None, even if it inhibits their ability to care for a patient.

Answer 42

False - They must have their harness and seatbelts on at all times.

Answer 43

Annually | Audit form located in Operative IQ

Answer 44

Yes, but only if it is deemed safe to do so by the pilots. Aircraft should not operate within 15' of one another and should not takeoff and land during the other's start up, or shutdown.

Answer 45

* Number of souls * Hours of fuel * Risk assessment * Current time * ETE to touchdown at first point of intended landing | Once airborne give an ETA, update it anytime you expect a +/-3min change

Answer 46

Yes, just let OCC know. If stay is anticipated for greater than four hours hotel accommodations will be made if company housing is unavailable. Minimize out of service time by coordinating shift change logistics.

Answer 47

10 consecutive hours of rest

Answer 48

True - This may occur if unforeseen delays occur. Following their "clock out" they are required to have 10 hours of consecutive rest. Pilots shall not extend past 15 hours without approval from the DO or ADO (usually after other options are exhausted). | Only approved for transport of a patient to a receiving facility

Answer 49

* RW On Scene Time: 20 min * RW Interfacility Time: 40 min * RW Specialty Team Time: 1 hour * ECMO Time: 4 hours

Answer 50

Notify Communications Center who will then link in AAOC. A Baldwin Report is required. Return to service will be based on severity of the event and debrief outcome.

Answer 51

**High Winds:** * Winds greater than 25kts (sustained), or where there is a 15kts gust spread rotor blades shall be tied down. * Winds forecast to be greater than 40kts the aircraft will be hangared. **Precipitation:** * Forecast freezing rain, large hail, thunderstorms, snow that will freeze to the A/C, or moderate to heavy snow requires A/C to be hangared. * A/C outside during non-freezing precipitation requires only inlet covers. * Freezing Precipitation requires installment of blade covers, engine inlet covers, and stabalizer covers if A/C remains outside. **Frost:** * Prior to frost formation, while blades are still dry, cover main/tail rotor blades and stabilizer covers, or hangar aircraft. **Low Temps:** * Below 35°F with visible moisture move the A/C into the hangar. Install covers if hangaring is not possible. **High Temps:** * Above 85°F windscreen covers should be installed. Consider leaving sliding doors slightly open. * Above 90°F consider moving the A/C into the hangar and leaving hangar doors open to expedite launches. | Inform OOC of the above to estimate launch delays accurately

Answer 52

10 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 100'

Answer 53

PL1 pilots only and weather mins increased to 1500' AGL and 5 miles

Answer 54

Only current and qualified pilots may sit in the cockpit with duals installed. | Notify OOC no riders allowed until duals are deconfigured

Answer 55

Yes, but only if necessary and generally only by the pilot or other maintenance personnel. Their work environment is **sterile** and they should not be bothered if it can be avoided. This includes diverting tours, music, and other distractions away from their work area (25 feet away for tours).

Answer 56

Yes - Communications center will coordinate this effort, but in the case of a scene call the anticipated receiving facility should supply the attending surgeon. No additional passengers, other than the attending trauma surgeon, will be transported to a scene. They must be briefed prior to flight, preferably after shutdown and by the pilot. If a flight nurse is on scene the request for a surgeon should be confirmed by that person.

Answer 57

Day (0600-2300) - 8 min or less Night (2300-0600) - 10 min or less RW IFR - 20 min or less | These are goals and SHOULD NOT compromise safety or sound judgment

Answer 58

The pilot will complete the RA, digitially sign it, and submit it to the OCC.

Answer 59

Handwritten RA will be completed, if necessary, and the results will be communicated via radio, or by phone to the OCC. If a new flight request comes in while a crew is airborne the OCS will assist the pilot re-calculate the RA and flight planning information via sat phone or radio before accepting the request. Pilot will update RA as soon as practical, generally when they land at their new destination.

Answer 60

RA scores higher than 14

Answer 61

No - contaminated persons **will not** be transported by air

Answer 62

Land as soon as possible

Answer 63

The pilot will ensure survival kits are onboard during preflight.

Answer 64

* Aircraft positioning * Partition * Barrier