LFN SOP Flashcards
What is required of pilots, even current LFN pilots, prior to working a base, or bases, other than their primary assignment?
LFN SOP 4.1.2 & LFNP 105.05
Base Orientation (Form LFNP 105.12 Addendum B, pg 2) (Email completed form to ACP)
* Arrive during the night/day shift prior and complete training prior to rest period
* Arrive 1-2 hours early for the shift (will affect shift duty time)
* Request a day overtime to complete a partial/full shadow (ACP discretion)
What are “grace months” with regards to annual checks?
LFN SOP 4.2.3 & IAW 14 CFR 135.293/.297/.299
“Graces months” allow a check to occur the month prior to, or the month after a “base month”. Normally the “base month” remains unchanged when a check is conducted during a “grace month”.
Can pilots request a 7-day hitch composed of entirely day, or night shifts?
LFN SOP 4.3.1 & LFNP 202.01
Yes – You may request this with your ACP, but it must be agreed upon unanimously amongst the affected pilots and approved by the CP.
What is the window of time prior to intended PTO periods that PTO must be requested?
LFN SOP 4.3.4 & LFN Employee Handbook pg 27
Must be requested 2-6 months in advance (no earlier or later)
Utilize EMS manager and email to ACP
(T/F) In an attempt not to delay a flight a LFN pilot may clock in early.
LFN SOP 4.4.2
True – Pilots may make a justifying comment in ADP or receive a verbal flight release from OCC and follow up with a timecard adjustment (TCA) with their ACP
For shifts over 12 hours due to flight operations a pilot must include what in their extension justification/notes?
LFN SOP 4.4.3
Flight number and notes if applicable.
What is the time to completion expectation for completing paperwork prior to clocking out of a shift?
LFN SOP 4.4.3
30 min. If you need more time due to extenuating circumstances include details in ADP.
When must timecards be verified?
LFN SOP 4.4.9
Pilots must approve their timecards not later than Monday at 12:00 following the end of the pay period. Ideally this is done at the end of their last scheduled shift.
If you need to leave a vehicle away from its primary location, who do you have to notify?
LFN SOP 4.5.4
Email travel@lifeflight.org with a copy to your ACP
How long is a dynamic risk assessment (DRA) good for and when must it be updated?
LFN SOP 5.2.5
DRAs are scored and are applicable for the entire flight to include multiple planned legs, however they should be updated if variables change.
If 14 CFR 135.36 requires multi-engine aircraft produce and store flight manifests, how do we accomplish this?
LFN SOP 5.2.9
Accomplished through the communications center via the shift check in and lift calls.
What do the green, yellow, and red status colors indicate in RAMCO?
LFN SOP 5.3.2
Green: A/C does not have any upcoming maintenance in the near future
Yellow: Aircraft has upcoming maintenance. This should be verified.
Red: Indicates the aircraft is un-airworthy.
What events require a safety report?
LFN SOP 6.1.1
- Flight Deviation from original destination with patient onboard (LFNP 204.08)
- IIMC Event, regardless of duration or outcome (LFNP 202.40)
- Unscheduled landings for mechanical inflight emergency, aircraft damage, inflight crew injury
- Special Emergencies
What is FOQA?
LFN SOP 6.2.1 & LFNP 300.09
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA): Safety program used by the airlines and in recent years adopted across the air medical transport community. It is a routine data analysis program that looks at how aircraft are operating based on various parameters.
Current A/C: AW119, B407, B429, EC135P2+
(T/F) Aircraft airworthiness is determined by RAMCO alone.
LFN SOP 7.1.1
False – Airworthiness is determined by BOTH the paper aircraft logbooks and RAMCO.
Pilot must always re-check aircraft status after what kind of event/action?
LFN SOP 7.1.2
Pilots must re-check aircraft status after EVERY MAINTENANCE ACTION.
When must out of service (OOS) calls be made? Who must be the sender and who is the receiver of this message?
LFN SOP 7.1.5
Anytime an aircraft becomes un-airworthy for any reason, and for any duration, the pilot must immediately contact the communications center (OCC) and declare OOS. Include basic description and return to service (RTS) estimate.
What is different for pilots at LF2 (Aurora) when reporting unscheduled out of services (OOS)?
LFN SOP 7.1.5
Pilots at LF2 must communicate any OOS to their ACP immediately. Generally speaking, arrangements will be made to reduce or eliminate any OOS time for the HQ aircraft.
What is a Clear to Close (CTC)?
LFN SOP 7.1.6
A CTC action is the final safety step for post-maintenance pre-flights. They ensure all tools have been accounted for, no FOD remains in the work area(s) and accessed areas have been secured. Any LFN pilot or mechanic who did not do the work may complete the CTC.
* Have a discussion on the specifics of the maintenance action
* Lookout for FOD
* Use a flashlight and mirror to access difficult locations
* Additional Inspection Required (AIR) actions do not require a CTC
What drives the need for a Cleared to Close (CTC) action to take place?
LFN SOP 7.1.6
Maintenance performed with the use of tools and/or disassembly took place.
If a pilot anticipates “timing out” during/after a transport they should:
LFN SOP 8.1.4
Notify the communications center as soon as possible.
GOM goes over shift timing rules in detail
Does “dead heading” (riding as a passenger in an A/C back to base) count as duty time?
LFN SOP 8.1.6
Yes, but it is not considered a “flight activity” and not a concern regarding the “14-hour rule”.
When should you use a start cart at LFN bases?
LFN SOP 8.2.4
Use start carts whenever possible at LFN bases. Ensure medical crew members know how to operate the cart. DO NOT use a start car while the cart itself is plugged into a power source (outlet). This may deliver power in excess of 31v and cause the cart to malfunction or damage the aircraft.
EC-135: carts should only be use for the first engine. Disconnect prior to starting #2.
Bell 429: Start cart use is not mandatory.
What are the departure minimum oxygen carrying requirements for patient transports?
LFN SOP 8.4.1 & LFNP 201.03
- Liquid Oxygen: 2.0 liters of liquid oxygen, plus portable D-cylinder with no less than 1000lbs psi of pressurized oxygen.
- Pressurized Oxygen: 1500 psi of pressurized oxygen, plus portable D-cylinder with no less than 1000lbs psi of pressurized oxygen.
- Dual Tank Pressurized Oxygen: 1000 per side
