NATOPS Intro And Ch 1

Question 1

Purpose of NATOPS

Answer 1

The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate.

Question 2

Scope of NATOPS

Answer 2

NATOPS products have been developed to improve aviation safety and readiness throughout the Navy and Marine Corps. They are prepared under the authority of the CNO and issued by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM to support naval aircraft flight operations. NFMs contain flight clearance information, operating procedures and restrictions necessary for flight crews to effectively operate their aircraft. They provide the best available T/M/S aircraft information and operating instructions for most circumstances. However, no manual can address every situation completely or be a substituted for sound judgement. Operational situations may require modification of the procedures contained therein. Read these products thoroughly. As an aircrew member, it is your responsibility to have a complete knowledge of their contents.

Question 3

Types of NATOPS Changes

Answer 3

Urgent, Priority, and Routine. Urgent and Priority change recommendations are changes that usually involve safety-of-flight matters and cannot be allowed to wait for implementation until after the next formal review.

Question 4

Warning

Answer 4

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 5

Caution

Answer 5

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.

Question 6

Note

Answer 6

Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.

Question 7

Shall

Answer 7

Is used only when application of a procedure is mandatory.

Question 8

Should

Answer 8

Is used only when application of a procedure is recommended.

Question 9

May/Need Not

Answer 9

Are used only when application of a procedure is optional.

Question 10

Will

Answer 10

Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.

Question 11

Land Immediately

Answer 11

Mean execute a landing without delay

Question 12

Land As Soon As Possible

Answer 12

Means land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made.

Question 13

Land as soon as practicable

Answer 13

Means extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the pilot in command.

Question 14

Primary Missions

Answer 14

CANES: Command and Control, ASW, Non-Combat Operations, Electronic Warfare, SUW

Question 15

Secondary Missions

Answer 15

NIFLAAH: Naval Special Warfare, Intelligence Operations, Fleet Support Operations, Logistics, Amphibious Warfare, Air Warfare, Health Services

Question 16

Length Overall (rotors turning)

Answer 16

64’ 10”

Question 17

Height

Answer 17

16’ 10”

Question 18

Main Rotor Diameter

Answer 18

53’ 8”

Question 19

Tail Rotor Diameter

Answer 19

11’ 0”

Question 20

Ground Clearance

Answer 20

6.5”

Question 21

Turning Radius

Answer 21

41’ 7.7”

Question 22

Clearance for 180 degree Turn

Answer 22

84’ 0”

Question 23

Seats in an SUW Configuration

Answer 23

3 Cabin seats, Max 2 Passengers

• Use of the sonobuoy launcher window is prohibited
• Up to 5 cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/Medevac configuration. A max of 4 seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of the SO console seat and instructor seat.
• The starboard rear seat may be occupied if the dipping sonar is removed. The center rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar, sonobuoy launcher, and RAST probe are removed. The port rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar and sonobuoy launcher are removed.

Question 24

Seats in a Logistics/VERTREP configuration

Answer 24

Less than or equal to 5 cabin seats, Less than or equal to 3 passengers.

• Use of the sonobuoy launcher window is prohibited
• Up to 5 cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/Medevac configuration. A max of 4 seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of the SO console seat and instructor seat.
• The starboard rear seat may be occupied if the dipping sonar is removed. The center rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar, sonobuoy launcher, and RAST probe are removed. The port rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar and sonobuoy launcher are removed.

Question 25

Seats in a SAR/MEDEVAC Configuration

Answer 25

Less than or equal to 5 cabin seats, Less than or equal to 3 passengers.

• Use of the sonobuoy launcher window is prohibited
• Up to 5 cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/Medevac configuration. A max of 4 seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of the SO console seat and instructor seat.
• The starboard rear seat may be occupied if the dipping sonar is removed. The center rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar, sonobuoy launcher, and RAST probe are removed. The port rear seat may be installed if the dipping sonar and sonobuoy launcher are removed.
• The LHEP significantly reduces the FOV and the success rate of obtaining visual contact with a survivor when performing SAR lookout duties from the SO window. Due to the visual restrictions, dedicated SAR missions should consider removal of LHEP to enhance probability of detection/sighting of survivor.
• Due to decreased area at the cabin door, dedicated SAR with the RHEP installed is not recommended.

Question 26

Seats in an ASW Configuation

Answer 26

2 cabin seats, 1 Passenger max

• Use of the sonobuoy launcher window is prohibited
• Up to 5 cabin seats may be installed in the Logistics/VERTREP or SAR/Medevac configuration. A max of 4 seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of the SO console seat and instructor seat.
• Due to confined cabin space, dedicated SAR in an ASW configured aircraft equipped with ALFS is not recommended.

Question 27

Configuration Warnings

Answer 27

• In the event of a crash, the SO console seat poses a head strike hazard to passengers in both the port rear seat and center rear seat. If the port rear seat or center rear seat are occupied, the SO console seat shall be unoccupied and secured in the full forward position.
• Only a simula seat shall be installed in instructor seat location. Installation of other seats poses a head strike hazard in the event of a crash.
• The instructor seat shall not be occupied if the GAU-21 is to be placed in the inboard stow position. Gun shall remain in the firing position if the instructor seat is occupied.
• The center rear seat shall be removed if the RAST probe is installed. The RAST probe prevents proper stroking of the seat in the event of a crash.
• The center rear seat shall be unoccupied if conducting VERTREP.
• The simula seat should be removed during flights not requiring its use. When installed the simula seat creates an egress hazard for the aircrewman.

Question 28

Rotor to ground clearance

Answer 28

7’ 7” rotor stationary

9’ 5” rotor tuning

Question 29

What type of engines?

Answer 29

Two T700-GE-401C engines. Front drive, turboshaft.

Question 30

Who is the NATOPS Model Manager?

Answer 30

HSM-41 is designated as the NATOPS Model Manager Unit and Lead Evaluation Unit for the MH-60R helicopter NATOPS products set.

Question 31

SUPERHAWK

Answer 31

Because of the prevalence of H-60 aircraft use within the Navy, a process has been implemented to align all Navy H-60 NATOPS manuals to the max extent possible. The term SUPERHAWK refers to the alignment process for the applicable T/M/S versions of the H-60… The purpose of the SUPERHAWK review is to develop a common solution for each common issue that will be addressed during the individual product reviews.