New NATOPS

Question 1

RHEP included

Answer 1

Left inboard, left outboard, right inboard, right outboard pylons can accommodate the BRU-14 Bomb Rack Unit (BRU). Each bomb rack may carry a Mk 46 or Mk 54 torpedo. Left and right inboard pylons have wiring and tubing provisions for auxiliary (AUX) fuel tanks. The left and right outboard pylons also accommodate the M299 launcher for carrying Hellfire missiles. These pylons are easily removed from the aircraft for missions not requiring their use.

Question 2

Software change recommendations

Answer 2

NAVAIR PMA-299 Software Support Activity

Urgent, priority, routine

software naval advisory requirements group (snarg) meetings held annually

Question 3

SUPERHAWK ALIGNMENT PROCESS

Answer 3

Develop a common solution for each common issue that will ne addressed during individual product reviews

1. Increased standardization for training, operating, and emergency procedures among navy H-60 platforms and operators
2. Reduce time required to train or transition aircrew from one T/M/S to another
   3 more seamless integration of navy H-60 crews to CVW
3. Improved interoperability among H-60 platforms and operators engaged in common mission areas

Question 4

Flight clearance

Answer 4

All USN/USMC aircraft shall have an airworthiness approval in the form of a flight clearance document issued by NAVAIRSYSCOM. PErmanent flight clearances are issued via NATOPS and NATIP. Non standard MH-60 R aircraft configurations are issued by interim flight clearances that may be found on the NAVAIR airworthiness website.

Question 5

Height of helicopter

Answer 5

16’10”