SOP Flashcards
Submerged Override and Cable Angle Hover
Cable angle hover mode SHALL be operable for all dipping sonar operations.
Submerged override SHALL NOT be used for routine operations.
Passenger/Orientation flight limitations
No simulated emergencies, practice autorotations, intentional degradations of the aircraft or ordnance release, to include midshipman flights
Pre-embarkation Proficiency
To the maximum extent practicable…
Minimum of 9 hours w/in 45 days of underway
Obtain night currency and instrument currency prior to embarkation
During intervals of 45 days or less between embarked ops, SHOULD fly a minimum of 6 hours and achieve night and instrument currency prior to the next embarkation
Course Rules post Det
If greater than 90 days, pilots SHALL complete a squadron or DET-led course rules brief
Degradation of the aircraft at night
Simulated EPs requiring the actual degradation of the aircraft at night are prohibited except:
- Single engine approaches and landings to a prepared surface with adequate overrun and underrun to allow safe execution
- Single engine running landings
- Boost off and failed SAS/AFCS
- Simulated lost ICS
- Stab auto mode failure
Practice autos at night are prohibited
DECU Lockout
Prohibited in flight unless as part of an FCF or FCF training
DECU Lockout
Prohibited in flight unless as part of an FCF or FCF training
Radius of Action
Shipboard: 150 NM or maximum reliable navigation/comms range, whichever is less
Time spent beyond 150 NM may be approved by ISIC. Time spent beyond 150 NM SHALL be limited to the maximum required to accomplish the mission.
One way missions:
150 NM ship to ship
200 NM ship to shore
APU Operations
SHOULD be started on deck to the maximum extent practicable
Aircraft configuration for Autorotations
Prohibited at night
Pilot and copilot radalt SHALL be operable
Simulated engine failures from a HOGE SHALL only be initiated over a surface where a running landing can be made
The APU SHALL be turned on prior to conducting single-engine operations and practice autos
Hearing protection
Single hearing protection:
within 200 FT of an aircraft with rotors turning
within 50 FT of an aircraft with APU turning
Double hearing protection:
within 30 FT of aircraft with rotors turning
within 30 FT of APU running for extended periods of time
not required inside the aircraft
Live GUNEX
Crews SHALL be responsible for own range clearance to a minimum of 5 NM beyond max weapons employment envelopes for the CSW
Crews SHALL conduct/comply with PMAP prior to employing CSW, Hellfire, or active sonar
Fuel dumping
Non-emergency fuel dumping SHALL be performed over water and SHALL be at least 10 miles away from any land
ALFS Weather and POCL
Dipping sonar ops SHOULD not be conducted in seas with wave heights exceeding 10 feet, winds exceeding 17-21 kts, or known/discovered currents greater than 4 kts during unit level training or fleet level operations
During dipping sonar training operations (with or without a submarine), POCL SHALL be no more than half the ceiling up to 1000 ft ceiling. When ceilings are above 1000 ft, POCL SHALL be no more than 500 ft below the ceiling
CAL/LZ power margins
Power available check SHALL be conducted at planned landing altitude before commencing the approach
The intermediate power available margin SHALL be 10% or greater to proceed with the approach
Operational CAL flights other than those of operational necessity SHALL adhere to this power margin
RADALT Discipline
Consideration should be given to setting the DH to no lower than 10 percent of the current altitude
Each crewmember SHALL verbalize to the crew their DH settings and activation of warning tones
Concurrent A/C operations
SHALL not conduct concurrent ops unless an emergency landing site (shore or ship) is within 50 NM during the entire evolution
Applies to missions where the parent ship is the intended point of landing for both aircraft, and does not apply to missions scheduled for termination at other than the parent ship. The 50 NM requirement does not apply to fly-ons. It also does not apply for concurrent manned/unmanned operations
Warm up flights
Any pilot who has not flown in 45 days SHALL fly a warm-up flight with a current HAC
Warm up flights SHOULD include autorotations and other fam type maneuvers as determined by COs
Wash rack use
SHOULD be taxied through after last flight of the day and after any flight with overwater hovering/shipboard operations
SHALL not take it through with external ordnance, ALE-47, M-299, or without the sonobuoy cover, cargo hook cover, or transmission drip pan
PIC SHALL minimize direct spray onto MTS turret and RADALT antennas
Maintenance Dips
Post installation maintenance dips (from shore) SHALL be conducted in an area with no more than 2000 ft of depth. For SOCAL, SHALL be conducted in dip area charlie
Climbing on aircraft
Both engines SHALL be secured
If on APU, only with permission from PIC. PIC SHALL ensure ensure aircrew visually inspect for FOD/integrity prior to engine start
If on top w/ backup pump on, flight controls SHALL be guarded and only moved at the direction of the PC
Dog house straps SHALL be used during preflight both ashore and underway
RAS/Ship firing evolutions
Aircraft SHOULD be airborne or hangared during ship weapons firing evolutions and when shooting RAS shot lines
Hot refueling
Pax, aircrew, CMDS
Passengers SHALL not occupy aircraft during fueling
Aircrew SHALL assist in monitoring refueling operations
Personnel SHALL not proceed aft of CMDS w/ rotors turning unless arming/de-arming the system
Crew Swap
Crews SHALL check exceedances after every sortie. Oncoming crews SHALL not taxi for launch until cleared safe for flight by maintenance
When to cease dipping
If cable angle exceeds the 4.25 degree inner ring, all crew members SHALL verbally acknowledge the deviation and ensure proper corrections are made
Dipping is prohibited with AFCS degradations affecting automatic approach, coupled hover, or cable angle hover functions.
Cease dipping operations following any uncommanded pitch changes in a hover.
With a 1177 fault (to include on MBIT), cease dipping until maintenance action occurs
If transducer towing speeds exceeded, cease dipping
Smoke markers
Except in an emergency, SHALL not be dropped closer than 10 NM from coastline or in inland waterways, unless on designated range/dip area
Smoke markers that cannot be dearmed SHALL be jettisoned outside of 10 NM from coastline and prior to returning to homebase and/or final landing
Sonobuoy launcher cover requirements
Removal/replacement of launcher cover SHOULD not be performed with rotors engaged. If it is, two person integrity SHALL be used.
Launcher cover SHALL be fastened with all possible attachment bolts, but no less than 11 total. All corner bolts are required. Missing bolts SHALL be documented on a MAF.
Straightening and traversing with ordnance
No training when straightening/traversing with a CATM
SHALL download warshot missiles prior to straightening/traversing, except in an emergency w/ authorization from ship’s CO
Traversing from Mx line to the TO position with warshot missiles is allowed with CO approval and concurrence from ISIC
Coupler currency
What if you aren’t current?
SHALL have flown 2 windline rescue or night/IMC dip-to-dip patterns to auto approaches in the proceeding 60 days
If not, SHALL not be scheduled to fly night SAR missions (including plane guard) [PIC or 2P]
To regain currency, SHALL fly 2 of either approach to a coupled hover at night with a current PIC
Ordnance carriage over populated areas
With the exception of sonobuoys and smoke markers, carrying live ordnance over populated areas SHALL be avoided
If a mission requires flight over populated areas, the most direct route that will minimize civilian exposure SHALL be used
Crew requirements for pilots
FCF checklist items require an FCP in the aircraft.
Minimum crew required for ground tuns SHALL be one H2P and one PQM.
Minimum crew requirements for tactical training events are HAC/LVL 3, PQM, and aircrewman
Entering/exiting the rotor arc
SHALL not enter/exit when pilots are entering/exiting the rotor arc
SHALL not enter the rotor arc unless Nr is at 100% or both engines are secured
Preflight procedures
Crews SHALL preflight immediately following NATOPS/mission brief. If setting an alert, PICs SHALL coordinate with maintenance control for pre-flight times prior to NATOPS/mission brief
Alert 5, 15, and 30 aircrews SHALL brief and preflight including any spares as required, prior to setting the alert
CSW and passengers
Passengers SHALL not be embarked with GAU-21 installed. Utilize M-240 if CSW is needed.
SHALL be kept in stowed position when not in use. Ammo cans SHALL be secured to prevent projectile hazards in the case of an emergency.
Night currency
Pilots SHALL not fly at night as PIC unless they are night current
SHALL have flown a minimum of 2.0 night hours within the proceeding 45 days
Between 45-60 days, COs may authorize a day into night transition to regain currency
Minimum altitudes
Overland:
Populated - 1000 AGL, Unpopulated - 500 AGL
Overwater:
Day - 50 AGL, Night Aided - 100 AGL, Unaided - 150 AGL
Low level - 200 AGL, only on approved courses
Coupled hover - 70 AGL, then can dial to 40 AGL
SACT: Day - 100 AGL, Night - 500 AGL
Flyover rules
All flyovers SHOULD be
- Non-maneuvering, wings level passes of one/two aircraft (waiverable up to four)
- Restricted to a single pass over a fixed point at a specific time
- Conducted no lower than 500’, with consideration to height of obstacles in the vicinity of the location
- No slower than 60 kts
ELRF Training
May be used for training outside of a range, but SHALL not be used on personnel or wildlife
Crew acknowledgement is required when selecting ELRF, aka concurrence
Hot refueling with ordnance
Hot refueling with live ordnance is prohibited ashore. CATM, REXTORPs, sonobuoys, smokes, SUS, and door guns are authorized. Hellfires authorized during hot seats ashore if event is part of NAWDC or weapons school training.
Hot/cold refueling afloat with live ordnance is permitted with ship CO approval. Multiple landings/approaches with live ordnance is permitted with ship CO approval.
Popped fasteners
Cover. Max in a row. Max total
TGB cowling 2 3
IGB cowling 2 3
Vertical tail driveshaft 2 2
Other tail driveshaft 1 1
Flight with popped corner fasteners is not recommended. SHOULD be fixed as soon as practicable.
Note: with a popped fastener, especially on a corner, the loads on surrounding fasteners are increased and have a higher chance of failure
79 SOP vs CHSMWP SOP
Same document, HSM-79 specific stuff is bold and italicized
VERTREP power margin (UPDATE)
A 10% power margin shall exist between IRP and maximum power required when a load is lifted from the deck
NATOPS: 6%
PIU power on/off
When shore based…
Power off procedure is required when stores are loaded. Power on procedure SHOULD be conducted when feet wet or over unpopulated area.
When underway…
PIU power off procedure is not required unless overland flight is anticipated
(Aircraft can be hotseated with PIUs powered off)
Weather criteria
Comply with CNAF and NATOPS
Ship or shore operations - 500/1
Note: if a CCA or precision approach is known to be available for recovery, minimum launch weather mins are 200 and 1/2
Instrument currency
What if it lapses?
Pilots SHALL have flown a minimum of 2.0 hours of simulated or actual instrument time within the preceding 60 days. Can use aircraft or simulator.
If currency lapses, it must be regained prior to flying any other missions in the aircraft as the PIC.
Crew rest
Ashore:
SHOULD not report earlier than 10 hours prior to the scheduled completion of all flight and post flight duties. Aircrew SHOULD not be scheduled to brief a flight event untl 12 hours after completion of post-flight duties, but crew rest SHALL not be less than 10 hours.
At sea: comply with CNAF
Duty: not the day after a 24 hour watch, or same day after any watch between 0000-0800. For all other watch periods, crew rest applies from end of duty period.
DLQ currency
Conduct OFT or FDLP within 30 days of re-qual, 3 approaches and 3 landings
Crew Requirements for Aircrew
Enlisted aircrew SHOULD be utilized to the max extent practicable on all flights
Night form flights SHOULD be scheduled with two aircrewmen to the max extent practicable but SHALL have a minimum of one NVD tacform qualified aircrewman
A night CAL/LZ H2P gradesheet shall be scheduled with two aircrewmen. All other night CAL/LZ flights can be scheduled with 1 or 2 aircrewmen, based on availability.
