SOP (Wing & HSM74)

Question 1

In the absence of the CO, flight schedule changes need to be approved in what order of availability?

Answer 1

WING:
O-1
XO > OPSO > SDO

Changes shall be annotated and the SDO shall ensure it meets flight plan submission requirements (RAW FW PIG)

Question 2

SOP

Weather Criteria

Answer 2

WING:
O-2
In addition to CNAF, 3130, and NATOPS:
- Ship or shore: 500-1 (if positive radar control and CCA, PAR, or ILS is avail. for recovery, min launch wx mins 200-1/2)
HSM-74:
O-1
- SACT: 1000-3
- FCF: 1000-3*
*shall only be waived by CO.

FCF Minimum Ceil/Vis shall only be waived by CO.

Question 3

SOP

Crew Requirements

Answer 3

Wing:
O-3
Requirements of CNAF and NATOPS and:
1.COs may elect to recognize the qualifications of specific H-60 series qualified crew from outside their command. Documentation shall be provieded on request. All visiting aircrew shall comply with reporting custodian’s SOP.
2. Enlisted aircrew should be utilized to the MEP on all flights.
3. FCF checklist items shall only be conducted when crew includes an FCP. COs designate ground turn crew. TFO shall not be carried on FCFs for sole purpose of accumulating flight time.
4. Tactical training events — HAC/L3, PQM, AW
5. MSG-3 aviators, to include pregnant instructors up to 30 weeks, are authorized to fly with FRPs who have successfully completed FAM-6N. MSG-3 instructors are not authorized to fly DLQ-phase flight events.

HSM-74:
O-2
6. To assist in aircraft firefighting, troubleshooting, and lookout, an AW shall be required on all flights except day VMC within 50 NM of KNIP. Or any 2P-2P flights.
- Flights with 2x AW should carry equipment to be SAR capable.
7. Two people shall occupy cockpit when engaging rotor head
- MX ground turns not requiring FCF: H2P+PQM
8. CAL — HAC, PQM, 2x AWs

CNAF:
NATOPS:
(NFO USS FI)

Non-tactical - 2 H2Ps or HAC/QO ^1,2,5,6
FCF- FCP/QO/AW(TFO AW)^3,7
Orientation- HAC/QO/AW

Utility-HAC/PQM/AW^8
SAR-HAC/PQM/AWR/SAR AW(R/S)
SUW/ASW-HAC/ATO/SO^4

Note:Squadron CO may grant waiver of crew qual requirement when the experience fo the individual warrants such action.

Flights from Air-Capable Ships-
- DAY+VMC: 2H2Ps/AW or HAC/QO/AW
- NIGHT/IMC: HAC/PQM/AW

Instruments- HAC/DNA or 2H2Ps
Simulated instruments require QO in cabin

Question 4

SOP

CURRENCY:
Warm-Up Flights

Answer 4

WING:
O-4 a.
- Any pilot who has not flown in 45 days shall fly a warm-up flight with a current HAC.
- Flights should include autos and FAM maneuvers determined by squadron CO

Question 5

SOP

CURRENCY:
Night

Answer 5

WING:
O-4 b.
Shall not PIC unless night current.
- Pilot shall have flown a minimum of 2.0 night hours within the preceding 45 days.

• CO may authorize day into night transition at 45-60 days.
• After 60 days, night currency shall be regained by flying with a night current PIC.

Question 6

SOP

CURRENCY:
LSO

Answer 6

WING:
O-4 c.
- LSO Shall be designated in writing by ship’s CO.
- When acting as LSO on a ship for a short duration evolution (DLQs, ISATT), the LSO does not need to be designated by the ship’s CO but shall brief the ship’s CO or OOD prior to commencing DLQ evolutions.

2 FD / 180 days both day and night
If expired: 6 day/6 night 3 of each shall be FD

Question 7

SOP

CURRENCY:
DLQ Lapse at Home Base

Answer 7

WING:
O-4 d. (1)
- shall conduct OFT or FDLPNs within 30 days of scheduled DLQ period during which 3 evolutions shall be completed.

NATOPS DLQ Currency:
Day: 4/180
Night: 6/90
Free conf Clr ; Air cap conf Avi; Nt conf Dy

Question 8

SOP

CURRENCY:
DLQ Lapse Deployed

Answer 8

WING:
O-4 d. (1)
The CO shall attempt to regain currency via current HACs from other squadrons

If that’s not possible, a waiver from CVW or the Wing shall be submitted and a deliberate, risk mitigated approach shall be employed to recurrent HACs

Day: 4/180
Night: 6/90
Free conf Clr ; Air cap conf Avi; Nt conf Dy

Question 9

SOP

CURRENCY:
Triggers for embarked training

Answer 9

WING:
O-4 d. (2)
- OIC Change
- Ship Change of Command (Fleet up exempt)
- Reassignment to a new ship
- > 60 days elapse between embarked operations

Question 10

SOP

CURRENCY:
Embarked Training Events

Answer 10

WING:
O-4
“SCHEELD”
* Straightening and traversing
* Crash on deck drill
* Hot refueling
* ELVA / Self-contained approach
* Emergency flight quarters
* Lost plane Homing
* Day / Night Landing evolutions

Question 11

SOP

CURRENCY:
Pre-Embarkation proficiency

Answer 11

WING:
O-4 e.

• Max Extent Practicable, min. 9 hours within 45 days prior to fly-on
• shall have night and instrument currency
• Interval between embarked operations of < 45 days should fly a min 6 hours and achieve instrument and night currency

Question 12

SOP

Night coupler currency

Answer 12

WING:
O-4 f.
- shall have flown 2x wind line rescue or night/IMC dip-to-dip patterns to an automatic approach to a coupled hover at night in last 90 days

• PICs failing to meet this requirement shall not be scheduled to fly night SAR (to include plane guard)

Question 13

SOP

Instrument flight currency

Answer 13

WING:
O-4 g.
- Shall have flown a minimum of 2 hours of sim or actual instrument time within 60 days
- May be satisfied in aircraft or sim
- Must be regained prior to flying as PIC

Question 14

SOP

Post-deployment proficiency Currency

Answer 14

HSM-74:
O-3 a.
- HACs returning from underway > 90 days Shall complete:
1. EP Sim
2. BITS Flight. Shall Review
(1) FAM
(2) Simulated EPs (practice autos)
(3) SOP Requirements
(4) Course rules and local airfield ops

Question 15

SOP

VERTREP Currency

Answer 15

HSM-74:
O-3 b.
- Non-current pilot should fly with current HAC to regain currency.
- HACS should conduct VERTREP with current HAC prior to underway where VERTREP is expected.
- If unable to recurrent 2 HACs may conduct 4 picks/drops at sea with practice loads prior to actual vertrep.

NATOPS:
4 picks+drops in 365 days.

Question 16

SOP

(V) Crew Rest

Answer 16

WING:
O-5
Ashore: Same as HSM-74 rest requirement 3.
Afloat same as HSM 74

HSM-74:
O-4
1. For planning purposes only, aircrew shall not report earlier than 12 hours prior to the scheduled completion of all flight and post-flight duties.
2. Post flight duties are assumed to require 1 hour to complete.
3. Aircrew shall not be scheduled to brief a flight event until 10 hours after completion of post-flight duties.
4. Crew day begins at the commencement of official dutues (Command PT, reporting to the squadron, etc.) and concludes at the completion of official dutes, including post-flight duties. An individual’s crew day Shall not exceed 12 hours.
5. For events with a land time after 2400, Aircrew shall not report to the squadron earlier than 10 hours prior to the scheduled completion of post-flight duties, and shall not be scheduled for a flight or simulator for 12 hours following the completion of post-flight duties.
6. A SDO on watch for a full 24-hour period or more shall not be scheduled for flights in aircraft for the following day. SDOs on watch for 12 hours or less are exempt from this restriction; normal crew rest requirements apply per CNAF.
7. Enlisted aircrew shall not be scheduled to brief an event within 12 hours after standing a watch.

b. At sea CEL OIC Shall comply with and ensure shop CO are briefed on paragraph 8.3.2.1 and 8.3.2.2 of CNAF.

CNAF:
8.3.2.1.1
Crew rest is the non-duty time before a duty day, watch, or flight period begins and includes free time for meals transportation and rest and Shall include the opportunity for 8 hrs uninterrupted sleep every 24 hours.
It begins after termination of official duties and is required prior to reporting for duty to assume watch and preflight preperations.
Flight personnel shall not be scheduled for continuous watch, duty, alert, and/or flight duty in excess of 18 hours. If it becomes operationally necessary to exceed the 18hr rule, 15hrs continuous off-duty time shall be scheduled.
Crew rest can be reduced less than 12 hours in order to maintain a 24 hour work/rest schedule but shortened crew rest Shall always include the opportunity for 8 hours uninterrupted sleep.

8.2.2 FLIGHT TIME
Guidelines for COs:
1. Daily flight time should not normally exceed 12 hours (For helicopters)
2. Weekly time should not exceed 50 hours
3. Should not exceed 100 hrs/month 265/3months
4. If exceeding guidelines shall have CO waiver and FS recommendation.

Question 17

SOP

Preflight Prep Requirements

Answer 17

HSM-74:
O-5
- Shall perform Ps calcs for every flight embarked
- Shall bring TPG on all tactical events
- Shall not place BLADE FOLD switch to SPREAD if ADB contains a MAF detailing no rotor head SPREAD light illumination during previous check
- Shall enable nose bay laser switch on all flights

Question 18

SOP

Shipboard radius of action

Answer 18

WING:
O-6
- 150 NM or max reliable navigation or comm range, whichever is less.

• CVW or wing can approve outside 150 NM provided deliberate ORM conducted and time spent beyond 150 NM shall be limited to the minimum required.

One-way flights:

• Ship-to-ship/Shore-to-ship 150 NM (+50 with aux)
• Ship-to-shore 200 NM (+50 with aux)

shore = nearest point at which a safe landing can be made

A:390/175.5 (51)
Mr:288/155.52
Ar:351/189.54

M:320/144 (47)

80T-122:
4.1.2.1
As a general rule, the radius of action, all conditions being optimum, shall not exceed 45% max range listed in appendix (None listed)

Question 19

SOP

Low level altitude restrictions

Answer 19

WING:
O-8
Unless directed/required by controlling agencies, published restrictions, or approved training ranges:

Over land:
- Populated - 1,000’ AGL
- Unpopulated - 500’ AGL
- Terrain LL - 200’ AGL on approved routes and ranges

Over water:
- Day - 50’ AGL (intended to support auth. mission or training)
- Unaided night - 150’ AGL
- NVD - 100’ AGL

Coupled Hover:
- 70’ AGL
- Following the establishment of a steady coupled hover at 70’, aircraft altitude may be reduced to no lower than 40’ to conduct live hoisting operations at the PIC’s discretion.

SACT
- Day - 100’ AGL
- Night - 500’ AGL

Question 20

SOP

Checklist Requirements

Answer 20

WING:
O-9
- Shall be verbally completed in CHALLENGE-REPLY-REPLY format up to rotor engagement.
- Shall be CHALLENGE-REPLY after rotor engagement
- Checklists may be performed silently by PNAC when safety of flight is concerned except for items that require a response by another crew member.
a. If the STABILATOR AUTO MODE PBS is not illuminated when AC power is applied, stab lock pins shall be visually checked prior to flight.
b. Rescue Hoist Op check should be completed on first flight of the day to ensure SAR capability.
c. Single-engine airspeed and STAB programming shall be called on the first takeoff
- STAB programming shall be called after reengaging AUTO mode subsequent to a sim or actual failure
d. Landing checklist shall be accomplished when transitioning between pad and runway.
e. Shall utilize In-Flight Mission Change checklist anytime mission is altered from what was briefed.

Question 21

SOP

Hot Refueling Restrictions

Answer 21

WING:
O-10
- Passengers shall not occupy the aircraft during hot refueling.
A-1
a. Per 80T-103: Hot refueling with live ordnance loaded (Hellfire, loaded DRL, flares, and warshot Torps) is prohibited ashore. Chaff or decoy flares may be subject to local directives.
- Hot and cold refueling with ordnance loaded is permitted at sea with ship CO approval.

Question 22

SOP

Crew swap Procedures

Answer 22

WING:
O-10
(A through I)
- Passengers shall not occupy the aircraft during hot refueling.
- Helicopter shall be under control of designated helicopter pilot.
- Shall verbally turnover.
- Shall begin with step 10 of “Post Engagement Checks”
- Personnel shall not proceed Aft of CMDS while turning (Unless arming/dearming)
HSM-74:
O-6
- During hot seats, HAC shall review IMDS exceedance page on all flights regardless mission.
- LFE, LSE, and any embarked flight shall conduct DTD swaps between flights IAW ADTS DTD swap checks in PCL.
-Shall place FMCP in “STOP FLOW/AUTO after external transfer to prevent pump burnout.
- left seat shall swamp first on carrier.

Aft -No persons aft CMDS
Begin with step 10
Carrier left seat swaps first
Dtd swap on LSE, LSF, Embarked Flights
Exceedance page checked
FMCP- Stop flow auto after transferred
Get Pax out prior to refueling
Helicopter pilot shall be at the controls
ICS turnover- HACS shall verbally turnover

Question 23

SOP

Air vs. Ground Taxi

Answer 23

WING:
O-11
Shall ground taxi to the max extent possible whenever the possibility of damage from rotor wash exists.

Question 24

SOP

If conducting inter-squadron operations, what is required?

Answer 24

WING:
O-12
Flights such as DLQs, DET Fly-offs, and section/forms ops, where mulitple squadrons may participate require:

a joint brief between PICs
(can be face-to-face, PHONECON, message or email)

Question 25

# SOP Flyover and Demonstration restrictions

Answer 25

WING: O-14 1. Non-manuevering, wings-level passes of 1-2 aircraft (waiverable to four) 2. Restricted to a single pass over a fixed point at a specified time. 3. Conducted no lower than 500' AGL 4. Conducted no slower than 60 KIAS Any deviation must be requested through Type Wing ofr TYCOM approval case-by-case. Flight demo other than flyover profiles are Aerial demonstrations and request must be submitted per reference (h). ## Footnote one pass two or less aircraft four can be waivered five hundred feet or higher six zero knots or faster

Question 26

# SOP Concurrent Flight Ops

Answer 26

WING: O-15 - Dets operating on single-spot ships with two manned embarked helos utilizing the RSD **shall not** conduct concurrent ops unless emergency landing site (shore or ship) is available _within 50 NM for the duration of the evolution_. Exceptions: - When the mission is scheduled to terminate at other than parent ship - Fly-on for scheduled embarkations with thorough mission planning - Manned/Unmanned ops

Question 27

# SOP When the APU is required in-flight, it should be started

Answer 27

Wing: O-17 on deck to the max extent possible | Why?

Question 28

# SOP VERTREP Training Power Margin Requirements

Answer 28

WING O-18 A 10% power margin **shall** exist between MRP and max power required when a load is lifted off the deck. ## Footnote NATOPS REQUIRES 6% margin for VERTREP (9.3)

Question 29

# SOP RADALT Settings

Answer 29

WING: O-19 Night flight over water < 500' AGL, DH consider setting DH to be no lower than 10% less than the current altitude. SHIP BOARD: CRM to determine appropriate settings. Crew members **shall** verbalize DH settings and activation of warning tones. In addition to night IMC crew shall verbalize RADALT aural tone.

Question 30

# SOP (V) Dipping Restrictions (W PCL FATS): **W**

Answer 30

WING: O-20c. *Water*: Dipping Sonar operations should not be conducted in seas with wave heights exceeding 10' during unit-level training or fleet-level exercises. Preflight deliberate ORM and in-flight time critical ORM assessments of forecasted or observed sea state conditions **shall** be accomplished prior to dipping sonar operations.

Question 31

# SOP (V) Dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **P**

Answer 31

WING: O-20d. *POCL*: During dipping sonar training operations (with or without submarine), payed-out cable length **shall** be no more than half the ceiling up to 1,000' ceiling. When ceilings are above 1,000', POCL **shall** be no more than 500' below ceiling. During operational ASW involving a submarine, under conditions that preclude a freestream recovery, then POCL need not be restricted. However, ORM **shall** be conducted to minimize the risk to the transducer assembly in the event of a malfunction.

Question 32

# SOP (V) Dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **C**

Answer 32

WING: O-20b. *Cable angle*: Cable angle hover mode **shall** be operable for all dipping sonar operations. Submerged Override shall not be used for routine operations.

Question 33

(V) SOP dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **L**

Answer 33

WING: O-20h. *Level II*: While operating in a squadron's local area for unit-level training, an ACTC Level II SO **shall** be in the helicopter on any flight in which dipping is intended.

Question 34

# SOP (V) Dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **F**

Answer 34

WING: O-20f. *Fault code*: With an 1177 fault (to include on MBIT), cease dipping operations until maintenance action is performed.

Question 35

# SOP (V) Dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **A**

Answer 35

WING: O-20e. *AFCS*: Dipping operations are prohibited with AFCS degredations affecting Automatic Approach, Coupled Hover, or Cable Angle hover functions.

Question 36

# SOP (V) Dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **T**

Answer 36

WING: O-20g. *Towing*: If transducer towing groundspeed limits are exceeded, cease dipping operations and document on a MAF.

Question 37

# SOP (V) Dipping restrictions (W PCL FATS): **S**

Answer 37

WING: O-20a. *Steady hover*: NATOPS Dipping Sonar/Coupled Hover procedures item 8 "Establish a steady coupled hover" **shall** be completed prior to "Down Dome". PNAC should adjust LONG VEL and LAT VEL potentiometers to control drift and limit groundspeed to no greater than 2 kts.

Question 38

# SOP (V) ALFS OPERATIONS | What things to bring/do during dip flights?

Answer 38

HSM-74: O-9 a. Recorder DTDs (Including min 1 in DTU 2) **shall** be used for all ASW flights b. Cable angle deflection shall be acknowledged by AWR 1. Prior to raise 2. just prior to breaking surface 3. Just after its clear of water c. Aircrew shall bring additional AW PCL for cockpit use and squirt bottle on all flights with operational ALFS

Question 39

# SOP Hung dome Procedures

Answer 39

WING O-21 Assumption that the crew has completed EPs and exhausted all means of recovery. a. Air Boss or HCO **shall** ensure deck is clear except for the minimum number of people (approximately 4) b. Consider securing a mattress to the deck c. Hover at appropriate altitude. Max safe altitude is POCL and environment dependent. d. With enough POCL you can set the dome down, ground it and then be removed. The cable walked with two person integrity away from the landing spot. - If they can't work under the helo/not enough cable you may be able to set it down and slide over to land - **If at any time you can't hold a stable hover, execute the EP for a safe recovery** e. after landing and getting chocks/chains, you should put cable in cabin before shutting down ## Footnote ##Insert EP for safe recovery here##

Question 40

# SOP What **shall not** be worn in the CMU-37/38 by aircrew on missions over water.

Answer 40

WING: O-23 hard body armor (In the absence of theater commander's guidance) soft armor at aircrew discretion

Question 41

# SOP Straightening and traversing restrictions with ordnance loaded

Answer 41

WING: A-1 c. - Straightening and traversing aircraft for training with CATMs is _prohibited_ (shall be limited to traverse qualified personnel). - **Shall** download warshots prior to S&T evolutions except in an emergency with ship CO approval. - Traversing at slow speed between maintenance line and flight position with warshot missiles loaded is authorized at ship CO discretion with ISIC approval.

Question 42

# SOP Static display of aircraft requirements

Answer 42

WING M-1 - Battery disconnected and appropriate circuit breakers pulled. - Sonobuoy launcher bottle pressure vented. - All intake plugs/covers installed - Rotor brake lock on - Doors/panels closed without crewmember present. - CIKs removed and stored - No visitors **shall** enter helo or display area unescorted - Non-crew members **shall not** be permitted access to engine/xmsn/tail pylon - Preflight required following a static display with attention to circuit breakers, switches, and exterior arreas (antennas, fuel ports, pitot-static). - Live ordnance _prohibited_ HSM-74 M-1 A rope or barrier should be used to control access to unattended areas.

Question 43

# SOP Ground signals

Answer 43

WING: M-2 **Shall** use blue light to signal at night to communicate with flight deck/line personnel to reduce miscommunications HSM-74: M-2 e. All ground signals shall be made as hand signals. Head movement **shall not** be used. Blue light shal be used at night. Lip light **shall not** be used.

Question 44

# SOP Flight line ear protection

Answer 44

WING M-2 b. _single ear pro_ - within 200' of rotors turning or 50' of just APU _double ear pro_ - within 30' of rotors turning or APU for extended time, *not* required in the aircraft

Question 45

# SOP When are personnel permitted to climb on top of the aircraft?

Answer 45

WING: M-2 d. - No one **shall** climb on top of the aircraft unless both engines secured (does not include motoring without fuel/ignition) - If only APU, personnel allowed on top with permission of PIC. FOD check up top required after if continuing with start

Question 46

Rotor arc, cranial, and ring flight line restrictions | SOP

Answer 46

WING: M-2 f. _Rotor arc_ - **shall** enter/exit at 3+9 o'clock, **shall not** enter when pilots entering or exiting cockpit e. _Cranial_ - required (with strap fastened) when climbing on any part of aircraft, can be relaxed if headgear restricts task c. _Rings_ - **shall not** be worn when operating or working on aircraft or moving ground support equip. HSM-74 M-2 c. _Rotor arc_ Personnel **shall not** enter/exit rotor arc with engine on against rotor brake. Motoring with ignition and fuel selectors off is not engine on and personnel can traverse the rotor arc.

Question 47

H2P/H2P flight restrictions

Answer 47

WING: T-3 The following are _prohibited_: - Simulated EPs - Movement of PCLs from FLY - Night coupled approaches - 180 autos Shipboard flights **shall** be day VMC, non-tactical flights and approved by squadron and ship CO.

Question 48

# SOP ELRF RESTRICTIONS

Answer 48

WING: T-5 May be used for mission training outside approved laser range **Shall not** be used on wildlife or personnel concurrence **shall** be received following "ARM ELRF" prompt

Question 49

Seat Belt Requirements

Answer 49

WING: O-13 - **Shall** utilize seat and shoulder harness to MEP IAW CNAF and NATOPS - **Shall** be in crashworthy seats with harness secured except for AW during the following: CVN takeoff/land, hoist ops, troubleshooting, CSW ops, night forms, CAL/LZs, as PIC deems necessary HSM-74: O-8 - AWR **Shall** notify the PIC when transitioning to the gunner's belt - Aircrew **Shall** be strapped into seats utilizing a shoulder harness for all takeoffs and landings (except when tactical or procedural req. exists) ## Footnote #SEAT BELT RULES CNAF: NATOPS:

Question 50

Minimum equipment for SAR-Assist (single aircrew) / SAR Capable (multiple aircrew) flights

Answer 50

WING: O-10 The minimum equipment required for all flights shall be per references 1. Rescue basket (1x aircrew) / Rescue litter (2x aircrew) 2. NAR-5 SAR aid kit 3. SAR curtain (BGU-8/N) 4. Smokes (6x MK58s, or 2x MK58s *and* 4x MK25s) 5. Three electrical marine marker lights 6. Raft bag

Question 51

Power Requirement at Sea

Answer 51

HSM-74: O-11 Operations in the hatched area of the wind envelopes with a calculated power margin less than 10% between HOGE and IRP **shall** request winds that provide safe and sufficient power margins. Aircrew **shall** conduct preflight calculations to determine the minimum sufficient winds for a 10% power margin between HOGE and IRP.

Question 52

# SOP For *night/IMC* launches from the seawall, aircraft **shall** climb straight ahead to what airspeed and altitude prior to turnout?

Answer 52

HSM-74 O-12 150' AGL / 60 KIAS

Question 53

During L5, at PIC discretion, crews are permitted to...

Answer 53

HSM-74 M-2 d. conduct an unassisted shutdown and make a one-time transit from the aircraft to the hangar

Question 54

Fastener restrictions / requirements

Answer 54

WING: M-3 (TIVO 5-5-4-2) COVER ROW TOTAL TGB 2 3 IGB 2 3 Vert 2 2 Other 1 1 Flight with unfastened, broken, or missing corner fasteners is not recommended. Corner fasteners should be fixed as soon as practicable.

Question 55

Pax / Orientation Restrictions

Answer 55

WING: O-7 CNAF, OPNAV 3130.6, NATOPS, and 80T-122 Provide embarkation and minimum crew requirements -"SIPO" simulated EPs, intentional aircraft degradations, practice autos, ordnance release shall not be performed with passengers embarked or during orientation flights (to include MIDN) - Completion of NASTP is mandatory unless waived in rare cases per CNAF 3.3 - Pax **shall** not occupy the aircraft during hot refueling - Pax **shall not** be embarked when GAU-21 is installed. Use M240 if CSW is req. on pax transfer. | CNAF 3.3 Specifically deals with orientation flights not passengers ## Footnote Embarkation: CNAF OPNAV 3130.6 NATOPS 80T-122

Question 56

# SOP Wash Rack

Answer 56

HSM-74: M-3 Aircraft **shall** be taxied through the wash rack: - Flights < 50’ over salt water - Last flight of the day - Following CAL/LZ **Shall not** taxi through wash rack with external stores (except aux). Ex: live ordnance, CATMs, empty DRLs, FCF camera, exposed CMDS buckets, torps, etc.

Question 57

# SOP Emergency Procedure Initiation / Prohibited Maneuvers

Answer 57

WING: T-1 In addition to NATOPS 4.2.2.4 (CBA 2 CHOARS BIASS) (C)B-No CBs **shall** be pulled to initiate a simulated EP. CO may except: (B)at Bus Panel CB (Failed backup indicator for training day/VFR (A)NI/FRS AW can pull as necessary to simulate rescue hoist, CH, RAST, Mission Power, RADAR, and Acoustic malfunctions (2) systems- Compound EPs involving two or more unrelated systems **shall not** be introduced, initiated or practiced. (C)ut-guns from a HOGE **shall** only be initiated over a surface where a run-on landing can be made (H)AC- Simulated EPs **shall** only be introduced by designated HAC (O)FT- Dual engine, tail rotor drive, total AC power fail and EP requiring EDECU lockout EPs **shall only** be in OFT (A)autos- Practice autos at night are prohibited (R)adalt indicators for pilot and copilot **shall** be operable for all practice autos (S)hipboard- Intentional degradations of AFCS and SAS/BOOST are prohibited for shipboard takeoffs. (B)IASS- Simulated EPs that degrade the aircraft at night are prohibited except “BIASS” Boost off and failed SAS/AFCS ICS lost comm Automode failed Single-engine running landing Single-engine approaches and landings to a prepared surface with adequate overrun and underrun T-2 -In-flight training in EDECU LOCKOUT prohibited, except for FCF training during FCF checklist with an FCP -EDECU lockout for inflight engine malfunction troubleshooting not specifically promulgated is prohibited. - HSM-74 T-2 -Aircraft gross weight **shall** be less than 19,500 and should be less than 18,500 prior to preforimg cut guns. -Thorough environmental considerations, preflight planning, and copilot reaction time **shall** be considered prior to maneuver execution.

Question 58

# SOP Ordnance Restrictions

Answer 58

WING: A-1 a. Hot refueling with live ordnance loaded is _prohibited ashore_. Chaff and dummy flares subject to local directives or 80T-103. - Hellfire are auth. to be carried during hot seats b. Multiple ship approaches auth. with missiles or rockets loaded with ship CO approval c. **Shall** download warshot missiles prior to straight and traversing except in an emergency with ship CO and ISIC approval. Shall be limited to traverse qualified personnel. d. R&Cs **shall** only be conducted with extended pylons in the flight position. e. Pax **shall** not be embarked when GAU-21 installed, use M-240 if CSW needed on pax transfer. M240 shall be stowed and ammo secured. f. Range clearance for CSW is 5 NM beyond max weapons employment envelope. A-3 Carrying live ordnance over populated areas shall be avoided. Utilize the most direct route that will minimize civilian exposure. Exceptions of sonobuoys and smoke markers. HSM-74: A-1 - For flights requiring the LRD, it **shall** be bore-sighted within 24 hours of aircraft launch (as close to launch time and in same environmental conditions) ## Footnote AMC RPG Ashore Multiple CATM R&C Pax Guns M240: 3725 m (approx. 2 NM) -> 7 miles GAU-21: 6500 m (approx 3.5 NM) -> 8.5 miles

Question 59

# SOP Smoke Marker Restrictions

Answer 59

WING A-2 a. Except in an emergency, smoke markers **shall not** be dropped closer than 10 NM from the coastline or in inland waterways, unless on a designated range or dip area. b. Smoke markers that cannot be de-armed shall be jettisoned outside of 10NM from the coastline prior to RTB

Question 60

# SOP Sonobuoy Launcher Requirements

Answer 60

WING A-4- Removal or replacement of sonobuoy cover should not be performed with rotors engaged - If it is, **shall** have two-person integrity - **Shall** be fastened with no less than 11 bolts, all corner bolts required

Question 61

# SOP CAL/LZ Ops

Answer 61

WING: T-4 - **Shall** be conducted on approved ranges or airfields - Pre-mission planning **shall** be conducted to calculate power available and power required given _expected conditions at CAL/LZ site_ - **Shall** conduct power available check at planned landing altitude before starting approach Max pwr req vs. MRP **shall** be 10% or greater to proceed with the approach - Operational CAL/LZ flights other than those of operational necessity **shall** also adhere to this power margin. HSM-74: M-4 The LHEP should be removed for CAL/LZ ops. ## Footnote ACTUAL NATOPS REQ: No power requirement per NATOPS. Slow to 20KGS or less crossing last obstruction.

Question 62

# SOP Standard Forms Brief - “POPEYE”

Answer 62

HSM-74: ENCL 2 “POPEYE” (IIMC) - Lead **shall** call base heading, MSA, airspeed, and altimeter setting. Base heading **shall** be selected with due consideration of a turn away from any known rising terrain. Wing **shall** call turning away with direction, turn for 170 deg and call “passing the 90” at which point Lead commences a turn in the opposite direction for 170 deg. Lead should maintain 90 KIAS and climb to MSA+500’. Wing should slow to 70 KIAS and climb to MSA+1000’. If either aircraft encounters VMC conditions, maintain VMC and coordinate join-up.

Question 63

# SOP Standard Forms Brief - “BLIND”

Answer 63

HSM-74: ENCL 2 “BLIND” (Loss of Visual Contact VMC) - Outside 10NM from CVN — Lead call base altitude and heading. Blind aircraft immediately elevate 200’ above base altitude. Flight lead will announce rendezvous location, altimeter setting, and call for an AGL or MSL join-up. Lead will establish an orbit or running rendezvous at 80 KIAS. - Port or STBD delta or within 10NM of CVN — “BLOCKS”. Wing will visually clear themselves and initiate a turn away from Lead. Both aircraft will climb/descend to assigned altitude blocks as req. Standard altitude blocks will be Form Lead 100’ AGL, Wing 300’ AGL. Wing will then proceed outbound, or inbound as req., on the 090/270 relative and establish an orbit between 5 and 10 NM. Lead will either remain in the Delta, if already established, or proceed inbound to the Delta. Lead will then determine if a join-up should be conducted or de-conflict as req.