SQUADRON SOP Flashcards
Chocks
a. Chocks SHALL be removed prior to resetting the struts or conducting high power evolutions.
b. Chocks SHOULD be utilized on all cross-country and OUT/IN flights.
Required Hotseat Turnover Items
The off-going HAC SHALL include status of exceedances, last maximum power check, HIT checks (if not previously recorded in ADB), and any other aircraft degradations in their turnover with the oncoming HAC.
Midshipman Operations
In addition to conducting the “Qualified Observer Checklist” in the PCL, midshipmen SHALL complete training on the following prior to an orientation flight:
a. cyclic/collective trim switches and usage
b. attitude gyro/airspeed/altitude indicator location and usage
c. PCL location and usage during EPs
d. ICS switch location and usage
e. Collective retraction
f. Egress procedures.
Evaluation/check flights
Aircrewmen SHALL be embarked on all evaluation/check flights, night flights, and all scheduled IMC flights. This requirement is not intended to preclude pilots from accepting an IFR clearance when they encounter poor weather conditions. Cases requiring flights to be conducted without an aircrewman SHALL be approved by the CO. `
Hand and Light Signals
Signals SHALL be in accordance with reference (g)
Fly Away Torque Calc
1 - Torque factor chart for lowest ETF to get STR
2 - C-Power chart using OAT and PA to compute Q
3 - Multiply STR by Q to get Actual Q
4 - Add 30% to Actual Q and divide the sum by 2 to calculate estimated Fly Away Torque
Single Engine HOGE
Max gross weight for single engine HOGE training with PCL manipulation SHALL be 19,500. The PCL of the engine with the lower ETF value SHALL not be retarded past the 6 o’clock position and SHOULD be restored to just aft of the fly detent within 2 seconds. Any delay in returning the PCL forward may cause ground impact or over torque.
Blade De-Ice Panel
Blade De-Ice panel (if installed) should be checked OFF and AUTO during pre-start checklist and each time maintenance is performed in the aircraft tunnel.
HAC Training
Minimum number of embarked days/deck landings for HAC designation SHOULD be 100/100. Requirements may be waived by the CO.
Simulated Emergencies
a. The APU SHALL be turned on for practice autorotations and single-engine training
b. Non-emergency use of the backup/emergnecy raise modes of the ALFS is prohibited
c. While in the shipboard environment (takeoff, departure, approach, landing), simulated aircraft emergencies or intentional degradations are prohibited
Performance Calcs
At a minimum, all flight events SHALL brief the following performance calculations: Single-Engine Airspeed, Dual-engine continuous torque, single engine contingency power torque, HIGE torque, HOGE torque, Fly Away Torque, and Blade Stall for anticipated flight regimes.
Tailwheel Lock Pin
An operable tailwheel lock pin is required for shipboard evolutions. the following maneuvers SHOULD not be attempted during training flights with an inoperable tailwheel lock pin; Boost-Off landings, running landings, and landings to an unprepared surface. All other maneuvers SHALL be thoroughly briefed by the crew to include an ORM assessment of the impact of degraded equipment.
Single Engine To A Spot
Prior to SE to a spot training, a steep approach to a no-hover landing SHALL be performed and total torque required to conduct a safe approach will be noted by the non-flying pilot. During SE to a spot training, power available SHALL be no less than determined above (either with two engines with fly or with one engine at a reduced power level, i.e. pulled back)
Detachment Checklist
Detachment fly-offs and fly-ons SHOULD utilize the detachment aircraft fly-on checklist (enclosure b) for loading cargo inside the aircraft
Crew Rest
Pilots SHALL not be scheduled for a flight the day following SDO/CDO. Aircrewmen SHALL not be scheduled for a flight on the same day they stood any watch from 0000-0800.
Night TACFORM
Dedicated Night TACFORM events SHOULD have two NVD qualified aircrewmen. If an aircrewman is receiving a Night TACFORM gradesheet, the event SHALL be flown with an NSI aircrewman. Pilots may be substituted for aircrewmen with CO/OIC approval. This requirement is intended for use during NVD tactical formation maneuver training and is not to preclude NVD tactical flights in section (Dual Dip/GUNEX)
Wash Rack Use
a. Unless otherwise directed, all aircraft SHALL be taxied through the wash rack after the last flight of the day and after over-water hovering, shipboard operations, or anytime the cleanliness of the aircraft degrades visibility.
b. Prior to taxiing through the wash rack, ensure sonobuoy cover, transmission drip pan, and cargo hook cover are installed and all scuppers are closed. The HAC SHALL minimize direct water spray into the MTS and RADALT antennas.
c. Do not taxi through the wash rack with the following ordnance installed: M299 launcher, torpedo, sonobuoys, chaff/flare buckets.
Degraded AVCS
HACs SHOULD execute sound judgement in deciding whether to continue flying the mission with degraded AVCS
Hot Seat Shutdown
HACs may hot-seat an aircraft prior to shutdown. A pilot’s inspection of the aircraft may be performed in lieu of a turnaround inspection if the period of time between shutdown and start-up is not intended to exceed 2 hours.
New Check-in
SHALL complete the check-in syllabus
Engaged turns
The minimum crew for engaged turns SHALL be a H2P and a qualified observer. The qualified observer SHALL read the checklist, guard the collective, and have an operable ICS. The H2P SHALL occupy the right seat.
Hot Refueling Ashore
Aircraft SHALL not be fueled with countermeasure buckets installed unless electrical power has been removed from the aircraft and the aircraft has been shut down.
Post-Flight Integrity Checks
In the shipboard environment, the off-going H2P and aircrewman SHOULD conduct a post-flight integrity check with particular emphasis on popped fasteners with the best available light source prior to hot refueling. Missing, broken or unfastened corner fasteners SHOULD be corrected as soon as practicable.
Aircrewman Dip Currency
LVL II and below - 2 dips (dome wet) in 90 days
LVL III and above - 2 dips (dome wet) in 180 days Recurrency - 2 dips (dome wet) with a current aircrewman
NOTE: Aircrewman dipping currency/recurrency may be achieved in an approved simulator. Aircrewman recurrency in a simulator SHALL include normal and emergency procedures administered by a current aircrewman. If currency is regained in the simulator, the next currency SHOULD be performed in the aircraft.
FCF
FCF training SHALL only be conducted when the HAC is a designated FCP
Sonar Operations
a. Except for operational requirements, use of active sonar is approved only in authorized ASW training areas. The PIC SHALL adhere to current marine mammal mitigation procedures and ensure a SPORTS report is completed.
b. Before commencing dipping operations, the crew SHALL review local bottom topography
c. in order to conduct dipping sonar operations the flight schedule SHALL be annotated “DIPPING IS AUTHORIZED” or an ASW range event.
d. To better improve CRM while troubleshooting ALFS malfunctions, pilots SHALL ensure a minimum of 2 aircrew PCLs are in the aircraft for all events utilizing the dipping sonar. Pilots SHALL be familiar with procedures outlined in SONAR TROUBLESHOOTING checklist on Pg 9-1-1 through 9-1-3 of the Aircrew PCL
e. Actual dipping operations within the W-291 are limited to a maximum dome depth in accordance with C3F restrictions. Dipping operations in IB Charlie dip area are authorized with a maximum dome depth of 250 ft. Dipping operations in IB Alpha, Bravo and Delta dip areas are prohibited. Dome depth of the final dip of the cycle SHALL be equal to or greater than the deepest depth in the cycle.
ECS Operations
In high humidity environments, co-pilot forward ECS blower/vent SHOULD be positioned as required to prevent damage of trackballs due to water intrusion.
SO Window
The SO window may be removed on deck at the aircrew’s discretion to aid the aircrewman in clearing the aircraft of obstacles for landing during CAL/LZ flights. The window SHALL be re-installed by authorized maintenance personnel. Qualified aircrewmen may temporarily re-install the SO window for the purposed of utilizing the hot pits and/or wash racks.
Autorotations
Aircraft gross weight SHOULD be less than 19,500 lbs for autorotation training. Crews SHOULD consider winds, DA, crew proficiency, recovery altitude and warmup maneuvers prior to initiating practice autorotation training, particularly in a known heavy aircraft or light wind environment.
Deployment exceeding 90 days
Pilots returning from deployment exceeding 90 days SHALL complete the following prior to assuming normal flight duties:
- NZY/NRS/NFG/East County Area course rules brief.
- Course Rules and Wing/Squadron SOP exam.
- One EP sim, one DAY FAM and one NIGHT FAM.
A pilot SHALL not be scheduled for day flights until complete with the day FAM and SHALL not be scheduled for night flights until complete with the night FAM.
Confined Area Landing/Landing Zone (CAL/LZ)
In order to conduct CAL/LZ training to unprepared surfaces, the flight schedule SHALL annotate “CAL/LZ”
CAL - crew
The minimum crew for CAL training or unapproved training sites SHOULD be two aircrew in the cabin.
ACTC LVL 1 Aircrew
ACTC LVL 1 aircrewmen SHOULD not dip without another dip current LVL II or greater aircrewman.
Maintenance Personnel Working Hours
While ashore, Magicians SHOULD not be scheduled for more than 12 hours and SHALL not exceed 14 hours of continuous work to include watch. The CO may waive these provisions during emergencies or advanced readiness periods, and remains the final approval authority for exceeding the 14-hour limit. The MO SHOULD be notified if home guard maintenance shifts will exceed 11 hours. The CO SHALL be notified if the shift length will exceed 12 hours.
Minimum Equipment
The following are prohibited without a fully operable radar altimeter:
a. Training flights at night
b. Coupled hovers.
c. Practice CAL/LZ landing.
First Dip
Upon completion of major ALFS maintenance necessitating first dip per the IETM, a maintenance dip SHOULD be conducted in daylight hours whenever operational requirements allow in compliance with reference (c). In the shipboard environment, ORM should be conducted by the OIC with emphasis on sea state, divert options, and reference to a visible horizon.
SAR Jumps Training
To avoid swimmer contact with the bay floor, SAR jumps training within the San Diego Bay SHALL not be conducted in the Foxtrot training area
Prior to SAR duty
Prior to standing SAR Duty, pilots SHALL be night, coupled approach, and SAR current per references (b) and (d)
Formation Flight
Crews SHOULD brief face to face to the maximum extent practicable. Briefing SHALL be conducted in accordance with reference (e). This is not intended to preclude join-ups between embarked aircraft (i.e. recovery operations around the carrier (CVN)/amphibious assault ships (LHD), assisting squadrons unfamiliar with the local area, or during emergencies.
Midshipman - seat
Midshipmen SHALL sit in the left seat for orientation flights and aircrewmen SHOULD carry a pilot PCL.
Three Sections of SOP
Operations, Maintenance, Training
Aircrew Note
Aircrewmen may fly an event previously completed as the second aircrewman without being fully qualified.
SACT / LSF Currency
Currency for SACT and LSF training will align with DRRS readiness. Rebase SHOULD occur with a current HAC to the maximum extent practicable.
BITS
Any aircrew who has not flown in 45 days SHALL fly a Back In The Saddle (BITS) flight with a current aircrew
Fall Protection
All HSM 35 personnel SHALL receive Fall Protection training prior to conducting operations on top of aircraft.
Mission System Grooming
The first crew of the day SHOULD complete the Mission System Grooming card and turn it in to the MO following the flight. Incompleted items should be turned over to follow on crews, and discrepancies SHALL be documented on a MAF.
Fuel Planning
Fuel in the aux tanks SHOULD not be considered for fuel planning. Crews SHOULD manually transfer fuel at 3,800 lbs on the fuel totalizer or communicate to crew intentions for fuel in the aux tanks.
