Squadron SOP

Question 1

Crew Day/Rest

Answer 1

10+ hours: DH approval
12+ hours: CO, DET OIC, designated rep
Minimum 10 hours rest

Question 2

Aircrewman Currency

Answer 2

30 Days. If elapses, EP brief with UNI, ANI, ENI required

Question 3

IZLID 200P

Answer 3

Shall be treated like a weapon. OFF/Lens cover on/Batteries may be installed while on deck.

Question 4

CSW

Answer 4

Shall not load live ammunition until established on a range/range clearance has been verified.

Test firing blanks is allowed off range (HAC discression)

Question 5

Wash Rack Requirements

Answer 5

1. All over water flights
2. Last flight of day
3. Directed by MX control (except when OAT is less than 5 degrees C)

Question 6

Personal Photography

Answer 6

1. Not interfere with any crew duties/degrade mission
2. Prohibited during critical phases
3. No classified material
4. Not attached to aircraft without CO approval

Question 7

Backup pump procedures

Answer 7

OFF - Before personnel climb on aircraft/TR pylon

ON for Maintenance purposes - Clearance from HAC, thumbs up on side of aircraft before/after up/down

Question 8

Waterwash Procedures

Answer 8

If rotor brake slips, both engines shall be secured.

Accomplished from the right seat.

Question 9

Anti-Exposure Suits

Answer 9

<50 or OAT <32 corrected for wind chill: Required
50-60: HAC discretion
>60: Not required - Swimmer considers “time to rescue”
75/75: DriFIRE/UDT

Question 10

Power Available/Required (Hover Checks)

Answer 10

If power required to HOGE is 10% greater than computed during preflight, HAC shall reevaluate the aircraft to complete the assigned mission

Question 11

PA vs PR (Training Flights)

Answer 11

Normal power margin for training is 5%. If calculated or in flight check give a margin less than 10% HAC shall verbalize to crew prior to training

Question 12

Simulated EPs (Prohibited Actions)

Answer 12

1. Lifting of any guarded switch cover, master armament, fuel dump, EMER REL
2. Pressing any jettison, release, launch buttons
3. Pulling cbs for B/U pump or stab
4. Movement of T-Handles or Fire extinguisher switch