Talon Helicopters Ltd COM Edition 2 Amend 0 submission 3 TC Stamped

Talon Helicopters Ltd.
- Edition 2 -
Company Operations Manual
Chapter 9 § Aerial Work Operations
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if there is a tendency for the aircraft to roll to the left, this should be corrected promptly by initiating
a roll to the opposite side (this should only be done if necessary);
under no circumstances shall an attempt be made to evacuate the aircraft while the rotor blades are
still turning. It may be necessary to remain seated until the blades have stopped and/or the fuselage
has completely submerged; and,
life vests shall not be inflated while still inside the cabin, as this will only hinder egress;
§ once the rotor blades have come to a complete stop, the persons on-board should then evacuate the
aircraft as expeditiously as possible; and,
§ consideration should be given to a further danger that may arise if the bucket, when applicable, is still
attached to the helicopter or in close vicinity to the aircraft, as there is a possibility of becoming tangled in
the bucket rigging.
9.7 External Load Equipment
The external load attachment device shall be in accordance with a supplemental type certificate or in an
airworthiness approval relating to the operational configuration of the aircraft.
9.8 External Load Operations - Class A
"Helicopter Class A external load" means an external load that cannot move freely, cannot be jettisoned, and does
not extend below the landing gear.
Carriage of Class A external loads:
§ shall take place in day VFR conditions only;
§ shall be conducted in accordance with Flight Manual and related equipment specifications as applicable;
§ shall not be conducted over built-up areas unless proper authority has been obtained from civic
authorities and Transport Canada, and all safety related measures are in place; and,
§ shall be flown only with those persons assigned to duty and essential to the operation in the aircraft
during flight time. The carriage of passengers (703) and persons not essential to the operation is
prohibited.
9.9 External Load Operations - Class B & C
9.9.1 Definitions
Carriage of Class B & C external loads is commonly referred to as “slinging”.
"Helicopter Class B external load" (slinging) means an external load that can be jettisoned and that is not in contact
with land, water or any other surface.
"Helicopter Class C external load" (slinging) means an external load that can be jettisoned and that remains in
contact with land, water or any other surface.
9.9.2 Limitations
Slinging:
§ may take place in day VFR conditions;
§ shall be conducted in accordance with Flight Manuals and related equipment specifications as applicable;
§ shall not be conducted over built-up areas unless proper authority has been obtained from civic
authorities and Transport Canada, and all safety related measures are in place; and,
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