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Talon Helicopters Ltd.
- Edition 2 -
Company Operations Manual
Chapter 9 § Aerial Work Operations
§ shall not be combined with the carriage of passengers (703) or persons, or anyone who is not assigned to
duty in the aircraft during flight time and essential to the operation except for:
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crew members undergoing training; or,
fire fighters carried only in conjunction with a Class B load consisting of equipment necessary to fight
fires within a forest fire area.
9.9.3 Normal Procedures
The PIC will ensure that:
§ the hook, aircraft and all related slinging equipment have been prepared, inspected, and found
serviceable and suitable for the operation;
§ the loads and slinging methods are suitable and safe, paying particular regard to the hazards of oscillating
loads, low density loads and unfamiliar load configurations;
§ only those persons essential to the operation shall be in the slinging area; and,
§ all personnel involved in the operation shall be briefed on:
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communications systems to be used (radio, hand signals etc.);
emergency procedures for both the helicopter and ground personnel;
helicopter departure and approach paths for both pick-up and drop areas (providing this can be
established beforehand);
load composition, weights, rigging methods and hook-up procedures; and,
any other restrictions/procedures that may be pertinent or specific to the operation.
9.9.4 Emergency Procedures
All aircraft related emergencies will be handled in accordance with the Flight Manual.
Emergencies arising from slinging operations will be dealt with to ensure firstly the safety of personnel, and
secondly the safety of the aircraft.
9.9.5 Training
Refer to the Training Programs Manual.
9.10 External Load Operations - Class D (Not Capable of OEI Hover)
SA CAR 702.21(2)
Note: This section applies to single-engine and multi-engine helicopters not capable of OEI hover with the
load.
9.10.1 Definitions
“Helicopter Class D external load” means an external load with a person carried externally or any external load,
other than a Class A, B or C external load.
“Mission crew” means the PIC of the aircraft, the spotter on-board the aircraft, and 1 or more technical experts
(technicians) who will be carried externally and conduct work required by the mission.
“Personnel carrying device” means the entire Class D load carrying system, including the device(s) for attaching
the load to the helicopter, suspension lines, harnesses, patient carrying devices, and all other items as specifically
approved by Transport Canada (Airworthiness) for the operational configuration of the aircraft being operated, in
compliance with CAR 702.45.
“Sling” means the insertion or extraction of persons or equipment during the conduct of Class D operations.
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