Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p173
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 597726–601726

serviceability and security are identified;
            3.         communication and hook-up procedure is explained;
            4.        hook-up person and hook-up procedure is specified;
            5.        departure, transit, approach, termination and load release procedures are explained;
            6.          emergency procedures are explained and confirmed;
            7.        pilot vertical reference (long line) procedure is explained if applicable;
            8.        crew and ground loadmaster are briefed on all aspects of the load lifting task;
            9.          seating is adjusted to ensure full exercise of the flight controls and the ability to scan the instrument panel;
           10.          helicopter performance data is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for operations;
           11.         the removal of doors and the security of internal equipment is arranged as required.
     4.               LL-SO.4 – Operate the aircraft during external load operations
            1.        functional and safety checks on role equipment are performed, and defects are reported;
            2.        fuel and cargo load combinations to achieve task are calculated;
            3.         adequacy of power margin and directional control are determined;
            4.        stable hover over the load during hook-up/delivery procedures is maintained;
            5.        external load is lifted and transported to a separate location and placed at a specified position;
            6.          load is monitored and appropriate actions are taken to ensure load security and stability during flight;
            7.        excessive load swing during transit is avoided.
     5.               LL-SO.5 – Manage abnormal and emergency situations during external load operations
            1.        helicopter control is maintained;
            2.        abnormal or emergency situations are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures and AFM or POH;
            3.         load is jettisoned when appropriate.
     6.               LL-SO.6 – Conduct post-flight activities for external load operations
            1.        operating procedures and outcomes of the flight are reviewed and analysed;
            2.        effectiveness, efficiency and performance of equipment is analysed and reported.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        tasks that may be undertaken in variable weather in day VFR and NVFR conditions;
        3.         performance must be demonstrated in:
               1.          an aircraft capable of hovering;
               2.         variable air traffic conditions;
               3.       variable flight situations;
               4.       abnormal situations;
        4.        performance must be demonstrated on aircraft with:
               1.          fully functioning dual controls;
               2.         an electronic intercom system;
               3.       dual control brakes;
               4.       wheeled or skidded undercarriages;
               5.         NVFR environment may include:
                      1.       unaided;
                      2.       aided utilising night vision devices;
        5.        crew may include:
               1.          single pilot;
               2.         multi-crew;
        6.          load lifting may be carried out:
               1.          with crewman;
               2.         without crewman.

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        the topics mentioned in Section 2.5, Low-level rating in Schedule 3 of this MOS;
        2.        relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders;
        3.         engine performance checks for the helicopter type to be flown;
        4.        aircraft performance calculations (for all