Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p174
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 601424–605353

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 phases of flight);
        5.        internal and external load limitations for the aircraft type to be flown;
        6.          aerial delivery equipment operation, safe working loads and limitations;
        7.        cargo hook limitations, problems and hazards;
        8.        load rigging and preparation for flight;
        9.          principles of aerodynamics;
       10.          control effectiveness in all phases of flight;
       11.         hazards that exist and problems that can occur when operating an aircraft during external load operations;
       12.          procedures to address problems associated with a helicopter during external load operations;
       13.      aircraft dimensions;
       14.        vertical reference (long line) operation procedures if applicable;
       15.        external load lifting equipment inspection procedures;
       16.        communication procedure and terminology applicable to external load operations.

LL-WR Winch and rappelling operations

      1.          Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct winch and rappelling operations.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               LL-WR.1 – Plan roping operations
            1.        tasking requirements are identified;
            2.        crew roping personnel and equipment required to ensure safe achievement of task are determined;
            3.         aircraft performance is interpreted and calculated to ensure suitability of aircraft for roping operations;
            4.        transit, roping operation communications and recovery is planned in accordance with workplace procedures;
            5.        roping personnel qualifications are confirmed;
            6.          roping operations abnormal and emergency situation actions are planned.
     2.               LL-WR.2 – Conduct pre-flight briefings for roping operations
            1.        requirements of the roping operation are explained and confirmed;
            2.        location, terrain features (sea state as applicable) and forecast weather conditions are obtained and confirmed;
            3.         timings, route(s), airspeeds and altitudes are confirmed;
            4.        pilot, crew and roping personnel responsibilities and communication procedures are explained;
            5.        roping operation emergency procedures are explained.
     3.               LL-WR.3 – Operate the helicopter during roping operations
            1.        site inspection, approach and hover heading are determined in accordance with operational requirements;
            2.        descent and approach is controlled to terminate over the roping site;
            3.         adequacy of hover power margin and control limits to perform roping operations is checked and maintained;
            4.        control is applied to the aircraft to maintain position over roping site;
            5.        obstacle clearances are maintained during roping operations;
            6.          crew member is directed/cleared to deploy ropes;
            7.        roping team is directed when clear to perform roping operation in accordance with workplace procedures;
            8.        ropes are recovered/detached and site vacated in accordance with workplace procedures.
     4.               LL-WR.4 – Manage abnormal and emergency situations during roping operations
            1.        aircraft control is maintained;
            2.        abnormal or emergency situations are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedure