Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00712:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2010C00712
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 2693–5558

(a) helicopter operations for search and rescue; or
(b) helicopter firefighting operations; or
(c) helicopter emergency medical services involving emplaning or deplaning; or
(d) related training operations in which, for the purposes of the operation or training, it is necessary for a person to leave or board the helicopter when the helicopter is in a hover or when landing is not possible or safe.
water rescue operations, in relation to a helicopter, means operations in which persons are picked up and carried in rescue equipment attached to the external load attachment of the helicopter, being operations in the course of:
(a) an actual water rescue; or
(b) approved water rescue training.

2 Exemptions in relation to water rescue operations
       2.1If the conditions set out in paragraph 2.2 are complied with, a helicopter is exempt from compliance with the following provisions of the regulations:
(a) regulation 151 and subregulation 250 (1);
(b) subregulation 251 (1) (but only in relation to exempted water rescue personnel).
       2.2The exemption given by paragraph 2.1, in relation to a helicopter, is subject to the following conditions:
(a) the helicopter must be being used in water rescue operations;
(b) any rescue harness used in operations must conform to an approved standard;
(c) the helicopter must be fitted with 2 means of releasing the rescue equipment, 1 of which must be capable of being operated manually by a crew member;
(d) the  crew members must have completed an approved course of water rescue training.

2A Exemption in relation to special operations
       2A.1If the conditions mentioned in paragraph 2A.2 are complied with, an operator, the pilot in command, a crew member or a passenger of a helicopter involved in special operations are exempt from complying with the following provisions of the regulations:
(a) subregulation 151 (1);
(b) subregulation 207 (2);
(c) subregulation 250 (1);
(d) subregulation 250 (1A);
(e) subregulation 251 (1).
       2A.2The exemption given by paragraph 2A.1, in relation to an operator and the pilot in command of a helicopter undertaking special operations, is subject to the following conditions:
(a) the operator of the helicopter must hold an AOC that authorises special operations;
(b) before undertaking the special operation, it must be authorised by the relevant State, Territory or Federal emergency control authority except where the special operation is for training purposes;
(c) the helicopter must only be occupied by any, or all, of the following:
 (i) the operating crew;
 (ii) a person who is emplaning or deplaning;
 (iii) a person who is picked up by the aircraft;
(d) the special operation must only be carried out in accordance with the policies, risk assessment and management instructions and standard operating procedures approved by CASA and included in the