Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015C00074:body:0:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015C00074
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a company check and training pilot or an aircrewman who has demonstrated to an officer approved for the purposes of this paragraph his/her proficiency to impart the appropriate winching and/or rappelling operational training and has been approved in writing by CASA; or
(b) in the case of a company which does not have a check and training organisation — the chief pilot or another pilot or an aircrewman who has demonstrated his/her proficiency to impart the appropriate winching and/or rappelling operational training and has been approved in writing by CASA; or
(c) the holder of a winch and rappelling operations training endorsement; or
(d) an officer approved for the purposes of this paragraph.

11 Carriage of persons
       The pilot in command of a helicopter engaged in winching or rappelling operations shall not permit any person to be carried in the helicopter except:
(a) a flight crew member; or
(b) a flight crew member under training; or
(c) a person who performs an essential function in connection with the winching and/or rappelling operation; or
(d) a person who is to be winched or rappelled.

12 Conduct of operations
       12.1The pilot in command of a helicopter engaged in winching or rappelling operations shall be responsible for ensuring that:
(a) an appropriate qualified aircrewman/winch operator is carried in the helicopter; and
(b) all operating crew members are properly qualified to perform the duties to which they are assigned; and
(c) all personnel involved in the operation are properly briefed prior to commencement; and
(d) adequate precautions are taken to ensure the safety of all persons in the helicopter or on the ground or in any way involved in the operation.
       12.2Except in the case of actual rescue operations or emergency situations, winching and/or rappelling operations at a specific location in a city, town or populous area may only be conducted subject to the following conditions:
(a) The guidelines in CAAP 92-2 shall be met.
(b) Persons not directly involved in the winching and/or rappelling operations shall be kept clear of the site over which the helicopter is authorised to manoeuvre during the course of the operations.
(c) During winching and/or rappelling operations on the roof of a building, floors shall be cleared of personnel down to a level where the local fire authorities can provide adequate rescue facilities. In all cases, except in an actual emergency operation, the 4 floors immediately below the roof shall be evacuated.
       12.3The company's operations manual shall include instructions to pilots, aircrewmen/winch operators and other personnel involved in the conduct of winching and/or rappelling operations, as appropriate, and shall cover, in detail:
(a) equipment pre-flight and serviceability checks; and
(b) all normal and emergency operating drills and procedures;