Appendix 3 APPENDIX 3. SAMPLE OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR OSAP, ARA, OR HEDA HXXX. Helicopter Offshore Standard Approach Procedures (MMDDYY). The certificate holder is authorized to conduct helicopter (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operations within the areas listed in this paragraph. The certificate holder shall conduct all (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operations in compliance with the conditions, limitations, and procedures in this paragraph and shall conduct no other (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operations.
a. OSAP, ARA, or HEDA Landing Minimums and Authorized Helicopters. The certificate holder is authorized to use the following (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) MDA and visibility minimums for the helicopters listed in the following table providing the conditions and limitations in paragraphs HXXXb and e are met.
HELICOPTER TYPE MDA LOWEST VISIBILITY
MAKE/MODEL AUTHORIZED
b. Required Airborne Equipment. The flight instruments, radio navigation, and other airborne systems required by the applicable Code of Federal Regulations must be installed and operational for (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operations. The airborne radar, radio altimeter, and GPS or LORAN C listed or referenced in the following table are also required and, except for the radio altimeter, must be operational for (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operations.
HELICOPER (MAKE/MODEL/SERIES) ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
c. Weather Reporting Capabilities. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct (OSAP or ARA) operations when an approved source of weather observations (including wave height) is located within 10 NM of the destination. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct HEDA operations when the appropriate area forecast or weather observations from weather reporting stations approved by the National Weather Service or FAA are at or above the minimum descent altitude. (See appendix 1, paragraph 4c.)
d. Flightcrew Member Qualifications. No pilot or airborne radar operator shall conduct any (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operations in any helicopter unless that person has successfully completed the certificate holder's approved (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) training program and has been certified as qualified
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e. Operating Limitations. The certificate holder shall not begin or continue the final approach segment of an (OSAP, ARA, or HEDA) operation unless all of the following conditions and limitations are met:
(1) The operational requirements specified in chapter 2, paragraph 2-8, of this AC are stated as a minimum for the OSAP.
(2) The operational requirements specified in chapter 3, paragraph 3-8, of this AC are stated as a minimum for the ARA.
(3) The operational requirements specified in chapter 4, paragraph 4-8, of this AC are stated as a minimum for the HEDA.
f. Missed Approach Requirements for OSAP, ARA, and HEDA. A missed approach shall be executed for an (OSAP, ARA or HEDA) when any of the following conditions exist:
(1) The operational requirements specified in chapter 2, paragraph 2-8, of this AC are stated as a minimum for the OSAP.
(2) The operational requirements specified in chapter 3, paragraph 3-8, of this AC are stated as a minimum for the ARA.
(3) The operational requirements specified in chapter 4, paragraph 4-8, of this AC are stated as a minimum for the HEDA.
Appendix 4 APPENDIX 4. SAMPLE TRAINING PROGRAM
FOR OSAP, ARA, OR HEDA General. Operators are required to establish and maintain an approved training program appropriate to their operations before final approval of the special instrument procedure. Anyone requesting authorization to use an OSAP, ARA, or HEDA in IFR flight operations must train each flight crewmember on the following subjects: (The abbreviations of procedures enclosed in brackets [ ] indicate application only to that type of procedure.)
a. Basic Airborne Radar Principles and Operation. (Ground School 5 hours, Equipment Operation 1 Hour)
(1) Theory of Operation.
(a) Terminology.
(b) Block diagrams (P-40/50, BDX 1300/1400, etc.).
(2) Interpretation of Radar Returns.
(a) Primary.
(b) Secondary.
(c) False return, clutter, anomalies.
(d) Enhancement devices: beacons/reflectors.
(e) [ARA] Correlation of ground photos/maps with radar scope pictures, and identification of clusters/targets. (Ground School 8 hours)
(3) Equipment Limitations.
(a) Effects of precipitation.
(b) Effects of sea state and wave height.
(4) Detecting and Reporting Equipment Malfunctions.
(5) Emergency Procedures.
b. [OSAP and HEDA] GPS or LORAN C Principles and Operation. (Ground School 2 hours, Equipment Operation 3 Hours.)
(1) Introduction and Basic Principles.
(2) Controls, Indicators, and Display Functions.
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(a) Display unit and functions.
(b) Data selector switch, controls, and indicators.
(c) Course deviation indicator.
(d) Receiver computer unit.
(3) Operating Procedures.
(a) General.
(b) Preflight and operational checks.
(c) Self-test.
(d) Initial present position entry.
(e) Magnetic variation entry.
(f) Area Navigation (RNAV) using waypoints.
(g) Leg change entry.
(h) Offset Track - Entry and steering.
(i) [LORAN C] Area calibration procedures.
(j) User defined waypoints.
(4) Identifying and Correcting Operational problems.
c. OSAP, ARA, or HEDA Procedures. (Ground School 2 Hours)
(1) Definitions.
(2) Limitations.
(3) Minimums.
(4) Weather Requirements.
(5) Equipment Requirements.
(6) [OSAP or ARA] Approach Target Identification.
(7) [OSAP] FAP Identification and Verification.
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(8) Verification and Placement of the MAP.
(9) Final Approach Course.
(10) [OSAP] Course Adjustment to 0.5 NM Offset.
(11) [OSAP] Decision Point Altitude.
(a) Verification of equipment accuracy at DPA.
(b) Verification of minimum horizontal obstacle clearance.
(c) Using the lowest appropriate radar scale.
(12) Missed Approach.
(13) Crew Coordination, Duties, and Responsibilities.
(a) Before final approach segment.
(b) During final approach segment.
(c) [OSAP or ARA] After visual reference is established with the approach target.
(d) [OSAP or ARA] When visual reference is lost while maneuvering to the landing site.
(e) [OSAP or ARA] Upon reaching the MAP without visual reference with the approach target.
(f) [HEDA] Upon reaching the HEDA coordinates without establishing VFR conditions.
(g) [HEDA] When VFR conditions cannot be maintained while maneuvering to the landing site.
d. Flight Training. (VFR conditions 3 Hours)
(1) All assigned pilots and radar operators must complete as many trips over a route terminating in an OSAP, ARA, or HEDA under the supervision of an instructor or check airmen, as may be necessary to:
(a) Ensure their competency in the use of the equipment,
(b) Enable certification of their proficiency in the system,
(2) Recurrent training for pilots and radar operators is required annually.
e. Currency Requirements. A flight proficiency check is required annually.
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f. Records.
(1) A method of maintaining flight crewmember training records must be approved by the POI prior to authorizing OSAP, ARA, or HEDA operations.
(2) Appropriate training and certification records will be maintained by each operator and shall be presented for inspection on request of the FAA.
NOTE 1: The ground school and flight-hours are for illustrative purposes only. POI's must determine, with their operators, an appropriate number of hours based on the operator's environment, experience, procedures, and equipment. POI's are directed by policy which prohibits approving any initial training program with less than a specific number of ground and flight training hours.
NOTE 2: Flight training requirements may be expressed in numbers of approaches rather than in numbers of flight-hours.
Appendix 5 APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE OFFSHORE INSTRUMENT CHARTS FIGURE 5-1. SAMPLE DELTA 30°° OSAP FIGURE 5-2. SAMPLE PARALLEL OFFSET OSAP FIGURE 5-3. SAMPLE ARA CHART FOR SINGLE PLATFORM FIGURE 5-4. SAMPLE ARA CHART FOR PLATFORM CLUSTER FIGURE 5-5. SAMPLE HEDA CHART
Appendix 5 APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE OFFSHORE INSTRUMENT CHARTS Figure 5-1. SAMPLE DELTA 30°° OSAP
Appendix 5 APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE OFFSHORE INSTRUMENT CHARTS Figure 5-2. SAMPLE PARALLEL OFFSET OSAP
Appendix 5 APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE OFFSHORE INSTRUMENT CHARTS Figure 5-3. SAMPLE ARA CHART FOR SINGLE PLATFORM
Appendix 5 APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE OFFSHORE INSTRUMENT CHARTS Figure 5-4. SAMPLE ARA CHART FOR PLATFORM CLUSTER.
Appendix 5 APPENDIX 5. SAMPLE OFFSHORE INSTRUMENT CHARTS Figure 5-5. SAMPLE HEDA CHART.