What factors should a HEMS operator's risk assessment consider for both day and night operations?

The risk assessment should take into account, but not be limited to: adequate ground reference; reliability of weather reporting facilities; crew composition, minimum crew qualification, initial and recurrent training; flight time limitations and crew fatigue; operating procedures, including crew coordination; weather minima; equipment of the helicopter; and additional considerations due to specific local conditions.

Does the HEMS risk assessment need to address crew fatigue and flight time limitations?

Yes, the risk assessment should take into account flight time limitations and crew fatigue.

Which AMC and ED Decision specify the content of the HEMS risk assessment?

AMC2 SPA.HEMS.140, as per ED Decision 2023/007/R.

Is weather reporting reliability a required element in the HEMS risk assessment?

Yes, the reliability of weather reporting facilities should be taken into account in the risk assessment.

What aspects of crew are listed as risk assessment considerations in AMC2 SPA.HEMS.140?

Crew composition, minimum crew qualification, and initial and recurrent training.

Are local conditions a factor that must be considered in the HEMS risk assessment?

Yes, additional considerations due to specific local conditions should be taken into account.

Does the risk assessment apply to both day and night operations?

Yes, the risk assessment should take into account all listed factors for both day and night operations.

Is helicopter equipment a required consideration in the HEMS risk assessment?

Yes, equipment of the helicopter should be taken into account.

AMC2 SPA.HEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation

Q: What is the title of AMC2 SPA.HEMS.140?

Information, procedures and documentation.

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AMC2 SPA.HEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation

ED Decision 2023/007/R

HEMS RISK ASSESSMENT

The operator’s HEMS risk assessment should take into account, but not be limited to, all of the following for both day and night operations:

(a) adequate ground reference;

(b) reliability of weather reporting facilities;

(d) flight time limitations and crew fatigue;

(e) operating procedures, including crew coordination;

(f) weather minima;

(g) equipment of the helicopter;

(h) additional considerations due to specific local conditions.

Details

Source-Title: AMC2 SPA.HEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21124 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 25 May, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 29 June, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPA.HEMS.140 Information, procedures and documentation

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR