What precautions should be taken when refuelling a helicopter with task specialists on board, according to AMC2 SPO.OP.157?

The operational procedures in the OM should specify at least the following precautions: (a) positioning of the helicopter and evacuation strategy defined considering wind and refuelling facilities/vehicles; (b) on a heliport, ground area beneath emergency evacuation exits kept clear; (c) additional task specialist briefing and instructions defined, with 'No smoking' signs on unless placards installed; (d) interior lighting set to enable identification of emergency exits; (e) use of doors defined—refuelling side doors closed, opposite side doors unlocked or open weather permitting unless AFM specifies otherwise; (f) at least one suitable person or appropriately trained task specialist capable of implementing emergency procedures for firefighting, communications, and evacuation initiation/direction remains at a specified location, and this person must not be the qualified pilot at the controls or the person performing refuelling.

Who is not allowed to be the person remaining at a specified location for emergency procedures during helicopter refuelling with task specialists on board?

The person remaining at a specified location for emergency procedures must not be the qualified pilot at the controls or the person performing the refuelling.

Which regulation does AMC2 SPO.OP.157 supplement, and what is its specific focus?

AMC2 SPO.OP.157 supplements AMC1 SPO.OP.157 and focuses on refuelling with the engine(s) running and/or rotors turning for helicopters, specifically addressing operational procedures for task specialists on board.

AMC2 SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with the engine(s) running and/or rotors turning -- helicopters

Q: During helicopter refuelling with task specialists on board, what are the requirements for door usage?

The use of doors during refuelling should be defined: doors on the refuelling side should remain closed, while doors on the opposite side should remain unlocked or, weather permitting, open unless otherwise specified in the AFM.

Q: What should be considered when defining the positioning of the helicopter and evacuation strategy during refuelling with task specialists on board?

The positioning of the helicopter and the corresponding helicopter evacuation strategy should be defined taking into account the wind as well as the refuelling facilities or vehicles.

Q: What must be kept clear on a heliport during helicopter refuelling with task specialists on board?

On a heliport, the ground area beneath the exits that are intended for emergency evacuation should be kept clear.

Q: What are the requirements for 'No smoking' signs and task specialist briefing during refuelling with task specialists on board?

An additional task specialist briefing as well as instructions should be defined, and the 'No smoking' signs should be on unless 'No smoking' placards are installed.

Q: How should interior lighting be set during helicopter refuelling with task specialists on board?

Interior lighting should be set to enable identification of emergency exits.

Q: What capabilities must the person remaining at a specified location have during helicopter refuelling with task specialists on board?

The person must be capable of implementing emergency procedures for firefighting, communications, as well as for initiating and directing an evacuation.

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AMC2 SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with the engine(s) running and/or rotors turning — helicopters

ED Decision 2022/005/R

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES — TASK SPECIALISTS ON BOARD

In addition to AMC1 SPO.OP.157, for refuelling with task specialists on board, operational procedures in the OM should specify that at least the following precautions are taken:

(a) the positioning of the helicopter and the corresponding helicopter evacuation strategy should be defined taking into account the wind as well as the refuelling facilities or vehicles;

(b) on a heliport, the ground area beneath the exits that are intended for emergency evacuation should be kept clear;

(c) an additional task specialist briefing as well as instructions should be defined, and the ‘No smoking’ signs should be on unless ‘No smoking’ placards are installed;

(d) interior lighting should be set to enable identification of emergency exits;

(e) the use of doors during refuelling should be defined: doors on the refuelling side should remain closed, while doors on the opposite side should remain unlocked or, weather permitting, open unless otherwise specified in the AFM; and

(f) at least one suitable person or appropriately trained task specialist capable of implementing emergency procedures for firefighting, communications, as well for initiating and directing an evacuation, should remain at a specified location; this person should not be the qualified pilot at the controls or the person performing the refuelling.

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Source-Title: AMC2 SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with the engine(s) running and/or rotors turning -- helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-19394 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 26 March, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/005/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPO

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

Parentir: SPO.OP.157 Refuelling with engine(s) and/or rotors turning - helicopters

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR