ED Decision 2022/005/R
RISK ASSESSMENT for REFUELLING WITH THE ENGINE(S) RUNNING AND/OR ROTORS TURNING — HELICOPTERS
The risk assessment should explain why it is not practical to refuel with the engine(s) and rotors stopped, identify any additional hazards, and describe how the additional risks are controlled. Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and helicopter offshore operations (HOFO) are typical operations where the benefits should outweigh the risks if mitigation measures are taken.
Guidance on safe refuelling practices is contained in ICAO Doc 9137 Airport Services Manual, Parts 1 and 8.
The operators’ risk assessment may include, but not be limited to, the following risks, hazards and mitigation measures:
(a) risk related to refuelling with rotors turning;
(b) risk related to the shutting down of the engines, including the risk of failures during start-up;
(c) environmental conditions, such as wind limitations, displacement of exhaust gases, and blade sailing;
(d) risk related to human factors and fatigue management, especially for single-pilot operations for long periods of time;
(e) risk mitigation, such as the safety features of the fuel installation, RFF capability, number of personnel members available, ease of emergency evacuation of the helicopter, etc.;
(f) assessment of the use of radio transmitting equipment;
(g) determination of the use of passenger seat belts;
(h) review of the portable electronic device (PED) policy; and
(i) if passengers are to disembark, consideration of their disembarking before rather than after the refuelling; and
(j) if passengers are to embark, consideration of their embarking after rather than before the refuelling.
Guidance for helicopter operators on risk assessment for special refuelling with engines running and rotors turning, covering hazards, mitigation, and operational considerations per EASA rules.
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