SPA.HEMS.105 HEMS HEC operations
Regulation (EU) 2023/1020
(a) HEMS HEC operations may be conducted with either of the following:
(1) a helicopter hoist, under the conditions prescribed in Subpart I (Helicopter Hoist Operations);
(2) a cargo sling, under the conditions prescribed in point (b).
(b) For HEMS HEC operations conducted with a cargo sling, the operator shall:
(1) comply with the requirements of point SPO.SPEC.HEC.105 of Annex VIII;
(2) use an approved double cargo hook, or a cargo hook system approved under a relevant airworthiness standard;
(3) limit the operations to the technical phase of the flight for rescuing injured, ill or endangered persons, or to carry persons that are necessary for the mission;
(4) ensure that sling technical crew members are adequately equipped, trained, checked and briefed;
(5) develop specific HEMS HEC SOPs, following the risk assessment referred to in point SPA.HEMS.140;
(6) ensure that all flight crew members involved in HEMS HEC operations are experienced, trained and checked for HEMS HEC operations, and have recent experience with such activity.