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DNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) Aviation Operating Plan and Standards (AOPS) WADNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) Aviation Operating Plan and Standards (AOPS) Change #0 – March 30, 2017 ____________ ___________ ___________ 2017 Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division – Aviation Section 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98504-7037 AOPS – Cover – TOC - Approval i Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WADNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) This page is intentionally blank. AOPS – Cover – TOC - Approval ii Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WADNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) REVISION PAGES & MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Name Page Initials Date Change # Chapter 1 – Introduction & Administrative Data 1- DR 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 2 – Aviation Safety, Security, Emergency 2- MC 3/30/2017 0 Response Chapter 3 – Pilot & Aircraft Requirements 3- DR 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 4 – Aircraft Operations & Flight Rules 4- DR 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 5 – Aircraft Maintenance & Servicing 5- DR/LS 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 6 – Training 6- DR 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 7 – Base Operations for Fire-Ready Aircraft 7- MC 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 8 – Communication & Radio-Use Policy 8- MC 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 9 – Incident Operations 9- DR 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 10 – Non-Incident Operations 10- MC 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 11 – Helitack 11- MC 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 12 – Fuel Trucks 12- MC 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 13 – Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) 13- MC 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 14 – UAS Operations (Reserved for future 14- MC 3/30/2017 0 Exp.) AOPS – Cover – TOC - Approval iii Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WADNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) This Aviation Operating Plan & Standards has been approved and constitutes regulatory guidelines, procedures, and rules for Washington State Department of Natural Resources – Wildfire Division – Aviation Aircraft Public Use Program and Contractor Operations. Effective Date: April 30, 2017 Sign:_________________________________________________Date:___________________ David Ritchie Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division - Aviation Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) Sign:_____________________________________________Date:__________________ Michael Cuthbert Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division - Aviation Aviation Program Manager (APM) Sign:____________________________________________Date:__________________ Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division - Aviation Aviation Assistant Division Manager (AADM) Sign:_____________________________________________Date:_________________ John Kaikkonen Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division - Aviation Deputy Division Manager (DDM) Sign:_____________________________________________Date:_________________ Bob Johnson Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division - Aviation Division Manager (DM) AOPS – Cover – TOC - Approval iv Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WA DNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) Aviation Operating Plan and Standards (AOPS) Chapter 1 – Introduction & Administrative 2017 Washington Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division – Aviation Section 1111 Washington St SE Olympia, Washington 98504-7037 Chapter 1 – Introduction & Administrative 1-1 Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WA DNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) REVISION PAGES & TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Name Page Initials Date Change # Chapter Cover 1-1 DR 3/30/2017 0 Change Page 1-2 DR 3/30/2017 0 Overview, Publications 1-3 DR 3/30/2017 0 Publications 1-4 DR 3/30/2017 0 Publications 1-5 DR 3/30/2017 0 Operations Overview 1-6 DR 3/30/2017 0 Operations Overview 1-7 DR 3/30/2017 0 Organization & Management 1-8 DR 3/30/2017 0 Operational Authority 1-9 DR 3/30/2017 0 Organization Chart 1-10 DR 3/30/2017 0 Operational Authority Cont. 1-11 DR 3/30/2017 0 Aviation Maintenance 1-12 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-13 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-14 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-15 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-16 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-17 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-18 DR 3/30/2017 0 Responsibilities and Duties 1-19 DR 3/30/2017 0 Aircraft Operations, FEPP Guideline 1-20 DR 3/30/2017 0 Approved Aircraft Uses 1-21 DR 3/30/2017 0 Entitlements, Agreements 1-22 DR 3/30/2017 0 Insurance 1-23 DR 3/30/2017 0 Insurance 1-24 DR 3/30/2017 0 Chapter 1 – Introduction & Administrative 1-2 Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WA DNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) CHAPTER 1 – ADMINISTRATION 1. Program Regulatory Overview. Washington DNR helicopters work under FEPP guidelines and are considered public use aircraft. WA DNR Wildfire Aviation has established Policies, Procedures, and regulations to govern all Public Use Operations of DNR aircraft. These publications are listed under 2. Aviation Publications of this Chapter. These manual are considered regulatory for all aviation personnel assigned and/or operating under WA DNR Wildfire authority. 2. Aviation Publications. a. Aviation Operating Plan and Standards (AOPS) i. Overview. 1. Encompasses Procedures, Policies, and Standards for all DNR Aviation Operations. This Manual is considered regulatory for all aviation personnel and must be adhered to unless an emergency dictates otherwise. Any deviation from this manual will require an aviation deviation report to be filled out and sent to the CP/T or APM. ii. Update Cycle: Annual Review at a minimum iii. Responsible for Development, Content and Updates. 1. Aviation Program Manager (APM) iv. Signature Page Approvals: 1. Division Manager (DM) 2. Deputy Division Manager (DDM) 3. Aviation Assistant Division Manager (AADM) 4. Aviation Program Manager (APM) 5. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) b. Pilot Training Manual (PTM) i. Overview. 1. Encompasses Procedures, Policies, and Standards for DNR Aerial Wildland Firefighter Pilot Training, Flight Maneuver Performance, and Pilot Records Maintenance. This Manual is considered regulatory for all aviation personnel and must be adhered to unless an emergency dictates otherwise. The CP/T may adjust training requirements depending on pilot experience, performance, or conditions. Any deviation from this manual will be noted in the Pilot’s Training folder. ii. Update Cycle: Annual Review at a minimum. iii. Responsible for Development, Content and Updates. 1. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) iv. Signature Page Approvals: 1. Aviation Assistant Division Manager (AADM) 2. Aviation Program Manager (APM) 3. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) Chapter 1 – Introduction & Administrative 1-3 Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WA DNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) c. WA DNR TM 55-1520-210-10 UH-1H(M) Operator’s Manual i. Overview. 1. Encompasses technique data, systems information, Limitations, Normal Procedures, Abnormal Procedures, Emergency Procedures, and Aircraft Performance Data required to operate WA DNR aircraft safely. This Manual is considered regulatory for all aviation personnel and must be adhered to unless an emergency dictates otherwise. Any deviation from this manual will require an aviation deviation report to be filled out and sent to the CP/T or APM. ii. Update Cycle: Annual Review at a minimum, as needed iii. Responsible for Development, Content and Updates. 1. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) iv. Signature Page Approvals: 1. Aviation Assistant Division Manager (AADM) 2. Aviation Program Manager (APM) 3. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) 4. Aviation Maintenance Supervisor/Inspector (AMS/I) d. Maintenance Operations Manual (MOM) i. Overview. 1. Encompasses technique data, Administrative, Requirements, Record Keeping, Inspections, Flight Checks/Tests, ALSE, Inoperative Equipment Listing, Aircraft Weight & Balance, and Winterization & Storage Procedures required to operate and maintain the helicopter safely. This Manual is considered regulatory for all aviation personnel and must be adhered to unless an emergency dictates otherwise. Any deviation from this manual will require an aviation deviation report to be filled out and sent to the CP/T or AMS/I. ii. Update Cycle: Annual Review at a minimum and as needed/required. iii. Responsible for Development, Content and Updates. 1. Aviation Maintenance Supervisor/Inspector (AMS/I) iv. Signature Page Approvals: 1. Aviation Assistant Division Manager (AADM) 2. Aviation Program Manager (APM) 3. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) 4. Aviation Maintenance Supervisor/Inspector (AMS/I) e. Safety Management System (SMS) i. Overview. 1. Encompasses Administrative, Safety Policy, Promotion, Assurance, Risk Management required to operate and maintain safety in all WA DNR operations. This Manual is considered regulatory for all aviation personnel and must be adhered to unless an emergency dictates otherwise. Any deviation from this manual will require an aviation deviation report to be filled out and sent to the ASO or APM. ii. Update Cycle: Annual Review at a minimum and as needed/required. iii. Responsible for Development, Content and Updates. 1. Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) Chapter 1 – Introduction & Administrative 1-4 Revision 0 – March 30, 2017 WA DNR Aviation Operating Plan & Standards (AOPS) iv. Signature Page Approvals: 1. Division Manager (DM) 2. Deputy Division Manager (DDM) 3. Aviation Assistant Division Manager (AADM) 4. Aviation Program Manager (APM) 5. Chief Pilot/Trainer (CP/T) 6. Aviation Maintenance Supervisor/Inspector (AMS/I) 7. Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) 8. Division Safety Officer f. DNR Aviation Mishap Response Guide & Checklist i. Overview. 1. Encompasses Administrative, Emergency Actions, Media Relations, Overdue & Missing Aircraft,
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