HELICOPTER SAFETY ADVISORY CONFERENCE
January 15, 2009
Hilton –
Chairman Mark Fontenot called the meeting to order at 08:30.
The Meeting scheduled for October 2008 was cancelled.
In September, Hurricane Ike brought devastation to the
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Contributions and Expenses
• Voting results for Vice Chairman
(817) 222-5655
ADS- B Update
• Mike Hurst was unable to attend and Bill Schroeder chaired the Work Group.
• Discussed SMS for 135. FAA confirmed that SMS rollout has been postponed.
• SMS Toolkit available at www.ihst.org
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HSAC RP 2008-01: Chevron
helidecks in
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RPs in booklet format and place on HSAC website.
• Combine some procedures into one RP
• New RP Suggestions
- Weather Minimums
- Increased Operational Oversight
- Safety Management System
- Pilot Training
- Maintenance
- Ground Support
- HLO/HDA
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3. Technical Work Group: Rusty Politz, Chairman (rppo@chevron.com)
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Rusty Politz was unable to attend and Mark Fontenot chaired the
Work Group.
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There were only two (2) Maintenance Managers present for this
committee meeting.
• New RP Suggestions:
- Human Factors
- JSA Program
- Fatigue Management
- RII Inspection Program
- Mentoring Program
- Working at heights
- PPE – Eye, hearing, hand, and fall protection
- Tool Control
- Pass down notes
- Inspector Program
- Training Programs
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Aircraft Parts Security
• Solicit information from your organization.
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4. Flight
Following and ADS-B Work Group: Terry Gambill Chairman (tgambill@phihelico.com)
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Pipeline Aerial Patrol
Observation – Mark Small
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Began 3-years ago with six (6) members and there were 23-participants
in the Aerial Patrol Committee meeting on 01-14-09.
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RP for operations in mountainous terrain
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RP on pipeline patrol will include risk assessment matrix to
assist with decision to operate with observer on board.
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Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS)
Certificate of Authorization
(COA) for
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UAS to map barrier islands
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UAS small aircraft with 6-foot wing span
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Operator and observer present on site
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Operations within a mile of barrier island and altitude to be
determined
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Some may be equipped with a transponder
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Proposed date to issue COA is March 5, 2009
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Operators encouraged to email comments to:
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Ron Vick, FAA
(O) 817.321.7729
ron.ctr.vick@faa.gov
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Carl Youngblood, FAA (O) 817.321-7722
carl.ctr.youngblood@faa.gov
Standardization and Safety – Terry Kaufman
Terry Kaufman could not attend the meeting and Mark Fontenot provided comments.
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Presented 2007 HSAC GoM Statistics
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HSAC Statistics worksheet for 2008 will be sent to operators
and information compiled by Bob Williams.
Lockheed Martin Update
– Martha Wood
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When stating numbers, pronounce each number separately.
For example, the number 15, should be stated, “One Five,” and not fifteen.
Will help eliminate errors on flight plans.
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Suggest development offshore PIREP reporting systems using the
seven ADS-B frequencies incorporated with the offshore AWOS station.
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COA for UAS operations should require notification to FSS when
active. Provide FSS with email addresses
to discriminate NOTAMs. Best to have
one central source for operators who would then distribute to
Heliports and Airways
– Ken Kersker
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API needs to bless HSAC helideck document.
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Shell and Chevron have painted some helidecks using guidelines
in RP 2008-1.
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HSAC should recognize that RPs are now recognized and used globally.
Dr. John W. Leverton – VP Infrastructure Development, AHS International
(O) 703.425.4236 (E) levac@verizon.net
• Annex 14 Update before April 2009
• Helideck Committee: Bob Williams and Wally McKeown
• Change to ICAO will be published in about 2-months and address:
o Helideck Design
o D –Value
o Recognizes 0.83 D
o Clarification of Safety Areas
o Recognition of Safety Shelves
o Lighting and Markings
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Recognizes units of measurements of pounds and feet
SHELL NOTAM SYSTEM
– Steve Summers
• Contact information: steve.summers@shell.com
• Website for Shell NOTAMS: www.avnotice.com
• Availability of NOTAMS 24/7
• Website has the capability for multi-company website
• Use of a company logo could be displayed that would allow direct access to specific company information
• Add www.avnotice.com as a link on HSAC website
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As suggested by Casey Lowery, website has the potential for “one-stop-shopping”
for NOTAMS, RPs, and other operational information for oil companies and helicopter
operators.
Government Liaison
– Terry Umfleet
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Dana Raaz, ERA Director of Operations, has replaced Terry Umfleet.
Industrial Liaison
– Tom Suhrhoff
Prior business commitments and could not attend.
Fish Spotter – Frank Colby, Safety Leader
• Season begins in April through November 2009
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DO NOT depend on TCAS for separation. Call on VHF.
When spotter aircraft pilot hear calls on VHF, they “nail” their altitude.
Call for SAFETY.
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Although the aircraft fleet is about the same as 2008, the boats
are spread out farther along the coast. Aircraft will be flying more up and down the
coast than last year.
HSAC Meeting Schedule for 2009
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May 13th and 14th in
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October in