Aircraft management guidelines

1 Aircraft management guidelines Report No. 390. April 2007. International Association of Oil & Gas Producers P ublications Global experience The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers has access to a wealth of technical knowledge and experience with its members operating around the world in many different terrains. We collate and distil this valuable knowledge for the industry to use as guidelines for good practice by individual members. Consistent high quality database and guidelines Our overall aim is to ensure a consistent approach to training, management and best prac- tice throughout the world. The oil and gas exploration and production industry recognises the need to develop consist- ent databases and records in certain fields. The OGP's members are encouraged to use the guidelines as a starting point for their operations or to supplement their own policies and regulations which may apply locally.

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3 All rights are reserved. Aircraft management guidelines Report No: 390. April 2007. The Aircraft management guidelines were developed by the Aviation Subcommittee. The following table gives information concerning this edition of the Aircraft management guidelines : Issue Comments Date 1 New issue (minus Appendix 8) April 2007. Aircraft management guidelines Table of Contents 1 Section 1 Contents 5. 1 Introduction 7. Document OGP Setting an aviation 2 Section 2 Contents 9. 2 Aviation operation review requirements 11. Contracted air 11. One-time 11. Principles of 11. 3 Section 3 Contents 13. 3 Safety management 15. 15. Incident & accident Drugs & alcohol policy (pilots & maintenance personnel)..17. Quality 4 Section 4 Contents 19. 4 Aircraft operations general 21. Operating categories & 22. 24. Maintenance Maintenance 26. 5 Section 5 Contents 29. 5 Helicopter operations 31. Helicopter Helicopter performance 32.

4 Fuel 32. Use of offshore Composition of flight 34. Flight & duty 34. Offshore helicopter life jackets & Aircraft homing 36. Rotors Running Refuelling (RRRF)/helicopter rapid 36. Crane-helicopter operational 36. Radio silence - perforating 36. Specialist 37. 6 Section 6 Contents 39. 6 Fixed-wing operations public transport & aerial work 41. Fixed-wing Aircraft 41. Airfields - minimum 42. Fuel 42. Composition of flight 43. Flying hour limits - recommended 43. Aircrew life jackets & Aircraft homing 43. Sideways facing 43. 2007 OGP . International Association of Oil & Gas Producers Specialist 7 Section 7 Contents 45. 7 Fuel system design & management 47. Design, operation & inspection 47. Design & periodic 47. 47. Fuel quality 47. Rapid refuelling (refuelling with engines running).. 49. Portable offshore fuel transport 50. 8 Section 8 Contents 51. 8 Training & experience 53. Flight crew Support & technical personnel 57.

5 Training records & 58. 9 Section 9 Contents 59. 9 Passengers & freight 61. 62. Passenger 62. Passenger 63. Video Multi-language Passenger marshalling 65. Passenger 65. Passenger dress 65. Passenger & cargo management on Passenger Survival 10 Section 10 Contents 69. 10 Aircraft equipment standards 71. Introduction & equipment fit 71. Minimum Aircraft equipment - 71. Helicopter 73. Fixed-wing 75. 11 Section 11 Contents 77. 11 Airbases 79. 79. Airbase design 79. Airbase design 79. 79. Weather monitoring 79. Airbase rescue 80. Airbase fire protection & 80. Non-directional beacons (NDB)..81. Helicopters & ii 2007 OGP. Aircraft management guidelines Airports & 12 Section 12 Contents 85. 12 Emergency response planning 87. 87. Aircraft in the emergency response 87. Scenario-based 87. Search & Rescue (SAR) services & 88. Survival Emergency 93. Overdue 93. Accident, incident, hazard & near miss 93. 13 Appendices 95.

6 A1 Risk assessment & risk reduction opportunity ranking 97. A2 Example of aviation safety management systems - aviation safety case 103. A3 Duties & responsibilities of the Air Operations Supervisor 105. A4 Appendix 4 Contents 107. A4 Training courses - air operations supervisor 109. 109. Advisory familiarisation & 109. Flight safety & Aircraft accident investigation 109. UK airworthiness 110. Safety management 110. Crew resource 110. Familiarisation/refresher/conversion flying 110. Role 110. Basic fire 110. Helicopter fire 110. HLO training 110. Fuel quality Seismic Quality assurance Weather observer Dangerous goods A5 Experience & qualification levels 113. A6 Appendix 6 Contents 119. A6 Aviation weather guidelines 121. 121. Operating environment & 121. Flight rules & 121. Offshore helicopter weather limits & 123. Offshore helicopter adverse weather operational 125. A7 Recommended Aircraft equipment fit 129.

7 A8 Heliportable land seismic operations (to be issued September 2007) 135. A9 Appendix 9 Contents 137. 2007 OGP iii International Association of Oil & Gas Producers A9 Winching (hoisting) operations 139. Personnel transfer by 139. Helicopter 139. Operational 139. Personnel (pilots & winch operator) 140. Required equipment 140. A10 Appendix 10 Contents 143. A10 Airborne geophysical survey 145. Risk 145. Aircraft equipment 145. Personal equipment 145. Minimum 145. General pilot 146. Pilot flight & duty 146. Minimum survey 146. Minimum survey SAR Minimum fuel Fuel quality & Helicopter A11 Appendix 11 Contents 149. A11 Aerial pipeline inspection 151. General Single-engine Aircraft Aircraft maintenance for long-term 152. General pilot 152. Pipeline patrol specific pilot role 152. Pilot flight & duty times Collision Passengers - crew Inadvertent entry into 154. Flight 154. Flights over urban 154. Landings en-route (helicopters only).

8 154. A12 Appendix 12 Contents 155. A12 Helicopters as a secondary Search & Rescue task 157. 157. 157. Operating 157. Aircraft & equipment 158. SAR 159. 159. SAR 160. iv 2007 OGP. Aircraft management guidelines Section 1 Contents 1 Introduction 7. Document OGP Setting an aviation 2007 OGP . International Association of Oil & Gas Producers Intentionally Blank 2007 OGP. Aircraft management guidelines 1 Introduction Purpose The purpose of these guidelines is to provide a ready reference for the management of aviation. It deals with operations from the conceptual phase onwards. In doing so it addresses the factors to be taken into account when contemplating Aircraft operations, the tendering and contractual process, the setting up of support facilities and the expectations required of our contractors. Most Governments have some form of National (Civil) Aviation Authority, the function of which is to lay down standards and requirements for both the Aircraft and the manner in which they are operated.

9 However, Aviation Authorities vary in their effectiveness as well as their requirements and standards, although a good Aircraft operator may apply guidelines that are more exacting than legis- lated requirements. Indeed, even the best Aviation Authority can only lay down minimum require- ments; the ultimate responsibility for safety in the air lies with the Aircraft operator. These guidelines and the readily available support from Aviation Advisers should assist those respon- sible for managing aviation, particularly if they are not aviation specialists, to plan, develop and con- trol, safely and efficiently, air transport operations that are best suited to their needs. Document structure These guidelines are divided into two parts: Part 1 contains the current guidelines for Aircraft operations. Part 2 contains additional guidance and explanatory material describing how the defined guide- lines and policies can best be applied.

10 Part 2 of the document is still under development. It is emphasised that nothing in this document is intended to contravene national or international regulations. OGP guidelines OGP has developed the set of safety guidelines contained in this manual based on a number of core guidelines and recognised industry best practices. The guidelines are largely based on existing international legislation and safety codes but, where appropriate are further developed as described in this manual. The regulatory basis for these guidelines is summarised in Part 2. Where these guidelines cannot be achieved fully for practical reasons, an aviation adviser should, wherever practicable, seek mitigating measures with a view to achieving an equivalent level of safety. For specific operations, these guidelines may need to be augmented with specified additional guide- lines to reflect the local circumstances and operating conditions.