AVIY0093 — Conduct airborne rappelling operations

1 Prepare helicopter and personnel for airborne rappelling operations

• 1.1Helicopter and airborne rappelling attachment device are pre-flight checked to determine serviceability in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.2Airborne rappelling location and surrounds are assessed for suitability
• 1.3Rappelling personnel characteristics and operational variations are considered in scope of mission planning
• 1.4Crew is briefed during mission brief in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.5Airborne rappelling supervisor is briefed by pilots
• 1.6Static ground rehearsals are conducted with relevant personnel and equipment
• 1.7Fitness of rappelling personnel to complete task is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Prepare for airborne rappelling operations

• 2.1Ropes are attached to airborne rappelling attachment device and are checked for security
• 2.2Rappellers are restrained in aircraft prior to take-off in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.3Fitting of rappeller personnel protective equipment is checked in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.4Deployment checks are conducted prior to rope deployment in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.5Helicopter safety hazards are communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
• 2.6Wind speed and direction are communicated to relevant personnel
• 2.7Approach and overshoot paths are communicated to relevant personnel

3 Perform airborne rappelling operations

• 3.1Helicopter position over the rappelling point is communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Ropes and rappellers are deployed in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.3Situational awareness of rappelling position and aircraft flight performance is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.4Rappelling ropes are recovered or released in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.5Clearance for aircraft departure is provided by airborne rappelling dispatcher at completion of deployment
• 3.6Complete relevant pre- and post-task documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Respond to airborne rappelling emergencies and abnormal situations

• 4.1Airborne rappelling emergencies and abnormal situations are identified, diagnosed and communicated to relevant personnel
• 4.2Airborne rappelling emergency or remedial actions are undertaken to maintain safety of flight and personnel

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