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“ASK THE IS-BAO AUDITOR”
HAI ROTOR SAFETY CHALLENGE
WALTER KRAUJALIS
(201) 535-8695
AGENDA
• This session is part of the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge
• Presumption: You have some familiarity with IS-BAO
• Common Faults
• Q&A Following
CAVEAT: Auditor interpretation varies
IS-BAO BASICS
• Product by IBAC – International Business Aviation Council
• Compliance is voluntary
• Gained recognition by customers and CAA of nation states
• HAI developed the IS-BAO helicopter specific standards
• Auditor must be Helicopter accredited by IBAC
• www.IBAC.org/is_bao/accredited-auditors
• [R/F] 35 auditors • [R] 0 auditors
• HAI Accreditation Program of Safety – Mission Specific
COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS
• Not just for flying internationally
• Don’t overthink a standard
• It is scalable to size and complexity of the operator
• No need to reformat your manual
• Your company HQ may have OSHA, EPA, ERP
• AMC may not be the best for your operation
• Protocol (checklist) paraphrases the Standards
• On the protocol write down a manual reference cite
• Try to write down almost all procedures
• Doing IS-BAO recommendations are nice, but not required
MOSTLY FOCUSED ON SMS
• The 4 Pillars
• Safety Policy • Risk Management
• Safety Assurance
• Safety Communications
• SMS Stages
1 : “Documented, Approved, Resourced, & Being Implemented”
2 : “Functioning, & Results Being Measured”
3 : “Sustained & Supported by Ongoing Improvement Process”
COMMON SMS FAULTS
• Actually do what you said you would do
• Safety policy in word, but not deed
• Don’t need to have an online reporting process
• You choose what SMS tools to use (SRP, FRAT)
• Non-reprisal policy
• Describe Safety Committee, if you have one
• Get participation throughout your organization
• Actually train all employees on your SMS
• Document Safety Communications process
• Have a process to keep manuals up-to-date
SMS DOCUMENTATION FAULTS
• Hazard (Safety) Reports
• Analysis • Recommendation implementation
• Tracking for effectiveness
• Manual Exceptions require risk analysis
• Safety meeting minutes
• Safety performance measures (use KPI)
• Change management risk analysis
• SMS training recorded
• Proof of compliance monitoring (use a checklist)
CHAPTER 4 : ORGANIZATION & PERSONNEL
• PIC responsibilities - 4.2.3 (a-r)
• Crew illness • Communicable disease
• Unlawful interference
• Designate a PIC
CHAPTER 5 : TRAINING, PROFICIENCY, & RECORDS
• Training curriculum reference
• Pilots train annually in each type aircraft
• Check rides are not training
• Mechanics get aircraft training (every 2 yrs recommended)
• If training not documented = it didn’t happen
• Digital records are OK
• Helicopter underwater escape training recommended
CHAPTER 6 : SOP & FLIGHT OPERATION STANDARDS
• 2-Pilot crews, SOP for each type of aircraft
• VFR weather mins per FAR are OK
• Most have higher mission specific standards
• ICAO IFR weather mins, but FAR still OK
• Refueling with passengers, not prohibited
• 2-way comm with refueler
• Hot refueling discouraged, but not prohibited
• Pilot must be at the controls with rotors turning
• Passenger safety briefing card
• Aircraft checklist dates
CHAPTER 6 : SOP & FLIGHT OPERATION STANDARDS
• Fatigue risk management
• Flight and duty time limit required • Limit is up to you
• Fatigue management guidelines
• Deviations require risk analysis
• RVSM height monitoring
CHAPTER 8: AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
• Aircraft can be equipped as per your local CAA
• iPads for charts are OK (if CAA approved), as backup too
• Aircraft registration expiration date
• Radio station license
• OEM noise certificate
• Over water takeoff or landing requires life jackets
• ELT 406 MHz & 121.5 MHz
• FDR
• MEL, if available
• Helicopter ops off-shore or 25+ nm from land
• Helicopter floatation • Life jacket (must be worn), life raft with survival equipment • One ELT in raft or on life jacket
CHAPTER 9 : MAINTENANCE
• Approved maintenance program
• Tool control program
CHAPTER 10 : THE MANUAL ITSELF
• Revision process
• Keep up with the annual IS-BAO Standards changes
• Manual exception (if you allow) require risk analysis
CHAPTER 11 : EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
• Plan should include how to return to normal operations
• Non-flight situations
• Notification of next-of-kin
• Collect next-of-kin contact information
• Who is going to make notification
• Training
• Practice drill now required
CHAPTER 12 : ENVIRONMENTAL
• Fuel “environmental” procedures
• Your own fuel • Fuel from vendor
CHAPTER 13 : OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
• Workplace safety program
• Fall protection
• Equipment and maintenance training
• Chemicals – MSDS, PPE
• Flammables
• Unmarked containers
• Signage entering the work area
CHAPTER 14 : DANGEROUS GOODS
• Training every 2 years
• Training records
• Passenger notification
CHAPTER 15 : SECURITY
• Must have process to assess threats & vulnerabilities
• Training
• Test your program
IS-BAO PREPARATION
• Encourage you to take IS-BAO course or NBAA Ops Manual Workshop
• Start with protocol and do Gap Analysis
• Develop or embellish the areas identified in Gap Analysis
• Call IBAC or auditor with any questions
• Auditor can help but cannot audit their own work product
• Using protocol, complete another Gap Analysis
• Consider using auditor to assist in Gap Analysis
AUDIT MISSTEPS
• Have protocol completed with cites
• Recommend a gap analysis review
• Have personnel available during onsite visit
• Know your own manual
• Know your online SMS tools
• The “perfect” audit is rare
