Title Page
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Site conducted
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Conducted on
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Aircraft company
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NT representative
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Location
Aircraft details
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Aircraft type/model:
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Aircraft registration:
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Photograph of aircraft: (left side view)
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Aircraft serial number:
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Aircraft fire call sign:
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Total aircraft airframe hours at time of audit:
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Does the aircraft have a current Airworthy Certificate?
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Is aircraft insurance current?
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Insurance expiry date:
Aircraft maintenance
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Is the aircraft maintained in accordance with the companies approved maintenance program?
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Does the aircraft have a current maintenance release?
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Photo of maintenance release
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Is all maintenance current?
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Is the flight manual relevant to the aircraft?
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Are aircraft checklists current and legible?
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Are navigation lights serviceable?
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Are landing lights serviceable?
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Is the aircraft fitted with serviceable high-visibility strobing white recognition lights?
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Is the aircraft clean and well presented?
Safety equipment
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Is the aircraft fitted with a serviceable fire extinguisher?
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What size is the fire extinguisher?
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Is the extinguisher within test date?
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Is the aircraft equipped with an appropriate first aid kit?
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Is the first aid kit in date?
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Is the location of the first aid kit clearly marked?
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Does the aircraft have a serviceable 406 MHz ELT with embedded GPS positioning?
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Is the ELT capable of being removed and operated independently of the aircraft?
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Is there appropriate signage indicating the location of the ELT?
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Is the aircraft fitted with wire strike protection?
Communications
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Has the aircraft been configured for fire work?
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Is the aircraft fitted with a siren capable of alerting ground crews from 500 feet?
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Is the aircraft fitted with a loud speaker/PA system?
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Does the aircraft have a BFNT VHF radio installed?
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Is the BFNT VHF radio operational?
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Which channels are programmed onto the BFNT VHF radio?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 11
- Air Ops 12 - Manton
- Air Ops 13 - Mt Carr
- Air Ops 14 - Mt Bundy
- Air Ops 15 - 11 Mile
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Is the aircraft fitted with an audio panel capable of monitoring all radios and selecting appropriate microphones?
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Is the ___ staff member able to select appropriate microphones/channels?
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Is there a separate audio panel for the ____ staff member?
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Is there an alternative for ___ staff member to speak on separate radios? - Provide details
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Does the aircraft have an intercom system for up to 2 passengers and the pilot?
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Is this intercom VOX, PTT, other?
- VOX
- PTT
- Other
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Is the aircraft fitted with GPS?
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Which GPS system is being used?
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Is the aircraft using a tracking system?
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Which tracking system is being used?
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Does the company maintain logs of the tracking data?
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Are historical tracking records able to be accessed by ____?
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Does the aircraft have auxiliary cigarette lighter/USB power sockets?
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Is this power supply accessible by ____ staff member?
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What voltage is this power supply? (Volts)
- 12 volt
- 24 volt
Fire operations
Aerial suppression
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Is the aircraft used for bucketing?
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Is the aircraft endorsed for sling work?
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Does the aircraft have a bucket for fire suppression?
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What type/model is the bucket?
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What drop type is the bucket?
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What size is the bucket? (Litres)
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What length line is generally used with the bucket? (Feet)
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When was the aircraft last used for aerial suppression work? (month and year)
Aerial ignition
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Is the aircraft used for aerial ignition?
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Does the aircraft have an Engineering Order (EO) for use of Raindance R2/R3 machine?
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Photo of EO:
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Is there adequate space for the fitment of R2/R3 machine and up to 3 additional incendiary bags?
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Does the company have their own Raindance machine?
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Which model incendiary machine?
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Does the company have their own Raindance machine cradle?
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Which machine is the cradle for?
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When was the aircraft last used for aerial ignition work? (month and year)
Fuel management
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What fuel type is used?
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What is the fuel capacity of this aircraft? (Litres)
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What is the standard endurance time of this aircraft in aerial suppression mode? (Hours)
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What is the standard endurance time of this aircraft in aerial ignition mode? (Hours)
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What arrangements are in place for refuelling the aircraft at a fire ground?
General Audit Findings
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Is the aircraft capable of performing tasks required by ____?
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Is the aircraft fully compliant with the Call When Needed contract?
Audit Certification
Company representative
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Pilot representative:
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Comments (if required):
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Signature:
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Contract Manager:
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Comments (if required):
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Signature: