Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Aircraft company

  • NT representative

  • Location

Aircraft details

  • Aircraft type/model:

  • Aircraft registration:

  • Photograph of aircraft: (left side view)

  • Aircraft serial number:

  • Aircraft fire call sign:

  • Total aircraft airframe hours at time of audit:

  • Does the aircraft have a current Airworthy Certificate?

  • Is aircraft insurance current?

  • Insurance expiry date:

Aircraft maintenance

  • Is the aircraft maintained in accordance with the companies approved maintenance program?

  • Does the aircraft have a current maintenance release?

  • Photo of maintenance release

  • Is all maintenance current?

  • Is the flight manual relevant to the aircraft?

  • Are aircraft checklists current and legible?

  • Are navigation lights serviceable?

  • Are landing lights serviceable?

  • Is the aircraft fitted with serviceable high-visibility strobing white recognition lights?

  • Is the aircraft clean and well presented?

Safety equipment

  • Is the aircraft fitted with a serviceable fire extinguisher?

  • What size is the fire extinguisher?

  • Is the extinguisher within test date?

  • Is the aircraft equipped with an appropriate first aid kit?

  • Is the first aid kit in date?

  • Is the location of the first aid kit clearly marked?

  • Does the aircraft have a serviceable 406 MHz ELT with embedded GPS positioning?

  • Is the ELT capable of being removed and operated independently of the aircraft?

  • Is there appropriate signage indicating the location of the ELT?

  • Is the aircraft fitted with wire strike protection?

Communications

  • Has the aircraft been configured for fire work?

  • Is the aircraft fitted with a siren capable of alerting ground crews from 500 feet?

  • Is the aircraft fitted with a loud speaker/PA system?

  • Does the aircraft have a BFNT VHF radio installed?

  • Is the BFNT VHF radio operational?

  • Which channels are programmed onto the BFNT VHF radio?

  • Is the aircraft fitted with an audio panel capable of monitoring all radios and selecting appropriate microphones?

  • Is the ___ staff member able to select appropriate microphones/channels?

  • Is there a separate audio panel for the ____ staff member?

  • Is there an alternative for ___ staff member to speak on separate radios? - Provide details

  • Does the aircraft have an intercom system for up to 2 passengers and the pilot?

  • Is this intercom VOX, PTT, other?

  • Is the aircraft fitted with GPS?

  • Which GPS system is being used?

  • Is the aircraft using a tracking system?

  • Which tracking system is being used?

  • Does the company maintain logs of the tracking data?

  • Are historical tracking records able to be accessed by ____?

  • Does the aircraft have auxiliary cigarette lighter/USB power sockets?

  • Is this power supply accessible by ____ staff member?

  • What voltage is this power supply? (Volts)

Fire operations

Aerial suppression

  • Is the aircraft used for bucketing?

  • Is the aircraft endorsed for sling work?

  • Does the aircraft have a bucket for fire suppression?

  • What type/model is the bucket?

  • What drop type is the bucket?

  • What size is the bucket? (Litres)

  • What length line is generally used with the bucket? (Feet)

  • When was the aircraft last used for aerial suppression work? (month and year)

Aerial ignition

  • Is the aircraft used for aerial ignition?

  • Does the aircraft have an Engineering Order (EO) for use of Raindance R2/R3 machine?

  • Photo of EO:

  • Is there adequate space for the fitment of R2/R3 machine and up to 3 additional incendiary bags?

  • Does the company have their own Raindance machine?

  • Which model incendiary machine?

  • Does the company have their own Raindance machine cradle?

  • Which machine is the cradle for?

  • When was the aircraft last used for aerial ignition work? (month and year)

Fuel management

  • What fuel type is used?

  • What is the fuel capacity of this aircraft? (Litres)

  • What is the standard endurance time of this aircraft in aerial suppression mode? (Hours)

  • What is the standard endurance time of this aircraft in aerial ignition mode? (Hours)

  • What arrangements are in place for refuelling the aircraft at a fire ground?

General Audit Findings

  • Is the aircraft capable of performing tasks required by ____?

  • Is the aircraft fully compliant with the Call When Needed contract?

Audit Certification

Company representative

  • Pilot representative:

  • Comments (if required):

  • Signature:

  • Contract Manager:

  • Comments (if required):

  • Signature:

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