Base - Operations Audit

What are the fueling/de-fueling operational procedures?<br>a) Set up to de-fuel?<br>b) Bonding: max 25 ohms – clip to nozzle or nozzle to aircraft<br>c) “Wet” plastic jerry cans

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Is the equipment used in fueling the proper type and in good condition?<br>a) Pump<br> i) Approved for fuel?<br> ii) Battery powered? Battery posts protected? Isolated from fuel?<br> iii) Electric? Isolated?<br>b) Hose condition. Plastic?<br>c) Filter – within inspection / replacement time<br>d) Mr. Funnel - not cut off if used with plastic – screen condition<br>e) Leaks

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Is safety equipment available in the fueling area?<br>a) Fire extinguisher<br> i) Easily accessible/current/nozzle not plugged<br> ii) Inspected/maintained in accordance with placard<br>b) “No Smoking” Sign(s)

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How is fuel stored and usage tracked?<br>a) Above-ground tanks – drain low point periodically<br>b) Check for water<br>c) Enter the tank to clean it periodically? Protective gear?<br>d) Location – minimum of 50’ distance from other buildings or waiver<br>e) Ventilation<br>f) Explosion proof lights/switches<br>g) Fuel reserve documented?

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Is safety equipment available in the fuel storage area?<br>a) Fire extinguisher<br> i) Sufficient quantity (min # is _______, size (min 20#) and type (B required?)<br> ii) Easily accessible/current/nozzle not plugged<br> iii) Inspected/maintained in accordance with placard<br>b) No smoking signs<br>c) Fuel shut off at tank in case of leaks or broken lines

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What procedures are followed for fuel stored in Drums?<br>a) clearly marked and separated

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How is Turbine fuel tested and handled?<br>

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What procedures are followed when using external vendors or fueling away from base?<br>a) Does a qualified person stay with the aircraft during fueling?<br>b) Are external vendors verified/audited?

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What are the procedures for tracking and monitoring Duty time?<br>a) Within limits<br>b) filled out daily<br>c) PM checks monthly<br>d) Program definition<br>e) New guys in training limited to 40

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Is the Aviation Safety Program active and on-going?<br>a) Tech meetings<br>b) Task inspections<br>c) Self audits by CP and COM annually<br>d) Safety Incentive Program

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How is pilot’s flight time recorded and tracked? Are Pilot and Mechanic Proficiency Reviews complete and documented?<br>a) Pilot PFRs<br>b) Mechanics PMRs<br>c) Pilot logbooks filled out at least monthly?

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How is operational information communicated to staff?<br>a) NOTAM Board/e-mail system<br>b) Current IFR Approval in files and aircraft

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Is the office/dispatch area suitable?<br>a) Accurate scale for weighing pax/cargo<br>b) Personnel facilities: drinking water, chemicals and food separated, bathroom<br>c) Rails on stairs and second floors to prevent falls

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Is flight following equipment available?<br>a) Master chart<br>b) Tape recorder?<br>c) Checklist or IRH<br>d) Batteries for radio/computer backup<br> i) charging system<br> ii) ventilation<br> iii) schedule to check water<br> iv) posts protected

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How are operational flights dispatched and followed?<br>a) How are changes to flight /maintenance schedules communicated? Is feedback on flight scheduling solicited from pilots/technicians?<br>b) Flight follower log – readable? Adequate info?<br>c) Ask flight follower - What if?

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What SAR Procedures are in place?<br>a) Aircraft equipped for portable DF<br>b) Portable DF at each base<br>c) 3 charts<br>d) Reserve fuel – defined? Available?<br>e) Helicopter availability<br>f) Current IRH<br>g) search coordinator designated

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Is the Drop kit in a known location and easily accessible? Has it been inspected within the last year?<br>a) Kit complete<br>b) 20 rolls of surveyors tape or equivalent<br>c) Size that can be dropped<br>d) Door kit

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Is there an Accident response plan in place? Are the exercises being conducted?<br>a) Current IRH with updated contacts<br>b) Exercises<br> i) Annually – simulated missing aircraft drill<br> ii) Monthly – flight follower pass written or verbal test<br> iii) Annually – fire control training<br> v) Annually – review plan for accuracy and updated.

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Are any waivers still needed?

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Is there a local, designated manager responsible for overseeing and monitoring the security posture of the operation?

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Are Security policies and procedures documented? Are the documents reviewed and updated regularly? Is the scope applicable to the security situation?<br>a) Program Contingency Response Plan<br>b) Immediate Response Handbook

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How are Security Risk Assessments performed and documented?<br>a) At least annually

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What Security and Access controls are being followed?<br>a) Locks, guards, fence/walls, lights<br>b) Key control<br>c) Exit Doors - marked, exit-able without key or special effort<br>d) Pax/visitor access to hangar and ramp<br>e) Car Parking Area – vehicle control<br>f) Pax ID before boarding and manifested<br>g) Outstation RON procedures

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How is Security and DG information communicated?<br>a) Method to report and resolve occurrences<br>b) Appropriate information in Pax briefings<br>c) Employee comprehension of procedures and security posture

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Is adequate Security and DG Training performed and documented?<br>a) Initial and recurrent<br>b) Individuals performing acceptance, handling, storage, loading of DG including flight crews

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Are program specific DG procedures adequate and being followed?<br>a) Countries DGR<br>b) DG cargo communicated to pilot and documented at base

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