SPA.HEMS.151 Aircraft tracking system

GENERAL

(a)The operator should track and monitor HEMS flights from take-off to landing.

(b)The operator should establish a detailed procedure describing how the aircraft tracking system is to be monitored, what actions are to be taken if a deviation or anomaly has been detected, and when those actions are to be taken.

OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

(c)The procedure should take into account the following aspects:

(1)the outcome of the risk assessment made when the frequency of position reports was defined;

(2)the local environment of the intended operations; and

(3)the interface with the operator’s emergency response plan.

(d)Aircraft tracking data should be recorded on the ground and retained for at least 48 h. Following an accident or a serious incident subject to investigation, the data should be retained for at least 30 days, and the operator should be capable of providing a copy of this data without delay.