OPERATIONAL EVALUATION REPORT

SIKORSKY S-64 AIRCRAFT

(ERICKSON, ICAO S64)

MODELS S-64E AND S-64F

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

ORIGINAL – DECEMBER, 2012

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 ÍNDICE

1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................4
1.1. Purpose............................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Applicability ...................................................................................................... 4
2. Brief Aircraft Description .........................................................................................4
2.1. General Information ........................................................................................... 4
2.2. Views ................................................................................................................. 5
3. Pilots type rating ........................................................................................................5
4. Master Difference Requirements (MDR) ..................................................................7
5. Pilots training specifications .....................................................................................7
5.1. Attendance requirements ................................................................................... 7
5.2. Type Rating Training ......................................................................................... 7
5.3. Operational Mode Training ............................................................................... 7
5.4. Difference Training............................................................................................ 8
6. Exams SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................8
7. Currency SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................8
8. Operational restrictions .............................................................................................8
9. Compliance with RBHA 91 and 135 .........................................................................8
10. Manuals .....................................................................................................................9
10.1. Minimum Master Equipment List - MMEL................................................... 9
10.2. Rotorcraft Flight Manual – RFM ................................................................... 9
11. Annexes .....................................................................................................................9
Annex 1 ...........................................................................................................................10
Annex 2 ...........................................................................................................................11
Annex 3 ...........................................................................................................................12

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1. INTRODUCTION
This Operational Evaluation Report aims to determine the Sikorsky S-64 Type Rating,
as well as establish the Training Program and degree of aircraft compliance to the
operational requirements of the Brazilian regulation.

Since there was no specific operational evaluation conducted by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) or any other civil aviation authority [i.e. European Agency for
Safety Assessment (EASA)], Erickson Air Crane (EAC) operational publications were
used as a reference, as well as a technical visit conducted by GAAS / ANAC in the
period from August 30 to September 03, 2010.

1.1. Purpose

This report:

• Analyzes type rating characteristics needed for S-64 pilots.

• Analyzes the requirements for training, examinations and recent experience for
crew.

1.2. Applicability

This report serves as a guideline for RBHA 91 and 135 operators, ANAC operations
inspectors, Training organizations certified under RBAC 142 – Training Centers
requirements and other training providers. Covers operations under RBAC 133, but
does not address the operations under RBAC 137. The S-64 aircraft DOES NOT
performs operations under RBAC 121.

2. BRIEF AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION

2.1. General Information

The S-64 is a bi-turbine helicopter certified for VFR operations and to be used as an
"industrial flying crane". It has a minimum flight crew of two pilots, and, in some
operations, it may need a third pilot to operate the aircraft from the rear cockpit (Aft
Seat) increasing thus the accuracy of the work. The helicopter can be configured with a
firefighting module (used for firefighting and hydroseeding), with a winch (used to lift
loads on buildings or wood logging), with a hook (for external load operations with
"long line"), or several other modules cargo (characterized as external load class A).

A unique characteristic of the aircraft is the division of tasks among the crew. Unlike
other helicopters, in some operations, Pilot in Command (PIC) fly the aircraft from the
left seat using vertical reference while looks the external load through the bubble type
side window, while the Second in command (SIC) monitors the operation of the
systems and is responsible for taking control of the aircraft in case of emergencies.

The S-64 does not perform RNP or RNAV operations. The S-64 only allows the
transport of crew and technicians directly related to the operation of the aircraft. It is
NOT allowed to carry passengers.

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Minimun Crew Two Pilots
Short Cabin - 4 seats
Long Cabin – 5 seats
Seats 3 pilot seats (one of the is the auxiliary control
station), 1 jump seat, and the fifth seat (at Long
Cabin aircrafts) is for an observer.
S-64E: 42000 lb
Maximum Weight
S-64F: 47000 lb
S-64E: 2 Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-4A
JFTD12A (4500
SHP)
Engines
S-64F:
64F: 2 Pratt & Whitney JFTD12A-5A
JFTD12A (4800
SHP)
S-64E: 10000ft
Altitude Limitations
S-64F: 16000ft
2.2. Views

3. PILOTS TYPE RATING

Since the beginning of the operation, FAA has considered this aircraft as a Type
Aircraft, and established the type rating as “SK64” for both models (S--64E and S-64F)
regardless of analog or digital cockpit.

The FAA requires two pilots properly qualified to

t operate the aircraft.

Some operations are conducted with a pilot operating the aircraft from the auxiliary
control station (Aft Seat). This station contains a seat, a joystick to control the aircraft´s
aircraft
cyclic command, a collective command and some controls controls related to the load, and a
manual control to control the aircraft pedals that can be disabled.

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In external load operations that require great precision, it is usual to use this operator.
However, this is not an FAA requirement. It´s not required as well that this operator
held a SK64 Type Rating. However, there are only 8 operators with experience at EAC
to conduct operations from the auxiliary control station, all of which have SK64 Type
Ratings, and are the most experienced pilots of EAC. Following EAC standarts one of
the important points for the operation from the auxiliary control station is that the pilot
has experience in vertical flight reference and is experienced in the model and in
external load operations.

The vertical flight reference training is required for external load operations and for
using the "pound snorkel" to fill water tank fire fighting module in small water sources
(reservoirs smaller than the helicopter size).

From the study of different possible operations with the aircraft and from information
obtained in flight familiarization and interviews with the Chief Pilot of Erickson Air
Crane (David A. Ford) and the company's Head of Education (Randy Erwin), it was
found that the aircraft has the basic operation characteristics common to other large
helicopters, which require normal operations and emergencies specifics trainings.
Should be noted that the unusual size of this helicopter requires special adaptation since
pilot seats are located in very high position, modifying, thus, visual references of
hovering within ground effect and landing. The large dimensions also demand learning
about the special characteristics of taxi and ground maneuvers, since while in the
hovering, S-64 produces winds incompatible with the presence of other aircraft or light
objects nearby.

In other hand, the routine operations conducted by S-64 are very complex, and require
much accuracy and training. These operations can be divided into two main groups:
external loads and firefighting.

Additionally, the pilot´s qualification to operate each of the four variants (S-64E and S-
64F with analog and digital cockpits) has specific details which should be covered in
training.

Considering the training needs and the complexity of some operations, the AEG-SK64
suggests that the aircraft is defined as a Type Aircraft.

The type rating definition for the S-64 should make it clear that a pilot qualified in a
particular variant of the S-64 is not immediately eligible for other variants with a
registration note or remark of specific operational restrictions. Thus, the Aircraft Type
Rating Table update proposal would be as follows:

MANUFACTURER AIRCRAFT (2) RATING (4)

OBS (3)
(1) MODEL NAME ANAC
XIV – Type Rating (Helicopter) – Multi Engine Operation (Turbo-shaft Engine)
SK64-E analog
Erickson Air SK64-E digital
AirCrane D SK64
Crane SK64-F analog
SK64-F digital

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4. MASTER DIFFERENCE REQUIREMENTS (MDR)
The Master Difference Requirements (MDR) was not presented by manufacturer.

5. PILOTS TRAINING SPECIFICATIONS

5.1. Attendance requirements

In order to be elegible for the training program to obtain SK64 Type Rating as a Second
in Command, pilot must:

• Have Airline Transport Pilot License (Helicopter).

• Have been qualified in twin-engine medium-heavy helicopter (up to 2,5 ton.)
with wheels landing gears.

In order to be elegible for the training program to obtain SK64 Type Rating as a Pilot in
Command, pilot must:

• Have experience of 100 hours as S-64 Second in Command.

• Be qualified in, at least, one S-64 operational mode (firefighting, external load).

In order to be elegible for the training program to obtain SK64 Type Rating as a Pilot in
Command without previous SK-64 SIC experience, pilot must:

• Have Airline Transport Pilot License (Helicopter).

• Have experience of 1000 hours as twin-engine heavy helicopter (up to 8 ton.)
Pilot in Command.
• Be qualified in, at least, one heavy helicopter operational mode (firefighting,
external load).
5.2. Type Rating Training

In order to obtain SK64 Type Rating, the pilot must complete the training described at
“Training Course Outline for SK64 Type Rating” manual, whose summary is found on
Table 1. For additional details, please consult Annex 1.

Ground Training 36 Hours

Aircraft Systems Descriptions and Operation 20 hour
Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency procedures 8 hours
SK-64 Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual 8 hours
Flight Training 10 Hours
Table 1 – Summary of Type rating training

5.3. Operational Mode Training

In order to operate the S-64 in one operational mode (firefighting, external load), the
pilot must receive specific training for this purpose.

Therefore, the training described in "SK64 Aircrew Training Manual" manual, in

ANNEX 2, must be completed for each required mode.

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5.4. Difference Training

It is recommended that in a transition between digital to analog cockpits, or vice versa, a

specific training to operate the new aircraft panel be provided (containing, at least, one
training flight).

It is recommended that in a transition between S-64 models (S-64E to S-64F or vice

versa), a specific ground training about operational differences is provided.

Each operator interested in providing training differences should develop the program
and submit for ANAC approval.

6. EXAMS SPECIFICATIONS

A proficiency check ride must be conducted after successful completion of initial

training program described in section 5.2 to obtain the license type as required by
RBHA 61.

Proficiency check ride is not needed for changing between other variants.

7. CURRENCY SPECIFICATIONS

If the pilot has completed the training differences concerning analog and digital
cockpits, recent experience in a variant (analog or digital) warrants recent experience in
another.

Regarding the difference between the S64E and S64F variants, it is recommended that
the pilot performs a revision of the aircraft operational limitations.

8. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS
It´s not recommended the use of NVG during operations.

The third pilot shall only operate auxiliary control station with two other pilots in their
proper positions. The AEG-SK64 does not recommend that the SIC leave his position to
assume auxiliary control station.

The AEG-SK64 recommends that, if there is need for an observer to the external load, it
can occupy the aft-seat since the flight controls are not used by this non-pilot crew.

It is recommended that auxiliary control station pilot be, at least, S-64 PIC, with proper
training to operate the aircraft from this position.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH RBHA 91 AND 135

Erickson Air Crane submitted a compliance declaration to RBHA 91 and 135, which
were acceptable to the AEG-SK64.

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10.MANUALS
10.1. Minimum Master Equipment List - MMEL

The SK64 Brazilian MMEL, approved by GGCP/SAR (ANAC type certification

office), must be used by Brazilian operators as a base in order to develop their own
Minimum Equipment List (MEL).

10.2. Rotorcraft Flight Manual – RFM

The SK64 Brazilian RFM, approved by GGCP/SAR (ANAC type certification office),
must be used by Brazilian operators as a base in order to develop their own operation
manuals.

11. ANNEXES
The following annexes are classified as reserved. They can be obtained from the
Superintendence of Operational Safety or from Erickson Air Crane.

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 ANNEX 1

SK64 TRAINING PROGRAM

(RESERVED)

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 ANNEX 2

AIR CREW TRAINING MANUAL

(RESERVED)

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 ANNEX 3

RBHA 91 AND 135 COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS

(RESERVED)

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