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MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND

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Aviation Facility Certification

06 AUG 2019

Learning Objectives

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• Aviation facility certification (AVCERT) process:

• Aviation Policies; OPNAVINST 3120.35L, MSC INST 3700.1, MSC INST 3502.2

• Organizations/facilities associated with aviation facilities

• Equipment needed to maintain/renew an AVCERT

• Reporting requirements for degraded aviation facilities

• Scheduled events/visits/ARQs/AVCERTs

• Principal port engineer (PPE) responsibilities

• Afloat deck and engineering department responsibilities

Aviation Policies

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• OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3120.35L (30 MAR 2018) • Defines the level, class, and type of aviation facilities

requirements for ships to operate specific aircraft.

• MSC INSTRUCTION 3700.1 (03 NOV 2018) • Promulgates policies, procedures, and responsibilities for

readiness, certification, and safety of aviation operations.

• MSC INSTRUCTION 3502.2 (29 APR 2019) • Establishes the strategy and policy required to optimize and

standardize training and readiness reporting.

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Presentation Notes

OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3120.35L (30 MAR 2018) - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR CAPABLE AND AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIPS TO OPERATE AIRCRAFT MSC INSTRUCTION 3700.1 (03 NOV 2008) - AVIATION READINESS QUALIFICATION (ARQ) AND CERTIFICATION OF AVIATION FACILITIES ONBOARD MSC AIR CAPABLE SHIPS MSC INSTRUCTION 3502.2 (29 APR 2019) - MSC TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL

AVCERT & Suspension of Flight Operations

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• The term AVCERT identifies the certification required to operate aircraft on a US Navy or MSC vessel. An AVCERT inspection ensures a ship has the required facilities and personnel to operate specific aircraft.

• MSC Instruction 3700.1 provides guidance on reporting suspension of flight or refueling operations when equipment, material, or personnel capabilities fall below standards.

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Presentation Notes

MSC Instruction 3700.1, Aviation Readiness Qualifications (ARQ) and Certification of Aviation Facilities Onboard MSC Ships

Aviation Facility Organizations/Facilities

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• MSC Aviation Afloat Training Team (ATT)

• NAVAIR Aeronautical Ship Installation Reps (ASIRs)

• Shipboard Electronics Evaluation Facility (SESEF)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• NAVSEA (PEO Ships)

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Presentation Notes

MSC ATT Aviation Facility Representatives accomplish Aviation Facility Readiness Inspections (ARQs) periodically (every 18-24 months) to provide training and monitor equipment and material associated with the aviation facility. They also accomplish Aviation Assist Visits (AAVs) as requested and before aviation facility recertification weeks so discrepancies can be identified and addressed before NAVAIR inspectors attend the vessel during certification week. NAVAIR Representative issue vessel initial aviation facility certifications as part of new construction efforts and attend vessels with MSC ATT reps during certification week to issue new certifications. They also get involved if there is a need to operate additional types of aircraft/helicopter on vessel (design review of deck loading etc). Shipboard Electronic Systems Evaluation Facility (SESEF) – Ships need to run the SESEF range periodically to maintain TACAN certification. NAVSEA (PEO Ships) is heavily involved with new construction efforts. They ensure required testing and any design modifications are accomplished in order for ships to receive their initial aviation facility certification.

Aviation Facility Equipment

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• The following is a partial list of equipment and material required to be maintained to obtain or retain an AVCERT:

• Helo deck and hanger non-skid and markings

• Tie-downs, nets, doors, hatches, drains

• 400 Hz and 28 VDC electrical systems

• Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN), glide slope indicator

• JP-5 tank coating system/aviation fuel system

• AFFF systems, CO2 extinguishers, fire suits

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Presentation Notes

For Moriah, NAVAIR will need to access sensors during PRECERT or AVCERT. EPFs need a man basket to reach sensors. The Navy Type F and Moriah wind systems are Navy Standard wind systems. The Aerovane Model 120/135 Systems (on T-AKEs and some T-ATFs) are navy standard systems but NAVAIR only has one test set. NAVAIR will accept independent certification for the Aerovane System (Intech, Maritime Aviation Services, Beach Panel, Custom Panel) Non-standard WMIS require a letter to certify operation. TACAN required for Level I certification (Day/Night/Meteorological Conditions) FAA or SESEF will provide ship with documentation on TACAN Status. Possible to certify TACAN with helicopter but data must be sent to FAA and verified. TACAN cert is 18 months but TYCOM can extend to 24 months (extension must be done before expiration)

Aviation Facility Inspections

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• AVCERT inspections conducted by NAVAIR Aeronautical Ship Installation Reps (ASIR) field reps from Norfolk and San Diego

• Aviation Readiness Inspections (ARQs) accomplished by MSC aviation ATT reps focus on administration, flight deck gear, protective equipment, and training

• ARQ Periodicity – 18 months not to exceed 24 months

• AVCERT periodicity • MSC ships, 3 years• USS ships operated by MSC, 2 years

• AVCERT is equivalent to having a car inspected• ARQ is equivalent to obtaining a driver’s license• Both AVCERT and ARQ are necessary for flight operations

Aviation Facility Visits

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• Pre-availability technical assist (PATA)

• Pre-certification technical assist (PRECERT)

• Aviation assist visit (AAV)

• PATAs, PRECERTs, and AAVs accomplished within a 5 day in-port period

• PATAs and PRECERTs are requested through NAVAIR

Aviation Readiness Inspections (ARQs)

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• Train CIVMARs

• Assess training, qualifications, proficiency, and aviation administration

• Assess material condition and operational status

• Assess equipment maintenance

• Assess protective equipment• Hot Suits - replace NFPA 2000 with 2018

edition when not serviceable (5 year max outer shell/10 year liner)

AVCERT

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• Part of new construction delivery

• After significant alterations

• Prior to sea trials after a shipyard period over 70 days

• Upon NAVSEA, SPARWAR, Type Commander or Operational Commander request

• Prior to current AVCERT expiration

• Clock resets after AVCERT

• Extensions

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Presentation Notes

Maximum extension – 6 months. To get an extension NAVAIR accomplishes an inspection that is an equivalent to an AVCERT inspection. The 70 day availability period may be changed to 90 days.

AVCERT (cont.)

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AVCERT Preparation

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• Checklists:• Flight quarters station bill & personnel qualifications

• Shipboard aviation operations bill

• Training, publications & helicopter control officer (HCO)

ready reference and log

• Aviation, facilities, training & qualifications binder

• Flight deck gear

• Fire protection

• General flight deck and facilities

• Aviation fuel system

AVCERT Inspections

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• AVCERT inspections focus on:

• Publications

• HCO log

• Ready reference materials

• Training requirement documentation

• Test memos for systems and equipment

• Onboard inspections

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Presentation Notes

HCO – Typically, the Chief Mate, Cargo Mate, or in some cases the SCO have filled the HCO billet on the flight quarters roster. When a USN helo det is embarked a pilot may fill the HCO billet. HCO needs to understand and direct the shipboard response.

AVCERT Required Documentation

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• Test Memos/Documentation:• Safety net weight test

(12 month nylon, 36 month CRES)

• Deck tiedowns inspection(12 months)

• Hanger hoist weight test(48 months)

• TACAN – SESEF or FAA verification(18 months, TYCOM can extend to 24 months)

• 400 Hz and 28 VDC system inspection load test memo(36 months)

• Aviation fuel system (tank coating)(service tanks 8 years max, storage tanks 10 years max)

AVCERT Inspections

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• Inspections during AVCERT week:• Helo hanger and helo deck non-skid (NSTM 634 criteria)

• Hatches/elevators/doors

• Helo deck nets

• Crash/rescue locker and tools inventory

• Personnel protective equipment/hot suits

• Glide Slope Indicator/helo control station

• JP-5 System (pressure, flow, hose continuity/hydro, fuel testing)

• AFFF system/firefighting equipment

• Crash and rescue team/setting flight quarters (drills)

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Presentation Notes

NAVAIR considers the useful life of non-skid to be 18-24 months. Patching non-skid is accepted but must be done in strict compliance with NSTM 634 criteria.

Port Engineer Responsibilities

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• Funding NAVAIR well in advance of aviation facility week

• Working with ship’s force to address Aviation Assist Visit (AAV) discrepancies through completion of Ship’s Force Work List (SFWL) items or tracking to completion Voyage Repair Requests (VRRs)

• Completion of VRR/industrial assist items associated with the Aviation Facility prior to aviation certification week

Items of Concern for the Port Engineer

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• Funding NAVAIR

• Certification Expiration Date/Scheduling

• Afloat Training Team (ATT) Aviation Assist Visit (AAV) Scheduling

• Helo deck and hanger non-skid and marking

• Helo deck and hanger tie-downs

• 400 Hz and 28 VDC system testing

• Wind measuring and indicating system testing

Afloat Deck and Engineering Department Responsibilities

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• Completion of SAMM maintenance actions associated with the Aviation Facility

• Accomplishment of Aviation Facilities Certification Specific Inspections and Tests

• Review and Completion of Aviation Facility Readiness (ARQ) checklists

• Addressing AAV discrepancies through completion of Ship’s Force Work List (SFWL) items or submittal and tracking to completion Voyage Repair Requests (VRRs)

Items of Concern for Afloat Deck and Engineering

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• Certification expiration date/scheduling

• Afloat Training Team (ATT) Aviation Assist Visit (AAV) Scheduling

• Flight/Helo deck and hanger non-skid and marking

• Flight/Helo deck and hanger tie-downs

• 400 Hz and 28 VDC system testing

• Wind measuring and indicating system testing (Anemometer)

• Personnel Training and Qualifications

• Drills During Aviation Facility Certification Week

AVCERT Training Summary

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• During this module we discussed:• Aviation Policies• Equipment needed to maintain/renew an

AVCERT• Reporting requirements for degraded aviation

facilities• Organizations associated with aviation

facilities• Scheduled events/visits• Port Engineering, Afloat Deck and Engineering

Department responsibilities

Additional Information

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• MSC aviation DVD

• MSC ATT aviation facility reps

• Pat O’Donnell, [email protected]

• Tim Smith, [email protected]

• Mark Henson, [email protected]

Documents

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