Don't Forget About Helicopter Maintenance
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HAI 2013 Chris Meinhardt, Air Methods Corporation
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International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) workshop presentation from HeliExpo 2013
Transcript of Don't Forget About Helicopter Maintenance
HAI 2013Chris Meinhardt, Air Methods Corporation
Why are we here?
Accident prevention
Aviation In Itself Is Not Inherently Dangerous But Terribly Unforgiving of Any Carelessness, Incapacity or Neglect
Do it right the first time◦ Paperwork◦ Maintenance Manual◦ Maintenance Program◦ Proper Torque◦ Safeties ◦ Second Set of Eyes
Don’t Forget About Maintenance
Tool Control & Human Factors
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Ready for a ground run?
Safe for flight?
Has anyone seen my droplight?
What about Consumables?
How many rags did I take?
Tool Control Program Structure
Tool Control Program Structure
The toolkit is within its final phase and has been developed primarily in a bullet point format to allow helicopter operators to use it as a checklist
It is important to note that the toolkit was written as a
“what” to do and not a prescriptive “how” to do
The operator can decide how the maintenance checklist guidelines can be implemented in it's own organization.
Structure
Add to a basic SMS program.
Can be implemented for any type operation, from the largest to the smallest.
Second set of eyes process
There is not a “canned program” for aviation operators, you need to develop one that meets the needs / requirements of your operation.
Keep special tools in mind when developing
The toolkit has been developed primarily in a bullet point format to allow helicopter operators to use as a checklist.
Does it / Will it,….
Future deliverables in work;◦ Quality Assurance Oversight
Field and Hangar Perspective
FUTURE PLAN
IWG Maintenance Members
Name Employer
Chris Meinhardt, Lead Air Methods Corporation
Dan Prince Heli-Flite Shares
John Costello Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company
Bill Hopper Heli- Stat
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