AMC1 ORO.TC.120 & 125 Operator conversion training and differences training    

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

ELEMENTS

1. Operator conversion training mentioned in ORO.TC.120(b) and differences training mentioned in ORO.TC.125(a) should include the following:

   1. Fire and smoke training, including practical training in the use of all fire fighting equipment as well as protective clothing representative of that carried in the aircraft. Each technical crew member should:

      1. extinguish a fire characteristic of an aircraft interior fire except that, in the case of Halon extinguishers, an alternative extinguishing agent may be used; and

      2. practise the donning and use of protective breathing equipment (when fitted) in an enclosed, simulated smoke-filled environment.

   2. Practical training on operating and opening all normal and emergency exits for passenger evacuation in an aircraft or representative training device and demonstration of the operation of all other exits.

   3. Evacuation procedures and other emergency situations, including:

      1. recognition of planned or unplanned evacuations on land or water — this training should include recognition of unusable exits or unserviceable evacuation equipment;

      2. in-flight fire and identification of fire source; and

      3. other in-flight emergencies.

   4. When the flight crew is more than one, training on assisting if a pilot becomes incapacitated, including a demonstration of:

      1. the pilot's seat mechanism;

      2. fastening and unfastening the pilot's seat restraint system;

      3. use of the pilot's oxygen equipment, when applicable; and

      4. use of pilots' checklists.

   5. Training on, and demonstration of, the location and use of safety equipment, including the following:

      1. life rafts, including the equipment attached to, and/or carried in, the raft, where applicable;

      2. life jackets, infant life jackets and flotation devices, where applicable;

      3. fire extinguishers;

      4. crash axe or crow bar;

      5. emergency lights, including portable lights;

      6. communication equipment, including megaphones;

      7. survival packs, including their contents;

      8. pyrotechnics (actual or representative devices);

      9. first-aid kits, their contents and emergency medical equipment; and

      10. other safety equipment or systems, where applicable.

   6. Training on passenger briefing/safety demonstrations and preparation of passengers for normal and emergency situations.

   7. Training on the use of dangerous goods, if applicable.

   8. Task-specific training.