Use of Headsets JAR-OPS 3

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Use of HeadsetsJAR-OPS 3

• OST WP-02-07
• HSST WP-06/15.3

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Draft NPA
Proposal to amend JAR-OPS 3 for the purpose of
introducing a new requirement for the use of
headsets by flight crew when required to be at
their station
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Background

• A recent review of the requirements for the use
  of headsets within aeroplanes resulted in a
  change to JAR-OPS 1 as proposed by NPA-OPS 49
• Action OST 05-2/37 tasked HSST to consider
  similar review for helicopters?
• Initial view was no as headsets generally worn
  due to noise and environment
• Fitment is covered, but wearing is not
• Sensible to add requirement for clarification and
  harmonisation

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Harmonisation

• The proposal will bring JAR-OPS 3 closer to both
  JAR-OPS 1 and ICAO Annex 6 a the next amendment
• There are no issues on alignment with FAA
• Introduces guidance on the use of aviation helmets

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Proposal

• New paragraph JAR-OPS 3.313 Use of Headsets
• Amend IEM OPS 3.647 to ACJ OPS 3.647
• Equipment for operations requiring a radio
  communication and/or radio navigation system
• Add new text into the ACJ and cross reference to
  3.313

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Options

• Option 1. - Do nothing.
• To do nothing would allow the present situation
  of having a requirement within JAR-OPS
  3.647/3.685 that a headset is carried but no
  requirement that it is used. Although this is an
  unlikely situation, the additional safety benefit
  of continuous high quality communication could be
  missed. After amendment to ICAO Annex 6 part
  III, JAR-OPS 3 would not be in compliance

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Options

• Option 2. - Adopting the proposed JAR-OPS 3.313
  will
• Ensure the quality of communications and
  therefore improve safety
• Give a clear directive to the wearing and use of
  headsets and boom microphones or equivalent.
• Have no financial impact on operators, as there
  is already a requirement to carry the headsets
  and microphones.
• This is the preferred option

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Impacts

• There will be no impact on the majority of
  operators who already voluntarily comply with
  this requirement.
• For some operators they may need to introduce
  amendments to procedures to direct when to use
  the headsets.
• There will be no cost to operators as there is no
  requirement to fit any additional equipment.
• There are no environmental or social impacts
  associated with this proposal and the assurance
  of crew hearing protection will provide a social
  benefit.

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Consultation

• The consultation process has been conducted
  within the Helicopter Sub-Sectorial Team and
  reflects the consultation already conducted under
  NPA-OPS 49.
• The primary consultation prior to the adoption of
  the JAR will be through the NPA process. (JAR
  11.065).

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Amendments

• JAR-OPS 3.313 Use of headsets
• (See ACJ OPS 3.647)
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• 1. Each flight crew member required to be on duty
  in the cockpit under JAR-OPS 3.310(a) shall wear
  the headset with boom microphone or equivalent
  required by JAR-OPS 3.647 and/or 3.685 and use it
  as the primary device for all communications.
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• 2. The term headset includes any aviation
  helmet incorporating headphones and microphone
  worn by a flight crew member.

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Amendments

• IEM ACJ OPS 3.647
• Equipment for operations requiring a radio
  communication and/or radio navigation system
• See JAR-OPS 3.313 and 3.647
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• 1. A headset, as required by JAR-OPS 3.647,
  consists of a communication device which includes
  two earphones to receive and a microphone to
  transmit audio signals to the helicopters
  communication system. The headset may also be an
  aviation helmet. To comply with the minimum
  performance requirements, the earphones and
  microphone should match with the communication
  systems characteristics and the flight deck
  environment. The headset or helmet should be
  adequately adjustable to fit the pilots head.
  Headset and boom microphones should be of the
  noise cancelling type.
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• 2. If it is intended to utilise noise cancelling
  earphones, then operators should ensure that they
  do not attenuate any aural warnings or sounds
  necessary for alerting the flight crew to the
  safe operation of the helicopter.

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Summary and Final Assessment

• The proposed new JAR-OPS 3.313 will introduce a
  regulation that will help to ensure good
  communications and therefore enhance safety. The
  proposal will have no significant cost
  implications and will harmonise JAR-OPS 3 with
  ICAO Annex 6 Part III and FAA requirements
• Note Para 1.2.4 (c) should be (b)

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