IOGP Helideck/helipad review checklist

IOGP Report 322

Published June 2019
Supporting IGOP Report 590 - Aircraft Management Guidelines, Version 2
Refer to Sections B - Emergency Response, C - Personnel Competence, D - Aircraft Operations, F- Helideck Facilities, S
S4 - Night Operations

Introduction
This helideck inspection checklist provides inpection personnel with basic criteria to follow to establish if operat
conformant with industry requirements for safe operations.
The checklist is not intended to overide any specific regulation required by the country of operation and should
regional requirements.

Originally published in 2011, this tool has been updated to reflect the most recent industry guidance, in particu
most recent version of IOGP Report 590 - Aviation Management Guidelines.

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General information
Name of facility, installation or vessel
Owner/operator
Type If other, please describe
(Refer to ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 1.1 & 1.2)

Country of operation
Regulatory auhtority
Approval certificate
Limitations
(Helicopter Landing Limitations Plate)

Periodic review category or interval If other, please state periodicity

Reviewer/inspector
Review date
Previous review date
Signature
Operations, F- Helideck Facilities, S3 - Cold Weather Operations,

eria to follow to establish if operational helidecks are

country of operation and should be adapted to reflect

cent industry guidance, in particular that of ICAO and the

hite boxes or tick-boxes.

functionality.

If other, please describe

r, please state periodicity

 ICAO Annex
14 Vol II
Heliport
Item Item description IOGP - 590 Manual Reviewer/Inspector comm
General Requirements

1 Helideck procedures manual B3 Table 2 Details of documents, e.g., Helideck procedu

Verify content of documents presented cover
D2
operations and passenger handling including
D3.3 communications and crane operations. Proce
D3.4 include, but not be limited to, details of key p
manning levels, roles and responsibilities, ha
F8.6 risk management, incident reporting, self- ve
identification of key areas/equipment requirin
defined intervals.

Helideck location, physical characteristics & dimensions (include parking areas)

ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 1 to 3 & 8.1

2 Size F8.2 & 8.3 1.5 “D” Value (ft/m)

Table 1.1 Confirm helideck size is acceptable for helico

and approved by the national authority.
2.1 (e)
Where Sub 1D or 1.25D as applicable in cou
3.3 an applicable risk assessment should be veri
any mitigations noted.

3 Structural integrity F8.2 & 8.3 1.5 “T” Value (tonnes)

Table 1.1 Confirm helideck structural integrity is accept

type operated, inclusive of any legacy approv
2.1 (e)
case) and T value clearly painted and visible
3.1
5.3

4 Hazard considerations within F8.5 2.1 (e) A. Landing area

A. Landing area 3.2.1
I. 210° OFS 4.2
II. 150° sector of LOS clear
III.  180° falling gradient

B. Parking area B. Parking area

C. Hazards identified on HLL plate.

C. Hazards identified on HLL plate

Helideck Surface ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 3.5

5 Type & Material of construction F8.1 1.5 State surface profile/material used for main h
aluminium. Record if helideck surface profile
F9 Table 1.1
perforated surface.

6 Colour 3.1 If main helideck surface painted state princip

e.g., blue, green.

7 Condition of surface / area 3.5

8 Friction resistance 3.5.3.1

a) Fixed helideck 0.6mu Inside TD/PM Fixed helideck
circle inclusive of circle & H painted
markings 0.5mu outisde TC/PM
b) Moving helideck 0.65mu Inside
TD/PM circle inclusive of circle & H
painted markings Certification
Test date
c) 0.5mu outside TD/PM

Result

9 Landing net (if fitted) 3.5 A.     Type:

A. Type Rope
B. Tie down straps every 1.5m Interlaced
C. Conditions / service life remaining

B. Tie down straps every 1.5m?

C. Conditions Squares of net should be a m

Helideck nets are not recomm
skidded helicopters are likely
operations or where DIFFS i

10 Helicopter Tie down points S3.12.2

11 Surface sloped (Gradient 1:100) or Perform deluge test to confirm if possible or v

perforated to facilitate drainage. All 3.5.2.1 test completed.
drainage channels clear.

12 Objects required by function of the 3.5 Enter details of any equipment/object within t
helideck i.e. lighting or fire monitors exceeds maximum permissible height restric
around the perimeter of or on the restrictions are a) articles around perimeter m
helideck must not exceed safe 150mm above the height of the helideck surf
operating height limitations. installations and 250mm for legacy helidecks
integrated surface lights or helideck nets mus
above the helideck surface.
 helideck i.e. lighting or fire monitors exceeds maximum permissible height restric
around the perimeter of or on the restrictions are a) articles around perimeter m
helideck must not exceed safe 150mm above the height of the helideck surf
operating height limitations. installations and 250mm for legacy helidecks
integrated surface lights or helideck nets mus
above the helideck surface.

Helideck Markings & Visual aides ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 5

13 Painted or lit helideck zones S4-4.2 5.2 Painted

a) TDM “H” Appendix2 Enter details of size, condition of visual mark

b) OFS (210°/180°/150°) and any discrepancies noted, refer to Append
5.6
guidance. Where TDM lighting is attached to
c) Parking area 5.8 ensure this does not introduce any additional
5.13

14 Windsock Describe a) location, b) condition, c) illuminat

a) Location Windsock should be able to rotate freely.
5.1
b) Condition
c) Illumination

15 Prohibited Landing Sector 5.1 Clearly marked and visible to helideck/helico

(No nose) sector marked is sized to reflect obstacle tha
infringement.

16 Helideck name and “D” / “T” value 5.3 Clearly marked and visible to helideck/helico
5.4
5.7

17 Cranes / flare tip booms / jack up legs

are painted / lit F8.5

Lighting ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 5

18 General lighting – all working with no F8.6 5.11

dazzle.
S4-4.2

19 Perimeter & Flood lighting, all working 5.12

with no dazzle.
5.13

20 Obstruction marking / lighting for 5.15 Describe for all high structures, but in particu
structures 15m above helideck- Flare stack/tip
all working with no dazzle.
a) Crane
b) Flare stack / tip

21 Status Lights 8.3.4

A. Quantity A.
21

B. Location B.
C. In working order C.

Helideck Access and Perimeter Safety ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 3

22 Perimeter Net 3.6.4 Wire mesh

a) Material Describe material condition.
b) Condition Helideck perimeter net should be fit for p
obvious visual deterioration/corrosion wi
secure and periodic load test in place.

Load Test date

Load Test result

23 Handrails 3.4.5.2 Fixed

a)        Fixed / foldable / removable 3.6.5.2 Note: Foldable type handrails should be
b)       Painted conspicuously impede emergency escape routes.

24 Safety notices - 3.6.5.1 Describe, including a&b aspects

a) displayed in a prominent location
b) indicate direction of exit / entry

Weather Reporting ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 8.2 & 8.3

25 Weather system F4.1 8.2 Describe, including a-f aspects

a) Wind speed & direction F4.3 Enter details of equipment and calibratio
b) Air temperature & Dew point
status inclusive of any back up equipme
c) Pressure (QNH/QFE)
d) Cloud amount & height
e) Visibility
f) Present Weather

26 Helideck Monitoring System Pitch Describe, including a-c aspects

F4.1 3.2.5
Roll & Heave; Enter details of equipment and calibratio
a) Traffic light indication 8.3 status
b) Inclination (pitch & roll)
c) Heave rate (vertical linear
motion)

27 Personnel are trained on present

weather reporting and evidence F4.2 2.1. e .10
available.

Communications & Navigational Aids ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 8.4

28 Radio telecommunications F7 2.1. e .7

5.7.2
8.4
28 Radio telecommunications

29 Portable handsets for helideck 8.4.2 Verify ability for HLO to have two-way co
team helicopter flight crew

Turbulence / Downdraft ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 3

30 Turbulence factors created by F8.5 3.2.2 Enter details of any completed CFD asse
proximity of turbine exhaust F8.6 3.2.3 build and confirm any known hazard ent
stacks or flare. Is there a
3.2.4
completed CFD assessment for
the installation / vessel? 3.2.6

31 Zones impacted by downdraft are Describe, including a&b aspects

F8.5
a) clearly identified F8.6
b) have warnings displayed

FOD / Bird Control ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 8.6

32 Precautions in place to prevent F8.5

loose articles in vicinity of F8.6
helideck during helicopter

33 Bird scaring device installed and 8.6

operational on NUI’s.

Refuelling ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 8.5

34 Fuel system maintenance F11 8.5 Describe, including a&b aspects

a)        last inspection
b)       Procedures available

35 Fuel Quality control F12.3 8.5.5

F13 8.5.6

36 Fuel storage & transportation F12.2 8.5.2 Describe, including a&b aspects
a)        Drummed fuel F14
b)       Portable offshore fuel tanks F15

Emergency Response ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 6 &11

37 ERP Manual / Bridging document B8 1.5

B8.3.3 6.11
11

38 Last ER exercise B8.3.1 Ensure all helideck personnel are captur

exercise per year
 Ensure all helideck personnel are captur
exercise per year

Fire Protection ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 6

39 Fixed Monitor, DIFFS and F6 6 Fixed monitor

hydrants inclusive of hose reels Combinations of systems are permissible
serviceable. complete cover of helideck area is maint
8.6
system when deployed covers whole of
2.1. e .6
area e.g. fire monitors intersect in middle
ensuring maximum coverage.

40 Foam type, quantity & testing 6.3 Foam

type/delivery mix

Quantity Available

Last tested

Report/Certificate

41 Portable AFF/ DP/CO2 6.4 Quantity available

appliances
Inspection Date

Rescue Equipment ICAO Heliport Manual Chapter 6

42 Location F5 6.7

43 Contents of Crash box and 11 Enter details of any equipment missing o

condition Table 1

44 Rescue boat Rescue boat should be available and rea

within 5 minutes of an incident

Personnel (Helideck / Helipad ground crew)

45 HLO / HDA – F8.7 6.8 Verify that personnel engaged in the con
Confirm all helideck personnel C3.2 Table 11 6.1 operations are formally trained and subje
trained to OPITO or equivalent, competency assessment.
2.1. e .10
with a recurrent training program
inclusive of firefighting.

46 Certified weather observer C3.6

47 Radio Operator C3.5

48 Refuelling personnel C3.3 8.5.4
D12.2.2

49 Installation Emergency Response

B8.1
Team Leader identified

50 Dangerous goods awareness D2.2.3.2

training completed by offshore
dispatcher / helideck team
members.

Personal Protective Equipment / Clothing

51 Sufficient for all helideck crew Helmets, boots, gloves, jackets and fire
6.9
members. should be readily available and subject t
inspection. Fire crew breathing apparatu
+ 2 reserve cylinders.  Located close to

52 Distinguishable between HLO and

HDA

53 Storage & Condition Clothing should be hung, and other equi

in a quick access, clean and dry store ne

Passenger & Baggage / Cargo Handling

54 Passenger briefing & helicopter D2.5 2.1. e .9 Confirm the video briefing in use is repre
safety awareness helicopter type operated and safety awa
displayed in passenger waiting area.

55 Passenger marshalling area D2.6

56 Weighing scales D2.4 Describe, including a&b aspects

a)        Calibrated
b)       Max weight (lbs/kg)

57 IATA Dangerous Goods D2.2.3 Current copy of IATA DG regulations an

Regulations available. addenda available to personnel involved
cargo or baggage handling.
58 Dangerous goods procedure and
safety awareness posters
available.
Helicopter Ground Support Equipment

59 Chocks- available / quantity

60 Tie down straps / ropes Note quantity available (minimum 4, dep

capacity) and load capacity (minimum 50
on quantity) recorded.

61 Helicopter start unit (optional) Helicopter battery start unit should be co

helicopter type operated
 Reviewer/Inspector comments

of documents, e.g., Helideck procedures, ERP

ontent of documents presented cover offshore helicopter
ns and passenger handling including radio
ications and crane operations. Procedures manual should
but not be limited to, details of key personnel, minimum
levels, roles and responsibilities, hazard identification,
agement, incident reporting, self- verification and
ation of key areas/equipment requiring inspection at
ntervals.

ing areas)

helideck size is acceptable for helicopter type operated

roved by the national authority.
Sub 1D or 1.25D as applicable in country of operation are
cable risk assessment should be verified to be in place and
gations noted.

helideck structural integrity is acceptable for helicopter

rated, inclusive of any legacy approval (operational safety
d T value clearly painted and visible on helideck surface.

Further guidance:
1) For Shipboard/Tankers heliports the provision of
two LOS (2 x 150°) may be considered, refer to
ICAO Heliport Manual Sect 4.2 Figure 1. Parking
area should have a clear zone equivalent to the
LOS.

2) Performance considerations for a single engine

failure after take- off decision point will assume the
resulting trajectory to be in the falling gradient
range 2:1 to 3:1 should infringements occur a 5:1
gradient should be considered and clearly indicated
on approach plate.
rface profile/material used for main helideck surface e.g.
m. Record if helideck surface profile includes “safedeck”
ed surface.

elideck surface painted state principle background colour,

e, green.

Moving helideck
0.5mu outisde TC/PM

Confirm test equipment used is

calibrated and stated on certificate.

Note: 0.5mu is acceptable for entire

surface of installations with a helideck
landing net fitted

or Webbing
Knotted Threaded

own straps every 1.5m? yes

no
Squares of net should be a maximum of 200mm
Helideck nets are not recommended where
skidded helicopters are likely to be used in
operations or where DIFFS is fitted.

deluge test to confirm if possible or verify records of last

pleted.

tails of any equipment/object within the helideck area that

maximum permissible height restrictions. Height
ns are a) articles around perimeter must not exceed
above the height of the helideck surface for new build
ons and 250mm for legacy helidecks and b) helideck
ed surface lights or helideck nets must not exceed 25mm
e helideck surface.
 Lighted Combination

tails of size, condition of visual markings/painted surface

discrepancies noted, refer to Appendix figures for
e. Where TDM lighting is attached to helideck surface net,
his does not introduce any additional obstacle.

e a) location, b) condition, c) illumination

k should be able to rotate freely.

marked and visible to helideck/helicopter crew and relevant

arked is sized to reflect obstacle that is causing
ment.

marked and visible to helideck/helicopter crew

e for all high structures, but in particular for a) Crane, b)

ack/tip
 Textile net
e material condition.
k perimeter net should be fit for purpose, free from
visual deterioration/corrosion with anchor points
and periodic load test in place.

Foldable Removable
oldable type handrails should be positioned not to
emergency escape routes.

e, including a&b aspects

e, including a-f aspects

etails of equipment and calibration / serviceability
nclusive of any back up equipment retained.

e, including a-c aspects

etails of equipment and calibration / serviceability
bility for HLO to have two-way communication with
er flight crew

etails of any completed CFD assessment for new

nd confirm any known hazard entered on HLL.

e, including a&b aspects

e, including a&b aspects

e, including a&b aspects

all helideck personnel are captured in at least one

e per year
 DIFFS
ations of systems are permissible provided
te cover of helideck area is maintained. Confirm
when deployed covers whole of helicopter landing
g. fire monitors intersect in middle of helideck
g maximum coverage.

etails of any equipment missing or unserviceable

boat should be available and ready for launch

minutes of an incident

hat personnel engaged in the conduct of helideck

ons are formally trained and subject to periodic
ency assessment.
s, boots, gloves, jackets and fire protection suits
be readily available and subject to periodic
on. Fire crew breathing apparatus:  minimum 2 sets
erve cylinders.  Located close to the helideck

g should be hung, and other equipment stored tidily

ck access, clean and dry store near the helideck.

m the video briefing in use is representative of

er type operated and safety awareness posters are
ed in passenger waiting area.

e, including a&b aspects

copy of IATA DG regulations and associated

a available to personnel involved in passenger,
r baggage handling.
uantity available (minimum 4, depending on load
y) and load capacity (minimum 5000kg depending
ntity) recorded.

ter battery start unit should be compatible with

er type operated
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Target closure date Responsible person
Appendix - Size/Dimension diagrams

FATO D-Value Mininum height of characters for D and T

values painted on helideck surface
>30 metres 1.5 meters
15-30 meters 0.9 meters
<15 meters 0.6 meters

Helideck nameplate characters painted on helideck surface should be a minimum height of 1.2 meters
Revision 2 New Build Helideck Design Guidelines
2 November 2017

Revision 2 New Build Helideck Design Guidelines

2 November 2017
imum height of 1.2 meters.