Regulation (EU) No 800/2013
The checklist for HEC shall contain:
(a) normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
(b) relevant performance data;
(c) required equipment;
(d) any limitations; and
(e) responsibilities and duties of the pilot-in-command, and, if applicable, crew members and task specialists.
REFERENCES
AMC1 SPO.SPEC.HEC.100 of Annex VIII (Part-SPO) provides a generic framework for the development of SOP for HEC operations. This AMC can be regarded as a good practice example for developing the checklist for HEC operations.
NCO.SPEC.HEC.105 Specific HEC equipment
Regulation (EU) 2019/1384
(a) The helicopter shall be equipped with:
(1) hoist operations equipment or cargo hook;
(2) one cargo safety mirror or alternative means to see the hook; and
(3) one load meter, unless there is another method of determining the weight of the load.
(b) The installation of all hoist and cargo hook equipment other than a simple PCDS, and any subsequent modifications shall have an airworthiness approval appropriate to the intended function.