Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 3120.13
COAST GUARD ITEMS FOR INCORPORATION INTO
AIR CAPABLE SHIP AVIATION FACILITIES BULLETIN No. 1 (series)
References:
(o)
U.S. Coast Guard Aviation allowance Equipage List (AEL) for Cutters
(p)
Shipboard-Helicopter Opeational Procedures Manual, COMDTINST M3710.2
11.
MATERIAL ALLOWANCES SUPPORTING CERTIFICATION:
For Coast Guard cutters, reference (o) is the primary AEL supporting certification. It is maintained
by Commandant (G-O) based on recommendations from Ship-Helo Branch, Coast Guard ATC
Mobile.
12.1.1
LANDING AREA MARKING:
On Coast Guard cutters, only epoxy roll-on nonslip compound rated in "GOOD" or "FAIR"
condition as defined in reference (p) is acceptable for certification. It shall be applied over the
flight deck area up to the adjacent superstructure, as well as all aircraft traversing, hangar and
parking areas.
12.5.11
DECK SURFACE FLOODLIGHTS:
On Coast Guard cutters, deck surface floodlights shall have red filters installed.
12.5.13
MAINTENANCE FLOODLIGHTS:
For all Level I and II operations on existing Coast Guard cutters which do not have installed
hangar/structure wash floodlights, maintenance floodlights fitted with yellow filters shall be
installed for illumination of the hangar/structure during flight operations.
15.2
DECK/BULKHEAD FITTINGS:
On ships designated for HH-65A operations, raised cloverleaf fittings are not permitted within eight
feet either side of the landing line-up line aft of the landing circle.
16.1
HELICOPTER CONTROL STATION (HCS):
On Coast Guard cutters, the HCS shall be located in the pilothouse. Low light level closed circuit
television (CCTV) cameras shall be utilized to satisfy the HCS clear view requirement, and shall be
required for certification.
16.5
SUPPLEMENTAL EQUIPMENT:
On Coast Guard cutters, bubble-type inclinometers shall be provided for use in determining pitch,
roll, and list.
16.6
LOW-LIGHT LEVEL CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION:
On Coast Guard cutters, a low-light level closed circuit television (CCTV) system consisting of two
cameras, one pan-tilt mechanism, and associated