COMDTINST 3700.1
belts, operation of doors and emergency exits, survival equipment, use of
floatation devices for over-water flights, and supplemental oxygen (as required).
(e) Training records shall be maintained that document the dates of all training
required by this Instruction.
(2) Equipment:
(a) For All Aircraft: Steel toed shoes, flight suit or cotton coveralls, flight gloves,
and earplugs. Undergarments should be natural fiber (cotton or wool). The
wearing of synthetic fabrics under flight gear may cause severe skin injury
during a fire. The Coast Guard Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST
M3710.1 (series) discusses desired qualities of flight clothing.
(b) For All Helicopter Flights: Flight helmet or HGU-25P (headset/cranial
protection unit). This equipment may be issued to each member or maintained
in a central equipment pool.
(c) For Over Water Helicopter/Singe Engine Fixed-Wing Flights: Life
preserver/survival vest (equipped with Egress Breathing Device) and anti-
exposure garments as predicated on air/water temperature requirements of the
Coast Guard Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST M3710.1 (series). This
equipment may be issued to each member or maintained in an equipment pool.
(d) Commanding Officers shall ensure flight equipment maintenance in accordance
with the manufacturer's standards or guidance of the Aviation Life Support
Systems Manual, COMDTINST M13520.1 (series).
(3) Air Carrier Selection:
(a) Except for scheduled airline flights, only authorize civilian aircraft flights for
unit personnel on official business in aircraft operated by aviation service
providers certificated under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135, "Commuter
and On-Demand Operations."
(b) Whenever practicable, only authorize flights for unit personnel in aircraft
provided by vendors which have been inspected and approved by the
Department of the Interior's Office of Aircraft Services (OAS). Approved
providers can furnish documentation of approval from the OAS. In some cases,
civilian inspection services can certify an operator to OAS-like standards.
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