SPO.OP.230 Standard operating procedures
(a) Specialised operations shall be performed in accordance with SOPs.
(b) Before commencing a specialised operation, the operator shall carry out a risk
assessment and shall develop an appropriate SOP. The risk assessment and SOP shall
address at least the following:
(1) scope and complexity of the activity;
(2) aircraft and equipment;
(3) crew composition, training and experience;
(4) duties of task specialists;
(5) aircraft performance;
(6) the transport of dangerous goods;
(7) normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;
(8) ground equipment; and
(9) record keeping.
(c) SOPs developed by commercial operators shall be approved by the competent
authority.