Page 37 9.18.d
d) Only passenger seats adjacent to push-out window emergency exits are
to be occupied on all offshore helicopter operations (paragraph 9.17 (d)) –
this restriction can be implemented with a very short lead time; a modest
period of notice is considered appropriate, however, in order to allow for
schedules to be adjusted and any other provision/planning required to be
instigated in order to mitigate the consequences. Since the side-floating
helicopter scheme represents a medium to long lead time measure, this
restriction can most expeditiously be removed by the deployment of
CAP 1034 Category ‘A’ EBS. It is expected that Category ‘A’ EBS could be
introduced within a period of one to two years.
So, from 1st June 2014, until Cat "A" EBS is developed - maybe one to two years - it seems we will be down to max of 13 passengers in the S92. At least we'll be able to carry lots of fuel...........
