Recommendation: USAN 004 - 001

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Ref # USAN 004 - 001
Status Closed
Occurrence USAN 004 - IÉ A PRSM RRV and Trailer North Esk
Occurrence Date 10 September 2024
Date Closed 24/06/2026

Basis for Recommendation

There is no instructions in the IÉ Rule Book in relation to the coupling and uncoupling of Trailers ti abd from towing RRVs.

Recommendation

IÉ-IM should review the IÉ Rule Book Section Q Part 1 and consider the inclusion for the coupling and un-coupling Trailers to/ from towing RRVs. The review should consider at a minimum, for coupling and uncoupling Trailers:
• The RRVO is responsible for the coupling/uncoupling procedures;
• Only trained and assessed competent RRVOs are allowed to undertake the coupling/ uncoupling procedures for Trailers;
• The RRVO must have been given permission from an PIC-RRV prior to undertaking coupling/ uncoupling procedures for Trailers;
• A PIC-RRV must be present and verify that the RRVO is carrying out the procedures correctly.