Rule2024-30331
Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes; Correction
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Published
January 3, 2025
Effective
January 21, 2025
Issuing agencies
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Abstract
On November 21, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a final rule titled "Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes" (RIN 2120-AL72). That final rule inadvertently duplicated two tables in the regulatory text of the Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered-lift. This correction removes the duplicates. Additionally, the FAA inadvertently cited an incorrect paragraph in the Training center instructor eligibility requirements section of the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction corrects the paragraph reference.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 2 (Friday, January 3, 2025)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 215-225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30331]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Parts 142 and 194
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1275; Amdt. Nos. 142-11A and 194-1A]
RIN 2120-AL72
Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations;
Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes;
Correction
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: On November 21, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) published a final rule titled ``Integration of Powered-Lift:
Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to
Rotorcraft and Airplanes'' (RIN 2120-AL72). That final rule
inadvertently duplicated two tables in the regulatory text of the
Special Federal
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Aviation Regulation for powered-lift. This correction removes the
duplicates. Additionally, the FAA inadvertently cited an incorrect
paragraph in the Training center instructor eligibility requirements
section of the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction corrects
the paragraph reference.
DATES: This correction is effective January 21, 2025.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Grabill, AFS-810, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC
20591; telephone (202) 267-1100; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#60594d2621214d300f17051205044d2c090614200601014e070f16"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3e0713787f7f136e51495b4c5b5a137257584a7e585f5f10595148">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 21, 2024, the ``Integration of
Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations'' final rule (RIN
2120-AL72) published in the Federal Register at 89 FR 92296. After
publication, the FAA discovered that two tables had been inadvertently
duplicated in the regulatory text of part 194, specifically table 1 to
Sec. 194.302 and table 1 to Sec. 194.306. These two tables detail the
provisions under parts 91 and 135 applicable to powered-lift,
respectively. The first instance of each table includes revisions made
prior to the publication of this rule while the second instance is the
outdated and incorrect table. These revisions include adding the phrase
``of this chapter,'' where appropriate, and removing redundant section
heading citations. This document corrects those tables by removing the
incorrect text from each section. Additionally, the FAA inadvertently
incorrectly cited a paragraph in Sec. 142.47(a)(5)(iv). The FAA had
intended to cite paragraph (a)(5)(i) but instead cited Sec.
142.47(a)(i). This document corrects that citation.
Corrections
In FR 2024-24886, published in the Federal Register of November 21,
2024, at 89 FR 92296, make the following corrections:
Sec. 142.47 [Corrected]
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1. On page 92489, in the first column, in Sec. 142.47, in paragraph
(a)(5)(iv) introductory text, ``(a)(i)'' is corrected to read
``(a)(5)(i)''.
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2. Beginning on page 92499, table 1 to Sec. 194.302 is corrected to
read as follows:
Sec. 194.302 [Corrected]
* * * * *
Table 1 to Sec. 194.302
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Additional
Regulation Applicability requirements or
clarification
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Part 91, Subpart A General
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(a) Section 91.9(a) and (b) Applies to all The requirement for
of this chapter. powered-lift. an approved
Aircraft Flight
Manual is set forth
in the
airworthiness
criteria
established under
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
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Part 91, Subpart B Flight Rules
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(b) Section 91.103(b)(1) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift for which an
approved Aircraft
Flight Manual
containing takeoff
and landing
distance data is
required.
(c) Section 91.107(a)(3)(i) Applies to all The exception under
through (iii) of this powered-lift. Sec. 91.107(a)(3)
chapter. of this chapter for
seaplane and float
equipped rotorcraft
operations during
movement on the
surface applies to
persons pushing off
a powered-lift from
the dock or persons
mooring the powered-
lift at the dock.
(d) Section 91.119(d) of Applies to powered- Under Sec.
this chapter. lift operating in 91.119(d) of this
vertical-lift chapter, a powered-
flight mode. lift may be
operated in
vertical-lift
flight mode at less
than the minimums
prescribed in Sec.
91.119(b) or (c)
of this chapter,
provided each
person operating
the powered-lift
complies with any
routes or altitudes
specifically
prescribed for
powered-lift by the
FAA.
(e) Section 91.126(b)(1) of Applies to powered- If the powered-lift
this chapter. lift operating in is operating in
wing-borne flight vertical-lift
mode. flight mode, see
paragraph (f) of
this section.
(f) Section 91.126(b)(2) of Applies to powered- If the powered-lift
this chapter. lift operating in is operating in
vertical-lift wing-borne flight
flight mode. mode, see paragraph
(e) of this
section.
(g) Section 91.129(e)(1) and Applies to large or ....................
(2), (g)(2), and (h) of turbine-powered
this chapter. powered-lift.
(h) Section 91.129(e)(3) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift preparing to
land in wing-borne
flight mode.
(i) Section 91.129(f)(1) of Applies to powered- (1) If the powered-
this chapter. lift operating in lift is operating
wing-borne flight in vertical-lift
mode. flight mode, see
paragraph (j) of
this section.
(2) Section
91.129(f)(1) of
this chapter does
not apply when the
operator of a
powered-lift is
conducting a
circling approach
under part 97 of
this chapter or
when otherwise
requested by air
traffic control
(ATC).
(j) Section 91.129(f)(2) of Applies to powered- (1) If the powered-
this chapter. lift operating in lift is operating
vertical-lift in wing-borne
flight mode. flight mode, see
paragraph (i) of
this section.
(2) Section
91.129(f)(2) does
not apply when the
operator of a
powered-lift is
conducting a
circling approach
under part 97 of
this chapter or
when otherwise
requested by ATC.
(k) Section 91.131(a)(2) of Applies to large
this chapter. powered-lift.
(l) Section 91.151(a) and Applies to powered- (1) A powered-lift
(b) of this chapter. lift. with the
performance
capability, as
outlined in the
Aircraft Flight
Manual, to conduct
a landing in the
vertical-lift
flight mode along
the entire route of
flight may use the
VFR fuel
requirements
outlined in Sec.
91.151(b) of this
chapter.
(2) Powered-lift
unable to meet the
requirements of
paragraph (l)(1) of
this section must
use the rule
requirements
outlined in Sec.
91.151(a) of this
chapter.
(m) Section 91.155(a) of The helicopter (1) Except as
this chapter. provision under provided in Sec.
Sec. 91.155(a) of 91.155(b) of this
this chapter chapter, powered-
applies to powered- lift that meet the
lift operating in requirements of
vertical-lift paragraph (m) of
flight mode and at this section may
a speed that allows operate under the
the pilot to see helicopter VFR
any other traffic visibility minimums
or obstructions in outlined under Sec.
time to avoid a 91.155(a) of this
collision. chapter in class G
airspace.
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(2) Powered-lift
unable to meet the
requirements of
paragraph (m) of
this section must
use the VFR
visibility minimums
in Sec. 91.155(a)
of this chapter for
aircraft other than
helicopters.
(n) Section 91.155(b)(1) of Applies to powered- (1) Powered-lift
this chapter. lift operating in that meet the
the vertical-lift requirements of
flight mode and at paragraph (n) of
a speed that allows this section may
the pilot to see use the VFR
any other traffic visibility minimums
or obstructions in outlined in Sec.
time to avoid a 91.155(b)(1) of
collision. this chapter in
Class G airspace.
(2) Powered-lift
unable to meet the
requirements of
paragraph (n) of
this section must
use the visibility
minimums outlined
in Sec.
91.155(b)(2) of
this chapter.
(o) Section 91.155(b)(2) of Applies to powered- Powered-lift
this chapter. lift. operating in Class
G airspace that
cannot meet the
requirements of
paragraph (n) of
this section must
use the VFR
visibility minimums
outlined under Sec.
91.155(b)(2) of
this chapter.
(p) Section 91.157(b)(3), The helicopter ....................
(b)(4), and (c) of this exceptions outlined
chapter. in Sec.
91.157(b)(3),
(b)(4), and (c) of
this chapter apply
to powered-lift
operating in
vertical-lift
flight mode when
those aircraft are
operated at a speed
that allows the
pilot to see any
other traffic or
obstructions in
time to avoid a
collision.
(q) Section 91.167(a)(3) and The helicopter (1) Powered-lift
(b)(2)(ii) of this chapter. provisions in Sec. that meet the
91.167(a)(3) and requirements of
(b)(2)(ii) of this paragraph (q) of
chapter apply to this section may
powered-lift use the helicopter
authorized to provisions under
conduct copter Sec. 91.167(a)(3)
procedures and that and (b)(2)(ii) of
have the this chapter.
performance (2) Powered-lift
capability for the that are unable to
entire flight to meet the
conduct a landing requirements
in the vertical- outlined in
lift flight mode, paragraph (q) of
as outlined in the this section must
Aircraft Flight use the 45-minute
Manual. fuel requirement
outlined in Sec.
91.167(a)(3) of
this chapter and
the aircraft
requirement
outlined in Sec.
91.167(b)(2)(i) of
this chapter.
(r) Section 91.169(b)(2)(ii) Applies to powered- (1) Powered-lift
and (c)(1)(ii) of this lift authorized to that meet the
chapter. conduct copter requirements of
procedures and that paragraph (r) of
have the this section may
performance use the helicopter
capability to land provisions
in the vertical- specified in Sec.
lift flight mode, 91.169(b)(2)(ii)
as outlined in the and (c)(1)(ii) of
Aircraft Flight this chapter.
Manual.
(2) Powered-lift
that are unable to
meet the
requirements
outlined in
paragraph (r) of
this section must
use the
requirements for
aircraft other than
helicopters under
Sec.
91.169(b)(2)(i) and
(c)(1)(i) of this
chapter.
(s) Section Applies to powered- Powered-lift with
91.175(f)(2)(iii) of this lift with two two engines or less
chapter. engines or less, that are unable to
that takeoff in meet the
vertical-lift requirements
flight mode, and outlined in this
that are authorized paragraph (s) must
to conduct copter comply with Sec.
procedures. 91.175(f)(2)(i) of
this chapter.
(t) Section 91.175(f)(4)(i) Applies to part 135 ....................
of this chapter. of this chapter
powered-lift
operators required
to comply with
subpart I to part
135 of this chapter.
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Part 91, Subpart C Equipment, Instrument, and Certificate Requirements
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(u) Section 91.205(b)(11) Applies to small Position and anti-
and (14) of this chapter. powered-lift. collision lights
must meet Sec.
23.2530(b) of this
chapter.
(v) Section 91.205(d)(3)(i) Applies to powered-
of this chapter. lift certified for
instrument flight
rules operations.
(w) Section 91.207 of this Applies to all
chapter. powered-lift.
(x) Section 91.219 of this Applies to all
chapter. powered-lift.
(y) Section 91.223(a) and Applies to powered- Instead of terrain
(c) of this chapter. lift configured awareness and
with 6 or more warning system
passenger seats, (TAWS), powered-
excluding any pilot lift must be
seat. equipped with a
helicopter terrain
awareness and
warning system
(HTAWS) that meets
the requirements in
TSO-C194 and
Section 2 of RTCA
DO-309
(incorporated by
reference, see Sec.
194.109) or a FAA-
approved TAWS A/
HTAWS hybrid
system.
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Part 91, Subpart D Special Flight Operations
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(z) Section 91.313(g) of Applies to
this chapter. restricted category
small powered-lift.
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Part 91, Subpart E Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations
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(aa) Section 91.409(e) Applies to (1) Unless otherwise
through (h) of this chapter. technically- authorized by the
advanced powered- Administrator, a
lift which are technically
powered-lift advanced powered-
equipped with an lift must be
electronically equipped with an
advanced system in electronically
which the pilot advanced multi-
interfaces with a computer system
multi-computer that includes one
system with or more of the
increasing levels following installed
of automation in components:
order to aviate, (i) An electronic
navigate, or Primary Flight
communicate. Display (PFD) that
includes, at a
minimum, an
airspeed indicator,
turn coordinator,
attitude indicator,
heading indicator,
altimeter, and
vertical speed
indicator;
(ii) An electronic
Multifunction
Display (MFD) that
includes, at a
minimum, a moving
map using Global
Positioning System
(GPS) navigation
with the aircraft
position displayed;
(iii) A multi-axis
autopilot
integrated with the
navigation and
heading guidance
system; and
(iv) Aircraft design
with advanced fly-
by-wire-flight
control system that
utilizes
electronically
operated controls
with no direct
mechanical link
from the pilot to
the control
surfaces.
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(2) The display
elements described
in paragraphs
(aa)(1)(i) and (ii)
of this section
must be
continuously
visible.
(bb) Section 91.411 of this Applies to all
chapter. powered-lift.
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Part 91, Subpart F Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes and
Fractional Ownership Program Aircraft
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(cc) Section 91.501 of this Applies to large Any sections or
chapter. powered-lift paragraphs within
regardless of sections to subpart
powerplant, as well F to part 91 of
as powered-lift this chapter that
operating under refer to a specific
subpart K to part category of
91 of this chapter, aircraft and that
and subject to any are not referenced
limitations in this table or
outlined in this the table to Sec.
part. 194.306, do not
apply to powered-
lift.
(dd) Section 91.503 of this Applies to powered- Powered-lift may
chapter. lift subject to the comply with Sec.
requirements of 91.503(a)(5) of
subpart F to part this chapter by
91 of this chapter having the
as specified in appropriate engine
paragraph (cc) of or multiple-engines
this section. inoperative climb
performance data
available at the
pilot station of
the aircraft.
(ee) Section 91.505 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(ff) Section 91.507 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(gg) Section 91.509 of this Applies to powered- (1) Powered-lift
chapter. lift subject to the operating over
requirements of water under Sec.
subpart F to part 91.509(a) or (b) of
91 of this chapter this chapter may
as specified in use either the
paragraph (cc) of nearest shore or
this section. the nearest off-
shore heliport
structure by which
to measure the
nautical mile
limits provided in
Sec. 91.509(a)
and (b).
(2) The lifeline
required by Sec.
91.509(b)(5) of
this chapter must
be stored in
accordance with
Sec. 25.1411(g)
of this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(hh) Section 91.511 of this Applies to powered- Powered-lift
chapter. lift subject to the operating over
requirements of water under Sec.
subpart F to part 91.511(a) of this
91 of this chapter chapter may use
as specified in either the nearest
paragraph (cc) of shore or the
this section. nearest off-shore
heliport structure
by which to measure
the nautical mile
limits provided in
Sec. 91.511(a).
(ii) Section 91.513 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(jj) Section 91.515 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(kk) Section 91.517 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(ll) Section 91.519 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(mm) Section 91.521 of this Applies to large The safety belt and
chapter. powered-lift shoulder harness
subject to the required by Sec.
requirements of 91.521 of this
subpart F to part chapter must comply
91 of this chapter with Sec. 25.785
as specified in of this chapter or
paragraph (cc) of such airworthiness
this section. criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(nn) Section 91.523 of this Applies to powered- The carry-on baggage
chapter. lift having a required by Sec.
seating capacity of 91.523 of this
more than 19 chapter must be
passengers subject stowed such that it
to the requirements can withstand the
of subpart F to inertia forces
part 91 of this specified in Sec.
chapter as 25.561(b)(3) of
specified in this chapter or
paragraph (cc) of such airworthiness
this section. criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(oo) Section 91.525 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(pp) Section 91.527(a) of Applies to powered- (1) Powered-lift
this chapter. lift subject to the critical surfaces,
requirements of as outlined in the
subpart F to part Aircraft Flight
91 of this chapter Manual for that
as specified in aircraft, must also
paragraph (cc) of be determined to be
this section. free of frost, ice,
or snow.
(2) Powered-lift
critical surfaces
under this section
are determined by
the manufacturer.
(qq) Section 91.527(b)(2) Applies to powered- Instead of Sec.
and (3) of this chapter. lift subject to the 91.527(b)(2) and
requirements of (3) of this
subpart F to part chapter, to operate
91 of this chapter instrument flight
as specified in rules (IFR) into
paragraph (cc) of known light or
this section. moderate icing
conditions or VFR
into known light or
moderate icing
conditions, an
operator must
comply with Sec.
194.306(xx).
(rr) Section 91.527(c) of Applies to powered- No pilot may fly a
this chapter. lift subject to the powered-lift into
requirements of known or forecast
subpart F to part severe icing
91 of this chapter conditions.
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
(ss) Section 91.531(a)(1) Applies to powered- ....................
and (2), (b), and (c) of lift subject to the
this chapter. requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section and
that meet the
additional
requirements as set
forth in each
paragraph of Sec.
91.531 of this
chapter; Sec.
91.531(b)(2) of
this chapter
applies to large
powered-lift that
meet the additional
requirements set
forth in that
paragraph.
(tt) Section 91.533 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift subject to the
requirements of
subpart F to part
91 of this chapter
as specified in
paragraph (cc) of
this section.
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Part 91, Subpart G Additional Equipment and Operating Requirements for
Large and Transport Category Aircraft
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(uu) Section 91.603 of this Applies to large The aural speed
chapter. powered-lift. warning device
required by Sec.
91.603 of this
chapter must comply
with Sec.
25.1303(c)(1) of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(vv) Section 91.605(b)(1) of Applies to large The Aircraft Flight
this chapter. powered-lift. Manual must contain
the takeoff weight
performance
information.
(ww) Section 91.605(b)(2) of Applies to large The Aircraft Flight
this chapter. powered-lift. Manual must contain
the landing
performance
information.
(xx) Section 91.605(b)(3), Applies to large ....................
(b)(4)(ii), and (c) of this powered-lift that
chapter. execute takeoff
operations using
wing-borne lift and
that have takeoff
performance
information
contained in the
Aircraft Flight
Manual.
(yy) Section 91.609(c), (d), Paragraph (c) of (1) Operators of
(e), (i), and (j) of this Sec. 91.609 of powered-lift having
chapter. this chapter a passenger seating
applies to powered- configuration,
lift with a excluding any pilot
passenger seating seat, of 10 or more
configuration, must comply with
excluding any pilot Sec. 194.310 or
seats, of 10 or Sec. 194.311 in
more seats; Sec. lieu of the
91.609(e) of this appendices
chapter applies to referenced in Sec.
powered-lift with a 91.609(c)(1) of
passenger seating this chapter.
configuration of (2) For compliance
six or more seats with Sec.
and for which two 91.609(c)(3),
pilots are required (e)(1), and (i) of
by type this chapter,
certification or powered-lift must
operating rule; comply with the
Sec. 91.609(d) of certification
this chapter provisions listed
applies to powered- in those paragraphs
lift required by or such
that section to airworthiness
have a flight data criteria as the FAA
recorder; and Sec. may find provide an
91.609(i) and (j) equivalent level of
of this chapter safety in
apply to powered- accordance with
lift required by Sec. 21.17(b) of
that section to this chapter.
have a cockpit (3) Under Sec.
voice recorder and 91.609(d) of this
a flight data chapter, the flight
recorder. recorder must
operate
continuously from
the earlier of when
the powered-lift
begins the takeoff
roll or begins lift-
off until the later
of when the powered-
lift completes the
landing roll or
lands at its
destination.
(zz) Section 91.613(b)(2) of Applies to large The thermal/acoustic
this chapter. powered-lift. installation
materials required
by Sec.
91.613(b)(2) of
this chapter must
meet the
requirements of
Sec. 25.856 of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
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Part 91, Subpart K Fractional Ownership Operations
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(aaa) Section 91.1037 of Applies to large If a powered-lift
this chapter. powered-lift operator is
subject to the required to comply
requirements of with this section,
subpart K to part the operator must
91 of this chapter also comply with
that are Sec.
certificated to 91.1025(o)(7) of
conduct landing this chapter.
operations in wing-
borne flight mode
as indicated in the
Aircraft Flight
Manual.
(bbb) Section 91.1041(b) and Applies to all ....................
(d) of this chapter. powered-lift
subject to the
requirements of
subpart K to part
91 of this chapter.
(ccc) Section 91.1045(a) of Applies to powered- Under Sec.
this chapter. lift subject to the 91.1045(a)(3) of
requirements of this chapter,
subpart K to part instead of TAWS,
91 of this chapter powered-lift must
with a passenger- be equipped with a
seat configuration helicopter terrain
of more than 30 awareness and
seats or a payload warning system
capacity of more (HTAWS) that meets
than 7,500 pounds. the requirements in
TSO-C194 and
Section 2 of RTCA
DO-309
(incorporated by
reference, see Sec.
194.109) or a FAA-
approved TAWS A/
HTAWS hybrid
system.
(ddd) Section 91.1045(b) of Applies to powered- Compliance with Sec.
this chapter. lift subject to the 91.1045(b)(3) of
requirements of this chapter
subpart K to part requires a
91 of this chapter helicopter terrain
with a passenger- awareness and
seat configuration warning system that
of 30 seats or complies with Sec.
fewer, excluding 194.306(s).
each crewmember,
and a payload
capacity of 7,500
pounds or less.
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0
3. Beginning on page 92506, table 1 to Sec. 194.306 is corrected to
read as follows:
Sec. 194.306 [Corrected]
* * * * *
Table 1 to Sec. 194.306
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Additional
Regulation Applicability requirements or
clarification
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Part 135, Subpart A General
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(a) Section 135.1(a)(9) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L of part
135 of this chapter.
(b) Section 135.23(r) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift required to
comply with Sec.
135.385 of this
chapter as set
forth in paragraphs
(hhh) and (iii) of
this section.
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Part 135, Subpart B Flight Operations
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(c) Section 135.93(a) Applies to all (1) The requirements
through (f) of this chapter. powered-lift. referencing an
Airplane Flight
Manual under Sec.
135.93(b) of this
chapter apply to a
powered-lift's
Aircraft Flight
Manual.
(2) Under Sec.
135.93(c) of this
chapter, no person
operating a powered-
lift may use an
autopilot enroute,
including climb and
descent, below the
following--
(i) Either:
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(A) At a minimum
engagement altitude
specified in the
Aircraft Flight
Manual; or
(B) If no minimum
engagement altitude
is specified, 500
feet, or at an
altitude that is no
lower than twice
the altitude loss
specified in the
Aircraft Flight
Manual for an
autopilot
malfunction in
cruise conditions,
whichever is
greater; or
(ii) Notwithstanding
the requirements of
paragraphs
(c)(2)(i)(A) and
(B) of this
section, at an
altitude specified
by the
Administrator.
(d) Section 135.117(a)(9) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations beyond
the autorotational
distance from the
shoreline, as
defined in Sec.
135.168(a) of this
chapter, or gliding
distance of a
shoreline.
(e) Section 135.128(a) of Applies to all The exception under
this chapter. powered-lift. Sec. 135.128(a)
of this chapter for
seaplane and float
equipped rotorcraft
operations during
movement on the
surface applies to
persons pushing off
a powered-lift from
the dock or persons
mooring the powered-
lift at the dock.
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Part 135, Subpart C Aircraft and Equipment
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(f) Section 135.145(b) of Applies to all ....................
this chapter. powered-lift unless
the certificate
holder has
previously proven a
powered-lift under
part 135 of this
chapter.
(g) Section 135.145(d)(1) of Applies to all ....................
this chapter. powered-lift unless
a powered-lift of
the same make or
similar design has
been proven or
validated by that
certificate holder
under part 135 of
this chapter.
(h) Section 135.150(a)(7) of Applies to large The public address
this chapter. powered-lift with a system required by
passenger seating Sec.
configuration, 135.150(a)(7) of
excluding any pilot this chapter must
seat, of more than comply with Sec.
19. 25.1423 of this
chapter or such
airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(i) Section 135.150(b)(7) of Applies to large The crewmember
this chapter. powered-lift with a interphone system
passenger seating must comply with
configuration, the requirements of
excluding any pilot Sec.
seat, of more than 135.150(b)(7) of
19. this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(j) Section 135.151(a) of Applies to powered- The cockpit voice
this chapter. lift with a recorder must be
passenger seating installed and
configuration of equipped in
six or more seats accordance with the
and for which two certification
pilots are required provisions listed
by certification or in Sec.
operating rules. 135.151(a)(1) of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(k) Section 135.151(b) of Applies to powered- The cockpit voice
this chapter. lift with a recorder must be
passenger seating installed and
configuration of 20 equipped in
or more seats. accordance with the
certification
provisions listed
in Sec.
135.151(b)(1) of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(l) Section 135.151(d) of Applies to large The cockpit voice
this chapter. powered-lift or recorder required
powered-lift by Sec.
equipped with a 135.151(d) of this
cockpit voice chapter must record
recorder. the uninterrupted
audio signal
received by a boom
or mask microphone
in accordance with
Sec.
25.1457(c)(5) of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(m) Section 135.151(g)(1) of Applies to powered- The cockpit voice
this chapter. lift with a recorder must be
passenger seating installed and
configuration of equipped in
six or more seats, accordance with the
for which two appropriate
pilots are required certification
by certification or provisions listed
operating rules, in Sec.
and that are 135.151(g)(1)(i)
required to have a and (iv) of this
flight data chapter or such
recorder under Sec. airworthiness
135.152 of this criteria as the FAA
chapter. may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(n) Section 135.151(g)(2) of Applies to powered- The cockpit voice
this chapter. lift with a recorder must be
passenger seating installed and
configuration of 20 equipped in
or more seats and accordance with the
that is required to appropriate
have a flight data certification
recorder under Sec. provisions listed
135.152 of this in Sec.
chapter. 135.151(g)(2)(i)
and (iv) of this
chapter or such
airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(o) Section 135.151(h) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift required to
have a cockpit
voice recorder and
a flight data
recorder under part
135 with installed
datalink
communication
equipment.
(p) Section 135.152(a) of Section 135.152(a) Powered-lift
this chapter. of this chapter operators must
applies to powered- comply with Sec.
lift with a 194.312 or Sec.
passenger seating 194.313 in lieu of
configuration of 10 the appendices
to 19 seats. referenced in Sec.
135.152 of this
chapter.
(q) Section 135.152(b) Section 135.152(b) ....................
introductory text and introductory text
(b)(3) of this chapter. and (b)(3) apply to
powered-lift with a
passenger seating
configuration of 20
to 30 seats.
(r) Section 135.152(c), (d), Applies to powered- (1) The flight
(f), and (j) of this lift with a recorder must be
chapter. passenger seating installed and
configuration, equipped in
excluding accordance with the
crewmember seats, appropriate
of 10 to 30. certification
provisions listed
in Sec. 135.152
of this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(2) Certificate
holders must keep
the recorded data
until the powered-
lift has been
operating for at
least 25 hours.
(3) The powered-lift
flight recorder
must be operated
continuously from
the instant the
powered-lift begins
the takeoff roll or
lift-off until the
landing is
completed.
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(s) Section 135.154(a) and Applies to powered- Instead of TAWS,
(c) of this chapter. lift configured powered-lift must
with 6 or more be equipped with a
passenger seats, helicopter terrain
excluding any pilot awareness and
seat. warning system
(HTAWS) that meets
the requirements in
TSO-C194 and
Section 2 of RTCA
DO-309
(incorporated by
reference, see Sec.
194.109) or a FAA-
approved TAWS A/
HTAWS hybrid
system.
(t) Section 135.158 of this Applies to powered- Under Sec.
chapter. lift equipped with 135.158(a) of this
a flight instrument chapter, no person
pitot heating may operate a
system. powered-lift
equipped with a
flight instrument
pitot heating
system unless the
aircraft is also
equipped with an
operable pitot heat
indication system
that complies with
Sec. 23.2605 or
Sec. 25.1326 of
this chapter, or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter that
provides an alert
that is in clear
view of a
flightcrew member.
(u) Section 135.159(a)(1) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift with a third
attitude instrument
system that meets
the requirements of
Sec.
135.159(a)(1) of
this chapter.
(v) Section 135.160 of this Applies to all
chapter. powered-lift.
(w) Section 135.163(g) of Applies to all The two required
this chapter. powered-lift. generators may be
mounted on a
drivetrain that is
driven by two
separate
powerplants as
outlined in Sec.
135.163(g) of this
chapter for multi-
engine helicopters.
(x) Section 135.165(d) of Applies to powered-
this chapter. lift having a
passenger seat
configuration,
excluding any pilot
seat, of 10 seats
or more, or a
powered-lift in a
commuter operation,
as defined in part
119 of this chapter.
(y) Section 135.165(g)(1) of Applies to powered-
this chapter. lift for purposes
of approving a
single long-range
navigation system
and a single long-
range communication
system for extended
over-water
operations.
(z) Section 135.168 of this Applies to powered- (1) The life
chapter. lift operating preserver required
beyond by Sec.
autorotational 135.168(b)(1) of
distance or gliding this chapter need
distance from the not be worn but
shoreline. must be readily
available for its
intended use and
easily accessible
to each occupant
when the powered-
lift is a
multiengine
aircraft operated
at a weight that
will allow it to
climb, with the
critical engine
inoperative or
while experiencing
a critical change
of thrust, at least
50 feet a minute,
at an altitude of
1,000 feet above
the surface.
(2) For powered-lift
unable to meet the
requirements of
paragraph (z)(1) of
this section, the
occupants must wear
life preservers
during the flight.
(3) For purposes of
paragraphs (z),
(ii), (jj), and
(kk) of this
section, critical
change of thrust
means a failure
that would most
adversely affect
the performance or
handling qualities
of an aircraft.
(aa) Section 135.169(a) of Applies to large Powered-lift must
this chapter. powered-lift. comply with
appropriate
certification
provisions listed
in Sec.
135.169(a) of this
chapter or such
airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(bb) Section 135.169(b)(1) Applies to small (1) Under Sec.
and (b)(8) of this chapter. powered-lift with a 135.169(b)(1) of
passenger seating this chapter, small
configuration, powered-lift with a
excluding pilot passenger seating
seats, of 10 seats configuration of 10
or more. seats or more must
comply with the
applicable
requirements for
transport category
powered-lift or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(2) Under Sec.
135.169(b)(8) of
this chapter, small
powered-lift with a
passenger seating
configuration of 10
seats or more must
comply with the
applicable
requirements under
part 23 of this
chapter referenced
in Sec.
135.169(b)(8) of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(cc) Section 135.169(d) of Applies to large The cargo and
this chapter. powered-lift with a baggage
cargo or baggage compartments
compartment of 200 required by Sec.
cubic feet or 135.169(d) of this
greater. chapter must comply
with the
certification
provisions listed
in that paragraph
or such
airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(dd) Section 135.170(b)(1) Applies to large Powered-lift must
of this chapter. powered-lift; Sec. comply with
135.170(b)(1)(ii) appropriate
applies to large certification
powered-lift with a provisions listed
passenger capacity in Sec.
of 20 or more. 135.170(b)(1) of
this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(ee) Section 135.170(b)(2) Applies to large The seat cushions
of this chapter. powered-lift. required by Sec.
135.170(b)(2) of
this chapter must
comply with Sec.
25.853 of this
chapter or such
airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(ff) Section 135.170(c)(2) Applies to large The seat cushions
of this chapter. powered-lift. required by Sec.
135.170(c)(2) of
this chapter must
comply with Sec.
25.856 of this
chapter or such
airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(gg) Section 135.178 of this Applies to powered- The additional
chapter. lift having a emergency equipment
passenger-seating must comply with
configuration of appropriate
more than 19 seats. certification
provisions listed
in Sec. 135.178
of this chapter or
such airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
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(hh) Section 135.180 of this Applies to powered- The Aircraft Flight
chapter. lift with a Manual must contain
passenger seat the information
configuration, outlined in Sec.
excluding any pilot 135.180(b) of this
seat, of 10 to 30 chapter.
seats.
(ii) Section 135.181(a)(2) Applies to powered- No person may
of this chapter. lift. operate a
multiengine powered-
lift carrying
passengers over-the-
top or in IFR
conditions at a
weight that will
not allow it to
climb, with the
critical engine
inoperative or
while experiencing
a critical change
of thrust as
defined in
paragraph (z) of
this section, at
least 50 feet a
minute when
operating at the
MEAs of the route
to be flown or
5,000 feet MSL,
whichever is
higher.
(jj) Section 135.181(b) of Applies to powered- Multiengine powered-
this chapter. lift conducting lift carrying
offshore passenger passengers offshore
operations. may conduct such
operations in over-
the-top or in IFR
conditions at a
weight that will
allow the powered-
lift to climb at
least 50 feet per
minute with the
critical engine
inoperative or
while experiencing
a critical change
of thrust as
defined in
paragraph (z) of
this section, when
operating at the
MEA of the route to
be flown or 1,500
feet MSL, whichever
is higher.
(kk) Section 135.183(c) of Applies to powered- No person may
this chapter. lift. operate a land
aircraft carrying
passengers over
water unless it is
a multiengine
aircraft operated
at a weight that
will allow it to
climb, with the
critical engine
inoperative or
while experiencing
a critical change
of thrust as
defined in
paragraph (z) of
this section, at
least 50 feet a
minute, at an
altitude of 1,000
feet above the
surface.
(ll) Section 135.183(d) of Applies if the ....................
this chapter. powered-lift is
equipped with
flotation devices
and carrying
passengers over
water.
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Part 135, Subpart D VFR/IFR Operating Limitations and Weather
Requirements
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(mm) Section 135.203(a) of Applies to powered- The Administrator
this chapter. lift except those may authorize a
operating in the lower minimum
vertical-lift altitude for a
flight mode under powered-lift if the
paragraph (nn) of FAA has determined,
this section. during type
certification, the
lower minimum
altitude enables a
transition from
wing-borne to
vertical-lift
flight mode and the
aircraft can
conduct a safe
autorotation, or an
approved equivalent
maneuver, to a
landing but no
lower than 300 feet
above the surface.
(nn) Section 135.203(b) of Applies to powered- Powered-lift that do
this chapter. lift operating in not meet the
vertical-lift requirements of
flight mode that this paragraph (nn)
are certificated must use the VFR
and able to conduct minimum altitudes
an autorotation or outlined in
an approved paragraph (mm) of
equivalent maneuver this section.
to a landing.
(oo) Section 135.205(a) of Applies to all ....................
this chapter. powered-lift except
as provided in
paragraph (pp) of
this section.
(pp) Section 135.205(b) of Applies to powered- Powered-lift that do
this chapter. lift operating in not meet the
vertical-lift requirements of
flight mode and at this paragraph (pp)
a speed that allows must use the VFR
the pilot adequate visibility
opportunity to see requirements
and avoid any other outlined in Sec.
air traffic or any 135.205(a) of this
obstructions in chapter.
time to avoid a
collision.
(qq) Section 135.207 of this Applies if the ....................
chapter. powered-lift does
not have the flight
instrumentation
listed in Sec.
135.159 of this
chapter installed
and operable.
(rr) Section 135.209(a) of Applies to all (1) The
this chapter. powered-lift except Administrator may
as provided in authorize
paragraph (ss) of deviations from
this section. Sec. 135.209(a)
of this chapter for
specific routes
with one or more
predetermined
suitable landing
areas if the FAA
finds the operation
can be conducted
safely. If the
Administrator
authorizes such a
deviation, an
operations
specification will
be issued to the
operator
containing, at a
minimum, the
specific routes and
the VFR fuel
reserve specified
in minutes. The
Administrator may,
at any time,
terminate any grant
of deviation
authority issued
under this
paragraph.
(2) Suitable landing
area for purposes
of this paragraph
(rr) and paragraph
(ss) of this
section means an
area that provides
the operator
reasonable
capability to land
without causing
undue hazard to
persons or
property. These
suitable landing
areas must be site
specific,
designated by the
operator, and
accepted by the
FAA.
(ss) Section 135.209(b) of Applies to powered- The Administrator
this chapter. lift with the may authorize
performance deviations from
capability, as Sec. 135.209(b)
provided in the of this chapter for
Aircraft Flight specific routes
Manual, for the with one or more
entire flight to predetermined
conduct a landing suitable landing
in the vertical- areas if the FAA
lift flight mode. finds the operation
can be conducted
safely. If the
Administrator
authorizes such a
deviation, an
operations
specification will
be issued to the
operator
containing, at a
minimum, the
specific routes and
the VFR fuel
reserve specified
in minutes. The
Administrator may,
at any time,
terminate any grant
of deviation
authority issued
under this
paragraph.
(tt) Section 135.221(b) of Applies to powered- Powered-lift that do
this chapter. lift authorized to not meet these
conduct copter criteria must use
procedures and the alternate
which can land in airport minimums
the vertical-lift specified for
flight mode, as aircraft in Sec.
provided in the 135.221(a) of this
Aircraft Flight chapter.
Manual.
(uu) Section 135.223(a)(3) Applies to powered- (1) A powered-lift
of this chapter. lift authorized to that meets the
conduct copter requirements of
procedures and that paragraph (uu) of
have the this section may
performance use the 30-minute
capability, as fuel requirements
provided in the specified for
Aircraft Flight helicopters in Sec.
Manual, to conduct 135.223(a)(3) of
a landing in the this chapter.
vertical-lift (2) Powered-lift
flight mode for the that are unable to
entire flight. meet the
requirements
outlined in
paragraph (uu) of
this section must
use the 45-minute
fuel requirement
outlined in Sec.
135.223(a)(3) of
this chapter.
(vv) Section 135.225(e) of Applies to all
this chapter. powered-lift.
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(ww) Section 135.227(b) of Applies to all (1) Powered-lift
this chapter. powered-lift. critical surfaces,
as outlined in the
aircraft flight
manual for that
aircraft, must also
be determined to be
free of frost, ice,
or snow.
(2) Powered-lift
critical surfaces
under this section
are determined by
the manufacturer.
(xx) Section 135.227(d) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift that are type
certificated and
appropriately
equipped for
operations in icing
conditions.
(yy) Section Applies to powered- If a powered-lift is
135.229(b)(2)(ii) of this lift taking off or not taking off or
chapter. landing in vertical- landing in vertical-
lift flight mode lift flight mode
and equipped with and is not equipped
landing lights with landing lights
oriented in a oriented in a
direction that direction that
enables the pilot enables the pilot
to see the area to to see the area to
be used for landing be used for landing
or takeoff marked or takeoff marked
by reflective by reflective
material. material, the
powered-lift must
take off or land at
an airport with
boundary or runway
marker lights.
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Part 135, Subpart F Crewmember Flight Time and Duty Period Limitations
and Rest Requirements
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(zz) Section 135.271 of this Applies to powered- ....................
chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L to part
135 of this chapter.
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Part 135, Subpart I Airplane Performance Operating Limitations
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(aaa) Section 135.361(a) of As applicable to Any sections or
this chapter. each powered-lift paragraphs within
considering size sections to subpart
and certification I to part 135 of
basis and subject this chapter that
to any limitations refer to a specific
outlined in this category of
part. aircraft and that
are not referenced
in the table 1 to
Sec. 194.302 or
this table, do not
apply to powered-
lift.
(bbb) Section 135.363(b) As applicable to ....................
through (e) of this chapter. each powered-lift,
regardless of power
plant type,
considering size
and certification
basis.
(ccc) Section 135.363(f) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift that must
comply with Sec.
Sec. 135.365
through 135.387 of
this chapter as set
forth in paragraphs
(ddd) through (jjj)
of this section.
(ddd) Section 135.379(a) and Applies to large The Aircraft Flight
(d) of this chapter. powered-lift. Manual must contain
the takeoff weight
performance
information.
(eee) Section 135.379(c), Applies to large The accelerate-stop
(e), (f), and (g) of this powered-lift distance required
chapter. certificated to by Sec.
conduct takeoff 135.379(c)(1) of
operations that this chapter must
utilize wing-borne comply with Sec.
lift as indicated 25.109 of this
in the aircraft chapter or such
flight manual. airworthiness
criteria as the FAA
may find provide an
equivalent level of
safety in
accordance with
Sec. 21.17(b) of
this chapter.
(fff) Section 135.381 of Applies to large ....................
this chapter. powered-lift
(ggg) Section 135.383(c) of Applies to large ....................
this chapter. powered-lift
(hhh) Section 135.385(a) of Applies to large The Aircraft Flight
this chapter. powered-lift. Manual must contain
the landing weight
performance
information.
(iii) Section 135.385(b), Applies to large Section 135.385(f)
(d), (e), and (f) of this powered-lift only applies to
chapter. certificated to eligible on-demand
conduct landing operators.
operations that
utilize wing-borne
lift and that have
landing performance
information
contained in the
aircraft flight
manual.
(jjj) Section 135.387(a) and Applies to large (1) Powered-lift
(b) of this chapter. powered-lift operating under
certificated to Sec. 135.387(a)
conduct landing of this chapter
operations that must be able to
utilize wing-borne complete a full
lift and that have stop landing within
landing performance 60 percent of the
information effective length of
contained in the the runway.
aircraft flight
manual.
(2) Section
135.387(b) only
applies to eligible
on-demand
operators.
(kkk) Section 135.397(b) of Applies to small The Aircraft Flight
this chapter. powered-lift having Manual must contain
a passenger-seating the takeoff and
configuration of landing weight
more than 19 seats performance
and that utilize information.
wing-borne lift
during takeoff and
landing.
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Part 135, Subpart J Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations
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(lll) Section 135.429(d) of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift that operate
in remote areas or
sites
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Part 135, Subpart L Helicopter Air Ambulance Equipment, Operations, and
Training Requirements
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(mmm) Section 135.601 of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L to part
135 of this chapter.
(nnn) Section 135.603 of Applies to powered- (1) Under Sec.
this chapter. lift conducting 135.603 of this
operations in chapter, no
accordance with certificate holder
subpart L to part may use, nor may
135 of this chapter. any person serve
as, a pilot in
command of an air
ambulance operation
unless that person
meets the
requirements of
Sec. 135.243 of
this chapter and
holds a powered-
lift instrument
rating or an
airline transport
pilot certificate
with a category
rating for that
aircraft, that is
not limited to VFR.
(2) See Sec.
194.249 of this
chapter for
references to class
in part 135 of this
chapter.
(ooo) Section 135.605 of Applies to powered- Powered-lift must be
this chapter. lift conducting equipped with a
operations in helicopter terrain
accordance with awareness and
subpart L to part warning system
135 of this chapter. (HTAWS) that meets
the requirements in
TSO-C194 and
Section 2 of RTCA
DO-309
(incorporated by
reference, see Sec.
194.109) or a FAA-
approved TAWS A/
HTAWS hybrid
system.
(ppp) Section 135.607 of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L to part
135 of this chapter.
(qqq) Section 135.609 of Applies to powered- (1) For
this chapter. lift conducting nonmountainous
operations in local flying areas,
accordance with powered-lift must
subpart L to part comply with the
135 of this chapter. following weather
minimums:
(i) During day
operations in a
vertical-lift or
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
800 feet and
visibility of 2 SM;
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(ii) During night
operations in a
vertical-lift
flight mode, a
ceiling of 800 feet
and visibility of 3
SM; and
(iii) During night
operations in a
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
1,500 feet and
visibility of 3 SM.
(2) For
nonmountainous, non-
local flying areas,
powered-lift must
comply with the
following weather
minimums:
(i) During day
operations in a
vertical-lift or
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
800 feet and
visibility of 3 SM;
(ii) During night
operations in a
vertical-lift
flight mode, a
ceiling of 1,000
feet and visibility
of 3 SM.
(iii) During night
operations in a
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
1,500 feet and
visibility of 3 SM.
(3) For mountainous
local flying areas,
powered-lift must
comply with the
following weather
minimums:
(i) During day
operations in a
vertical-lift or
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
800 feet and
visibility of 3 SM;
(ii) During night
operations in a
vertical-lift
flight mode, a
ceiling of 1,000
feet and visibility
of 3 SM.
(iii) During night
operations in a
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
2,500 feet and
visibility of 3 SM.
(4) For mountainous
non-local flying
areas, powered-lift
must comply with
the following
weather minimums:
(i) During day
operations in a
vertical-lift or
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
1,000 feet and
visibility of 3 SM;
and
(ii) During night
operations in a
vertical-lift
flight mode, a
ceiling of 1,000
feet and visibility
of 5 SM;
(iii) During night
operations in a
wing-borne flight
mode, a ceiling of
2,500 feet and
visibility of 5 SM.
(rrr) Section 135.611 of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L to part
135 of this chapter.
(sss) Section 135.613(a) of Applies to powered- (1) Section
this chapter. lift conducting 135.613(a)(1) of
operations in this chapter only
accordance with applies to powered-
subpart L to part lift equipped and
135 of this chapter. certified to
conduct PinS
approaches
annotated with a
``Proceed VFR''
segment.
(2) The applicable
VFR weather
minimums under Sec.
135.613(a)(2) of
this chapter for
powered-lift
operating in the
wing-borne flight
mode are:
(i) For Day
Operations: No less
than a 1,000-foot
ceiling and 2
statute miles
flight visibility;
and
(ii) For Night
Operations: No less
than a 1,500-foot
ceiling and 3
statute miles
flight visibility.
(3) The applicable
VFR weather
minimums under Sec.
135.613(a)(2) of
this chapter for
powered-lift
operating in the
vertical-lift mode
are:
(i) For Day
Operations: No less
than a 600-foot
ceiling and 2
statute miles
flight visibility;
and
(ii) For Night
Operations: No less
than a 600-foot
ceiling and 3
statute miles
flight visibility.
(ttt) Section 135.613(b) of Applies to powered- (1) Under Sec.
this chapter. lift conducting 135.613(b)(1) of
operations in this chapter, for
accordance with transitions from
subpart L to part VFR to IFR upon
135. departure, the VFR
weather minimums
outlined for
powered-lift under
paragraph (sss) of
this section apply
if:
(i) An FAA-approved
obstacle departure
procedure is
followed; and
(ii) An IFR
clearance is
obtained on or
before reaching a
predetermined
location that is
not more than 3 NM
from the departure
location.
(2) Under Sec.
135.613(b)(2) of
this chapter, if
the departure does
not meet the
requirements of
paragraph (ttt)(1)
of this section,
the VFR weather
minimums required
by the SFAR for the
class of airspace
apply.
(uuu) Section 135.615 of Applies to powered- (1) For powered-lift
this chapter. lift conducting operating in wing-
operations in borne flight mode
accordance with during the enroute
subpart L to part phase of flight,
135 of this chapter. under Sec.
135.615(a)(3), (b),
and (c) of this
chapter, the
following minimums
apply:
(i) For day
operations: no less
than 500 feet above
the surface or no
less than 500 feet
horizontally from
any obstacle; or
(ii) For night
operations: at an
altitude no less
than 1,000 feet
above the highest
obstacle within a
horizontal distance
of 5 miles from the
course intended to
be flown or, in
designated
mountainous
terrain, no less
than 2,000 feet
above the highest
obstacle within a
horizontal distance
of 5 miles from the
course intended to
be flown.
(2) For powered-lift
operating in
vertical-lift
flight mode during
the enroute phase
of flight, under
Sec.
135.615(a)(3), (b),
and (c) of this
chapter, the
following minimums
apply:
(i) No less than 300
feet for day
operations.
(ii) No less than
500 feet for night
operations.
(vvv) Section 135.617 of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L to part
135 of this chapter.
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(www) Section 135.619 of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift operators with
10 or more powered-
lift, helicopters,
or any combination
thereof, assigned
to the certificate
holder's operations
specifications for
air ambulance
operations.
(xxx) Section 135.621 of Applies to powered- ....................
this chapter. lift conducting
operations in
accordance with
subpart L to part
135 of this chapter.
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Issued under authority provided by 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and
44703 in Washington, DC.
Brandon Roberts,
Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking.
[FR Doc. 2024-30331 Filed 1-2-25; 8:45 am]
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