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| Part 135, Subpart A General
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| (a) Section 135.1(a)(9) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L of part 135 of this chapter
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| (b) Section 135.23(r) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift required to comply with § 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) through (f) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift | (1) The requirements referencing an Airplane Flight Manual under § 135.93(b) of this chapter apply to a powered-lift's Aircraft Flight Manual.
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| | | (2) Under § 135.93(c) of this chapter, no person operating a powered-lift may use an autopilot enroute, including climb and descent, below the following—
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| | | (i) Either:
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| | | (A) At a minimum engagement altitude specified in the Aircraft Flight Manual; or
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| | | (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
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| | | (ii) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraphs (c)(2)(i)(A) and (B) of this section, at an altitude specified by the Administrator.
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| (d) Section 135.117(a)(9) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations beyond the autorotational distance from the shoreline, as defined in § 135.168(a) of this chapter, or gliding distance of a shoreline
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| (e) Section 135.128(a) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift | The exception under § 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 this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift unless the certificate holder has previously proven a powered-lift under part 135 of this chapter
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| (g) Section 135.145(d)(1) of this chapter | Applies to all 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
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| (h) Section 135.150(a)(7) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of more than 19 | The public address system required by § 135.150(a)(7) of this chapter must comply with § 25.1423 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (i) Section 135.150(b)(7) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of more than 19 | The crewmember interphone system must comply with the requirements of § 135.150(b)(7) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (j) Section 135.151(a) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of six or more seats and for which two pilots are required by certification or operating rules | The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in accordance with the certification provisions listed in § 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (k) Section 135.151(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 20 or more seats | The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in accordance with the certification provisions listed in § 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (l) Section 135.151(d) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift or powered-lift equipped with a cockpit voice recorder | The cockpit voice recorder required by § 135.151(d) of this chapter must record the uninterrupted audio signal received by a boom or mask microphone in accordance with § 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (m) Section 135.151(g)(1) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of six or more seats, for which two pilots are required by certification or operating rules, and that are required to have a flight data recorder under § 135.152 of this chapter | The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in accordance with the appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.151(g)(1)(i) and (iv) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (n) Section 135.151(g)(2) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 20 or more seats and that is required to have a flight data recorder under § 135.152 of this chapter | The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in accordance with the appropriate certification provisions listed in § 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (o) Section 135.151(h) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift required to have a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder under part 135 with installed datalink communication equipment
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| (p) Section 135.152(a) of this chapter | Section 135.152(a) of this chapter applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 10 to 19 seats | Powered-lift operators must comply with § 194.312 or § 194.313 in lieu of the appendices referenced in § 135.152 of this chapter.
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| (q) Section 135.152(b) introductory text and (b)(3) of this chapter | Section 135.152(b) introductory text and (b)(3) apply to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 20 to 30 seats
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| (r) Section 135.152(c), (d), (f), and (j) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding crewmember seats, of 10 to 30 | (1) The flight recorder must be installed and equipped in accordance with the appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.152 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| | | (2) Certificate holders must keep the recorded data until the powered-lift has been operating for at least 25 hours.
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| | | (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 (c) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift configured with 6 or more passenger seats, excluding any pilot seat | Instead of TAWS, powered-lift must be 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 § 194.109) or a FAA-approved TAWS A/HTAWS hybrid system.
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| (t) Section 135.158 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift equipped with a flight instrument pitot heating system | Under § 135.158(a) of this chapter, no person may operate a 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 § 23.2605 or § 25.1326 of this chapter, or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter that provides an alert that is in clear view of a flightcrew member.
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| (u) Section 135.159(a)(1) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a third attitude instrument system that meets the requirements of § 135.159(a)(1) of this chapter
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| (v) Section 135.160 of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift
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| (w) Section 135.163(g) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift | The two required generators may be mounted on a drivetrain that is driven by two separate powerplants as outlined in § 135.163(g) of this chapter for multi-engine helicopters.
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| (x) Section 135.165(d) of this chapter | Applies to powered-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
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| (y) Section 135.165(g)(1) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift for purposes of approving a single long-range navigation system and a single long-range communication system for extended over-water operations
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| (z) Section 135.168 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift operating beyond autorotational distance or gliding distance from the shoreline | (1) The life preserver required by § 135.168(b)(1) of this chapter need not be worn but 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.
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| | | (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.
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| | | (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.
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| (aa) Section 135.169(a) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift | Powered-lift must comply with appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.169(a) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (bb) Section 135.169(b)(1) and (b)(8) of this chapter | Applies to small powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 seats or more | (1) Under § 135.169(b)(1) of this chapter, small powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 10 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| | | (2) Under § 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 § 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (cc) Section 135.169(d) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift with a cargo or baggage compartment of 200 cubic feet or greater | The cargo and baggage compartments required by § 135.169(d) of this 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (dd) Section 135.170(b)(1) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift; § 135.170(b)(1)(ii) applies to large powered-lift with a passenger capacity of 20 or more | Powered-lift must comply with appropriate certification provisions listed in § 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 § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (ee) Section 135.170(b)(2) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift | The seat cushions required by § 135.170(b)(2) of this chapter must comply with § 25.853 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (ff) Section 135.170(c)(2) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift | The seat cushions required by § 135.170(c)(2) of this chapter must comply with § 25.856 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (gg) Section 135.178 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift having a passenger-seating configuration of more than 19 seats | The additional emergency equipment must comply with appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.178 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (hh) Section 135.180 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seat configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of 10 to 30 seats | The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the information outlined in § 135.180(b) of this chapter.
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| (ii) Section 135.181(a)(2) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift | No person may 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.
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| (jj) Section 135.181(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting offshore passenger operations | Multiengine powered-lift carrying passengers offshore 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.
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| (kk) Section 135.183(c) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift | No person may 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.
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| (ll) Section 135.183(d) of this chapter | Applies if the 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 this chapter | Applies to powered-lift except those operating in the vertical-lift flight mode under paragraph (nn) of this section | The Administrator may authorize a lower minimum altitude for a powered-lift if the FAA has determined, 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.
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| (nn) Section 135.203(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode that are certificated and able to conduct an autorotation or an approved equivalent maneuver to a landing | Powered-lift that do not meet the requirements of this paragraph (nn) must use the VFR minimum altitudes outlined in paragraph (mm) of this section.
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| (oo) Section 135.205(a) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift except as provided in paragraph (pp) of this section
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| (pp) Section 135.205(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode and at a speed that allows the pilot adequate opportunity to see and avoid any other air traffic or any obstructions in time to avoid a collision | Powered-lift that do not meet the requirements of this paragraph (pp) must use the VFR visibility requirements outlined in § 135.205(a) of this chapter.
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| (qq) Section 135.207 of this chapter | Applies if the powered-lift does not have the flight instrumentation listed in § 135.159 of this chapter installed and operable
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| (rr) Section 135.209(a) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift except as provided in paragraph (ss) of this section | (1) The Administrator may authorize deviations from § 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.
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| | | (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.
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| (ss) Section 135.209(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift with the performance capability, as provided in the Aircraft Flight Manual, for the entire flight to conduct a landing in the vertical-lift flight mode | The Administrator may authorize deviations from § 135.209(b) 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.
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| (tt) Section 135.221(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift authorized to conduct copter procedures and which can land in the vertical-lift flight mode, as provided in the Aircraft Flight Manual | Powered-lift that do not meet these criteria must use the alternate airport minimums specified for aircraft in § 135.221(a) of this chapter.
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| (uu) Section 135.223(a)(3) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift authorized to conduct copter procedures and that have the performance capability, as provided in the Aircraft Flight Manual, to conduct a landing in the vertical-lift flight mode for the entire flight | (1) A powered-lift that meets the requirements of paragraph (uu) of this section may use the 30-minute fuel requirements specified for helicopters in § 135.223(a)(3) of this chapter.
(2) Powered-lift that are unable to meet the requirements outlined in paragraph (uu) of this section must use the 45-minute fuel requirement outlined in § 135.223(a)(3) of this chapter.
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| (vv) Section 135.225(e) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift
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| (ww) Section 135.227(b) of this chapter | Applies to all powered-lift | (1) 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.
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| | | (2) Powered-lift critical surfaces under this section are determined by the manufacturer.
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| (xx) Section 135.227(d) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift that are type certificated and appropriately equipped for operations in icing conditions
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| (yy) Section 135.229(b)(2)(ii) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift taking off or landing in vertical-lift flight mode and equipped with landing lights oriented in a direction that enables the pilot to see the area to be used for landing or takeoff marked by reflective material | If a powered-lift is not taking off or landing in vertical-lift flight mode and is not equipped with landing lights oriented in a direction that enables the pilot to see the area to be used for landing or takeoff marked by reflective 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 chapter | Applies to powered-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 this chapter | As applicable to each powered-lift considering size and certification basis and subject to any limitations outlined in this part | Any sections or paragraphs within sections to subpart I to part 135 of this chapter that refer to a specific category of aircraft and that are not referenced in the table 1 to § 194.302 or this table, do not apply to powered-lift.
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| (bbb) Section 135.363(b) through (e) of this chapter | As applicable to each powered-lift, regardless of power plant type, considering size and certification basis
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| (ccc) Section 135.363(f) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift that must comply with §§ 135.365 through 135.387 of this chapter as set forth in paragraphs (ddd) through (jjj) of this section
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| (ddd) Section 135.379(a) and (d) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift | The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the takeoff weight performance information.
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| (eee) Section 135.379(c), (e), (f), and (g) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift certificated to conduct takeoff operations that utilize wing-borne lift as indicated in the aircraft flight manual | The accelerate-stop distance required by § 135.379(c)(1) of this chapter must comply with § 25.109 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter.
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| (fff) Section 135.381 of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift
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| (ggg) Section 135.383(c) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift
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| (hhh) Section 135.385(a) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift | The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the landing weight performance information.
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| (iii) Section 135.385(b), (d), (e), and (f) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift certificated to conduct landing operations that utilize wing-borne lift and that have landing performance information contained in the aircraft flight manual | Section 135.385(f) only applies to eligible on-demand operators.
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| (jjj) Section 135.387(a) and (b) of this chapter | Applies to large powered-lift certificated to conduct landing operations that utilize wing-borne lift and that have landing performance information contained in the aircraft flight manual | (1) Powered-lift operating under § 135.387(a) of this chapter must be able to complete a full stop landing within 60 percent of the effective length of the runway.
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| | | (2) Section 135.387(b) only applies to eligible on-demand operators.
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| (kkk) Section 135.397(b) of this chapter | Applies to small powered-lift having a passenger-seating configuration of more than 19 seats and that utilize wing-borne lift during takeoff and landing | The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the takeoff and landing weight performance information.
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| Part 135, Subpart J Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations
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| (lll) Section 135.429(d) of this chapter | Applies to powered-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 this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter
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| (nnn) Section 135.603 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter | (1) Under § 135.603 of this chapter, no certificate holder may use, nor may any person serve as, a pilot in command of an air ambulance operation unless that person meets the requirements of § 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.
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| | | (2) See § 194.249 of this chapter for references to class in part 135 of this chapter.
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| (ooo) Section 135.605 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter | Powered-lift must be 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 § 194.109) or a FAA-approved TAWS A/HTAWS hybrid system.
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| (ppp) Section 135.607 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter
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| (qqq) Section 135.609 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter | (1) For nonmountainous local flying areas, powered-lift must comply with the following weather minimums:
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| | | (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
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| | | (iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 1,500 feet and visibility of 3 SM.
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| | | (2) For nonmountainous, non-local flying areas, powered-lift must comply with the following weather minimums:
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| | | (i) During day operations in a vertical-lift or wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 800 feet and visibility of 3 SM;
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| | | (ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM.
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| | | (iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 1,500 feet and visibility of 3 SM.
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| | | (3) For mountainous local flying areas, powered-lift must comply with the following weather minimums:
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| | | (i) During day operations in a vertical-lift or wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 800 feet and visibility of 3 SM;
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| | | (ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM.
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| | | (iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 2,500 feet and visibility of 3 SM.
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| | | (4) For mountainous non-local flying areas, powered-lift must comply with the following weather minimums:
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| | | (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
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| | | (ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 5 SM;
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| | | (iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 2,500 feet and visibility of 5 SM.
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| (rrr) Section 135.611 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter
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| (sss) Section 135.613(a) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter | (1) Section 135.613(a)(1) of this chapter only applies to powered-lift equipped and certified to conduct PinS approaches annotated with a “Proceed VFR” segment.
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| | | (2) The applicable VFR weather minimums under § 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
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| | | (ii) For Night Operations: No less than a 1,500-foot ceiling and 3 statute miles flight visibility.
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| | | (3) The applicable VFR weather minimums under § 135.613(a)(2) of this chapter for powered-lift operating in the vertical-lift mode are:
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| | | (i) For Day Operations: No less than a 600-foot ceiling and 2 statute miles flight visibility; and
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| | | (ii) For Night Operations: No less than a 600-foot ceiling and 3 statute miles flight visibility.
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| (ttt) Section 135.613(b) of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 | (1) Under § 135.613(b)(1) of this chapter, for transitions from VFR to IFR upon departure, the VFR weather minimums outlined for powered-lift under paragraph (sss) of this section apply if:
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| | | (i) An FAA-approved obstacle departure procedure is followed; and
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| | | (ii) An IFR clearance is obtained on or before reaching a predetermined location that is not more than 3 NM from the departure location.
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| | | (2) Under § 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.
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| (uuu) Section 135.615 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter | (1) For powered-lift operating in wing-borne flight mode during the enroute phase of flight, under § 135.615(a)(3), (b), and (c) of this chapter, the following minimums apply:
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| | | (i) For day operations: no less than 500 feet above the surface or no less than 500 feet horizontally from any obstacle; or
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| | | (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.
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| | | (2) For powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode during the enroute phase of flight, under § 135.615(a)(3), (b), and (c) of this chapter, the following minimums apply:
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| | | (i) No less than 300 feet for day operations.
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| | | (ii) No less than 500 feet for night operations.
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| (vvv) Section 135.617 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter
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| (www) Section 135.619 of this chapter | Applies to powered-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
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| (xxx) Section 135.621 of this chapter | Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with subpart L to part 135 of this chapter | |