title-14-part-133

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§ 129.201

Subpart C—Special Federal

Aviation Regulations

§ 129.201 SFAR No. 111—Lavatory Oxy-

gen Systems.

The requirements of § 121.1500 of this

chapter also apply to this part.

[Doc. No. FAA–2011–0186, 76 FR 12556, Mar. 8,
2011]

PPENDIX

ART

129 [R

ESERVED

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PART 133—ROTORCRAFT

EXTERNAL-LOAD OPERATIONS

Subpart A—Applicability

Sec.
133.1

Applicability.

Subpart B—Certification Rules

133.11

Certificate required.

133.13

Duration of certificate.

133.14

Carriage of narcotic drugs, mari-

huana, and depressant or stimulant drugs
or substances.

133.15

Application for certificate issuance or

renewal.

133.17

Requirements for issuance of a rotor-

craft external-load operator certificate.

133.19

Rotorcraft.

133.21

Personnel.

133.22

Employment of former FAA employ-

ees.

133.23

Knowledge and skill.

133.25

Amendment of certificate.

133.27

Availability, transfer, and surrender

of certificate.

Subpart C—Operating Rules and Related

Requirements

133.31

Emergency operations.

133.33

Operating rules.

133.35

Carriage of persons.

133.37

Crewmember training, currency, and

testing requirements.

133.39

Inspection authority.

Subpart D—Airworthiness Requirements

133.41

Flight characteristics requirements.

133.43

Structures and design.

133.45

Operating limitations.

133.47

Rotorcraft-load combination flight

manual.

133.49

Markings and placards.

133.51

Airworthiness certification.

UTHORITY

: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701–

44702.

OURCE

: Docket No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24,

1964, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A—Applicability

§ 133.1 Applicability.

Except for aircraft subject to part 107

of this chapter, this part prescribes—

(a) Airworthiness certification rules

for rotorcraft used in; and

(b) Operating and certification rules

governing the conduct of rotorcraft ex-
ternal-load operations in the United
States by any person.

do not apply to—

(1) Rotorcraft manufacturers when

developing external-load attaching
means;

(2) Rotorcraft manufacturers dem-

onstrating compliance of equipment
utilized under this part or appropriate
portions of part 27 or 29 of this chapter;

(3) Operations conducted by a person

demonstrating compliance for the
issuance of a certificate or authoriza-
tion under this part;

(4) Training flights conducted in

preparation for the demonstration of
compliance with this part; or

(5) A Federal, State, or local govern-

ment conducting operations with pub-
lic aircraft.

(d) For the purpose of this part, a

person other than a crewmember or a
person who is essential and directly
connected with the external-load oper-
ation may be carried only in approved
Class D rotorcraft-load combinations.

[Doc. No. 15176, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977, as
amended by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40707, Nov. 7,
1986; Docket FAA–2015–0150, Amdt. 133–15, 81
FR 42214, June 28, 2016]

Subpart B—Certification Rules

§ 133.11 Certificate required.

(a) No person subject to this part

may conduct rotorcraft external-load
operations within the United States
without, or in violation of the terms of,
a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator
Certificate issued by the Administrator
under § 133.17.

(b) No person holding a Rotorcraft

External-Load Operator Certificate
may conduct rotorcraft external-load
operations subject to this part under a

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§ 133.21

business name that is not on that cer-
tificate.

[Doc. No. 15176, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977, as
amended by Amdt. 133–7, 42 FR 32531, June
27, 1977; Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40707, Nov. 7, 1986]

§ 133.13 Duration of certificate.

Unless sooner surrendered, sus-

pended, or revoked, a Rotorcraft Exter-
nal-Load Operator Certificate expires
at the end of the twenty-fourth month
after the month in which it is issued or
renewed.

[Doc. No. 15176, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977, as
amended by Amdt. 133–7, 42 FR 32531, June
27, 1977; Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40707, Nov. 7, 1986]

§ 133.14 Carriage of narcotic drugs,

marihuana, and depressant or stim-

ulant drugs or substances.

If the holder of a certificate issued

under this part permits any aircraft
owned or leased by that holder to be
engaged in any operation that the cer-
tificate holder knows to be in violation
of § 91.19(a) of this chapter, that oper-
ation is a basis for suspending or re-
voking the certificate.

[Doc. No. 12035, 38 FR 17493, July 2, 1973, as
amended by Amdt. 133–10, 54 FR 34332, Aug.
18, 1989]

§ 133.15 Application for certificate

issuance or renewal.

Application for an original certifi-

cate or renewal of a certificate issued
under this part is made on a form, and
in a manner, prescribed by the Admin-
istrator. The form may be obtained
from a Flight Standards office. The
completed application is sent to the re-
sponsible Flight Standards office for
the area in which the applicant’s home
base of operation is located.

[Doc. No. 15176, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977, as
amended by Amdt. 133–11, 54 FR 39294, Sept.
25, 1989; Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 133–16,
83 FR 9174, Mar. 5, 2018]

§ 133.17 Requirements for issuance of

a rotorcraft external-load operator

certificate.

If an applicant shows that he com-

plies with §§ 133.19, 133.21, and 133.23,
the Administrator issues a Rotorcraft
External-Load Operator Certificate to
him with an authorization to operate
specified rotorcraft with those classes
of rotorcraft-load combinations for

which he complies with the applicable
provisions of subpart D of this part.

§ 133.19 Rotorcraft.

(a) The applicant must have the ex-

clusive use of at least one rotorcraft
that—

(1) Was type certificated under, and

meets the requirements of, part 27 or 29
of this chapter (but not necessarily
with external-load-carrying attaching
means installed) or of § 21.25 of this
chapter for the special purpose of
rotorcraft external-load operations;

(2) Complies with the certification

provisions in subpart D of this part
that apply to the rotorcraft-load com-
binations for which authorization is re-
quested; and

(3) Has a valid standard or restricted

category airworthiness certificate.

(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a)

of this section, a person has exclusive
use of a rotorcraft if he has the sole
possession, control, and use of it for
flight, as owner, or has a written agree-
ment (including arrangements for the
performance of required maintenance)
giving him that possession, control,
and use for at least six consecutive
months.

[Doc. No. 15176, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977]

§ 133.21 Personnel.

(a) The applicant must hold, or have

available the services of at least one
person who holds, a current commer-
cial or airline transport pilot certifi-
cate, with a rating appropriate for the
rotorcraft prescribed in § 133.19, issued
by the Administrator.

(b) The applicant must designate one

pilot, who may be the applicant, as
chief pilot for rotorcraft external-load
operations. The applicant also may
designate qualified pilots as assistant
chief pilots to perform the functions of
the chief pilot when the chief pilot is
not readily available. The chief pilot
and assistant chief pilots must be ac-
ceptable to the Administrator and each
must hold a current Commercial or
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate,
with a rating appropriate for the rotor-
craft prescribed in § 133.19.

nal-Load Operator Certificate shall re-
port any change in designation of chief

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pilot or assistant chief pilot imme-
diately to the responsible Flight
Standards office. The new chief pilot
must be designated and must comply
with § 133.23 within 30 days or the oper-
ator may not conduct further oper-
ations under the Rotorcraft External-
Load Operator Certificate unless other-
wise authorized by the responsible
Flight Standards office.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40707, Nov. 7,
1986; Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 133–16, 83
FR 9174, Mar. 5, 2018]

§ 133.22 Employment of former FAA

employees.

(a) Except as specified in paragraph

(c) of this section, no certificate holder
may knowingly employ or make a con-
tractual arrangement which permits an
individual to act as an agent or rep-
resentative of the certificate holder in
any matter before the Federal Aviation
Administration if the individual, in the
preceding 2 years—

(1) Served as, or was directly respon-

sible for the oversight of, a Flight
Standards Service aviation safety in-
spector; and

(2) Had direct responsibility to in-

spect, or oversee the inspection of, the
operations of the certificate holder.

(b) For the purpose of this section, an

individual shall be considered to be
acting as an agent or representative of
a certificate holder in a matter before
the agency if the individual makes any
written or oral communication on be-
half of the certificate holder to the
agency (or any of its officers or em-
ployees) in connection with a par-
ticular matter, whether or not involv-
ing a specific party and without regard
to whether the individual has partici-
pated in, or had responsibility for, the
particular matter while serving as a
Flight Standards Service aviation safe-
ty inspector.

not prohibit a certificate holder from
knowingly employing or making a con-
tractual arrangement which permits an
individual to act as an agent or rep-
resentative of the certificate holder in
any matter before the Federal Aviation
Administration if the individual was

employed by the certificate holder be-
fore October 21, 2011.

[Doc. No. FAA–2008–1154, 76 FR 52236, Aug. 22,
2011]

§ 133.23 Knowledge and skill.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph

(d) of this section, the applicant, or the
chief pilot designated in accordance
with § 133.21(b), must demonstrate to
the Administrator satisfactory knowl-
edge and skill regarding rotorcraft ex-
ternal-load operations as set forth in
paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.

(b) The test of knowledge (which may

be oral or written, at the option of the
applicant) covers the following sub-
jects:

(1) Steps to be taken before starting

operations, including a survey of the
flight area.

(2) Proper method of loading, rigging,

or attaching the external load.

(3) Performance capabilities, under

approved operating procedures and lim-
itations, of the rotorcraft to be used.

(4) Proper instructions of flight crew

and ground workers.

(5) Appropriate rotorcraft-load com-

bination flight manual.

priate maneuvers for each class re-
quested. The appropriate maneuvers
for each load class must be dem-
onstrated in the rotorcraft prescribed
in § 133.19.

(1) Takeoffs and landings.
(2) Demonstration of directional con-

trol while hovering.

(3) Acceleration from a hover.
(4) Flight at operational airspeeds.
(5) Approaches to landing or working

area.

(6) Maneuvering the external load

into the release position.

(7) Demonstration of winch oper-

ation, if a winch is installed to hoist
the external load.

(d) Compliance with paragraphs (b)

and (c) of this section need not be
shown if the Administrator finds, on
the basis of the applicant’s (or his des-
ignated chief pilot’s) previous experi-
ence and safety record in rotorcraft ex-
ternal-load operations, that his knowl-
edge and skill are adequate.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40707, Nov. 7,
1986]

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§ 133.25 Amendment of certificate.

(a) The holder of a Rotorcraft Exter-

nal-Load Certificate may apply to the
responsible Flight Standards office for
the area in which the applicant’s home
base of operation is located, or to the
responsible Flight Standards office for
the area in which operations are to be
conducted, for an amendment of the
applicant’s certificate, to add or delete
a rotorcraft-load combination author-
ization, by executing the appropriate
portion of the form used in applying for
a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator
Certificate. If the applicant for the
amendment shows compliance with
§§ 133.19 and 133.49, the responsible
Flight Standards office issues an
amended Rotorcraft External-Load Op-
erator Certificate to the applicant with
authorization to operate with those
classes of rotorcraft-load combinations
for which the applicant complies with
the applicable provisions of subpart D
of this part.

(b) The holder of a rotorcraft exter-

nal-load certificate may apply for an
amendment to add or delete a rotor-
craft authorization by submitting to
the responsible Flight Standards office
a new list of rotorcraft, by registration
number, with the classes of rotorcraft-
load combinations for which authoriza-
tion is requested.

[Doc. No. 18434, 43 FR 52206, Nov. 9, 1978, as
amended by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40707, Nov. 7,
1986; Amdt. 133–11, 54 FR 39294, Sept. 25, 1989;
Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 133–16, 83 FR
9174, Mar. 5, 2018]

§ 133.27 Availability, transfer, and sur-

render of certificate.

(a) Each holder of a rotorcraft exter-

nal-load operator certificate shall keep
that certificate and a list of authorized
rotorcraft at the home base of oper-
ations and shall make it available for
inspection by the Administrator upon
request.

(b) Each person conducting a rotor-

craft external-load operation shall
carry a facsimile of the Rotorcraft Ex-
ternal-Load Operator Certificate in
each rotorcraft used in the operation.

revokes a Rotorcraft External-Load
Operator Certificate, the holder of that
certificate shall return it to the Ad-
ministrator. If the certificate holder,

for any other reason, discontinues op-
erations under his certificate, and does
not resume operations within two
years, he shall return the certificate to
the responsible Flight Standards office.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40708, Nov. 7,
1986; Amdt. 133–11, 54 FR 39294, Sept. 25, 1989;
Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 133–16, 83 FR
9174, Mar. 5, 2018]

Subpart C—Operating Rules and

Related Requirements

§ 133.31 Emergency operations.

(a) In an emergency involving the

safety of persons or property, the cer-
tificate holder may deviate from the
rules of this part to the extent required
to meet that emergency.

(b) Each person who, under the au-

thority of this section, deviates from a
rule of this part shall notify the Ad-
ministrator within 10 days after the de-
viation. Upon the request of the Ad-
ministrator, that person shall provide
the responsible Flight Standards office
a complete report of the aircraft oper-
ation involved, including a description
of the deviation and reasons for it.

[Doc. No. 24550, 51 FR 40708, Nov. 7, 1986, as
amended by Amdt. 133–11, 54 FR 39294, Sept.
25, 1989; Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 133–16,
83 FR 9175, Mar. 5, 2018]

§ 133.33 Operating rules.

(a) No person may conduct a rotor-

craft external-load operation without,
or contrary to, the Rotorcraft-Load
Combination Flight Manual prescribed
in § 133.47.

(b) No person may conduct a rotor-

craft external-load operation unless—

(1) The rotorcraft complies with

§ 133.19; and

(2) The rotorcraft and rotorcraft-load

combination is authorized under the
Rotorcraft External-Load Operator
Certificate.

rotorcraft with an external-load con-
figuration that differs substantially
from any that person has previously
carried with that type of rotorcraft
(whether or not the rotorcraft-load
combination is of the same class), that
person must conduct, in a manner that
will not endanger persons or property
on the surface, such of the following

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flight-operational checks as the Ad-
ministrator determines are appropriate
to the rotorcraft-load combination:

(1) A determination that the weight

of the rotorcraft-load combination and
the location of its center of gravity are
within approved limits, that the exter-
nal load is securely fastened, and that
the external load does not interfere
with devices provided for its emer-
gency release.

(2) Make an initial liftoff and verify

that controllability is satisfactory.

(3) While hovering, verify that direc-

tional control is adequate.

(4) Accelerate into forward flight to

verify that no attitude (whether of the
rotorcraft or of the external load) is
encountered in which the rotorcraft is
uncontrollable or which is otherwise
hazardous.

(5) In forward flight, check for haz-

ardous oscillations of the external
load, but if the external load is not
visible to the pilot, other crewmembers
or ground personnel may make this
check and signal the pilot.

(6) Increase the forward airspeed and

determine an operational airspeed at
which no hazardous oscillation or haz-
ardous aerodynamic turbulence is en-
countered.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of

part 91 of this chapter, the holder of a
Rotorcraft External-Load Operator
Certificate may conduct (in rotorcraft
type certificated under and meeting
the requirements of part 27 or 29 of this
chapter, including the external-load at-
taching means) rotorcraft external-
load operations over congested areas if
those operations are conducted without
hazard to persons or property on the
surface and comply with the following:

(1) The operator must develop a plan

for each complete operation, coordi-
nate this plan with the responsible
Flight Standards office for the area in
which the operation will be conducted,
and obtain approval for the operation
from that office. The plan must include
an agreement with the appropriate po-
litical subdivision that local officials
will exclude unauthorized persons from
the area in which the operation will be
conducted, coordination with air traf-
fic control, if necessary, and a detailed
chart depicting the flight routes and
altitudes.

(2) Each flight must be conducted at

an altitude, and on a route, that will
allow a jettisonable external load to be
released, and the rotorcraft landed, in
an emergency without hazard to per-
sons or property on the surface.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of

part 91 of this chapter, and except as
provided in § 133.45(d), the holder of a
Rotorcraft External-Load Operator
Certificate may conduct external-load
operations, including approaches, de-
partures, and load positioning maneu-
vers necessary for the operation, below
500 feet above the surface and closer
than 500 feet to persons, vessels, vehi-
cles, and structures, if the operations
are conducted without creating a haz-
ard to persons or property on the sur-
face.

(f) No person may conduct rotorcraft

external-load operations under IFR un-
less specifically approved by the Ad-
ministrator. However, under no cir-
cumstances may a person be carried as
part of the external-load under IFR.

[Doc. No. 24550, 51 FR 40708, Nov. 7, 1986, as
amended by Amdt. 133–11, 54 FR 39294, Sept.
25, 1989; Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 133–16,
83 FR 9175, Mar. 5, 2018]

§ 133.35 Carriage of persons.

(a) No certificate holder may allow a

person to be carried during rotorcraft
external-load operations unless that
person—

(1) Is a flight crewmember;
(2) Is a flight crewmember trainee;
(3) Performs an essential function in

connection with the external-load op-
eration; or

(4) Is necessary to accomplish the

work activity directly associated with
that operation.

(b) The pilot in command shall en-

sure that all persons are briefed before
takeoff on all pertinent procedures to
be followed (including normal, abnor-
mal, and emergency procedures) and
equipment to be used during the exter-
nal-load operation.

[Doc. No. 24550, 51 FR 40708, Nov. 7, 1986]

§ 133.37 Crewmember training, cur-

rency, and testing requirements.

(a) No certificate holder may use, nor

may any person serve, as a pilot in op-
erations conducted under this part un-
less that person—

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(1) Has successfully demonstrated, to

the Administrator knowledge and skill
with respect to the rotorcraft-load
combination in accordance with § 133.23
(in the case of a pilot other than the
chief pilot or an assistant chief pilot
who has been designated in accordance
with § 133.21(b), this demonstration
may be made to the chief pilot or as-
sistant chief pilot); and

(2) Has in his or her personal posses-

sion a letter of competency or an ap-
propriate logbook entry indicating
compliance with paragraph (a)(1) of
this section.

(b) No certificate holder may use, nor

may any person serve as, a crew-
member or other operations personnel
in Class D operations conducted under
this part unless, within the preceding
12 calendar months, that person has
successfully completed either an ap-
proved initial or a recurrent training
program.

paragraph (b) of this section, a person
who has performed a rotorcraft exter-
nal-load operation of the same class
and in an aircraft of the same type
within the past 12 calendar months
need not undergo recurrent training.

[Doc. No. 24550, 51 FR 40708, Nov. 7, 1986]

§ 133.39 Inspection authority.

Each person conducting an operation

under this part shall allow the Admin-
istrator to make any inspections or
tests that he considers necessary to de-
termine compliance with the Federal
Aviation Regulations and the Rotor-
craft External-Load Operator Certifi-
cate.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964. Redes-
ignated by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40708, Nov. 7,
1986]

Subpart D—Airworthiness

Requirements

§ 133.41 Flight characteristics require-

ments.

(a) The applicant must demonstrate

to the Administrator, by performing
the operational flight checks pre-
scribed in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of
this section, as applicable, that the
rotorcraft-load combination has satis-
factory flight characteristics, unless

these operational flight checks have
been demonstrated previously and the
rotorcraft-load combination flight
characteristics were satisfactory. For
the purposes of this demonstration, the
external-load weight (including the ex-
ternal-load attaching means) is the
maximum weight for which authoriza-
tion is requested.

(b) Class A rotorcraft-load combina-

tions: The operational flight check
must consist of at least the following
maneuvers:

(1) Take off and landing.
(2) Demonstration of adequate direc-

tional control while hovering.

(3) Acceleration from a hover.
(4) Horizontal flight at airspeeds up

to the maximum airspeed for which au-
thorization is requested.

(c)

Class B and D rotorcraft-load com-

binations:

The operational flight check

must consist of at least the following
maneuvers:

(1) Pickup of the external load.
(2) Demonstration of adequate direc-

tional control while hovering.

(3) Acceleration from a hover.
(4) Horizontal flight at airspeeds up

to the maximum airspeed for which au-
thorization is requested.

(5) Demonstrating appropriate lifting

device operation.

(6) Maneuvering of the external load

into release position and its release,
under probable flight operation condi-
tions, by means of each of the quick-re-
lease controls installed on the rotor-
craft.

(d) Class C rotorcraft-load combina-

tions: For Class C rotorcraft-load com-
binations used in wire-stringing, cable-
laying, or similar operations, the oper-
ational flight check must consist of the
maneuvers, as applicable, prescribed in
paragraph (c) of this section.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 133–5, 41 FR 55475, Dec. 20,
1976; Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40709, Nov. 7, 1986]

§ 133.43 Structures and design.

(a)

External-load attaching means.

Each external-load attaching means
must have been approved under—

(1) Part 8 of the Civil Air Regulations

on or before January 17, 1964;

(2) Part 133, before February 1, 1977;

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(3) Part 27 or 29 of this chapter, as ap-

plicable, irrespective of the date of ap-
proval; or

(4) Section 21.25 of this chapter.
(b)

Quick release devices.

Each quick

release device must have been approved
under—

(1) Part 27 or 29 of this chapter, as ap-

plicable;

(2) Part 133, before February 1, 1977;

(3) Section 21.25 of this chapter, ex-

cept the device must comply with
§§ 27.865(b) and 29.865(b), as applicable,
of this chapter.

(c)

Weight and center of gravity

—

(1)

Weight.

The total weight of the

rotorcraft-load combination must not
exceed the total weight approved for
the rotorcraft during its type certifi-
cation.

(2)

Center of gravity.

The location of

the center of gravity must, for all load-
ing conditions, be within the range es-
tablished for the rotorcraft during its
type certification. For Class C rotor-
craft-load combinations, the mag-
nitude and direction of the loading
force must be established at those val-
ues for which the effective location of
the center of gravity remains within
its established range.

[Doc. No. 14324, 41 FR 55475, Dec. 20, 1976, as
amended by Amdt. 133–12, 55 FR 8006, Mar. 6,
1990]

§ 133.45 Operating limitations.

In addition to the operating limita-

tions set forth in the approved Rotor-
craft Flight Manual, and to any other
limitations the Administrator may
prescribe, the operator shall establish
at least the following limitations and
set them forth in the Rotorcraft-Load
Combination Flight Manual for rotor-
craft-load combination operations:

(a) The rotorcraft-load combination

may be operated only within the
weight and center of gravity limita-
tions established in accordance with
§ 133.43(c).

(b) The rotorcraft-load combination

may not be operated with an external
load weight exceeding that used in
showing compliance with §§ 133.41 and
133.43.

may not be operated at airspeeds great-

er than those established in accordance
with § 133.41 (b), (c), and (d).

(d) No person may conduct an exter-

nal-load operation under this part with
a rotorcraft type certificated in the re-
stricted category under § 21.25 of this
chapter over a densely populated area,
in a congested airway, or near a busy
airport where passenger transport op-
erations are conducted.

(e) The rotorcraft-load combination

of Class D may be conducted only in
accordance with the following:

(1) The rotorcraft to be used must

have been type certificated under
transport Category A for the operating
weight and provide hover capability
with one engine inoperative at that op-
erating weight and altitude.

(2) The rotorcraft must be equipped

to allow direct radio intercommunica-
tion among required crewmembers.

(3) The personnel lifting device must

be FAA approved.

(4) The lifting device must have an

emergency release requiring two dis-
tinct actions.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 133–1, 30 FR 883, Jan. 28,
1965; Amdt. 133–5, 41 FR 55476, Dec. 20, 1976;
Amdt. 133–6, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977; Amdt.
133–9, 51 FR 40709, Nov. 7, 1986]

§ 133.47 Rotorcraft-load combination

flight manual.

The applicant must prepare a Rotor-

craft-Load Combination Flight Manual
and submit it for approval by the Ad-
ministrator. The manual must be pre-
pared in accordance with the rotorcraft
flight manual provisions of subpart G
of part 27 or 29 of this chapter, which-
ever is applicable. The limiting height-
speed envelope data need not be listed
as operating limitations. The manual
must set forth—

(a) Operating limitations, procedures

(normal and emergency), performance,
and other information established
under this subpart;

(b) The class of rotorcraft-load com-

binations for which the airworthiness
of the rotorcraft has been dem-
onstrated in accordance with §§ 133.41
and 133.43; and

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(1) Information on any peculiarities

discovered when operating particular
rotorcraft-load combinations;

(2) Precautionary advice regarding

static electricity discharges for Class
B, Class C, and Class D rotorcraft-load
combinations; and

(3) Any other information essential

for safe operation with external loads.

[Doc. No. 1529, 29 FR 603, Jan. 24, 1964, as
amended by Amdt. 133–9, 51 FR 40709, Nov. 7,
1986]

§ 133.49 Markings and placards.

The following markings and placards

must be displayed conspicuously and
must be such that they cannot be eas-
ily erased, disfigured, or obscured:

(a) A placard (displayed in the cock-

pit or cabin) stating the class of rotor-
craft-load combination for which the
rotorcraft has been approved and the
occupancy limitation prescribed in
§ 133.35(a).

(b) A placard, marking, or instruc-

tion (displayed next to the external-
load attaching means) stating the max-
imum external load prescribed as an
operating limitation in § 133.45(b).

[Docket 1529, Amdt. 133–9A, 81 FR 85138, Nov.
25, 2016]

§ 133.51 Airworthiness certification.

A Rotorcraft External-Load Operator

Certificate is a current and valid air-
worthiness certificate for each rotor-
craft type certificated under part 27 or
29 of this chapter (or their predecessor
parts) and listed by registration num-
ber on a list attached to the certifi-
cate, when the rotorcraft is being used
in operations conducted under this
part.

[Doc. No. 24550, 51 FR 40709, Nov. 7, 1986]

PART 135—OPERATING REQUIRE-

MENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DE-
MAND OPERATIONS AND RULES
GOVERNING PERSONS ON
BOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT

PECIAL

EDERAL

VIATION

EGULATION

50–2 [N

OTE

]

PECIAL

EDERAL

VIATION

EGULATION

71 [N

OTE

]

PECIAL

EDERAL

VIATION

EGULATION

89 [N

OTE

]

PECIAL

EDERAL

VIATION

EGULATION

97 [N

OTE

]

Subpart A—General

Sec.
135.1

Applicability.

135.2

Compliance schedule for operators

that transition to part 121 of this chap-
ter; certain new entrant operators.

135.3

Rules applicable to operations subject

to this part.

135.4

Applicability of rules for eligible on-

demand operations.

135.7

Applicability of rules to unauthorized

operators.

135.12

Previously trained crewmembers.

135.19

Emergency operations.

135.21

Manual requirements.

135.23

Manual contents.

135.25

Aircraft requirements.

135.41

Carriage of narcotic drugs, mari-

huana, and depressant or stimulant drugs
or substances.

135.43

Crewmember certificates: Inter-

national operations.

Subpart B—Flight Operations

135.61

General.

135.63

Recordkeeping requirements.

135.64

Retention of contracts and amend-

ments: Commercial operators who con-
duct intrastate operations for compensa-
tion or hire.

135.65

Reporting mechanical irregularities.

135.67

Reporting potentially hazardous me-

teorological conditions and irregularities
of ground facilities or navigation aids.

135.69

Restriction or suspension of oper-

ations: Continuation of flight in an emer-
gency.

135.71

Airworthiness check.

135.73

Inspections and tests.

135.75

Inspectors credentials: Admission to

pilots’ compartment: Forward observer’s
seat.

135.76

DOD Commercial Air Carrier Eval-

uator’s Credentials: Admission to pilots
compartment: Forward observer’s seat.

135.77

Responsibility for operational con-

trol.

135.78

Instrument approach procedures and

IFR landing minimums.

135.79

Flight locating requirements.

135.81

Informing personnel of operational

information and appropriate changes.

135.83

Operating information required.

135.85

Carriage of persons without compli-

ance with the passenger-carrying provi-
sions of this part.

135.87

Carriage of cargo including carry-on

baggage.

135.89

Pilot requirements: Use of oxygen.

135.91

Oxygen and portable oxygen con-

centrators for medical use by passengers.

135.93

Minimum altitudes for use of auto-

pilot.