Helicopter air ambulance documents
Subpart L applies to each certificate holder conducting helicopter air ambulance operations (14 CFR 135.601(a)). Your manual sections and programs are written to it line by line, with every requirement cited to the paragraph that creates it.
Documents for this operation
One published flat fee each. A 50% deposit starts the work; the balance is due when you approve the proof.
- Helicopter air ambulance preflight risk analysis program and worksheet14 CFR 135.617, 135.619(a)(4)$775
- Helicopter air ambulance operations control center and specialist program (10 or more helicopters)14 CFR 135.619$1,600
- Helicopter air ambulance training program segment and medical personnel safety training14 CFR 135.603, 135.609(c), 135.621, 135.325$1,575
- Helicopter air ambulance IFR without weather reporting, VFR flight planning and weather minimums14 CFR 135.609, 135.611, 135.613, 135.615$700
- Request for OpSpec A021, helicopter air ambulance operations14 CFR part 135 subpart L$700
- Helicopter night vision goggle program and request for OpSpec A05014 CFR 91.205(h), 61.31(k), 61.57(f)$1,625
The rules behind them
Sections of 14 CFR part 135, subpart L and related rules your documents are traced to.
- § 135.603Pilot-in-command instrument qualifications
- § 135.605Helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS)
- § 135.607Flight Data Monitoring System
- § 135.609VFR ceiling and visibility requirements for Class G airspace
- § 135.611IFR operations at locations without weather reporting
- § 135.613Approach/departure IFR transitions
- § 135.615VFR flight planning
- § 135.617Pre-flight risk analysis
- § 135.619Operations control centers
- § 135.621Briefing of medical personnel
SMS declaration of compliance
Operators authorized under Part 135, or holding a § 91.147 Letter of Authorization, before May 28, 2024 must implement an SMS that meets Part 5 and submit a declaration of compliance no later than May 28, 2027.
Questions
Which rules apply to a helicopter air ambulance operation?
Part 135, including subpart L (14 CFR 135.601 through 135.621). Subpart L applies to each certificate holder conducting helicopter air ambulance operations, on top of the rest of Part 135.
Do we need an operations control center?
14 CFR 135.619(a) requires one for certificate holders with 10 or more helicopter air ambulances assigned to their operations specifications. Our operations control center program is written for that case.
What must the pre-flight risk analysis cover?
14 CFR 135.617(a) lists the minimum: flight considerations, human factors, weather, a procedure for finding out whether another operator refused or rejected the flight request, and strategies for mitigating identified risks, including management approval when a risk exceeds your predetermined level. The program is documented in your operations manual.
Who submits the documents to the FAA?
You do. You review, sign and submit them to your Flight Standards office. Only the FAA approves or accepts them.
Other helicopter operations
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