Part 135 helicopter documents
On-demand helicopter charter, utility and tour flying under Part 135. Manuals and programs for a new certificate or an existing one, and the OpSpec requests helicopter operators actually file.
Documents for this operation
One published flat fee each. A 50% deposit starts the work; the balance is due when you approve the proof.
- Part 135 General Operations Manual (GOM)14 CFR 135.21, 135.23(a)-(s)from$2,200
- Part 135 Flight Crewmember Training Program (initial/transition/upgrade/recurrent/differences)14 CFR 135.321-135.351from$975
- Safety Management System (SMS) manual + implementation plan (Part 5)14 CFR part 5 (5.95 documentation); 5.9 (part 135 deadline May 28, 2027; declaration of compliance); AC 120-92D 3.2.5.3$1,875
- Emergency Response Plan (ERP)14 CFR part 5 (SMS); AC 120-92D (2024-05-21). Part 91 SMS is voluntary except for 91.147 LOA holders (14 CFR 5.1)$850
- Part 135 HAZMAT program14 CFR 135 subpart K; 49 CFR 171-175$650
- Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program + OpSpec A449 request14 CFR Part 120; 49 CFR Part 40$450
- Schedule of Events (certification)14 CFR 119.35$350
- Request for OpSpec A160, rotorcraft operations without a radio altimeter14 CFR 135.160(b)$350
- Request for OpSpec A014, en route IFR in Class G airspace14 CFR 135.215, 91.177$350
- Helicopter W&B setup14 CFR 91.9, 91.103, 135.63(c), 135.185 (as applicable)$1,425
- Helicopter terminal instrument procedures: H-series authorizations H101, H102, H103, H106 (and H105, H123)FAA Order 8900.1 Vol 3 Ch 18 Sec 7$700
The rules behind them
Sections of 14 CFR part 135 and related rules your documents are traced to.
- § 135.21Manual requirements
- § 135.160Radio altimeters for rotorcraft operations
- § 5.9Requirements for commuter and on-demand operations or passenger-carrying flights for compensation or hire
- § 135.321Applicability and terms used (training)
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
When is the SMS deadline for Part 135?
14 CFR 5.9(a): a person authorized to conduct operations under Part 135 before May 28, 2024 must develop and implement an SMS that meets Part 5 and submit a declaration of compliance to the FAA no later than May 28, 2027.
Do we need a General Operations Manual?
14 CFR 135.21(a) requires each certificate holder, other than one that uses only one pilot in its operations, to prepare and keep current a manual setting forth its procedures and policies acceptable to the Administrator.
Our helicopter cannot take a radio altimeter. What then?
14 CFR 135.160(b) allows the FAA to authorize a deviation for rotorcraft that are unable to incorporate a radio altimeter, for rotorcraft with a maximum gross takeoff weight no greater than 2,950 pounds. The request must state the circumstances and justification.
Are your prices the same as for airplane operators?
Yes. Documents priced by aircraft class price a single-engine helicopter at the turboprop row and a twin at the light or midsize jet row. Everything else has one flat fee.
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