Appendix B B-1 APPENDIX B. SAMPLE LETTER [EXAMPLE: INSERT COMPANY LETTERHEAD, NAME AND ADDRESS] [Insert Date] [Mr./Ms.] [Insert Name] Principal Maintenance Inspector Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards District Office 1234 Anywhere St., Suite 100 City, State 12345-6789 Dear [Mr./Ms.] [Insert last name of the principal maintenance inspector]:
This is to apply for amended operations specification (OpSpec) paragraph D085 [if new make/model aircraft, insert “and A003”, else hit delete] to add [insert the aircraft make, model, series] registration number [insert the registration number including N] to our air carrier operation. Please see the following attachments for details of this application.
Attachment Section 1 provides:
• Additional information about the aircraft.
• Our Schedule of Events for the activities needed to add the aircraft to our fleet.
• Names and contact information for personnel assigned to this project.
Attachment Section 2: Airworthiness Limitations Information for Operations Specifications Part D.
Documents for Approval: We include the documents checked below for your review and approval.
Checklist for Operations Specifications: A004 is included to show OpSpec paragraphs to add or that need revision for operations with this aircraft. We attached information that shows the aircraft is equipped and approved for each requested operation. We developed or are developing the written procedures and training programs related to those operations. The Schedule of Events in Section 1 includes dates for completion of the documents and for training and demonstrations of proficiency where required.
Minimum Equipment List (MEL) (mandatory attachment if you will use an MEL).
Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP). (The AAIP is an optional program to be developed by the operator. It is a mandatory attachment if determined to be used.)
Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) (mandatory attachment for 10-or-more-passenger aircraft operations; optional for all other aircraft).
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) Operations and Training Programs (mandatory attachment(s) for aircraft operated between FL290 and FL410 inclusive;
refer to § 91.180 and AC 91-85).
Procedures to conduct a pretakeoff contamination check during ground icing conditions (refer to AC 135-16). (If not included, OpSpec A041 may be delayed.)
Appendix B B-2 Deviation request (mandatory attachment if a deviation is required; e.g., reduction in proving test flight time).
Training program revision (mandatory if any training is required to add the aircraft or operation).
Documents for Acceptance: We include the documents checked below for your review and acceptance.
Aircraft Lease (mandatory attachment if the air carrier is not the legal owner of the aircraft; refer to § 135.25(b) and the above link to lease guidance).
Revision to the Operations Manual (mandatory for any change to the MEL or other part 135 operations document).
Attachment Section 3: Aircraft Compliance Statement and supporting documents.
Attachment Section 4: Airworthiness Checklist and inspection statement showing the aircraft is ready for operations under part 135.
Proof of DOT Economic Registration (mandatory attachment for first aircraft; provide within 30 days after adding any additional aircraft).
The data required by Section 2.7, Required Maintenance & Inspection Data.
Please contact the persons indicated in Attachment Section 1 for any questions concerning this application. Please let us know immediately if you are not able to accommodate our schedule of events.
Sincerely, [Insert name and title] Attachments
Appendix C C-1 APPENDIX C. CHECKLIST FOR OPERATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Use the information provided below to prepare the required procedures for operations, maintenance, and training, as applicable. Use this information to prepare for validation and proficiency checks that may be required. Contact your principal inspector (PI) for information as needed.
Note: If adding an aircraft, please only check paragraphs that are new or that require revision related to the aircraft you want to add.
X Part # Purpose A 005 Conduct operations under certain exemptions and/or deviations.
A 011 Use an approved carry-on baggage program.
A 013 Conduct extended overwater turbojet operations without required emergency equipment.
A 014 Conduct special en route instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in Class G airspace.
A 015 Use an autopilot in lieu of a second-in-command.
A 017 Use an approved security program in helicopter operations.
A 018 Conduct scheduled passenger helicopter operations.
A 019 Use automotive gasoline as aircraft fuel.
A 020 Conduct 14 CFR part 135 airplane operations without instrument-rated pilots.
A 021 Conduct helicopter emergency medical services/air ambulance operations in accordance with part 135.
A 022 Use an approved exit row seat program.
A 023 Determine ground icing conditions for the purpose of flight (using an approved deicing/anti-icing procedure in accordance with part 135, § 135.227(b)(3)).
A 024 Conduct airplane air ambulance operations under part 135.
A 025 Use the electronic signatures, electronic recordkeeping systems, or electronic manual system listed in A025.
A 027 Conduct land-and-hold-short operations (LAHSO) at designated airports and specified runway configurations as identified by Air Traffic Services (ATS) in Order JO 7110.118.
A 028 Conduct aircraft wet lease arrangements.
A 029 Use an aircraft interchange agreement under 14 CFR part 119, § 119.49.
A 031 Make arrangements with training centers and other organizations for certificate holder training in accordance with § 135.324.
A 032 Adopt flightcrew member flight time limitations rules to establish flight attendant duty and flight time limitations and rest restrictions.
A 033 Conduct certain part 135 operations in accordance with flight and rest time limitations under §§ 135.261 through 135.273.
Appendix C C-2 X Part # Purpose A 034 Conduct operations using an approved Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) in accordance with 14 CFR part 121 subpart Y, §§ 121.901 through 121.925.
A 037 Conduct commuter and on-demand operations as a basic part 135 operator in accordance with the deviation provisions of §§ 135.21(a) and 135.341(a).
A 038 Conduct on-demand operations as a basic part 135 operator in accordance with the deviation provisions of §§ 119.69(b), 135.21(a), and 135.341(a).
A 039 Conduct single pilot-in-command operations as a part 135 operator in accordance with the deviation provisions of §§ 119.69(b), 135.21(a), and 135.341(a).
A 040 Conduct operations as a single pilot operator.
A 041 Conduct a pretakeoff contamination check during ground icing conditions for part 135 operators.
A 046 Conduct single-engine IFR (SEIFR) passenger-carrying operations under part 135.
A 050 Conduct Helicopter Night Vision Goggle Operations (HNVGO).
A 051 Conduct en route Airplane Night Vision Goggle Operations (ANVGO) and any additional authorized ANVGO in accordance with part 135 and the limitations and provisions of Operations Specification (OpSpec) A051.
A 055 Accept, handle, and carry materials regulated as hazardous materials (hazmat).
A 056 Conduct data link communications.
A 057 Conduct “eligible on-demand operations” as defined in and in accordance with § 135.4.
A 061 Use an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) in the aircraft as part of an authorized EFB Program.
A 096 Use only actual passenger and baggage weights (no combinations of average and actual weights) for all its aircraft.
A 097 Use any combination of actual, standard average (or segmented), or survey-derived average weights in its small cabin aircraft passenger and baggage weight program.
A 098 Use any combination of actual, standard average (or segmented), or survey-derived average weights for its medium cabin aircraft.
A 099 Use any combination of actual, standard average (or segmented), or survey-derived average weights for its large cabin aircraft.
A 160 Conduct part 135 rotorcraft operations without the radio altimeter equipment required by § 135.160(a), under a deviation as provided in § 135.160(b) and in accordance with the limitations and provisions of Letter of Deviation Authority (LODA) A160.
Appendix C C-3 X Part # Purpose A 304 Conduct the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification Training Program (CTP), required by 14 CFR part 61, § 61.156 for all ATP applicants, subject to the conditions and limitations in OpSpec A304.
A 323 Conduct airplane operations using a Liquid Water Equivalent System (LWES).
A 348 Allow persons eligible under § 121.547(a)(3) access to the flightdeck using the Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) program and/or the Flight Deck Access Restriction (FDAR) program in accordance with the limitations and provisions of A348.
A 355 Use Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In equipment and procedure(s) as specified in A355.
A 501 Suspend its liability insurance due to seasonal operations.
A 502 Use the air carrier merger and/or acquisition plan.
A 504 Conduct the ATP CTP, required by § 61.156 for all ATP applicants, subject to the conditions and limitations in OpSpec A504.
A 519 Conduct operations into the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
A 529 Conduct emergency operations to support a temporary regional disaster recovery.
A 532 Conduct flight operations in accordance with Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR) 112 (14 CFR part 91, § 91.1603) in the Tripoli (HLLL) flight information region (FIR) under a contract or subcontract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the sponsoring U.S. Government Entity.
A 533 Conduct flight operations in accordance with SFAR 107 (14 CFR part 91, § 91.1613) in the territory and airspace of Somalia at altitudes below FL260 under a contract or subcontract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the sponsoring U.S. Government Entity.
A 535 Conduct flight operations in accordance with SFAR 114 (14 CFR part 91, § 91.1609) in the Damascus (OSTT) FIR under a contract or subcontract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the sponsoring U.S. Government Entity.
A 536 Conduct flight operations in accordance with SFAR 115 (14 CFR part 91, § 91.1611) in the specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR under a contract or subcontract, grant, or cooperative agreement with the sponsoring U.S. Government Entity.
A 999 Issue an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Operator Certificate (AOC) through the Operations Safety System (OPSS).
B 029 Conduct operations using approved driftdown or fuel dumping procedures.
B 030 Conduct IFR en route Area Navigation (RNAV) operations in the State of Alaska using Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C145( )/C146( ) Global Positioning System (GPS)/Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) RNAV systems as the only means of IFR navigation in accordance with SFAR 97.
B 032 Conduct IFR en route operations.
Appendix C C-4 X Part # Purpose B 034 Conduct Class I navigation using an area navigation system.
B 035 Conduct Class I navigation in the U.S. Class A airspace using an area or long-range navigation system.
B 036 Conduct oceanic and remote continental navigation using multiple long-range navigation systems (LRNS).
B 037 Conduct operations in Central East Pacific (CEP) airspace.
B 038 Conduct operations in North Pacific (NOPAC) airspace.
B 039 Conduct operations in North Atlantic High Level Airspace (NAT HLA).
B 040 Conduct operations in areas of magnetic unreliability.
B 045 Conduct extended overwater operations using a single long-range communication system (SLRCS).
B 046 Conduct operations in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace.
B 048 Conduct air tour operations below an altitude of 1,500 feet above ground level (AGL) in the State of Hawaii.
B 049 Conduct operations in the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area (GCNP-SFRA).
B 054 Conduct oceanic and remote airspace navigation using a single LRNS.
B 057 Conduct commercial air tour operations over certain national park(s) and tribal lands within or abutting those national park(s).
B 342 Conduct Extended Operations (ETOPS) with two-engine airplanes.
B 344 Conduct ETOPS in passenger-carrying airplanes with more than two-engines.
B 450 Operate into/out of or overfly sensitive international area(s) as identified in B450 in accordance with the authorizations, conditions, and limitations of B050.
C 048 Conduct the specified enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) operations under § 91.176 in accordance with the limitations and provisions in C048.
C 049 Use a destination airport analysis program.
C 051 Conduct terminal instrument operations using specific procedures and landing minima for airplanes.
C 052 Conduct operations using basic instrument approach procedures (IAP) for airplanes.
C 054 Conduct IFR approach procedures using special IFR landing minimums for airplanes.
C 055 Derive alternate airport weather minimums from the standard table for airplanes.
C 057 Use IFR takeoff minimums for part 135 airplane operations—all airports.
C 060 Conduct Category (CAT) II or CAT II and III instrument approach and landing operations in accordance with OpSpec C060.
Appendix C C-5 X Part # Purpose C 061 Use flight control guidance systems for airplane automatic landing operations other than CAT II and III.
C 062 Use manually flown flight control guidance systems certified for airplane landing operations.
C 063 Conduct IFR RNAV 1 and/or Required Navigation Performance (RNP) 1 instrument departure procedures, RNAV 1 and/or RNP 1 Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STAR) published in accordance with 14 CFR part 97, and/or tailored arrivals (TA).
C 064 Conduct nonscheduled passenger and/or all-cargo, special terminal area IFR airplane operations in Class G airspace and at airports without an operating control tower.
C 065 Use powerplant reversing systems for rearward taxi in specific airplane operations.
C 067 Operate airplanes with special airport authorizations, provisions, and limitations.
C 068 Conduct noise abatement departure profile operations with its subsonic turbojet-powered airplanes over 75,000 pounds gross takeoff weight.
C 070 Conduct scheduled operations at authorized airports.
C 071 Use autopilot minimum use altitudes/heights in accordance with § 135.93 and the limitations and provisions of OpSpec C071.
C 072 Conduct engine-out departure procedures with approved 10-minute takeoff thrust time limits.
C 073 Use minimum descent altitude (MDA) as a decision altitude (DA)/decision height (DH) with vertical navigation (VNAV) on a nonprecision approach (NPA).
C 075 Conduct airplane IFR circle-to-land approach maneuvers.
C 076 Conduct airplane contact approaches using IFR CAT I landing minimums.
C 077 Conduct certain part 135 turbojet operations in the terminal area using visual flight rules (VFR).
C 079 Conduct part 135 IFR airplane operations using lower-than-standard takeoff minima.
C 080 Conduct scheduled passenger, special terminal area IFR airplane operations in Class G airspace and at airports without an operating control tower.
C 081 Conduct the special IAP, departure procedure, STAR, and RNAV Visual Flight Procedure (RVFP) operations specified in OpSpec C081.
C 085 Conduct RNAV operations substituting for part 97 instrument approaches.
C 384 Conduct RNP special aircraft and aircrew authorization required (SAAAR) approaches in accordance with part 97 and OpSpec C384.
D 072 Conduct Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Programs (CAMP).
D 073 Use an Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP).
Appendix C C-6 X Part # Purpose D 074 Use a reliability program for the entire aircraft.
D 075 Use a reliability program for airframe, powerplant, systems, or selected items.
D 076 Use short-term escalation.
D 080 Use leased maintenance program authorization: U.S.-registered aircraft.
D 083 Use short-term escalation authorization for borrowed parts that are subject to overhaul requirements.
D 084 Conduct ferry flights under special flight permits (SFP) with continuing authorization.
D 086 Use an ETOPS aircraft maintenance program.
D 087 Use a maintenance program for leased foreign-registered aircraft.
D 088 Use maintenance time limitations for operators with a partial reliability program.
D 089 Use maintenance time limitations for operators without a reliability program.
D 090 Use Coordinating Agencies for Suppliers Evaluation (CASE).
D 092 Use listed airplanes for operations in designated RVSM airspace in accordance with B046 and D092.
D 093 Use an approved maintenance program for HNVGO.
D 094 Use a Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) and night vision goggles (NVG) on aircraft to conduct ANVGO per maintenance documents, under part 135.
D 095 Use an approved minimum equipment list (MEL).
D 101 Use aircraft with nine or less passenger seats with the additional maintenance requirements of § 135.421 applicable for aircraft engine, propeller, and propeller control (governor).
D 102 Use aircraft with nine or less passenger seats with the additional maintenance requirements of § 135.421 applicable for rotorcraft operations.
D 103 Use a single-engine aircraft maintained in accordance with §§ 135.411 and 135.421 in passenger-carrying IFR operations.
D 104 Use aircraft with nine or less passenger seats with the additional maintenance requirements of § 135.421 applicable for emergency equipment.
D 106 Suspend its liability insurance for specific aircraft in long-term storage or maintenance.
D 301 Aircraft Network Security Program (ANSP) authorization E 096 Use Weight and Balance (W&B) control procedures.
H 101 Conduct terminal flight operations under IFR—helicopter.
H 102 Conduct operations using basic IAPs for helicopters.
H 103 Conduct CAT I IFR landings other than airborne radar approaches—helicopter.
H 104 Conduct IFR Helicopter En Route Descent Area (HEDA) procedure.
H 105 Use alternate airport IFR weather minimums—helicopter.
Appendix C C-7 X Part # Purpose H 106 Conduct helicopter operations using standard takeoff minimums under part 135.
H 108 Conduct helicopter CAT II operations.
H 109 Conduct helicopter CAT III operations.
H 110 Use flight control guidance systems for aircraft automatic landing operations—helicopter.
H 111 Use manually flown flight control guidance systems certified for aircraft landing operations—helicopter.
H 112 Conduct helicopter approach operations using an area navigation system.
H 113 Conduct nonscheduled passenger and all-cargo (scheduled and nonscheduled) special terminal area IFR rotorcraft operations in Class G airspace.
H 114 Use special airport authorizations, limitations, and provisions—helicopter.
H 116 Conduct helicopter operations using lower-than-standard takeoff minimums under part 135.
H 117 Conduct helicopter CAT I, instrument landing system (ILS), microwave landing system (MLS), or GPS landing system (GLS) approach procedures with specific IFR landing minimums.
H 118 Conduct helicopter circle-to-land maneuvers using IFR CAT I landing minimums.
H 119 Conduct helicopter contact approaches using IFR CAT I landing minimums.
H 120 Conduct operations in authorized airports for scheduled operations—helicopter.
H 121 Conduct scheduled passenger terminal area IFR rotorcraft operations in Class G airspace.
H 122 Conduct the special IAP, departure procedure, and STAR rotorcraft operations specified in OpSpec H122.
H 123 Conduct Class I navigation using area or long-range navigation systems with WAAS for rotorcraft RNP 0.3 en route and terminal operations.
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