Date: 6/19/2014 Exemption No: 97758from 14 CFR (FAR Section)- Part: 91.413 (c); 91.411 (b) will expire on 10/31/2014. If appropriate, please submit your request to extend this exemption (including the docket number FAA-2008- 0994) within 30 days ofthe date ofthis notice. Otherwise, the FAA may not be able to process your request for extension before the expiration date. You may either submit your request electronically through the internet using the Docket Management System web site at: http://Regulations.gov/ or mail your request to:

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To Whom It May Concern,

Enclosed is a petition to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an extension ofexemption from; Sections 91.411(b) and 91.413(c) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal Regulations. Reference existing docket# FAA-2008-0994.

The Center for Emergency Medicine, d/b/a STAT MedEvac is an emergency medical services (EMS) operator, with over 30 years ofexperience in our operational area. The petition would authorize the Center for Emergency Medicine to perform altimeter systems, altitude reporting equipment and ATC transponder test and inspections on company aircraft by company employee's that hold an airframe and powerplant rating, FCC rating and factory training bythe manufacture ofthe aircraft being inspected and tested under the current authorized Center for Emergency Medicine ofWestern Pa, Inc. Approved Aircraft Inspection Program. (AAIP).

Thank you in advance for your consideration. Should you have any questions, I may be reached at 412-460-3000 Ext. 268.

Chuck Horgan Director ofMaintenance Center for Emergency Medicine ofWestern Pennsylvania, Inc. STATMedEvac Enclosure (1)Center for Emergency Medicine D/b/a STAT MedEvac Certificate#: E3MA774L

10 Allegheny County Airport West Mifflin, PA 15122

Contact: Chuck Horgan, Director ofMaintenance Phone: 412-460-3000, Fax: 412-466-8963 Petitions for an extension ofexemption from Sections 91.411

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This is a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an extension ofexemption from: Sections 91.411(b) and 91.413(c) ofTitle 14, Code ofFederal regulations. Reference docket# FAA2008-0994

The Center for Emergency Medicine, d/b/a STAT MedEvac is an emergency medical services (EMS) operator, with over 30 years ofexperience on our operational area. This petition would authorize the Center for Emergency Medicine to perform altimeter systems, altitude reporting equipment and ATC transpondertests and inspections on company aircraft by company employee's that hold an airframe and powerplant rating, FCC rating and factory training by the manufacture ofthe aircraft being inspected and tested underthe current authorized Center for Emergency Medicine ofWestern Pa, Inc. Approved Aircraft Inspection Program (AAIP).

The Center for Emergency Medicine requests the relieffrom the following sections:

A. Section 91.411(b) states, in pertinent part, thatthe tests required by paragraph (a) ofthis section must be conducted by- (1) The manufacture ofthe airplane, orhelicopter, on which the tests and inspection

are to be performed; (2) A certificated repair station properly equipped to perform those functions holding- (i) An instrument rating, Class I; 

### (ii) A limited instrument rating appropriate to make and model ofappliance to betested; (iii)A limited rating appropriate to the testto be performed; (iv) An airframe rating appropriate to the airplane, orhelicopter, to be tested; or (3) A certified mechanic with an airframe rating (static pressure system tests and inspections only)

B. Section 91.413(c) states, in pertinent part that the tests and inspections specified in this section must be conducted by- (1) A certificated repair station properly equipped to perform those functions and holding- (i) A radio rating, Class ill; (ii) A limited radio rating appropriate to the make and model transponder to be tested; (iii) A limited rating appropriate to the testto be performed; (2) A holder ofa continuous airworthiness maintenance program as provided in part 12lor 

### § 135.411(a)(2) ofthis chapter; or (3) The manufacturer ofthe aircraft on which the transponderto be tested is installed, ifthe transponder was installed by the manufacturer.C. The Center for Emergency Medicine supports this request for extension ofexemption ofdocket # FAA-2008-0994 with the following information:

In the interest ofpublic safetythe Center for Emergency Medicine ofWesternPennsylvania, Inc. believes that the granting ofthis exemption request is clearly aligned withthe FAA and Mission Statement: "Toprovide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world".

The Center for Emergency Medicine is dedicated to the safety ofits employee's and the general public. By supportingthis request, the Center for Emergency Medicine shall serve the public in a safer manner with a even tighter operational control then the basic requirements. Allowing the Center for Emergency Medicine to perform its own in house 91.411 and 91.413 testes and inspections by its qualified, trained employee's shall reduce delays in aircraft availabilitythat serve the public in thetristate area.

The Center for Emergency Medicine'strained personnel already are performing 91.411 and 91.413 tests and inspections priorto local avionic repair facilities tests and inspection on company aircraft. the Center for Emergency Medicine'strained personnel has over 30 years experience with 91.411 and 91.413 tests and inspections.
Exemption from (FAR), section 91.413(c) and 91.411(b) would provide a higher level ofsafety as underthe current rule.

The Centerfor Emergency Medicine is currently one ofthe largest private airmedical providers in the United States ofAmerica. Currently we perform over 11,000 patient flights peryear, this is already public interest. This exemption would allow us to utilize ourcurrenttrained staff improving the reliability ofour service to our customers.

The Center for Emergency Medicine'stechnical staffoperates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days peryear, outside vendors that can perform the checks are in many cases, only available during the day. Current availability ofthese outside vendors require us to hold aircraft out ofservice for additional days to fit their schedule.

Thankyou for your consideration. Ifyou should have any questions I can be reached at chorgan@statmedevac.com.
Sincerely,

Chuck Horgan Director ofMaintenance Centerfor Emergency Medicine ofWestern Pennsylvania, Inc. Office: 412-460-3000 (ext. 268) Cell: 412-418-1002