January l ^ 2011 

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U.S. Dept of Transportation, 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E. 

West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 

Washington, D.C, 20590 

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Subject: FAA Application for Exemption 

From: 

Indiana Air Search ^nd Rescue 

20 N. Meridian Streek_SuileJ.3fl6^.._ ^ ^ 

Indianapolis, JN 46204 

Certified 501 (c) (3) with Federal Tax Id # 20-3823693 

Contact: Olaf Tessarzyk 

Office Phone: 317-730-0478 

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Summary: 

This historic aircraft was built in 1968 flown in the Vietnam War. It represents the 

breakthrough in military helicopter transport technology for the Armed Forces. Many 

veterans have flown and were rescued to safety m this type of aircraft. The squadrons it 

served in were: 

Pofthe9*AirCav 

2"^ofthe20*AirCav 

117* Air Assault 

After its service in the Army m VietriamTi 

Bangor Maine with the National Guard AASF Mearing. It was put out of service in 

1994. 

It was acquired by Indiana Air Search and Rescue on January 15'*' 2008 and rebuilt to its 

original condition within several years by a group of veterans and other volunteers in 

spare time. 

Due to the history it was rebuilt to its original condition, including signage of the three 

squadrons it was flown in Vietnam. This includes also all instruments and markings It 

represents a big symbol to Veterans and resembles a piece of history fiom that period of 

time. Only very few helicopters of that time are still flyable and almost now were 

restored to its original condition. Therefore it clearly is one of its kind. 

Indiana Air Search and Rescue (lASAR) is requesting deviation fix)m 14 CFR 91.146, 

FAR 91.147, FAR 119.5(G), FAR 119.23(A), and FAR 125.1, Part 125 applicability, 

with the exceptions of FAR 125 subpart D, FAR 125 subpart H, and FAR 125 subpart I 

in order to maintain a higher level of safety. We request authority to conduct all 

operations in accotxiance with 14 CFR part 91 in conjunction with FAA policy regarding 

requests for exemption from the rules governing the operation of aircraft for ^ purpose 

ef carrying-pftBacBgcffl on living history flights in return for compensation. Docket 

Number FAA-2006-24260, as published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2007 (72 

FR 57196). "Aircraft holding any category of airworthiness certificate issued under 14 

CFR Part 21 may be considered for an exemption to provide living history flight 

experiences" 

Compensation would be collected to help cover expenses associated with maintaining 

and operating the aircraft. Without these contributions, the cost of maintaining the aircraft 

would be prohibitive. Replacement parts and the specific gasoline will eventually be in 

short supply and may substantially reduce the aircraft performance capability or require 

the aircraft to be grounded. 
FAA criteria for exemption: 

t. Aircraft registration: N 30111 is a Turbine Helicopter manufactured by Bell 

Helicopter Textron, Inc, P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. The Serial 

#6816563. 

2. This military aircraft is equipped with a turbine engine. 

3. The Aircraft was built by Bell Textron in 1968. 

4. The aircraft will conform to its type certification basis, CAR 4b, including CAR 

4b.362(e)(7), which pertains to a means by which occupants may egress during 

emergency evacuation. lASAR will provide an FAA approved training program when 

briefing passengers for a living history flight. 

States of America during the Vietnam time period. 

6a. and 6b. All passenger seats on the UH-IH are FAA approved and installed per the 

aircraft operating handbook. The aircraft will have a seating arrangement in order to 

maintain its historical accuracy. LASAR will maintain the aircraft in accordance with 

its approved Maintenance/Inspection Program, 

7. lASAR will operate under the FAA guidelines for living history flights, and the 

flights shall not be construed as touring, sightseeing, or air carrier operations. 

8. One of less then 10 original rebuilt UH-IH helicopters in the United States. 

9. Certification for tax exempt 501 (c) (3) Certification issued 1-17-2007 with Federal Tax ID 

# 20-3823693 as the Indiana Air Search and Rescue, Inc. 20 N. Meridian Street, Suite # 206 

Indianapolis, IN 46204. Contact: Olaf Tessarzyk, Phone number: see above 

10. This historic aircraft was built in 1968 flown in the Vietnam War. It represents the 

breakthrough in military helicopter transport technology for the Aimed Forces. Many 

veterans have flown and were rescued to safety in this type of aircraft. The Squadrons 

- it served-iiTwrrff! " — 

l'*ofthe9'*'AirCav 

2"%fthe20*AirCav 

' in^^'AkAssauh 

After its service in the Army in Vietnam it returned to the mainland and was stationed 

in Bangor Maine with the National Guard AASF Mearing. It was put out of service in 

1994. 

It was acquired by Indiana Air Search and Rescue on January 15* 2008 and rebuilt to 

its original condition within five years by a group of Veterans and other volunteers in 

spare time. 
Due to the history and rebuilding to its original condition, including signage of the 

three squadrons it was flown in Vietnam, it represents a big symbol to Veterans and 

resembles a piece of history from that time. Only very few helicopters of that time are 

still flyabie and almost now were restored to its original condition. This includes also 

all instruments and markings TTierefore it clearly is one of its kind. 

With the advent of the FAA Policy on the operation of aircraft for the purpose of 

living history flights, lASAR was formed and has purchased the helicopter. 

11. lASAR will comply with the conditions and lunitations to the revised aircraft 

operating conditions as set forth by the FAA requirements. lASAR also understands 

that this may be more restrictive than the conditions allowed under the origmal 

airworthiness certificate. 

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12. Passengers will obtain a completeDnenrigpTTOHfH!^!H!!IWHHHiip^ 

describes the increased risks inherent in an aircraft with this limited operational 

standard. Passengers will be provided a notice for signature to that effect. 

13a. All crew members required by applicable regulations and the terms of the 

exemption shall be qualified to perform the duties of their position. The pilot in 

command (PIC) shall hold an FAA commercial rotorcraft pilot certificate with UH1 type rating. The Copilot (CP) will hold a minimum of a FAA private pilot 

certificate. All required flight crew members shall hold at least a 2" class medical 

certificate. 

13b. Initial and recurrent training for the PIC will be performed to current Practical Test 

Standards for this type of aircraft. 

13c. lASAR wi(I develop and maintain a written aircraft qualification and re-current 

ground trailing program for hs PIC's and FE's that covers the training subjects 

listed below. The training will include all information, procedures and limitations of 

a UH-IH. Each crew member must receive the following training within the 

previous 12 calendar months and be found competent and proficient in these areas 

as ci£WJn$mbeis in^PICor FE^sitjpnsin the mrcraft prior to carrying paSsehgers. 
Required Training tasks: 

1. General information and description of the helicopter. 

2. Aircraft limitations. 

3. Aircraft servicing 

4. Normal operating procedures. 

5. Fuel system. 

6. Electrical system. 

7. Hydraulic system. 

8. Engine. 

9. Instruments and avionics. 

10. Controls 

11. Rotor System 

13. Weight andbSance; ^—*in„-.rh .>««.^.^.s^.: ^> P .,^,^^^ 

14. Performance plaiming. 

15. Crew resource management practices. 

13d. Re-current ground training program will be developed and used by the lASAR for 

use by all pilots on an annual cycle. 

13e. Annual proficiency checks will be conducted by the lASAR Chief Flight Instructor 

and, if necessary, flight training will be conducted. 

13f. Minimum fl ght experience. 

PIC requireinents: 

1. Completion within the previous 12 calendar months, LASAR PIC qualification 

flight and ground training for UH-IH aircraft. 

2. Completion within the 12 previous calendar months, lASAR PIC proficiency 

check in pK-lH aircraft. The proficiency check will consist of the approjpriate 

maneuve^s-aad procedures currently jequired for the issuance of a UH-lU type 

rating. 

3. Have at bast 400 hours of aeronautical flight experience, 200 hours in helicopters 

and 25 hours in UH-IH type series. 

13g. Take-offland landing currency. 

Each PIG shall have accomplished within the previous 90 days, 3 takeoffs and 3 

landings to a full stop in the UH-1H series rotorcraft prior to the carriage of 

passengers. 
Re-current flight training for pilots must include at least, flight training in the 

maneuver? and procedures in this exemption request. However satisfactory 

completion of the check required by this request within the preceding 12 calendar 

months may be substituted for re-current flight training. 

13h. A system for documenting and recording all crew qualifications and training, will 

be maintained. 

13i. All training programs will be approved by the FAA. lASAR will maintain the 

following information and records and will make those records available for 

review to the FAA when requested. 

1. The name of each pilot crew member LASAR authorizes to conduct flight 

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2. Copies of each PIC and Copilot certificate, medical certificate, qualifications 

and initial and re-current training and testing documentation. 

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14. Maintenahce/Inspection of the aircraft. 

14a. The aircraft will be maintained in accordance with the Indiana Flight Standards 

District Office approved maintenance/inspection program. LASAR will have the 

services of an FAA certificated airfi-ame and power plant mechanic or an 

appropriately rated FAA repair station available at all stopovers to perform all 

required midntenance inspections and repairs. Records of maintenance performed 

and mainteiance inspections records as appropriate. Maintenance and inspection 

records will meet the requirements of FAR 91.405, 43.9, and 43.11. 

14b. lASAR's FAA ^proved maintenance program is based upon the military 

maintenan4e program for UH-IH helicopters in accordance with the airworthiness 

certificate iind the helicopters operating Hmitations. 

14c. All maintenjance inspections will be documented and recorded in accordance with 

—- the^^AA approved maintenance inspection program for this aircraft. 

14d. lASAR possesses all the logs of the operational history of the helicopter. LASAR 

will document all maintenance in accordance with the FAA approved maintenance 

inspection program for this aircraft. 

15. AllNTSB 830 reportable incidents will be reported to our local FSDO. 

16. Passenger |Safety and Training. 

16a. lASAR will conduct an FAA approved passenger briefing appropriate to the scope 

of operations. Passengers will be fully informed of the risk associated with the 

living history flights. All operations will include briefing cards. 
I6b. The passenger briefing cards will include emergency egress procedures, passenger 

seating, as \Vell as the passenger restraint systems. 

I6c. DOD famili^zation flights. Ejection seats, or high altitude operations. 

16c.l. This aircraft is not equipped with crew ejection seats. 

16c.2 and c.3. This aircraft is not equipped with an oxygen system. 

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Chief Flight Instructor