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December 3, 2014 Exemption No. 6002J Regu latory

Docket No. FAA
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- 12804
Mr. Matthew S. Zuccaro President Helicopter Association International 1920 Ballenge r Ave Alexandria, VA 22314 Dear Mr. Zuccaro : This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition to extend Exemption No. 6002 , as amended . It explains the basis for our decision and describes its effect. **The Basis for Our Decision** By lette r dated October 6, 2014 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) for an extension of Exemption No. 6002 as amended . That exemption from § 43.3 (g) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations allows properl y trained pilots employ ed b y member operators to remove and reinstall Liquid Oxygen Sy stem (LO X) containers in their aircraft, after receiving and documenting appropriate training in th is task by a properl y certificated airframe mechanic, subject to certain conditions and limitations stated therein. In your petition, you indicate there has been no change in the conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested extension of the exemption would not set a precedent, and an y delay

in acti ng on this petition would be detrimental to HAI and AAMS
. **Our Decision** The FAA has determined the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 6002 , as amended, remains valid with respect to this exemption and is in the public interest.2

Therefore, und er the authority provided b y 49 U.S.C. § § 106(f), 40113 and 44701 49 which the FAA Administrator h as delegated to me, I grant the petition of Helicopter Association International and the Associatio n of Air Medical Services , to allow properl y trained pilots employ ed b y m ember operators to remove and reinstall L iquid Oxygen S ys tem (LOX) containers in their aircraft, after receiving and documenting appropriate training in this task by a properl y certificated airframe mechanic, subject to the following conditio ns and limitations. **The Effect of Our Decision** Our decision extends the termination date of Exemption No. 6002 , as amended, to January 31, 201 6 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded. Exemption No. 6002, as amended, is subject to the followin g conditions and limitations: 1. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of this exemption, it must apply for and receive from the FAA district office with certificate responsibility for its operating certificate, amended operations specifications authorizing it to exercise the privileges of this exemption. 2. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of this exemption, the assigned certificate holding office (Airworthiness) must evaluate each installation of the L iquid Oxygen Sy stem (LOX) and determine that the emergency shutdown is accessible in flight to any crew member in case of an emergency . The inspector must also determine the LOX sy stem was installed in accordance with some ty pe of FAA approval, (i.e. STC, FAA Field Approval) and that no sp ecial tools are required to perform the container exchange. 3. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of this exemption, it shall develop specific instructions for the installation and removal of the LOX containers installed in its aircraft and shall incorporate such data in its operations and maintenance procedures manual or other documents as appropriate. This information shall be made available to each pilot who will perform the procedure. 4. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of this ex emption, it shall establish a pilot training program for the removal, reinstallation of the L OX containers, and testing of the sy stem and have the program approved by the certificate holding FAA office. 5. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of th is exemption, its pilots shall be trained in the removal, reinstallation of the L OX containers, and testing of the sy stem, as specified b y the operator’s approved instructions. 6. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of this exemption, it shall ins truct its appropriatel y certificated mechanics to conduct spot checks to verify proper3

procedures are being followed when the LOX container exchanges are performed by the pilots. 7. Prior to an operator exercising the privileges of this e xemption, it shall d emonstrate that each LOX container has a positive means of shut off accessible in the cabin for each LOX container in case of emergency
. 8. Each pilot removing or installing LOX containers shall record that work in accordance with Section 43.9 and ensure that the appropriate weight and balance is utilized. 9. The privileges of this exemption also apply to an y similarly

- situated 14 CFR part 135 operator who is not a member of either petitioner’s association, under the above conditions and limitations. 10. This exemption only

applies when appropriatel y certificated maintenance personnel authorized under section 43.3(b) are not available.
Sincerel y, /s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service