Source: http://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/ga%20jta/operations/3.0%20certification/3.3%20air%20operator%20certification/o3-3-114.htm
Timestamp: 2018-01-21 10:20:43
Document Index: 653568950

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 133', 'art 133', 'art 133', 'art 133', 'art 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', '§ 133', 'art 133', 'art 133', '§ 133']

JTA O3.3.114, Conduct Initial Certification/Renewal of a 14 CFR Part 133 Applicant/Operator
O3.3.114 Conduct Initial Certification/Renewal of a 14 CFR Part 133 Applicant/Operator
1995 Hughes and Allen Corporation
49 USC 40104 Promotion of Civil Aeronautics and Safety of Air Commerce
49 USC 40113 Administrative
49 USC 44701 General Requirements
49 USC 44702 Issuance of Certificates
To determine an applicant’s ability to conduct operations under 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 133
Significant Interfaces :
Certificate Holding District Office (CHDO)
Procedural Guidance :
14 CFR Part 133, Rotorcraft External Load Operations
AC 133-1 (as amended), Rotorcraft External-Load Operations in Accordance with 14 CFR
VIS, Vital Information Subsystem - Flight Standards Automation System
NOTE: Ensure you are using the most current information. The Flight Standards Information System (FSIMS) may be used to obtain current guidance.
FAA Form 1360-33, Record of Visit, Conference or Telephone Call
FAA Form 8400-8, Operations Specifications
FAA Form 8430–21, Operating Certificate
FAA Form 8710-4, Rotorcraft External-Load Operator Certificate Application
K: 14 CFR Part 133
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 1, Sec. 1
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 7, Sec. 1
K: AC 133-1 (as amended)
1.1 Receive letter of intent from applicant
1.2 Open PTRS record
1.3 Review letter of intent by FSDO
1.4 Provide 3 copies of FAA Form 8710-4 and samples of materials for application package
1.5 Conduct pre-application meeting, if appropriate
1.6 Establish FSDO working file
1.7 Refer to Enforcement Information Subsystem (EIS) to determine applicant’s enforcement history
1.8 If certificate action indicates applicant can’t be certified while order is in effect, inform applicant in writing of ineligibility for certification until action is fulfilled
1.9 If certification action is in effect for chief pilot designee, inform applicant in writing of ineligibility for chief pilot until action is fulfilled. Continue certification process only when another chief pilot designee has been indicated clear through EIS
1.10 If certificate action is in effect for other pilots employed by applicant, continue with certification process. Inform applicant that pilot in question is ineligible to conduct external load operations until terms of enforcement action have been satisfied
2.1 Review application package
K: 14 CFR § 133.21
K: 14 CFR § 133.37
K: 14 CFR § 133.47
2.2 If application package is not accurate or complete, notify applicant of changes needed in writing
2.3 Determine need for formal application meeting
2.4 Conduct formal application meeting, if appropriate
2.5 Coordinate review of maintenance records, inspection of installation and operation of external-load attaching means, approval of personnel lifting device for Class D operations with Airworthiness Unit
K: 14 CFR § 133.41
K: 14 CFR § 133.43
K: 14 CFR § 133.45
K: 14 CFR § 133.49
2.6 Accept formal application package in writing
3. Document compliance phase
3.1 Review application form (FAA Form 8710-4)
3.2 Review aircraft lease
K: 14 CFR § 133.19
3.3 Evaluate rotorcraft-load combination flight manual
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 3, Chap. 51, Sec. 3
3.4 Evaluate Operator record-keeping system
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 5, Chap. 10, Sec. 1
3.5 Verify letter of designation of chief pilot has been signed
3.6 Determine if chief pilot designee meets requirements: Passed knowledge and skill test for external-load operations, previous experience in external-load operations, satisfactory safety record; otherwise, administer knowledge and skills test during inspection phase
K: 14 CFR Part 133, Subpart B
3.7 Prepare operations specifications
3.8 Confirm rotorcraft and equipment maintenance
records inspected by Airworthiness Unit
K: 14 CFR Part 133, Subpart C
3.9 Review training program (Class D only)
4. Demonstration and inspection phase
4.1 Conduct knowledge and skill test, if necessary
4.2 Confirm Airworthiness Unit conducted rotorcraft and equipment inspection
4.3 Conduct operational flight checks, if necessary
K: 14 CFR § 133.23
4.4 Conduct base inspection
5.1 Obtain certification number from AFS-620
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 1, Sec. 1 and Sec. 3
5.2 Prepare and issue operating certificate (FAA Form 8430-21)
5.3 Prepare list of authorized rotorcraft and attach to operating certificate
5.4 Complete inspection report on FAA Form 8710-4
5.5 If certification requirements still not met: Issue letter of denial, indicate disapproval on FAA Form 8710-4, have FSDO manager sign and date application
5.6 Assemble certification file
5.7 Enter appropriate information in Vital Information Subsystem (VIS)
6. Close PTRS record