Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 73 - Robinson R-22/R-44 Special Training and Experience Requirements
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Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 73 - Robinson R-22/R-44
Special Training and Experience Requirements Sections
1. Applicability.
2. Required training, aeronautical experience, endorsements, and
flight review.
3. Expiration date.
1. Applicability. Under the procedures prescribed herein, this
SFAR applies to all persons who seek to manipulate the controls or
act as pilot in command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44
helicopter. The requirements stated in this SFAR are in addition to
the current requirements of part 61.
2. Required training, aeronautical experience, endorsements, and
flight review.
(a) Awareness Training:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, no
person may manipulate the controls of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44
helicopter after March 27, 1995, for the purpose of flight unless
the awareness training specified in paragraph (a)(3) of this
section is completed and the person's logbook has been endorsed by
a certified flight instructor authorized under paragraph (b)(5) of
this section.
(2) A person who holds a rotorcraft category and helicopter
class rating on that person's pilot certificate and meets the
experience requirements of paragraph (b)(1) or paragraph (b)(2) of
this section may not manipulate the controls of a Robinson model
R-22 or R-44 helicopter for the purpose of flight after April 26,
1995, unless the awareness training specified in paragraph (a)(3)
of this section is completed and the person's logbook has been
endorsed by a certified flight instructor authorized under
paragraph (b)(5) of this section.
(3) Awareness training must be conducted by a certified flight
instructor who has been endorsed under paragraph (b)(5) of this
section and consists of instruction in the following general
subject areas:
(i) Energy management;
(ii) Mast bumping;
(iii) Low rotor RPM (blade stall);
(iv) Low G hazards; and
(v) Rotor RPM decay.
(4) A person who can show satisfactory completion of the
manufacturer's safety course after January 1, 1994, may obtain an
endorsement from an FAA aviation safety inspector in lieu of
completing the awareness training required in paragraphs (a)(1) and
(a)(2) of this section.
(b) Aeronautical Experience:
(1) No person may act as pilot in command of a Robinson model
R-22 unless that person:
(i) Has had at least 200 flight hours in helicopters, at least
50 flight hours of which were in the Robinson R-22; or
(ii) Has had at least 10 hours dual instruction in the Robinson
R-22 and has received an endorsement from a certified flight
instructor authorized under paragraph (b)(5) of this section that
the individual has been given the training required by this
paragraph and is proficient to act as pilot in command of an R-22.
Beginning 12 calendar months after the date of the endorsement, the
individual may not act as pilot in command unless the individual
has completed a flight review in an R-22 within the preceding 12
calendar months and obtained an endorsement for that flight review.
The dual instruction must include at least the following abnormal
and emergency procedures flight training:
(A) Enhanced training in autorotation procedures,
(B) Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the
governor,
(C) Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery, and
(D) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery
procedures.
(2) No person may act as pilot in command of a Robinson R-44
unless that person -
(i) Has had at least 200 flight hours in helicopters, at least
50 flight hours of which were in the Robinson R-44. The pilot in
command may credit up to 25 flight hours in the Robinson R-22
toward the 50 hour requirement in the Robinson R-44; or
(ii) Has had at least 10 hours dual instruction in a Robinson
helicopter, at least 5 hours of which must have been accomplished
in the Robinson R-44 helicopter and has received an endorsement
from a certified flight instructor authorized under paragraph
(b)(5) of this section that the individual has been given the
training required by this paragraph and is proficient to act as
pilot in command of an R-44. Beginning 12 calendar months after the
date of the endorsement, the individual may not act as pilot in
command unless the individual has completed a flight review in a
Robinson R-44 within the preceding 12 calendar months and obtained
an endorsement for that flight review. The dual instruction must
include at least the following abnormal and emergency procedures
flight training -
(A) Enhanced training in autorotation procedures;
(B) Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the
governor;
(C) Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery; and
(D) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery
procedures.
(3) A person who does not hold a rotorcraft category and
helicopter class rating must have had at least 20 hours of dual
instruction in a Robinson R-22 helicopter prior to operating it in
solo flight. In addition, the person must obtain an endorsement
from a certified flight instructor authorized under paragraph
(b)(5) of this section that instruction has been given in those
maneuvers and procedures, and the instructor has found the
applicant proficient to solo a Robinson R-22. This endorsement is
valid for a period of 90 days. The dual instruction must include at
least the following abnormal and emergency procedures flight
training:
(i) Enhanced training in autorotation procedures,
(ii) Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the
governor,
(iii) Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery, and
(iv) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery
procedures.
(4) A person who does not hold a rotorcraft category and
helicopter class rating must have had at least 20 hours of dual
instruction in a Robinson R-44 helicopter prior to operating it in
solo flight. In addition, the person must obtain an endorsement
from a certified flight instructor authorized under paragraph
(b)(5) of this section that instruction has been given in those
maneuvers and procedures, and the instructor has found the
applicant proficient to solo a Robinson R-44. This endorsement is
valid for a period of 90 days. The dual instruction must include at
least the following abnormal and emergency procedures flight
training:
(i) Enhanced training in autorotation procedures,
(ii) Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the
governor,
(iii) Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery, and
(iv) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery
procedures.
(5) No certificated flight instructor may provide instruction or
conduct a flight review in a Robinson R-22 or R-44 unless that
instructor -
(i) Completes the awareness training in paragraph 2(a) of this
SFAR.
(ii) For the Robinson R-22, has had at least 200 flight hours in
helicopters, at least 50 flight hours of which were in the Robinson
R-22, or for the Robinson R-44, has had at least 200 flight hours
in helicopters, 50 flight hours of which were in Robinson
helicopters. Up to 25 flight hours of Robinson R-22 flight time may
be credited toward the 50 hour requirement.
(iii) Has completed flight training in a Robinson R-22, R-44, or
both, on the following abnormal and emergency procedures -
(A) Enhanced training in autorotation procedures;
(B) Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the
governor;
(C) Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery; and
(D) Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery
procedures.
(iv) Has been authorized by endorsement from an FAA aviation
safety inspector or authorized designated examiner that the
instructor has completed the appropriate training, meets the
experience requirements and has satisfactorily demonstrated an
ability to provide instruction on the general subject areas of
paragraph 2(a)(3) of this SFAR, and the flight training identified
in paragraph 2(b)(5)(iii) of this SFAR.
(c) Flight Review:
(1) No flight review completed to satisfy § 61.56 by an
individual after becoming eligible to function as pilot in command
in a Robinson R-22 helicopter shall be valid for the operation of
R-22 helicopter unless that flight review was taken in an R-22.
(2) No flight review completed to satisfy § 61.56 by individual
after becoming eligible to function as pilot in command in a
Robinson R-44 helicopter shall be valid for the operation of R-44
helicopter unless that flight review was taken in the R-44.
(3) The flight review will include a review of the awareness
training subject areas of paragraph 2(a)(3) of this SFAR and the
flight training identified in paragraph 2(b) of this SFAR.
(d) Currency Requirements: No person may act as pilot in command
of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter carrying passengers
unless the pilot in command has met the recency of flight
experience requirements of § 61.57 in an R-22 or R-44, as
appropriate.
3. Expiration date. This SFAR No. 73 shall remain in
effect until it is revised or rescinded.
[Doc. No. 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, as amended by SFAR
73-1, 63 FR 666, Jan. 7, 1998; 68 FR 43, Jan. 2, 2003; Amdt.
61-120, 73 FR 17246, Apr. 1, 2008; Amdt. SFAR 73-2, 74 FR 25650,
May 29, 2009]
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-2 - Relief for Certain Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
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Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 118-2 - Relief for Certain
Persons During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
1. Applicability. This Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) applies to -
(a) Certain persons who are unable to meet the following
requirements during some period between March 1, 2020 and January
31, 2021 -
(1) Training, recency, testing and checking requirements
specified in parts 61, 91, 107, and 125 of this chapter, and SFAR
No. 73 of this part; and
(2) Duration and renewal requirements specified in parts 61, 63,
65, and 141 of this chapter, and SFAR No. 100-2 of this part;
and
(b) Certain air carriers and operators who are unable to obtain
special flight permits with a continuing authorization under part
21 of this chapter for the purpose of flying the aircraft to a
point of storage.
2. Training, recency, testing, and checking
requirements.
(a) Applicability. The relief provided by paragraph 2 of
this SFAR applies to -
(1) Operations conducted for compensation or hire under parts
91, 125, 133, and 137 of this chapter by persons who are exercising
the privileges of at least a commercial pilot certificate issued
under this part;
(2) Operations conducted by persons who are exercising the
privileges of a private pilot certificate issued under this part,
provided the person meets one of the following paragraphs -
(i) The person is conducting a charitable medical flight for a
volunteer pilot organization pursuant to an exemption issued under
part 11 of this chapter, and the flight involves only the carriage
of persons considered essential for the flight;
(ii) The person is conducting an agricultural aircraft operation
under a private agricultural aircraft operating certificate issued
in accordance with § 137.19 of this chapter;
(iii) The person has at least 500 hours of total time as a
pilot, that includes at least 400 hours as a pilot in command and
at least 50 hours that were accrued within the preceding 12
calendar months, and the person is conducting one of the following
operations consistent with the compensation or hire exceptions
specified in § 61.113:
(A) A flight incidental to that person's business or
employment;
(B) A flight in support of family medical needs or to transport
essential goods for personal use;
(C) A flight necessary to fly an aircraft to a location in order
to meet a requirement of this chapter; or
(D) A flight to transport essential goods and medical supplies
to support public health needs;
(3) For operations conducted under part 91, subpart K, and part
125 of this chapter, persons who are serving as flight attendant
crewmembers, check pilots, and flight instructors; and
(4) Operations conducted under part 107 of this chapter by a
person who holds a remote pilot certificate issued under part 107
of this chapter.
(b) This Part.
(1) Second-in-command qualifications of § 61.55. (i)
Airmen requirements. (A) Notwithstanding the period
specified in § 61.55(c), a person who is required to complete the
second-in-command familiarization and currency requirements under §
61.55(b)(1) and (2) between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020
for purposes of maintaining second-in-command privileges may
complete the requirements of § 61.55(b)(1) and (2) in the month
before or three months after the month in which they are required,
provided the pilot meets the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(1)(ii)
of this SFAR.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in § 61.55(c), a person
who is required to complete the second-in-command familiarization
and currency requirements under § 61.55(b)(1) and (2) between
October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 for purposes of maintaining
second-in-command privileges may complete the requirements of §
61.55(b)(1) and (2) in the month before or two months after the
month in which they are required, provided the pilot meets the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(1)(ii) of this SFAR.
(C) A pilot who meets the requirements of § 61.55(b)(1) and (2)
in accordance with paragraph 2.(b)(1)(i)(A) or paragraph
2.(b)(1)(i)(B) of this SFAR will be considered to have completed
the requirements in the month in which they were due.
(ii) Qualification requirements. To complete the
requirements of § 61.55(b)(1) or (2) within the period specified in
paragraph 2.(b)(1)(i)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(1)(i)(B) of this SFAR,
the person -
(A) Must review and become familiar with the following
information for the specific type of aircraft for which
second-in-command privileges are sought -
(1) Operational procedures applicable to the powerplant,
equipment, and systems;
(2) Performance specifications and limitations;
(3) Normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures;
(4) Flight manual; and
(5) Placards and markings; and
(B) Prior to serving as second-in-command, must have logged at
least three takeoffs and landings to a full stop as the sole
manipulator of the flight controls within the 180 days preceding
the date of the flight.
(2) Flight review requirements of § 61.56. A person who
has not completed a flight review within the previous 24 calendar
months in accordance with § 61.56 may continue to act as pilot in
command of an aircraft, provided the following requirements are met
-
(i) Airmen requirements. The person was current to act as
pilot in command of an aircraft in March 2020 and, to maintain
currency, is required to complete a flight review under § 61.56
between March 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.
(ii) Qualification requirements. To act as pilot in
command of an aircraft during the period specified in paragraph
2.(b)(2)(iii)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(2)(iii)(B) of this SFAR, the
person must have -
(A) Within the 12 calendar months preceding the month in which
the flight review is due, logged at least 10 hours of flight time
as pilot in command in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated;
and
(B) Since January 1, 2020 and preceding the date of flight,
completed online Wings courses for pilots from the FAA Safety Team
website, available at www.faasafety.gov. The online training
courses must total at least 3 Wings credits.
(iii) Grace period. (A) A person who is required to
complete a flight review under § 61.56 between March 1, 2020 and
September 30, 2020 may act as pilot in command of an aircraft for a
duration of three calendar months from the month in which the
flight review was due. Before acting as pilot in command of an
aircraft in the fourth month after the month in which the flight
review was due, the person must satisfactorily complete a flight
review in accordance with § 61.56.
(B) A person who is required to complete a flight review under §
61.56 between October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 may act as pilot
in command of an aircraft for a duration of two calendar months
from the month in which the flight review was due. Before acting as
pilot in command of an aircraft in the third month after the month
in which the flight review was due, the person must satisfactorily
complete a flight review in accordance with § 61.56.
(3) Instrument experience requirements of § 61.57. A
person who has not performed and logged the tasks required by §
61.57(c)(1) within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the
flight may continue to act as pilot in command under IFR or in
weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR,
provided the following requirements are met -
(i) Qualification requirements. The person has -
(A) Within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the
flight, performed and logged at least three instrument approaches
in actual weather conditions, or under simulated conditions using a
view-limiting device; and
(B) Within the 9 calendar months preceding the month of the
flight, performed and logged the tasks required by §
61.57(c)(1).
(ii) Grace period. Between April 30, 2020 and September
30, 2020, a person who meets the qualification requirements of
paragraph 2.(b)(3)(i) of this SFAR may act as pilot in command
under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums
prescribed for VFR.
(iii) Instrument currency after September 30, 2020.
Before acting as pilot in command under IFR or in weather
conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR after
September 30, 2020, the person must comply with § 61.57(c).
(4) Pilot in command proficiency check requirements of §
61.58. (i) Airmen requirements. (A) Notwithstanding the
period specified in § 61.58(i), a pilot who is required to take a
pilot in command proficiency check under § 61.58(a)(1) or (2)
between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of
maintaining pilot in command privileges may complete the check in
the month before or three months after the month in which it is
required, provided the pilot meets the requirements of paragraph
2.(b)(4)(ii) of this SFAR.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in § 61.58(i), a pilot
who is required to take a pilot in command proficiency check under
§ 61.58(a)(1) or (2) between October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021
for purposes of maintaining pilot in command privileges may
complete the check in the month before or two months after the
month in which it is required, provided the pilot meets the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(4)(ii) of this SFAR.
(C) A pilot who completes the proficiency check within the
period prescribed by this paragraph 2.(b)(4)(i)(A) or paragraph
2.(b)(4)(i)(B) of this SFAR will be considered to have completed
the check in the month in which it was required.
(ii) Qualification requirements. To complete the pilot in
command proficiency check required by § 61.58(a)(1) or (2) within
the period specified in paragraph 2.(b)(4)(i)(A) or paragraph
2.(b)(4)(i)(B) of this SFAR, the person -
(A) Must meet the flight experience requirements of § 61.57 that
are applicable to the operation to be conducted; and
(B) Within the 3 calendar months preceding the month of the
flight, must have reviewed the following information for the
specific type of aircraft for which pilot in command privileges are
sought -
(1) Operational procedures applicable to the powerplant,
equipment, and systems;
(2) Performance specifications and limitations;
(3) Normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures;
(4) Flight manual; and
(5) Placards and markings.
(5) Flight Crewmember Requirements of Part 91, Subpart K, of
this Chapter.
(i) Testing and checking Requirements. (A)
Notwithstanding the period specified in § 91.1071(a) of this
chapter, a crewmember who is required to take a test or a flight
check under § 91.1065(a), § 91.1065(b), § 91.1067, § 91.1069(a), or
§ 91.1069(b) of this chapter between March 1, 2020 and September
30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete the
test or check in the month before or three months after the month
it is required, provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi)
of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in § 91.1071(a) of this
chapter, a crewmember who is required to take a test or a flight
check under § 91.1065(a), § 91.1065(b), § 91.1067, § 91.1069(a), or
§ 91.1069(b) of this chapter between October 1, 2020 and January
31, 2021 for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete the
test or check in the month before or two months after the month it
is required, provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of
this SFAR are met.
(C) A crewmember who completes a test or check in accordance
with paragraph 2.(b)(5)(i)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(5)(i)(B) of this
SFAR will be considered to have completed the test or check in the
month in which it was required.
(ii) Recurrent training requirements. (A) Notwithstanding
the period specified in § 91.1073(b) of this chapter, a crewmember
who is required to complete recurrent training under § 91.1099 or §
91.1107(c) of this chapter between March 1, 2020 and September 30,
2020 for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete that
training in the month before or three months after the month in
which it is required, provided the requirements of paragraph
2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in § 91.1073(b) of this
chapter, a crewmember who is required to complete recurrent
training under § 91.1099 or § 91.1107(c) of this chapter between
October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 for purposes of maintaining
qualification may complete that training in the month before or two
months after the month in which it is required, provided the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(C) A crewmember who completes recurrent training in accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(5)(ii)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(5)(ii)(B)
will be considered to have completed the training in the month in
which it was required.
(iii) Instrument experience.
(A) Precision instrument approaches. A pilot who has not
satisfactorily demonstrated the type of precision instrument
approach procedure to be used within the previous six months in
accordance with § 91.1069(c) of this chapter may continue to use
that type of approach procedure, provided the following
requirements are met -
(1) Airmen requirements. The person was current
under § 91.1069(c) of this chapter to use that type of precision
instrument approach procedure in March 2020, and is required to
demonstrate that type of precision instrument approach procedure
between March 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.
(2) Grace period. (i) For a person who is required
to demonstrate that type of precision instrument approach procedure
between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the person
satisfactorily demonstrates that type of precision instrument
approach procedure within three months after the month in which it
was required.
(ii) For a person who is required to demonstrate that
type of precision instrument approach procedure between October 1,
2020 and January 31, 2021, the person satisfactorily demonstrates
that type of precision instrument approach procedure within two
months after the month in which it was required.
(3) Safety mitigations. The management
specification holder satisfies paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this
SFAR.
(B) Non-precision instrument approaches. A pilot who has
not satisfactorily demonstrated either the type of non-precision
instrument approach procedure to be used, or any other two
different types of non-precision approach procedures, within the
previous six months in accordance with § 91.1069(c) of this chapter
may continue to use that type of non-precision instrument approach
procedure, provided the following requirements are met -
(1) Airmen requirements. The person was current
under § 91.1069(c) of this chapter to use that type of
non-precision instrument approach procedure in March 2020, and is
required to demonstrate that type of non-precision instrument
approach procedure, or any other two different types of
non-precision instrument approach procedures, between March 1, 2020
and January 31, 2021.
(2) Grace period. (i) For a person who is required
to demonstrate that type of non-precision instrument approach
procedure between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the person
satisfactorily demonstrates that type of non-precision instrument
approach procedure within three months after the month in which it
was required.
(ii) For a person who is required to demonstrate that
type of non-precision instrument approach procedure between October
1, 2020 and January 31, 2021, the person satisfactorily
demonstrates that type of non-precision instrument approach
procedure within two months after the month in which it was
required.
(3) Safety mitigations. The management
specification holder satisfies paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this
SFAR.
(iv) Check pilot (simulator) and flight instructor
(simulator) requirements. (A) Notwithstanding the period
specified in §§ 91.1089(g) and 91.1091(g) of this chapter, a check
pilot (simulator) or flight instructor (simulator) who is required
to complete the flight segments or line-observation program under §
91.1089(f) or § 91.1091(f) of this chapter between March 1, 2020
and September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining qualification
may complete the flight segments or line-observation program
requirements in the month before or three months after the month
they are required, provided the requirements of paragraph
2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in §§ 91.1089(g) and
91.1091(g) of this chapter, a check pilot (simulator) or flight
instructor (simulator) who is required to complete the flight
segments or line-observation program under § 91.1089(f) or §
91.1091(f) of this chapter between October 1, 2020 and January 31,
2021 for purposes of maintaining qualification may complete the
flight segments or line-observation program requirements in the
month before or two months after the month they are required,
provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR
are met.
(C) A check pilot (simulator) or flight instructor (simulator)
who completes the flight segments or line-observation program
requirements in accordance with this paragraph 2.(b)(5)(iv) will be
considered to have completed the requirements in the month in which
they were due.
(v) Check pilot and flight instructor observation check
requirements. (A) Notwithstanding the period specified in §§
91.1093(b) and 91.1095(b) of this chapter, a check pilot or flight
instructor who is required to complete an observation check under §
91.1093(a)(2) or § 91.1095(a)(2) of this chapter between March 1,
2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of maintaining
qualification may complete the observation check in the month
before or three months after the month it is required, provided the
requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in §§ 91.1093(b) and
91.1095(b) of this chapter, a check pilot or flight instructor who
is required to complete an observation check under § 91.1093(a)(2)
or § 91.1095(a)(2) of this chapter between October 1, 2020 and
January 31, 2021 for purposes of maintaining qualification may
complete the observation check in the month before or two months
after the month it is required, provided the requirements of
paragraph 2.(b)(5)(vi) of this SFAR are met.
(C) A check pilot or flight instructor who completes an
observation check in accordance with this paragraph 2.(b)(5)(v)
will be considered to have completed the check in the month it
which it was due.
(vi) Safety mitigations. The management specification
holder must provide an acceptable plan to the responsible Flight
Standards office that contains the following information -
(A) A safety analysis and corresponding risk mitigations to be
implemented by the management specification holder; and
(B) The method the management specification holder will use to
ensure that each crewmember complying with paragraph 2.(b)(5) of
this SFAR remains adequately tested and currently proficient for
each aircraft, duty position, and type of operation in which the
person serves.
(6) Mitsubishi MU-2B Series Special Training, Experience, and
Operating Requirements of Part 91, Subpart N, of this
Chapter.
(i) Recurrent training. (A) Notwithstanding the period
specified in § 91.1705(e) of this chapter, a person who is required
to complete recurrent training under § 91.1703(e) of this chapter
between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes of
complying with § 91.1705(a) and (b) may complete the recurrent
training in the month before or three months after the month the
recurrent training is required, provided the requirements of
paragraph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of this SFAR are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in § 91.1705(e) of this
chapter, a person who is required to complete recurrent training
under § 91.1703(e) of this chapter between October 1, 2020 and
January 31, 2021 for purposes of complying with § 91.1705(a) and
(b) may complete the recurrent training in the month before or two
months after the month the recurrent training is required, provided
the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of this SFAR are
met.
(C) A person who completes the recurrent training in accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(6)(i) will be considered to have
completed the training in the month it was required.
(ii) Flight review. A person who has not completed a
flight review in accordance with §§ 61.56 and 91.1715(c) of this
chapter in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane or an MU-2B Simulator
approved for landings with an approved course conducted under part
142 of this chapter may continue to act as pilot in command of a
Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane, providing the following
requirements are met -
(A) Airmen requirements. The person was -
(1) Current to act as pilot in command of a Mitsubishi
MU-2B series airplane in March 2020 and, to maintain currency, is
required to complete a flight review in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series
airplane between March 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021; and
(2) The requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(6)(iii) of this
SFAR are met.
(B) Grace period. (1) A person who is required to
complete a flight review in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane
between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 may act as pilot in
command of a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane for a duration for
three calendar months from the month in which the flight review was
due. Before acting as pilot in command of an aircraft in the fourth
month after the month in which the flight review was due, the
person must satisfactorily complete a flight review in accordance
with §§ 61.56 and 91.1715(c) of this chapter in a Mitsubishi MU-2B
series airplane or an MU-2B Simulator approved for landings with an
approved course conducted under part 142 of this chapter.
(2) A person who is required to complete a flight review
in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane between October 1, 2020 and
January 31, 2021 may act as pilot in command of a Mitsubishi MU-2B
series airplane for a duration for two calendar months from the
month in which the flight review was due. Before acting as pilot in
command of an aircraft in the third month after the month in which
the flight review was due, the person must satisfactorily complete
a flight review in accordance with §§ 61.56 and 91.1715(c) of this
chapter in a Mitsubishi MU-2B series airplane or an MU-2B Simulator
approved for landings with an approved course conducted under part
142 of this chapter.
(iii) Qualification requirements. To complete the
recurrent training during the period provided under paragraph
2.(b)(6)(i)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(6)(i)(B) of this SFAR or to
complete the flight review during the period provided under
paragraph 2.(b)(6)(ii)(A) or paragraph 2.(b)(6)(ii)(B) of this
SFAR, the person must -
(A) Within the 12 calendar months preceding the month the
recurrent training or flight review is due, logged at least 10
hours of flight time in an MU-2B series airplane that includes at
least 3 hours of flight time in the 3 calendar months preceding the
month in which the recurrent training or flight review is due;
(B) Since January 1, 2020, completed online Wings courses for
pilots from FAA Safety Team website, available at
www.faasafety.gov. The online training courses must total at
least 3 Wings credits; and
(C) Prior to manipulating the controls of an MU-2B series
airplane, completed three hours of self-study, since January 1,
2020 and preceding the date of the flight, on the following
subjects -
(1) The ground training curriculum required by §
91.1705(h)(1) of this chapter;
(2) The Special Emphasis Items listed in the
approved MU-2B training program that the pilot last completed;
(3) The limitations, procedures, aircraft performance,
and MU-2B Cockpit Checklist procedures applicable to the MU-2B
model to be flown, which are contained in the flight training
curriculum required by § 91.1705(h)(2) of this chapter; and
(4) The current general operating and flight rules of
part 91 of this chapter.
(7) Aeronautical Knowledge Recency Requirements of § 107.65
of this Chapter. A person who has not satisfied the
aeronautical knowledge recency requirements of § 107.65(a) or (b)
of this chapter within the previous 24 calendar months may operate
a small unmanned aircraft system under part 107 of this chapter,
provided that person meets the following requirements -
(i) Airmen requirements. The person was current to
exercise the privileges of a remote pilot certificate in March 2020
and, to maintain aeronautical currency, is required to meet the
aeronautical recency requirements in § 107.65(a) or (b) of this
chapter between April 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020.
(ii) Qualification requirements. The person must have
completed an FAA-developed initial or recurrent online training
course, available at www.faasafety.gov, covering the areas
of knowledge specified in § 107.74(a) or (b) of this chapter. Each
person is eligible to take an online training course specified in
this paragraph 2.(b)(7)(ii) one time for the purpose of obtaining
the six calendar month period specified in paragraph 2.(b)(7)(iii)
of this SFAR;
(iii) Grace period. The person may operate a small
unmanned aircraft system under part 107 of this chapter for a
duration of six calendar months from the month in which the person
completed the online training course specified in paragraph
2.(b)(7)(ii) of this SFAR. Before operating a small unmanned
aircraft system under part 107 in the seventh month after the month
in which the person completed the online training course, the
person must satisfy § 107.65 of this chapter.
(8) Flight Crewmember Requirements of Part 125 of this
Chapter.
(i) Recent experience requirements. A person who has not
satisfied the recent experience requirements of § 125.285(a) of
this chapter may be used by a certificate holder (or holder of an
A125 letter of deviation authority), and may serve as a required
pilot flight crewmember, in operations conducted under part 125 of
this chapter, provided the following requirements are met -
(A) Grace period. (1) For flights between March 1, 2020
and September 30, 2020, the person has made at least three takeoffs
and landings, within the preceding 150 days, in the type of
airplane in which that person is to serve.
(2) For flights between October 1, 2020 and January 31,
2021, the person has made at least three takeoffs and landings,
within the preceding 120 days, in the type of airplane in which
that person is to serve.
(B) Safety Mitigations. The certificate holder complies
with paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR.
(ii) Testing and checking requirements. (A)
Notwithstanding the period specified in § 125.293(a) of this
chapter, a crewmember who is required to take a test or check under
§ 125.287(a), § 125.287(b), § 125.289, or § 125.291(a) of this
chapter between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020 for purposes
of maintaining qualifications may complete the test or check in the
month before or three months after the month it is required,
provided the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR
are met.
(B) Notwithstanding the period specified in § 125.293(a) of this
chapter, a crewmember who is required to take a test or check under
§ 125.287(a), § 125.287(b), § 125.289, or § 125.291(a) of this
chapter between October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 for purposes
of maintaining qualifications may complete the test or check in the
month before or two months after the month it is required, provided
the requirements of paragraph 2.(b)(8)(iii) of this SFAR are
met.
(C) A crewmember who completes the test or check in accordance
with this paragraph 2.(b)(8)(ii) will be considered to have
completed the test or check in the month in which it was
required.
(iii) Safety mitigations. The certificate holder (or
holder of an A125 letter of deviation authority) must provide an
acceptable plan to its assigned principal operations inspector that
contains the following information -
(A) A safety analysis and corresponding risk mitigations to be
implemented by the certificate holder (or holder of an A125 letter
of deviation authority); and
(B) The method the certificate holder (or holder of an A125
letter of deviation authority) will use to ensure that each
crewmember complying with paragraph 2.(b)(8) of this SFAR remains
adequately tested and currently proficient for each aircraft, duty
position, and type of operation in which the person serves.
(9) Robinson R-22/R-44 Special Training and Experience
Requirements of SFAR No. 73 of this Part. A person who has not
completed a flight review in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44
helicopter, as appropriate, within the preceding 24 calendar months
in accordance with paragraph 2(c) of SFAR No. 73 and § 61.56, may
continue to act as pilot in command of a Robinson model R-22 or
R-44 helicopter, as appropriate, providing the following
requirements are met -
(i) Airmen requirements. The person was current to act as
pilot in command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as
appropriate, in March 2020 and, to maintain currency, is required
to complete a flight review in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44
helicopter, as appropriate, between March 1, 2020 and January 31,
2021.
(ii) Qualification requirements. The person must -
(A) Satisfy the qualification requirements specified in
paragraph 2.(b)(2)(ii) of this SFAR, except
(1) The 10 hours of flight time as pilot in command must
be obtained in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as
appropriate to the privileges sought;
(2) At least 3 hours of flight time must be obtained
within the 3 calendar months preceding the month in which the
flight review is due; and
(3) The courses required by paragraphs 2.(b)(9)(ii)(C)
and (D) of this SFAR may count towards the 3 Wings credits.
(B) Complete three hours of self-study, since January 1, 2020
and preceding the date of flight, on the following subjects -
(1) The awareness training subject areas specified in
paragraphs 2.(a)(3)(i) through (v) of SFAR No. 73 of this part;
(2) The current general operating and flight rules of
part 91 of this chapter;
(3) Robinson R-22 or R-44 Maneuvers Guide, as applicable
to the model(s) in which the airmen holds pilot in command
privileges;
(C) Complete Course ALC-103: Helicopter Weight and Balance,
Performance at www.faasafety.gov; and
(D) Complete Course ALC-104: Helicopter - General and Flight
Aerodynamics at www.faasafety.gov.
(iii) Grace period. (A) A person who is required to
complete a flight review under § 61.56 between March 1, 2020 and
September 30, 2020 may act as a pilot in command of a Robinson
model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate, for a duration of
three calendar months from the month in which the flight review was
due. Before acting as pilot in command of an aircraft in the fourth
month after the month in which the flight review was due, the
person must satisfactorily complete a flight review in a Robinson
model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as appropriate to the privileges
sought, in accordance with paragraph 2(c) of SFAR No. 73 of this
part and § 61.56.
(B) A person who is required to complete a flight review under §
61.56 between October 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021 may act as a
pilot in command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as
appropriate, for a duration of two calendar months from the month
in which the flight review was due. Before acting as pilot in
command of an aircraft in the third month after the month in which
the flight review was due, the person must satisfactorily complete
a flight review in a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter, as
appropriate to the privileges sought, in accordance with paragraph
2(c) of SFAR No. 73 of this part and § 61.56.
3. Duration and renewal requirements.
(a) This Part.
(1) Extension of medical certificate duration
requirements. (i) The expiration date of a first-, second-, or
third-class medical certificate that expires between March 31, 2020
and January 31, 2021 is extended three calendar months from the
duration established in § 61.23(d) of this part as follows:
(A) For first-, second-, and third-class medical certificates
that expire between March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the
expiration date is extended for three calendar months;
(B) Except as provided in paragraph 3.(a)(1)(i)(C) of this SFAR,
for first-, second-, and third-class medical certificates that
expire between October 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021, the
expiration date is extended for two calendar months; and
(C) For first-, second-, and third-class medical certificates
that expire between October 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021, the
expiration date is extended for three calendar months if the holder
of the medical certificate resides in or serves as a pilot of an
aircraft in the State of Alaska.
(ii) A certificate extended under this paragraph 3.(a)(1) is
considered valid under § 61.2(a)(5).
(iii) Unless otherwise prohibited by a foreign country, a person
may operate outside of the United States under this paragraph
3.(a)(1) if the person -
(A) Has access to this SFAR when outside the United States;
and
(B) Presents a copy of this SFAR for inspection upon request by
a foreign Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with the
Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),
and its Annexes.
(2) Extension of knowledge test duration requirements in §
61.39. An applicant for a certificate or rating issued under
part 61 of this chapter may satisfy the eligibility requirement in
§ 61.39(a)(1) by passing the required knowledge test:
(i) Within the 27-calendar month period preceding the month the
applicant completes the practical test, if a knowledge test is
required, provided the knowledge test was passed between March 1,
2018 and September 30, 2018;
(ii) Within the 63-calendar month period preceding the month the
applicant completes the practical test for those applicants who
complete the airline transport pilot certification training program
in § 61.156 and pass the knowledge test for an airline transport
pilot certificate with a multiengine class rating, provided the
knowledge test was passed between March 1, 2015 and September 30,
2015;
(iii) Within the 26-calendar month period preceding the month
the applicant completes the practical test, if a knowledge test is
required, provided the knowledge test was passed between October 1,
2018 and January 31, 2019; or
(iv) Within the 62-calendar month period preceding the month the
applicant completes the practical test for those applicants who
complete the airline transport pilot certification training program
in § 61.156 and pass the knowledge test for an airline transport
pilot certificate with a multiengine class rating, provided the
knowledge test was passed between October 1, 2015 and January 31,
2016.
(3) Extension of renewal requirements for flight instructor
certification. The holder of a flight instructor certificate
that expires between March 31, 2020 and May 31, 2020 may renew his
or her flight instructor certificate by submitting a completed and
signed application to the FAA and satisfactorily completing one of
the renewal requirements specified in § 61.197(a)(2)(i) through
(iv) before June 30, 2020.
(b) Part 63 of this Chapter.
(1) Extension of medical certificate duration
requirements. (i) For a person acting as a flight engineer of
an aircraft, the expiration date of a second-class (or higher)
medical certificate that expires between March 31, 2020 and
September 30, 2020 is extended 3 calendar months from the original
expiration date.
(ii) Except as provided in paragraph 3.(b)(1)(iii) of this SFAR,
for a person acting as a flight engineer of an aircraft, the
expiration date of a second-class (or higher) medical certificate
that expires between October 31, 2020 and January 31, 2021 is
extended 2 calendar months from the original expiration date.
(iii) For a person acting as a flight engineer of an aircraft,
the expiration date of a second-class (or higher) medical
certificate that expires between October 31, 2020 and January 31,
2021 is extended 3 calendar months from the original expiration
date if the flight engineer resides in or serves as a flight
engineer in an aircraft in the State of Alaska.
(iv) Unless otherwise prohibited by a foreign country, a person
may operate outside of the United States under this paragraph
3.(b)(1) if the person:
(A) Has access to this SFAR when outside the United States;
and
(B) Presents a copy of this SFAR for inspection upon request by
a foreign Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with the
Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention),
and its Annexes.
(2) Extension of written test duration requirements in §
63.35 of this chapter. (i) An applicant for a flight engineer
certificate or rating may satisfy the knowledge requirement in §
63.35(d) of this chapter by passing the required written test
within the 27-calendar month period preceding the month the
applicant completes the practical test, provided the written test
was passed between March 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
(ii) An applicant for a flight engineer certificate or rating
may satisfy the knowledge requirement in § 63.35(d) of this chapter
by passing the required written test within the 26-calendar month
period preceding the month the applicant completes the practical
test, provided the written test was passed between October 1, 2018
and January 31, 2019.
(c) Part 65 of this Chapter.
(1) Extension of knowledge test duration requirements in §
65.55 of this chapter. (i) An applicant for an aircraft
dispatcher certificate may satisfy the knowledge requirement in §
65.55(b) of this chapter by presenting satisfactory evidence that
the applicant passed the knowledge test within the 27-calendar
month period preceding the month the applicant completes the
practical test, provided the knowledge test was passed between
March 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
(ii) An applicant for an aircraft dispatcher certificate may
satisfy the knowledge requirement in § 65.55(b) of this chapter by
presenting satisfactory evidence that the applicant passed the
knowledge test within the 26-calendar month period preceding the
month the applicant completes the practical test, provided the
knowledge test was passed between October 1, 2018 and January 31,
2019.
(2) Extension of testing period in § 65.71 of this
chapter. (i) A person may show eligibility for a mechanic
certificate or rating under § 65.71 of this chapter by passing all
the prescribed tests of part 65, subpart D, of this chapter within
a period of 27 months, provided the testing period began between
March 1, 2018 and September 30, 2018.
(ii) A person may show eligibility for a mechanic certificate or
rating under § 65.71 of this chapter by passing all the prescribed
tests of part 65, subpart D, of this chapter within a period of 26
months, provided the testing period began between October 1, 2018
and January 31, 2019.
(3) Renewal of inspection authorizations in § 65.93 of this
chapter.
(i) Grace period for meeting renewal requirements.
Notwithstanding the requirement in § 65.93(c) of this chapter, an
inspection authorization holder who did not complete one of the
activities in § 65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter by March
31, 2020 of the first year may still be eligible for renewal of an
inspection authorization for a 2-year period in March 2021. To be
eligible for renewal, the inspection authorization holder must show
completion of one of the five activities in § 65.93(a)(1) through
(5) of this chapter by June 30, 2020, and completion of the one of
the five activities in § 65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter
during the second year of the 2-year period. A person who completes
one of the five activities by June 30, 2020 will be considered to
have completed the activity by March 31, 2020 of the first year for
purposes of determining eligibility under § 65.93 of this
chapter.
(ii) Inspection authorization privileges after June 2020.
If the inspection authorization holder does not complete one of the
five activities in § 65.93(a)(1) through (5) of this chapter by
June 30, 2020, the inspection authorization holder may not exercise
inspection authorization privileges after June 30, 2020. The
inspection authorization holder may resume exercising inspection
authorization privileges only after passing an oral test from an
FAA inspector in accordance with § 65.93(c) of this chapter.
(4) Military riggers or former military riggers: Special
certification rule of § 65.117 of this chapter. A person may
satisfy the requirements of § 65.117(a) and (b) of this chapter for
a senior parachute rigger certificate by presenting satisfactory
documentary evidence that the person was honorably discharged or
released from any status covered by § 65.117(a) of this chapter
between March 2019 and June 2019, and has served as a parachute
rigger for an Armed Force within the 15 months before the date of
application.
(d) Relief for U.S. Military and Civilian Personnel Who are
Assigned Outside the United States in Support of U.S. Armed Forces
Operations. Notwithstanding the six calendar month period
specified in paragraph 2 of SFAR No. 100-2 of this part, a person
may exercise the relief specified in paragraph 1 of SFAR No. 100-2
for a duration of nine calendar months after returning to the
United States, provided the person -
(i) Is eligible in accordance with paragraph 2 of SFAR No. 100-2
of this part;
(ii) Complies with the documentation requirements specified in
paragraph 3 of SFAR No. 100-2 of this part; and
(iii) Returned to the United States from deployment between
October 2019 and March 2020.
(e) Part 141 of this Chapter.
(1) Pilot school certificate requirements of § 141.5 of this
chapter.
(i) Provisional pilot school. Notwithstanding the period
specified in § 141.5 of this chapter, a provisional pilot school
may apply for, and the FAA may issue, a pilot school certificate
with the appropriate ratings if the following requirements are met
-
(A) The provisional pilot school must satisfy the requirements
of § 141.5(a) through (e) of this chapter before December 31,
2020;
(B) The provisional pilot school certificate must expire between
April 2020 and June 2020; and
(C) The provisional pilot school meets the requirements of
paragraph 3.(e)(1)(ii) of this SFAR.
(ii) Safety mitigations.
(A) The provisional pilot school must notify its responsible
Flight Standards office that it is applying for a pilot school
certificate in accordance with this SFAR.
(B) Each provisional pilot school must include in its
notification an acceptable plan that explains the method to meet
the requirements of § 141.5(d) and (e) of this chapter, including
-
(1) Ensuring each instructor used for ground or flight
training is current and proficient; and
(2) Evaluating students to determine if they are assigned
to the proper stage of the training course and if additional
training is necessary.
(2) Renewal of certificates and ratings in § 141.27 of this
Chapter.
(i) Pilot school. A pilot school may apply for renewal of
its pilot school certificate and ratings after the expiration of
its pilot schools certificate, provided the school applies for
renewal before December 31, 2020 and the following requirements are
met -
(A) The pilot school must meet § 141.27(a)(2) of this chapter
before December 31, 2020;
(B) The pilot school certificate must expire between April 2020
and June 2020; and
(C) The pilot school meets the requirements of paragraph
3.(e)(2)(ii) of this SFAR.
(ii) Safety mitigations.
(A) Each pilot school must submit to the responsible Flight
Standards office notification that it will renew its pilot school
certificate in accordance with this SFAR.
(B) Each pilot school must include in its notification an
acceptable plan that explains the method to regain currency,
including -
(1) Ensuring each instructor used for ground or flight
training is current and proficient; and
(2) Evaluating students to determine if they are assigned
to the proper stage of the training course and if additional
training is necessary.
4. Other relief for special flight permits issued under §
21.197(c) of this chapter. In addition to the purposes
specified in § 21.197(c) of this chapter, notwithstanding §§
119.5(l) and 91.1015(a) of this chapter, a special flight permit
with a continuing authorization may be issued under § 21.197(c) of
this chapter through March 31, 2021, for aircraft that may not meet
applicable airworthiness requirements, but are capable of safe
flight for the purpose of flying the aircraft to a point of
storage, provided the following requirements are met -
(a) The air carrier or operator must hold a special flight
permit with continuing authorization to conduct a ferry flight
program issued under § 21.197(c) of this chapter; and
(b) The certificate holder or management specification holder
must notify the responsible Flight Standards office each time the
special flight permit is used for the purpose of flying the
aircraft to a point of storage.
5. Expiration date. This SFAR is effective until April
30, 2021. The FAA may amend, rescind, or extend the SFAR as
necessary.
6. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520) requires
the FAA to get approval from OMB for our information collection
activities. The OMB control number assigned to the FAA's
information collection associated with this SFAR is 2120-0788.
[Doc. No. FAA-2020-0446; Amdt. 61-147, 85 FR 62966, Oct. 6, 2020]
Effective Date Note: Doc. No. FAA-2020-0446; Amdt. No. 61-147, 85
FR 62966, Oct. 6, 2020SFAR 118-2 to part 61 was added, effective
Oct. 1, 2020 through Apr. 30, 2021.