§ 133.19 - Rotorcraft.  


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  • § 133.19 Rotorcraft.

    (a) The applicant must have the exclusive use of at least one rotorcraft that -

    (1) Was type certificated under, and meets the requirements of, part 27 or 29 of this chapter (but not necessarily with external-load-carrying attaching means installed) or of § 21.25 of this chapter for the special purpose of rotorcraft external-load operations;

    (2) Complies with the certification provisions in subpart D of this part that apply to the rotorcraft-load combinations for which authorization is requested; and

    (3) Has a valid standard or restricted category airworthiness certificate.

    (b) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this section, a person has exclusive use of a rotorcraft if he has the sole possession, control, and use of it for flight, as owner, or has a written agreement (including arrangements for the performance of required maintenance) giving him that possession, control, and use for at least six consecutive months.

    [Doc. No. 15176, 42 FR 24198, May 12, 1977]