Section 515.955 Vehicle Maintenance for Helicopter and Fixed-wing Aircraft Programs

Section 515

Section 515.955  Vehicle

Maintenance for Helicopter and Fixed-wing Aircraft Programs

The maintenance program shall

meet the requirements of Subpart J of Air Taxi Operations and Commercial

Operators (14 CFR 135) and as required by the manufacturer.

a)         For helicopter programs:

1)         The maintenance program shall meet the requirements of subpart

J of Air Taxi Operations and Commercial Operators (14 CFR 135).

2)         One certified airframe and power plant (A & P) mechanic

with two years experience for each helicopter shall be available and dedicated

to the program 24 hours per day.

3)         Mechanics shall have completed factory-approved education for

the makes and models of aircraft used in the SEMSV Program.

4)         Back-up maintenance support shall be available when the

primary mechanic is unavailable or during times of extensive maintenance needs.

5)         Hangar facilities shall be available for major maintenance

activities, as specified in manufacturer's requirements.  These facilities need

not be located at the base of operations.

6)         Progressive maintenance on aircraft used by the SEMSV Program

is recommended, including routine daily inspections, as required by the

aircraft manufacturer.

b)         For fixed-wing aircraft programs:

1)         The maintenance program shall meet the requirements of subpart

J of Air Taxi Operations and Commercial Operators (14 CFR 135).

2)         Mechanics shall be certified A & P with two years

experience, and shall have completed education for the make and model of aircraft

used by the SEMSV Program.

3)         Hangar facilities shall be available for major maintenance

activities as specified in manufacturer's requirements.

4)         Progressive maintenance on aircraft used by the SEMSV Program

is recommended, including routine daily inspections, as required by the

aircraft manufacturer.