# 77 Ill. Adm. Code 515.955: Section 515.955 Vehicle Maintenance for Helicopter and Fixed-wing Aircraft Programs

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## Section

- **Citation:** 77 Ill. Adm. Code 515.955
- **Heading:** Section 515.955 Vehicle Maintenance for Helicopter and Fixed-wing Aircraft Programs
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 77 PUBLIC HEALTH / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH / Part 515 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, TRAUMA CENTERS, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE CENTERS, STROKE CENTERS HOSPITAL CODE / Section 515.955 Vehicle Maintenance for Helicopter and Fixed-wing Aircraft Programs

## Text

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.

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