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Originally Posted by
deadstick35
For 91, I believe it’s A001d that specifies what may be done Part 91. However, the big thing that’s different 91->135 is the derived alternate mins. Make sure you’re using the right one for the operation you’re conducting.[/QUOTE
Without stating verbatim what our OM says, it says that while performing part 91 flights, we will still conform to the policies set forth in our OPSPECS, OM, and other manuals to include weather minima unless we get specific authorization from our DO or the Chief Pilot and that exemption authorization is on a flight by flight basis.
Your operations specifications are “FAA Approved” and carry the weight of 14 CFR. GOMs are just “FAA accepted.” A long time ago, the difference was explained to me like this: You can get fired for violating the GOM, but you still might not get certificate action because a reg was not busted. You will get violated for busting a reg (opspec) and possibly fired, too.
It’s the operator and pilot’s responsibility to comply. It’s like the 24/7 on call deal. The pilot has no defense just because the boss said to do it.