Originally Posted by
EMAW
Almost. Part 135 passenger ops always requires an SIC (135.101), no matter the seats, UNLESS the operator has OPSPEC A015 which allows an autopilot in lieu of SIC AND the aircraft has 9 passenger seats or less. (135.105)
If the aircraft has more than 9 passenger seats, you can’t use A015 and therefore an SIC is always required. 135.99 (b)
My company doesn’t have A015 therefore, under 135, an SIC is required even though we only have 9 passenger seats.
In other words, the regulations require an SIC. The OPSPECS give you relief under A015.
Thanks. Appreciate the references. 135 is a bit rusty.
My KA 350 reference though was geared toward Part 91. I recently had to burst a CFI’s bubble telling him his 58 or so hours of SIC time in a KA 300 can’t be logged even though the the owners request an SIC.