Old 04-23-2011, 07:23 AM
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Question Part 135 aircraft but with non-135 pilots

Trying to wrap by brain around the following:

Background:

Part 135 operation with one turbo prop, single pilot rated aircraft

Aircraft not owned by the 135 operator but has management agreement for 100% control of the aircraft. Owner not allowed to "fly" without permission from the 135.


Thoughts/question:

Can part 91 flights be conducted in the aircraft with pilots that are NOT on the 135 cert ?

For example, the owner wants to go on a trip and there is a non-135 rated pilot doing "contract flying" for the aircraft. 135 operator says this okay per their "management agreement" as they are still "controlling" the flight.

I disagree. What's to "protect" that the pilot "follows the rules of the GOM/OPSSPECS" if he/she has NOT gone thur 135 training, check ride, etc.

Trying to find FAR words to support my conclusion, which is the aircraft is on a 135 cert and therefor all crew for that aircraft must also be on the 135 cert even if doing 91 flying for the aircraft owner.

In other words, once 135, everything is 135 as it pertains to the crew used even for owner 91 flying....

FAR reference for this.....
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