SUBPART A - GENERAL 135.1 - Applicability recognizes, accepts, and complies with all regulations pertaining to it's aircraft in reference to 135.1 (a) and 135.1 (b) and has applied for part 298 exemption in a forma and manner described by the administrator, on form OST 4507. will be operating small, single engine turbine and mufti-engine aircraft, with less than 20 passenger seats, and a minimum payload capacity of less than 6,000 pounds, VFR, day and night, Passengers and Cargo, Single and Multiengine Pilot In Command with Operations, Maintenance and Training Manuals. 135.2 - Compliance Schedule for Operators that Transition to Part 121 of this Chapter, Certain new Entrant Operators N/A does not operate large aircraft. 135.3 - Rules Applicable to Operations Subject to This Part will maintain a current copy of the Regulations and will comply with applicable rule of this chapter and Part 830, when operating in the US and Annex 2 Rules of ICAO, or the regulations of any foreign country, whichever applies, when operating outside the US. They will also comply with any rules of Part 61 and 91 of this chapter and this part that is more complied with without violating that annex of those regulations when operating outside of the U.S. 135.7 - Applicability of Rules to Unauthorized Operator holds an ATCO operating Certificate, and Operations Specifications, and is authorized to operate. 135.12 - Previously Trained Crewmembers understands, accepts and complies with the requirements of this rule. Training curriculums for each situation are outlined in the Training Manual. 135.19 - Emergency Operations, Section VIII.
135.21 - Manual Requirements The manual have been submitted for acceptance. After the manuals have been accepted by the Caribbean FSDO they will be used by flight, maintenance and ground personnel in conducting their operations. The company will maintain one copy of the manual at the principal operations base. The manual must not be contrary to any applicable FAR, Foreign Regulations applicable to the operation in foreign countries, or operating certificate and operations specifications. The company will provide copies of the manual or portions, including changes and additions, of it to maintenance, ground personnel, flight personnel and the certificate holder principal operations and maintenance inspector assigned by the FAA. Each employee shall keep its manual up to date with the changes and additions furnished to them by the department s supervisor and each employee will sing the revision letter and return it to his supervisor as proof of receipt. A copy of the required manuals must be carry aboard the aircraft. An inspection program manual must be maintained at the place where inspections are made and if no manual is available at that station a manual must be carryon the aircraft.
135.23 - Manual Contents Each Manual shall have the date of the last revision on each revised page. a. Name of Management O.M. & M.M. b. Aircraft Empty Weight M.M. c. Weight & Balance O.M. d. Operations Specifications O.M. & M.M. e. Accident Notification O.M. f. Airworthiness inspections M.M. g. Reporting Mech. irregularities O.M. & M.M. h. Status of Mech. Irreg. M.M. i. Aircraft Maintenance M.M. j. MEL O.M. k. Refueling the Aircraft O.M. & M.M. l. Passenger briefing and Inf. O.M. m. Flight Locating Procedures O.M. n. Emergency Procedures O.M. o. Enroute Qualifications O.M. p. Inspection Program M.M. q. Hazardous Material H.M. r. Evacuation of Person O.M. s. Other Procedures N/A 135.25 - Aircraft Requirements The aircraft operated by are registered as civil aircraft of the U.S. in airworthy condition and with A.A.I.P., C.A.M.P., meet the applicable airworthiness requirements of this chapter, and will continue to be maintained in airworthy condition. The aircraft carry an appropriate airworthiness certificate issued by the U.S. and will be operated by pilots who hold Air Transport Pilot Certificate with Multi-engine-instrument rating and a valid 1 first Class Medical Certificate. has exclusive use of the aircraft and is the owner. 135.41 - Stimulant Drugs or Substances will not operate aircraft owned by the company in violation of FAR's 91.19. will not operate any aircraft knowing that narcotic drugs, marijuana, stimulants, or depressant drugs are carried in the aircraft, EXCEPT when carried by an authorized agent of any Federal or State agency. Allowing this violation is a reason for revocation.
135.43 - Crew Member Certificate, International Operation pilots will apply for certificates (form 8060-6) to operate international routes, and will carry FAA Form 8060-42 as their international certificate. pilots will surrender their certificates upon termination of employment or cancellation of operating certificate. SUBPART B - FLIGHT OPERATIONS 135. 61 - General recognizes and complies with this part of the FAR's in addition to those on FAR 91. 135.63 - Recordkeeping Requirements will keep at the main office all records for inspection. These records will consist of the operating certificate, operation specifications, list of the aircraft used in the operation, which will be kept for at least 6 months. 135.64 - Retention of Contracts and Amendments: Commercial Operators who Conduct Intrastate Operations for Compensation or Hire recognizes and complies with this part of the FAR. 135. 65 - Reporting Mechanical Irregularities maintains Aircraft Flight and Maintenance Log in each company aircraft, and copies of the same are kept for records at both Operations Office and Maintenance Office. Any Mechanical irregularity is logged in the Maintenance Log repaired, and released, signed for Flight Operations. Section 5, Page 5, O.M. 135. 67 - Reporting Potentially Hazardous Meteorological Conditions and Irregularities of Communications or Navigation Facilities Section I, Page 13 Item 16, Section VIII, Page 5 Item 16 and Page 6, O.M. 135.69 - Restriction of Suspension of Operations: Continuation of Fight in an Emergency Section VIII, Page 6, O.M. 135.71 - Airworthiness Check Section 5, Page 2 and 3, O.M.
135.73 - Inspection and Tests allows the Administrator to perform inspections or tests at any time or place, including enroute inspections to determine the compliance with the FAR's. Section II, Page 18, O.M. 135.77 - Responsibility for Operational Control Section I, Page 3, O.M. and Section II pages 29-34 135.79 - Flight Locating Requirement Section VII, Page 2 thru 4, O.M. 135.81 - Informing Personnel of Operational Information and Appropriate Changes Operations Manual International Flight Information Manual. Aeronautical Information Manual Jeppesen Airway Manual is kept available for all crewmembers. 135.83 - Operating Information Required keeps inboard every aircraft current Terminal Area Aeronautical charts for the area of operation, and WAC Charts, for flights outside the Operational Control of the Company. also keeps in every aircraft an Operating Checklist, which includes all Normal and Emergency Procedures for Multi-Engine aircraft, and a Flight Manual, including Single Engine Performance Charts. 135.85 - Carriage of Persons Without Compliance with the Passenger-Carrying Provision of this Part Vieques Air Link recognizes and will comply with this FAR. 135.87 - Carriage of Cargo Including Carry-On Baggage Section X, Page 4. O.M. 135.89 - Pilot Requirements: Use of Oxygen N/A - restricts Flights Operations to 10,000 MSL or less.
135.91-0xygen for Medical Use by Passengers Section II, Page 22, O.M. 135. 93 - Autopilot Minimum Altitudes for Use N/A - is a V.F.R. operator and does not operate autopilot systems in it's aircraft. 135.95 - Airmen: Limitations in use of Services Air Transport Pilots and Commercial Pilots, Section I, Page 22, O.M. 135.97 - Aircraft and Facilities for Recent Flight Experience will provide aircraft and facilities to all crew members to maintain and demonstrate abilities to conduct all operations. 135.99 - Composition of Flight Crew Section I, Page 16, O.M. 135.100 - Flight Crewmembers Duties Section I, Page 12-18, O.M. 135.101 - Second in Command Under IFR N/A - Does Not Operate IFR. 135.103 - Exception to Second in Command Requirements IFR. Operations N/A - does not operate under IFR. 135.105 - Exception in Command Requirement: Approval for use of Autopilot System N/A - does not operate under IFR. 135.107 - Flight Attendant Crewmember Requirement N/A - operates aircraft with 19 or less passenger seats.
135.109 - Pilot in Command or Second in Command: Designation Required Section I, Page 16, O.M. 135. 111 - Second in Command Required for category II Operations N/A - does not conduct Category II Operations. 135.113 - Passenger Occupancy of Pilot Seat N/A - operates aircraft with 9 passenger seats, excluding any pilot seat. 135.115 - Manipulation of Controls Section II, page 20, O.M. 135.117 - Briefing of Passengers Before Flight Section II, Page 12, O.M. 135. 119 - Prohibition Against Carriage of Weapons Section II, Page 4, O.M. 135.121 - Alcoholic Beverages Section II, Page 5, O.M. 135.122 - Stowage of Food, Beverage, and Passenger Service Equipment During Aircraft Movement on the Surface, Takeoff, and Landing N/A - does not serve beverage in flight, and does not operate Large Aircraft. 135. 123 - Emergency and Emergency Evacuation Duties Section VIII, Page 2 thru 6, O.M. 135.125 - Airplane Security complies with Part 108 of this chapter. 135.127 - Passenger Information Section II, Page 7 thru 11, O.M.
135.128 - Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems Section II, Page 5, O.M. 135.129 - Exit Seating Section II, Pages 7, 9 and 10, O.M. SUBPART C - AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT 135.141 - Applicability recognizes, understands, and complies with this part of the FAR's. 135.143 - General Requirements aircraft are equipped with operable Transponders and TSO-C74B. Which meet regulations and only operators with this equipment in optional condition. 135.145 - Aircraft Proving Tests N/A - does not operate turbojet aircraft. 135.147 - Dual Controls Required aircraft are equipped with dual controls. 135.149 - Equipment Requirements-General Vieques Air Link aircraft complies with FAR 165.149. The aircraft are equipped with altitude encoding transponders, sensitive altimeters, adjustable to barometric pressure, and heating or deicing equipment, as require by FAR 135.149 135.150 - Public Address and Crewmember Interphone Systems N/A - aircraft are equipped with 9 or less passenger s seats. 135.151 - Cockpit Voice Recorders N/A - operates piston engine aircrafts and single engine turbines aircrafts.
135.152 - Flight Recorders N/A- aircraft have 9 seats or less, Single Pilot operation. 135.153 - Ground Proximity Warning Systems N/A- do not operate large aircraft. 135.154 - Terrain Awareness and Warning System Vieques Air Link meets the requirement of this FAR C-208B is equip with a class B TWAS. TSO C-151. 135.155 - Fire Extinguisher: Passengers Carrying Aircraft aircraft are equipped with Halon type fire extinguisher located underneath the Pilot Seat, accessible, from front and rear of the seat. 135.157 - Oxygen Equipment Requirements N/A- Flight Operations are limited to 10,000 MSL. 135.158 - Pilot Heat Indication Systems N/A- do not operate transport category aircraft. 135.159 - Equipment Requirements: Carrying Passengers Under VFR at night or under VFR Over Top Conditions aircraft are equipped for VFR at night and VFR day and carry the following: a gyroscope, rate of climb indicator, slip skid indicator, slip skid indicator, bank and pitch indicator, transponder, and capable of supplying all probable combinations of continuous in-flight electrical loads for all equipment including battery recharging anti collision lights, all instrument lights, switches, and gauges: In addition, a flashlight having at least two "D" cells or equivalent. No operations are conducted over the top or in IFR. 135.161 - Radio and Navigational Equipment: Carrying Passengers Under VFR at night or Under VFR Over the Top aircraft have appropriate navigational and communications equipment, including two way radio, radio navigational equipment, all capable of receiving and transmitting from ground stations at least 25 miles way radio, radio navigational equipment, all capable of receiving and transmitting from ground stations a least 25 miles away.
135.163 - Equipment Requirements: Aircraft Carrying Passenger IFR N/A- do not conduct IFR operations. 135.165 - Radio and Navigation Equipment: Extended Overwater or IFR Operations N/A- do not conduct IFR operations, and does not operate large aircraft. 135.167 - Emergency Equipment: Extended Overwater Operations N/A- does not conduct extended overwater operations 135.169 - Additional Airworthiness Requirements N/A- operates with 9 or less passengers seats, and does not operate large aircraft. 135.170 - Materials for Compartment Interiors N/A- do not operate large aircraft. 135.171 - Shoulder Harness Installation at Flight Crewmember Section II, Page 5, O.M. 135.173 - Airborne Thunderstorm Detection Equipment Requirements N/A- operate aircraft with nine seats or less. Aircraft with 10 or more seats are equipped with Thunderstorm Detection. 135.175 - Airborne Weather Radar Equipment Requirements aircraft are Non-Transport and are to conduct day and night VFR. 135.177 - Emergency Equipment Requirement for Aircraft Having a Passenger Seating on Configuration of More than 19 Passengers N/A- operate aircrafts with 9 or less passenger seats.
135.178 - Additional Emergency Equipment N/A- operate aircraft with 9 or less passenger s seats. 135.179 - Inoperable Instruments and Equipment N/A- All aircrafts has approved MEL. 135.180 - Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System N/A- do not operate large aircraft or turbine powered aircraft. 135.181 - Performance Requirements: Aircraft Operated over the top or in IFR Conditions N/A- operate under VFR only. 135.183 - Performance Requirements: Land Aircraft Operated Over Water aircraft meet the requirements of this FAR, and at or above 1,000' MSL, unless lower altitude is required for takeoff or landing. 135.185 - Empty Weight and Center of Gravity: Currency Requirement Section X, Page 1 thru 5, O.M. SUBPART D: VFR/IFR OPERATING LIMITATIONS AND WEATHER REQUIREMENTS 135.201 - Applicability recognizes and accepts this FAR. 135.203 - VFR Minimum Altitudes Section II, Page 24, O.M. 135.205 - VFR: Visibility Requirements Section II, Page 24, O.M.
135.207 - VFR: Helicopter Surface Reference Requirements N/A- do not operate rotorcraft. 135.209 - VFR: Fuel Supply Section X, Page 5, O.M. 135.211 - VFR: over the Top Carrying Passengers: Operating Limitations N/A- do not conduct VFR Over the Top passengers or cargo operations. 135.213 - Weather Reports and Forecasts O.M., F.A.A., F.S.S. and U.S. Weather Bureau. 135.215 - IFR: Operating Limitations N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.217 - IFR: Takeoff Limitations N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.219 - IFR: Destination Airport Weather Minimums N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.221 - IFR: Alternate Airport Weather Minimums N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.223 - IFR: Alternate Airport Requirements N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.225 - IFR: Takeoff Approach, and Landing Minimums N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.227 - Icing Condition Operating Limitations N/A- Vieques Air Link do not operate in icing conditions. OPS Spec A042.
135.229 - Airport Requirements Vieques Air Link flights are operated from approved runways, Section VII, page 5, O.M. SUBPART E: FLIGHT CREWMEMBER REQUIREMENTS 135.241 - Applicability Vieques Air Link recognizes, accepts and will comply with this regulation. 135.243 - Pilot in Command Qualifications pilots must be qualified prior to being assigned as Pilot in Command. Preface page 14 T.M 135.244 - Operating Experience pilots must complete I.O.E. prior to assignment as P.I.C. for all schedule flights, Section XV, page 5, T.M. 135.247 - Pilot Qualification: Recent Experience recognizes, accepts and will comply with this FAR. SUBPART F: FLIGHT CREWMEMBER FLIGHT TIME LIMITATIONS AND REST REQUIREMENTS 135.261 - Applicability recognizes, understands and complies with this part of the FAR's 135.263 - Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Schedule Operators Section II, Page 25, O.M. 135.267 - Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Unscheduled and Two Pilots Crews. Section II, Page 26, O.M. 135.269 - Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements: Unscheduled Three and Four Pilots Crews. N/A - operation is single pilot and a crew of two for unscheduled ondemand flights. VAL does not use three or four crewmembers in its operations.
135.271 - Helicopter Hospital Emergency Medical Evacuation Services (HEMES) N/A does not operate any rotorcraft. 135.273 - Duty Period Limitations and Rest Time Requirements N/A Vieques Air Link. Inc., Flight attendants are not required. SUBPART G - CREWMEMBER TESTING REQUIREMENTS 135. 291 - Applicability recognizes, accepts, understands and complies with this part of the FAR's. 135.293 - Initial and Recurrent Pilot Testing Requirements will comply with FAR. Refer to Training Manual curriculum. 135.295 - Initial and Recurrent Flight Attendant Crewmember Testing Requirements N/A-, Flight attendants are not required. 135.297 - Pilot in Command: Instrument Proficiency Check N/A- do not operate under IFR. 135.299 - Pilot in Command: Line Checks: Routes and Airport Section VII, Page 5 thru 6, O.M. 135.301 - Crewmember: Tests and Checks, Grace Provisions, Training to Accepted Standards will comply with this FAR. All Crewmembers are trained under the approved Training Manual. SUBPART H - TRAINING 135.321 - Applicability and Terms Used accepts the applicable terms and definitions of this section.
135.323 - Training Program: General Training curriculums, curriculum segments, modules and training forms are included in the Training Manual. 135.324 - Training Program: Special Rule accepts and in the event it became necessary will comply with this rule. C- 208B initial and recurrent training will be conducted at Flight Safety International Wichita, Kansas. 135.325 - Training Program and Revision: Initial and Final Approval Approved Training Manual for training personnel of meets these requirements. 135.327 - Crewmember Training Requirements Approved Training Manual for training personnel of meets these requirements. 135.329 - Crewmember Training Requirements Approved Training Manual for training personnel of meets these requirements. 135.331 - Crewmember Emergency Training Approved Training Manual for training personnel of meets these requirements. 135.335 - Approval of Aircraft Simulators and Other Training Device Flight Safety International C-208B only. 135.337 - Qualifications: Check Airmen (Aircraft) and Check Airmen (Simulator) Section 9, T.M. 135.338 - Qualification Instructors (Aircraft) and Flight Instructors (Simulator) Section 9, T.M. Britten Norman Only.
135.339 - Initial and Transition Training and Checking: Check Airmen (Aircraft), Check Airman (Simulation) Approved Training Manual for training personnel of meets these requirements. Britten Norman Only. 135.340 - Initial and Transition Training and Checking: Flight Instructors (Aircraft), Flight Instructors (Simulator) Initial training are T.M. Section III, page 1 (Islander), Section VI page 1 (Trislander), Section IX page 1 (Caravan), transition for all aircrafts are in T.M. Section XII, page 1. 135.341 - Pilot and Flight Attendant Crewmember Training Programs T.M. for P.I.C. & S.I.C. 135.343 - Crewmember Initial and Recurrent Training Initial training are in T.M. Section I, page 1 (Islander), Section IV page 1 (Trislander), Section VII page 1 (Caravan), Recurrent are in T.M. Section II page 1 (Islander), Section V page 1 (Trislander), Section VIII page 1 (Caravan). 135.345 - Pilots: Initial, Transition, Upgrade Ground Training Initial training are in T.M. Section I, page 1 (Islander), Section IV page 1 (Trislander), Section VII page 1 (Caravan), transition for all aircrafts are in T.M. Section XII, page 1. 135.347 - Pilots: Initial, Transition, Upgrade, and Differences Flight Training T.M. for P.I.C. & S.I.C. 135.349 - Flight Attendants: Initial and Transition Ground Training N/A- Flight Attendants are not required. 135.351 - Recurrent Training Recurrent trainings are in T.M. Section II page 1 (Islander), Section V page 1 (Trislander), Section VIII page 1 (Caravan). SUBPART I - AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE OPERATING LIMITATIONS 135. 361 - Applicability
recognizes that this is not applicable. Company does not operate any aircraft listed in FAR 135.363. 135. 363 - General N/A- operate normal category small multi-engine aircraft. 135.364 - Maximum Flight Time Outside the United States N/A for 135.365 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Reciprocating Engine-Powered: Weight Limitations N/A- do not operate large transport category airplanes. 135.367 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Reciprocating Engine Powered: Takeoff Limitations N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.369 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Reciprocating Engine Powered: Enroute Limitations: All Engines Operating N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.371 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Reciprocating Engine Powered: Enroute Limitations: One Engine Inoperative N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.373 - Part 25 Transport Category Airplanes With Four or More Engines: Reciprocating Engine Powered: Enroute Limitations: Enroute Limitations: Two Engines Inoperative. N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.375 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Reciprocating Engine Powered: Landing Limitations: Destination Airports N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.377 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Reciprocating Engine Powered: Landing Limitations: Alternate Airports N/A - does not operate large aircraft.
135.379 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Turbine Engine Powered: Takeoff Limitations N/A - does not operate; large transport and or turbine powered aircraft. 135.381 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Turbine Engine Powered: Enroute Limitations: One Engine Inoperative N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.383 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Turbine Engine Powered: Enroute Limitations: Two Engines Inoperative N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.385 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Turbine Engine Powered: Landing Limitations: Destination Airports N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.387 - Large Transport Category Airplanes: Turbine Engine Powered: Landing Limitations: Alternate Airports N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.389 - Large Non-Transport Category Airplanes: Takeoff Limitations N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.391 - Large Non-Transport Category Airplanes: Enroute Limitations: One Engine Inoperative N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.393 - Large Non-Transport Category Airplanes: Landing Limitations: Destination Airports N/A - Vieques Air Link Inc. does not operate large aircraft. 135.395 - Large Non-Transport category Airp1anes: Landing Limitations: Alternate Airports N/A - does not operate large aircraft. 135.397 - Small Transport Category Airplane Performance Operating Limitations N/A - does not operate transport category aircraft. 135.398 - Commuter Category Airplanes Performance Operating Limitations
N/A - does not operate commuter category aircraft. 135.399 - Small Non-Transport Category Airplane Performance Operating Limitations N/A- do not operate small non-transport category aircraft.
SUBPART J - MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS 135.411 - Applicability recognizes and accepts compliance whit subpart (a) of this regulation and it's terms because it is operating nine of less passenger seats. C-208B will be maintained as per CESSNA phase card approved Maintenance Program. 135.413 - Responsibility for Airworthiness Section VIII, M.M. and CESSNA phase card Maintenance Program M.M. II. 135.415 - Service Difficulty Reports O.M. Section V, Page 16-19, M.M. Section V Pages 66 and 67 135.417 - Mechanical Interruption Summary Report Section V, Page 22-24, O.M., M.M. Section V Pages 69, 70, 71 135.419 - Approved Aircraft Inspection Program Section VIII, M.M. Page 75 and CESSNA phase card Maintenance Program M.M. II. 135.421 - Additional Maintenance Requirements M.M. Section VIII and CESSNA phase card Maintenance Program M.M. II. 135. 422 - Aging Aircraft Inspection Section VIII, M.M. Pages 55-65 135. 423 - Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alteration Organization M.M. Section VIII 135. 425 - Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alternation Programs M.M. 135.427 - Manual Requirements M.M., page 1.
135.429 - Required Inspection Personnel M.M.,, Section VII, Pages 8 and 9. 135. 431 - Continuing Analysis and Surveillance M.M., I, Section IV, Page 1. 135.433 - Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance Training Program M.M., Section VII, pages 1-64 135.435 - Certificate Requirements M.M., Section I, Page 3 135.437 - Authority to Perform and Approve Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance and Alterations M.M. I, Section III, Section I 135.439 - Maintenance Recording Requirements M.M., Section V page 15 135.441 - Transfer of Maintenance Records M.M. I, Section III, page 8 135.443 - Airworthiness Release or Aircraft Maintenance Log Entry M.M., Section V page 15
SECTION 120 APPLICABLE SUBPART D DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM 120.31 Prohibited Drugs M.M. I, Section III, Page 7 120.33 Use of Prohibited Drugs O.M. Section II, Page 15 120.35 Testing of Prohibited Drugs O.M. Section II, Page 15 120.37 Misuse of Alcohol O.M. Section II, Page 14 120.39 Testing of Alcohol O.M. Section II, Page 15