Subpart B - Flight Operations
FAR
REFERENCE
135.61 General
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will comply with the flight operations requirements of FAR Part 135 and FAR Part 91.
135.63 Recordkeeping Requirements.
The company will keep at its principal business office or at other places approved by the Administrator, and shall make accessible for inspection by the administrator the following:
(a)(1) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. 's Operating certificate.
(2) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. 's Operations Specifications.
(3) Current aircraft list, and the operations for which each aircraft is equipped.
(4) Individual pilot record for each pilot used on the certificate.
(i) The full name of the pilot.
(ii) The pilot certificate (by type and number) and ratings that the pilot holds.
(iii) The pilot's aeronautical experience in sufficient detail to determine the pilot's qualifications to pilot aircraft in operations under this part.
(iv) The pilot's current duties and the date of the pilot's assigrunent to those duties.
(v) The effective date and class of the medical certificate that the pilot holds.
(vi) The date and result of each of the initial and recurrent competency tests and proficiency and
route checks required by this part and the type of aircraft flown during that test or check.
(vii) The pilot's flight time in sufficient detail to determine compliance with the flight time limitations
of this part.
(viii) The pilot's check pilot authorization, if any.
(ix) Any action taken concerning the pilot's release from employment for physical or professional
disqualification.
(x) The date of the completion of the initial phase and each recurrent phase of the training required by this part.
(5) Not Applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not utilize flight attendants.
(b) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will keep the records required by paragraph (a)(3) at least 6 months and records in (a)(4) and (a)(5) for at least 12 months.
(c) Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not operate multi-engine aircraft.
(d) Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not operate multi-engine aircraft.
135.64 Retention Of Contracts And Amendments: Commercial Operators Who Conduct Intrastate Operations For Compensation Or Hire.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will keep all written and a memorandums of oral contracts for at least one year after the execution of that contract or change of contract.
135.65 Reporting Mechanical Irregularities.
Each aircraft will carry an aircraft maintenance log. The log will show aircraft status, including next required maintenance, to the extent that the PIC can show compliance with airworthiness requirements for that aircraft. The preflight airworthiness determination will be made by utilization of an aircraft status board. The PIC will use this log when recording discrepancies for repair. Each person performing corrective action or deferring repair will record that action in this log. (Any deferred repairs must be per an approved MEL).
135.67 Reporting Potential Hazardous Meteorological Conditions and Irregularities of Communications or Navigation Facilities.
If any Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. 's pilot encounters potentially hazardous meteorological conditions or irregularities of communications or navigation facilities, he will report it immediately to Air Traffic Control.
135.69 Restriction or Suspension of Operations: Continuation of Flight in an Emergency.
(a) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will restrict or suspend operations if unsafe airport or runway conditions exist.
(b) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not allow a flight to continue toward any airport of intended landing if unsafe airport or runway conditions exist, unless, in the opinion of the pilot in command, the conditions that are a hazard to safe operations may reasonably be expected to be corrected by the estimated time of arrival or, unless there is no safer procedure. In the latter event, the continuation toward that airport is an emergency situation under Part 135.19.
135.71 Airworthiness Check
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not begin a flight unless all airworthiness inspections required by FAR 91.409 have been made.
135.73 Inspection and Tests
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. and personnel will allow FAA Inspectors to make any inspections or tests at any place and at any time after that person has presented proper FAA credentials.
135.75 Inspectors credentials: Admission to Pilot’s Compartment: Forward Observer Seat
FAA Inspectors with an FAA Form 110A ID will have free access to the pilot compartment of Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. 's aircraft. Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will provide a headset to the inspector if the pilot is using a headset. (The pilot may use a handheld microphone and speaker for Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. 's operations). Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. 's aircraft will be operated as single-pilot and the FAA inspector will be determine the suitability of the location of the seat and the headset or speaker for use
135.77 Responsibility for Operational Control.
(Insert persons name) is authorized to exercise operational control for Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.
135.79 Flight Locating Requirements
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s operations specifications, paragraph A-8 describe the flight locating procedures.
135.81 Informing Personnel of Operational Information and Appropriate Changes.
Each employee will be trained to perform his duties in accordance with OPSPECS, and company procedures. A current AIM, Alaska Supplement, Part 91 and Part 135 is provided and available to the pilot. Aircraft Flight Manuals are kept in the aircraft.
135.83 Operating Information Required.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will provide and require it's pilots to use:
(1) A current and appropriate cockpit checklist containing the following sections: before engine start, before takeoff, cruise, before landing, after landing, engine shutdown.
(2) Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not operate multi-engine aircraft.
(3) Pertinent aeronautical charts.
(4) Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not operate IFR.
(5) Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not operate multi-engine aircraft.
135.85 Carriage of Persons Without Compliance with the Passenger-carrying Provisions of
This Part.
The following persons may be carried aboard an aircraft without complying with the passenger carrying requirements of this part:
(a) A crewmember or other employee of HAWAII FLIGHT ADVENTURES INC. .
(b) A person necessary for the safe handling of animals on the aircraft.
(c) A person necessary for the safe handling of hazardous materials (as defined in Subchapter C
of Title 49 CFR).
(d) A person performing duty as a security or honor guard accompanying a shipment made by or under the authority of the U.S. Government.
(e) A military courier or a military route supervisor carried by a military cargo contract air carrier or commercial operator in operations under a military cargo contract, if that carriage is specifically authorized by the appropriate military service.
(f) An authorized representative of the Administrator conducting an enroute inspection.
(g) A person, authorized by the Administrator, who is performing a duty connected with a
cargo operation of HAWAII FLIGHT ADVENTURES INC. .
135.87 Carriage Of Cargo Including Carry-On Baggage
All cargo and baggage will be carried in the aircraft baggage compartment and will be properly secured in accordance with the POH. Small personal items such as briefcases, purses, etc., may be brought into the passenger compartment if the PIC determines that they do not constitute a hazard to safety, and during takeoff and landing are properly secured under a seat or by a seat belt in a vacant seat. Cargo may be carried in the cabin, as long as it is properly secured, properly packaged or covered to avoid injury, does not impose excessive loads on seat or floor and does not block emergency exits.
135.89 Pilot Requirement: Use of Oxygen.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. pilots shall use oxygen continuously above 12,000 feet MSL. Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. pilots shall use oxygen continuously for all flight that exceeds 30 minutes while at any altitude between 10,000 and 12,000 feet.
135.91 Oxygen for medical use by passengers
Medical Oxygen use aboard Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.’s aircraft will conform to 49 CFR 171-3, or not be used.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not provide any medical oxygen. Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not allow medical oxygen equipment aboard company aircraft unless that oxygen equipment is provided by and being administered by trained and qualified professional medical persons. All gauges, fittings and valves shall be protected from damage, the equipment free of flammable contaminants and properly secured. It must meet Title 49 of the CFR. It will be gaseous oxygen only, not exceed the cylinder's rated pressure, and not restrict any egress. The pilot will not allow smoking within 10 feet of the aircraft.
135.93 Autopilot: Minimum Altitudes For Use
Not applicable: THE Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.’s aircraft do not have an auto pilot installed.
135.95 Airmen: Limitations on use of Services
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will use only properly certificated and qualified pilots in all operations.
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135.97 Aircraft and Facilities for Recent Flight Experience.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. shall provide aircraft and facilities for the pilot to maintain and demonstrate the ability to conduct all operations for which the pilot is authorized.
135.99 Composition of Flight Crew
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not operate aircraft requiring more than one pilot, or 10-or-more passenger-seat aircraft.
135.100 Flight Crewmember Duties
(a) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.’s pilot shall be trained in the performance of sterile cockpit procedures.
(b) Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.’s pilot shall operate in accordance with sterile cockpit procedures during all critical phases of flight.
(c) For the purposes of this section, critical phases of flight includes all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff and landing, and all other flight operations conducted below 10,000 feet, except cruise flight.
135.101 Second in Command Required In IFR Conditions
Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s aircraft will not operate IFR.
135.103 Exception to Second In Command Requirement: IFR Operations
Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s aircraft will not be operated IFR.
135.105 Exception to Second In Command Requirement: Approval for use of Autopilot System
Not applicable: THE Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. does not operate aircraft equipped with an auto pilot.
135.107 Flight Attendant Crewmember Requirement
Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not use flight attendants.
135.109 Pilot in Command or Second in Command: Designation Required.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will designate a pilot in command on each flight.
135.111 Second in Command Required in Category II Operations
Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. does not conduct Category II operations.
135.113 Passenger Occupancy of Pilot Seat
Not applicable: Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. does not operate aircraft with more than 8 passenger seats.
135.115 Manipulation of Controls
Only Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s pilot may operate the flight controls during flight conducted under this part. An authorized FAA Inspector may operate the controls during flight tests.
135.117 Briefing of Passengers Before Flight
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s pilot will ensure passengers have been orally briefed in accordance with procedures regarding, smoking, seat belts, seat position, emergency egress, survival equipment, ditching, use of floatation devices, use of oxygen (flights above 12,000 feet), and fire extinguisher location and use. The pilot will direct the passenger's attention to the briefing cards.
135.119 Prohibition Against Carriage of Weapons.
Only officials of a municipality, a state, or of the United States, who are authorized to carry arms, Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. and other persons specifically authorized by Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will be allowed to carry a weapon. All other weapons will be carried in the baggage area.
135.121 Alcohol Beverages
(a) There will be no alcoholic beverages consumed on board Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s aircraft unless served by THE Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.
(b) No alcoholic beverages will be served to a passenger that appears intoxicated, by Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.
(c) Anyone appearing intoxicated will not be allowed to board Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s aircraft.
135.122 Stowage of Food, Beverage, and Passenger Service Equipment During Aircraft
Movement on the Surface, Takeoff, and Landing
T Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not move an aircraft on the ground, taxi, takeoff, or land when any food, beverage, or tableware furnished by Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. is located at any passenger seat. Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.’s aircraft do not have seat back tray tables, or passenger serving carts. Passenger compliance will be verified by Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s crew member.
135.123 Emergency and Emergency Evacuation Duties
The PIC is responsible for all emergency functions and evacuation of passengers.
135.125 Airplane Security
Not applicable, Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. does not operate large airplanes nor will it discharge passengers in sterile terminal or ramp areas.
135.127 Passenger Information
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. operates small aircraft with passenger and pilot compartments not separated. The pilot will brief the passengers and will enforce a NO SMOKING policy aboard Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc.'s aircraft at all times.
135.128 Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems.
Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not carry passengers without providing a seat and safety belt for each passenger. Hawaii Flight Adventures Inc. will not provide child restraint systems, but will allow children under the age of two years to be held by an adult or use an approved child restraint system provided by the passenger.
135.129 Exit Seating
