Mark Peterson President – CJAA CJAA Annual Convention February 26, 2015
FAA Regulatory Environment We Operate Experimental Exhibition Jets FAA Regulations and Aircraft Operating Limitations Manufacturer FAA G Deviation Memo – Chapter 4, Section 10 Soon to be H
FAA Regulatory Environment Approved Operations are limited to: 1. Exhibition 2. Proficiency 3. Maintenance
Important FAA Regulations (c) no person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate over a densely populated area or in a congested airway DPA is not well defined Certificate Actions are happening! 2 in and 180 day suspensions 2 more before (at least…) Based upon photos posted on the web
Important FAA Regulations (a) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate— (1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or (2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire (c) …pro rata share of the operating expenses Cannot be used!
Insurance Implications FAA Certificate Actions Careless or reckless operation – Often Cited (c) Flight Over Densely Populated Area Operating Limitations – Flight Over DPA Insurance Risk of Significant premium increase at next renewal Denial
Summary Know the FAA Regulations and what they mean Not just what you want them to mean! Review and follow your Operating Limitations Understand how the FAA actually interprets them Respect your responsibility to protect the public Be safe and smart in the operation of your Classic Jet!
Mark Peterson President – CJAA CJAA Annual Convention February 26, 2015
Vintage Aircraft Program Management of Specialty Aircraft Examiners Program Manager – Ray Stinchcomb AFS-830 Management of SAEs moving to AFS-600 Aligning with other Examiner programs Ray Stinchcomb will remain in transition Long term management of EEJ TBD Certification Maintenance Etc.
8130.2H Update Substantial changes from Deviation Memo Simpler in some ways Table is gone Shared with EAA at Winter Summit Preliminary review by EAA was somewhat positive Release rumored at NWOC CJAA and EAA will be coordinating response