Federal Register #FAA-2026-11090

FAA Notice: Petition for Exemption by Air Methods, LLC

This opportunity involves a notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a petition for exemption submitted by Air Methods, LLC. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Petition Details: - Air Methods, LLC requests exemption from 14 CFR 135.117(a) and 135.117(b) - These regulations require the pilot in command to brief medical personnel before each takeoff during helicopter air ambulance operations - The exemption would allow the briefing requirement to be waived if: - The requirements are included in the company's approved training program (per 14 CFR 135.621(b)) - Medical personnel have received this training within the preceding 24 months - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - The notice is for public awareness and comment on the exemption request

Description

This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The petitioner, Air Methods, LLC, seeks an exemption from 14 CFR 135.117(a) and 135.117(b) so that the pilot in command does not have to brief medical personnel before each takeoff of a helicopter air ambulance operation if the requirements have been incorporated into the petitioner's approved training program and the medical personnel have received this training within the preceding 24 calendar months. The purpose of this notice is to improve public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process. Comments on this petition must be received by October 14, 2026.

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