AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW - FAA 135 CERTIFICATION (AV-APR26-25-1)

 

 

 

 

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You are a foreign Gulfstream BJ operator.

 

You wish to place your aircraft under FAA 135 Certificate with Worldwide authorization

 

Contact us... 

 

We will put you in contact with one of our US-based contacts proposing to extent its current FAA 135 Certificate to selected Gulfstream BJ operators. 

 

 

 

Updated 28-APR-26

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We will put you in direct contact with the our partner offering the above described project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What Is FAA Part 135?

 

FAA Part 135 is a section of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) that governs commercial aviation operations, specifically non-scheduled air carrier and commercial operator operations. This regulation applies to aircraft operators who provide air transportation services to the public, including charter flights, air taxi services, and cargo operations.

The regulation was established to ensure that commercial aviation operations maintain the highest safety standards while providing flexibility for non-airline commercial flights. Unlike Part 121, which governs major airlines with scheduled passenger service, Part 135 covers smaller-scale commercial operations that typically use aircraft with 30 or fewer passenger seats or a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less.

 

 

Key Requirements Under FAA Part 135

 

Operating Certificate Requirements

 

To operate under Part 135, companies must obtain an Air Carrier Certificate and Operations Specifications from the FAA. This process involves extensive documentation, safety management systems, and operational procedures. The certification process typically takes 6-12 months and requires operators to demonstrate their ability to conduct safe commercial operations.

 

Pilot Qualifications and Training

Part 135 establishes stringent pilot qualification requirements that exceed those for private flying:

• Minimum Flight Hours: Pilots-in-command must have at least 1,200 total flight hours, including 500 hours of cross-country flight time and 100 hours of night flight time
• Instrument Rating: All pilots must hold an instrument rating
• Recurrent Training: Pilots must complete recurrent training every 12 months, including simulator training and proficiency checks
• Medical Certificates: Pilots must hold at least a second-class medical certificate

 

Aircraft Maintenance Standards

Part 135 operators must adhere to rigorous maintenance requirements:

• Inspection Programs: Aircraft must follow approved inspection programs with more frequent checks than private aircraft
• Maintenance Records: Comprehensive maintenance tracking and documentation
• Authorized Repair Stations: Maintenance must be performed by certified repair stations or appropriately licensed mechanics

 

Operational Limitations and Safety Measures

The regulation establishes specific operational limitations designed to enhance safety:

• Weather Minimums: More restrictive weather minimums than private operations
• Duty Time Limitations: Strict limits on pilot duty and flight time to prevent fatigue
• Equipment Requirements: Enhanced equipment requirements including weather radar, emergency equipment, and navigation systems