The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice about a petition from A & P Helicopters, Inc. asking for an exemption from certain federal regulations. The petition seeks relief from competency checks required under 14 CFR part 135.293(b) for their helicopters, the BHT 205 and a modified version of the BHT 212 called the Eagle Single. The FAA invites the public to submit their comments on this petition by May 19, 2025, using various methods including an online portal, mail, hand delivery, or fax. The aim is to enhance public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
Simple Explanation
A company called A & P Helicopters is asking for special permission to skip some safety tests that the rules usually require for their helicopters. The government wants people to know about this and give their thoughts before a deadline, so they can help decide if this is okay or not.