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Order 8400.34 - Fixed-Wing External Loads in Alaska including Change 1

Document Information

Type
Order
Number
8400.34
Title
Fixed-Wing External Loads in Alaska including Change 1
Date issued
2018-07-05
Status
Active
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-300
Access restriction
Public
Order purpose statement

This order describes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policy for authorizing the carriage of external loads on airplanes in Alaska as a restricted category special purpose operation. This includes eligibility requirements for the airplane and its operator, the steps for authorizing fixed-wing aircraft to carry external loads, and additional requirements for Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 135 fixed-wing external load (FWEL) operations. This order also contains suggestions for operators to improve the safety of FWEL operations. This order applies to Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Flight Standards Service (FS) personnel, and persons designated by the Administrator.

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