Regulations and Government
NATA Seeks Further Part 135 Check Deadline Extensions
NATA is asking for a year's extension in inspector and check airman observation checks for Part 135.

As the Covid-19 pandemic drags on, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has turned to the FAA seeking longer-term relief for Part 135 from some key regulatory deadlines surrounding observation checks. In petitions for exemption published in the September 1 Federal Register, NATA asked the FAA to extend the deadline for a Part 135 check airman to undergo an observation check by an FAA inspector or designated examiner from 24 to 36 months. The association similarly has asked the FAA to extend the deadline for an instructor to undergo an observation check by an FAA inspector, operator check airman, or aircraft designated examiner from 24 to 36 months. Comments on both petitions, which were revised after the agency sought further detail, are due September 8.


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