91313 waiver

[Timbersprayer]

Looking to get waiver from 91.313 (E) 1 thru 3 regarding Restricted TC over congested area

to get to fire fighting activity from primary base to anywhere USA cwn. Special purpose operation -fire suppression activity external load. Local FSDO not cooperating. I would think 91.313(a)(2) would allow, as necessary to conduct special purpose operation for which certified. ???

any advise? thankx I know waivers are issued for this -- maybe not worded correctly ??

[Pete McNeil]

I fly a 206BIII in suburban Chicago for mosquito control (tell Scott I said hi). Our ship is dual rated in standard and restricted catergory. When I install the spray gear it goes to restricted. It took me 2 years to get a waiver to 91.313.e from our FSDO. No one could tell me if I needed it and the legal department would give me an answer. I finally negotiated my way into a waiver but it was a nightmare. You need one for every district that you are going to travel through. My experience is that most FSDO's aren't even aware of this regulation until I brought it to there attention. I wouldn't tell you to do anything illegal but it's next to impossible to comply with this regulation if you are traveling around the country. It could take any where from a few hours to a few years to get a waiver from a FSDO and that's not going to work for a utlity operator. Good luck with this one.

[Timbersprayer]

Hi Pete-- skeeter season is on, calibrate this week.

I am seeking the waiver for the Huey when enroute to/from fire suppression activities,CWN

Restricted TC--- no external just transit -- have re-submitted waiver will see.

For the spraying --CAP's go thru well, as most all are special airwothiness for restricted operations.

Had our first good fire last week, got current with bucket

several newbies this season for the row crop work -so been busy training.

Have a good season.

Mike.