40.381 First pilots. Same as in § 40.361, except that each first pilot shall have logged at least 1,200 hours of certified solo flying time and, in addition, applicant shall show that each first pilot, for whom instrument authorization is sought, has demonstrated to an air carrier inspector representing the Administrator or to a check pilot of the air carrier duly authorized by the Administrator, satisfactory capability with respect to the following:
40.3810 (a) Familiarity with the aircraft, including demonstration of ability to maneuver such aircraft with the maximum authorized load for the route or part thereof; and, in addition, if the aircraft is multi—engined, a demonstration of ability to maneuver such aircraft with said load, with any one engine fully throttled either:
(1) at an altitude equivalent to 1,000 feet above the highest part of the terrain on the proposed instrument course of the route or part thereof to be flown by the pilot in air carrier service, or
(2) at the one engine inoperative service ceiling.
40.3811 (b) Familiarity with the route and with instruments, including demonstration of ability, under actual or simulated conditions, to fly such route solely by instruments.
40.3812 (c) Familiarity with procedures, including demonstration of ability to accomplish a let-down—through by instruments, according to the procedure specified in the appropriate competency letter, at one station at least, on the route, in each model of aircraft to be used by the pilot in air carrier operation. Such demonstrations as to other stations as deemed necessary by the Administrator may be made to an air carrier inspector representing the Administrator, or to a check pilot of the air carrier duly authorized by the Administrator, under simulated conditions or by equivalent means approved by the Administrator.
40.382 Second pilots. Same as in §40.262.
40.383 Aircraft dispatchers. Same as in §40.263.
40.39 Miscellaneous requirements.
40.390 Weather minimums. Same as in §40.29, giving consideration to the fact that no passengers are being carried in this operation and providing for the most rapid progress of the art of flying.
40.391 Air carrier operation skill. Same as in §40.291.
40.4 Air carrier operating certificate.
40.40 Application for and issuance of air carrier operating certificate. (a) Application for an air carrier operating certificate shall be made upon the applicable forms prescribed and furnished by the Administrator.
(b) An air carrier operating certificate may be issued by the Administrator to an applicant after approval of application made and proof submitted in connection therewith, if the Administrator finds, after investigation, that such person is properly and adequately equipped and able to conduct a safe operation in accordance with the requirements of the Act and the applicable rules, regulations, and standards prescribed thereunder for such operation.
40.41 Display. The air carrier operating certificate shall be presented for inspection upon the request of any duly authorized representative of the Administrator or Board.
40.42 Duration. An air carrier operating certificate shall be of indefinite duration unless cancelled, suspended, or revoked.
40.43 Surrender. Upon the cancellation, suspension, or revocation of an air carrier operating certificate, or part thereof, the holder shall upon request, surrender such certificate, or part thereof, to any officer or employee of the Administrator.
40.44 Nontransferability. An air carrier operating certificate is not transferable except with the written consent of the Administrator.
40.45 Inspection. A duly authorized representative of the Administrator shall be permitted at any time and place to make such inspection or examination as may be deemed necessary to determine the operator’s compliance with the requirements of the Civil Air Regulations and the Civil Aeronautics Act of 1938, as amended.
40.46 Amendment. Application by the air carrier to amend the air carrier operating certificate shall be made upon the applicable form prescribed and furnished by the Administrator.
