independent power source equal to that described therein for such receiver is employed on either the radio range receiver required therein or on this radio direction finder.
40.2531 Radio anti-static antenna. Applicant shall show that there is installed in each aircraft a type certificated radio antenna system, which has for its purpose the collection of radio range signals, weather broadcast and emergency messages transmitted within the frequency range of 200 to 400 kilocycles. The design of this antenna system shall be such as to eliminate insofar as possible, consistent with the advancement of the art, that type of interference commonly known as rain, snow, sleet, or dust static. This antenna system shall be designed to operate efficiently when used in conjunction with a receiver installed aboard such aircraft which has for its primary purpose the reception of radio range signals, weather broadcast and emergency messages.
40.2532 Marker beacon receiver. Applicant shall show that there is installed in each aircraft a type certificated ultra-high frequency receiving system operating on the frequency of 75 megacycles. The system shall provide means for the visual and aural indications of signals transmitted by ultra-high frequency positive-cone-of-silence and fan type marker stations. The design of the system shall preclude, insofar as possible, erroneous patterns of the transmitted signal caused by the receiving system. Such receiving system will not be required if the airway or route traversed is not equipped with ultra-high frequency positive-cone-of-silence or fan type marker stations.
40.254 Hangar facilities. Same as in § 40.236.
40.255 Shop facilities. Same as in § 40.237.
40.256 Inspection and overhaul organization and procedures. Same as in § 40.238.
40.26 Airmen requirements: Visual-contact day operation.
40.260 Number. Applicant shall show airmen of a number sufficient to permit the maintaining of all schedules proposed, under safe operating conditions.
40.261 First pilots. Applicant shall show that prior to the issuance of the air carrier operating certificate all persons employed to serve as first pilots for the air carrier meet the following minimum requirements for qualification as to aircraft and route competency:
40.2610 (a) Each first pilot shall he possessed of a valid airline transport pilot competency rating with specifications or ratings indicating competency to pilot aircraft of each model to be used by him in scheduled operation.
40.2611 (b) Each first pilot within the 6 months immediately preceding his qualification for the route, shall have made one one-way trip without passengers over the proposed route or a part thereof on which he will pilot aircraft for applicant and shall have landed at least once at each terminal, scheduled intermediate stop, and intermediate field. If landings cannot be effected at each intermediate field, the pilot shall make a ground examination, or where impracticable by reason of field conditions, a visual examination from the air at a safe low altitude, of each such field on which no landing is made. The pilot shall render a written inspection report on each such field to the air carrier and, in the case of a visual examination, accompany such report with a sketch of the field setting forth its conditions, obstructions, and surrounding terrain. Such reports and sketches shall be preserved for at least 1 year and shall be presented to an inspector of the Administrator upon request. The requirements prescribed in this section may be met by two or more first pilots flying together, provided each complies with such requirements.
40.2612 (c) Each first pilot shall have made 2 round trips, in addition to the trip required by § 40.2611 over the proposed route or part thereof on which he will pilot aircraft for applicant as first pilot, without passengers, or shall have made 3 round trips in addition to that required by § 402611 as second pilot, with or without passengers, within the 12 months immediately preceding his qualification for such route.
40.2613 (d) During these trips required by § 40.2611 and §40.2612 the flights shall be visual-contact and the visibility shall be not less than 5 miles as observed from the aircraft.
40.2614 (e) Each first pilot to be qualified as to route competency with respect to an alternate route shall have complied with the provisions of §§ 40.2611 and 40.2613 as applied to such alternate route.
40.2615 (f) Each first pilot shall be familiar with the aircraft, and shall demonstrate to an authorized air carrier inspector of the Administrator, or to a check pilot of the air carrier duly
