Interagency Aviation Tech Bulletin 22-02 Interagency Fire Helicopter Mechanic Approval

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Overview

The Interagency Aviation Tech Bulletin 22-02 Interagency Fire Helicopter Mechanic Approval () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

Publisher: DOI Office of Aviation Services
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Key points

Mechanic qualification and approval requirements are outlined in DOI/USFS agreements and contracts.
As of October 31, 2022, approvals with indefinite expiration dates are no longer accepted.
Mechanics with indefinite expiration date cards must reapply for new approvals.
New approvals will have defined expiration dates aligned with agency policies.
This bulletin is distributed to all Interagency Fire Helicopter Operations.

Frequently asked questions

What changes were made to mechanic approvals?

Previously issued approvals with indefinite expiration dates are no longer accepted as of October 31, 2022.

What must mechanics do if they hold an indefinite expiration date card?

Mechanics holding cards with indefinite expiration dates must reapply for new approvals.

When will the new approvals be issued?

New approvals will be issued effective October 31, 2022, with defined expiration dates.

Where can I find the mechanic qualification requirements?

Mechanic qualification and approval requirements can be found in all DOI/USFS agreements and contracts.

Who is the intended audience for this bulletin?

The bulletin is distributed to all Interagency Fire Helicopter Operations.

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Interagency Aviation

TECH BULLETIN

No. IA TB 22-02 July 13, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Subject: Interagency Fire Helicopter Mechanic Approval Area of Concern: Aircraft Mechanic Approval Expiration Date Distribution: All Interagency Fire Helicopter Operations Discussion: Mechanic qualification and approval requirements can be found in all DOI/USFS agreements/contracts. Mechanic qualification requirements have changed over the past years. Effective October 31, 2022, previously issued approvals (cards) with indefinite expiration dates are no longer accepted. Mechanics holding cards with an expiration date listed as indefinite must reapply. New approvals will be issued with defined expiration dates that coincide with agencies associated policies, agreements, and contracts.

/s/ Joshua Chandler /s/ John Nelson Joshua Chandler (Acting) John Nelson Chief, Division of Technical Services Branch Chief – Airworthiness and Quality DOI, Office of Aviation Services Assurance USDA, Forest Service