Part 135 Advice

[olypilot]

I am thinking of putting a Cessna 206 on a local Part 135 operator's certificate. Does anyone have any advice to make sure I have all the bases covered and don't end up being surprised down the road.

Thanks

 

[mike1mc]

You can have a good aviation consulting group review the agreement.

 

[Timebuilder]

AOPA also has a packet of info about leasebacks.

 

[olypilot]

Thank you for your replies. I do think I have two things going for this setup that might work to my advantage. First, I will be the only one piloting the airplane. Second, my brother is an IA and will be involved in the maintenance of the aircraft. If something needs to be done, he will confirm it, and he will also be watching over the hours charged.

 

[icefr8dawg]

The fact that 1. you are the pilot is of enormous benefit to you. Our pilots beat the cr*p out of our planes as will most 135 non-owner pilots. The fact that your hands will be the only ones touching the controls would make me feel very at ease. Make sure you have an out in the contract if you feel they are abusing your aircraft. Second, you brother is doing the Mx. A couple of 135 outfits charge retail to the owners of leased aircraft for maintenance, this hasn't worked out for the owners on several occasions. It worked like " you're charging me retail AND you want me to pay for the entire rvsm upgrand, seeya!"

I am in the proscess of entering into a similiar agreement and trust of the other party in my opinion is crucial. You can have a good aviation lawyer look over the agreement but time and time again leasee and leassor are screwed by the unethical party. Ask any operator that's been in business for a long time...trust of the other party is key.

My experience anyway...