Legal Interpretations
Keeler 1991
Summary
The Question
Which Federal Aviation Regulations apply to air ambulance return flights that carry medical technicians?
Background
American Air Ambulance, Inc. asked which rules govern air ambulance return flights carrying medical technicians.
The FAA’s Interpretation
The FAA did not answer separately. It enclosed a June 7, 1990, interpretation that it believed was sufficiently on point to answer the question fully, and invited more specific questions if it was not. The enclosed interpretation's text is not included.
- Requester
- Keeler
- Issued
- February 28, 1991
- Subject
- General
Page 1
FEB 2 8 1991
Mr. Donald L. Keeler
Operations Manager, American Air
Ambulance, Inc.
5801 Marvin D. Love Freeway
Dallas, TX 75237
Dear Mr. Keeler:
Thank you for your letter of December 10, 1990, in which you ask for an interpretation of the Federal Aviation Regulations concerning what rules apply to flights carrying medical technicians on air ambulance return flights. We apologize for the delay in answering your letter. We believe the enclosed interpretation of June 7, 1990, is sufficiently on point to answer fully the question you asked. If this is not the case, please feel free to contact us with any specific questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Donald P. Byrne Assistant Chief Counsel
Regulations and Enforcement Division
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