135.557 Initial training for crew members
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(a) A holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that every crew
member, who has not qualified and served as a crew member on an aircraft
operated under the authority of the certificate, completes initial training
conducted--
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(1) in a structured manner; and
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(2) in accordance with a syllabus that includes training applicable
to--
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(i) the aircraft type to be used, including special equipment
fitted for the intended operation; and
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(ii) the routes and aerodromes appropriate to the intended
operation; and
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(iii) crew member assignments, functions, and
responsibilities; and
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(iv) location and operation of emergency equipment available
for use by crew members; and
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(v) location and use of oxygen equipment; and
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(vi) location and use of every normal and emergency exit,
including an evacuation slide and escape rope; and
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(vii) the certificate holder's policies and procedures
appropriate to its air operations.
(b) The holder of an air operator certificate may vary the syllabus for an
individual crew member if--
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(1) the variation is recorded in the crew member's record of training;
and
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(2) the certificate holder certifies the variation made and the reasons
for the variation in the crew member's record of training.