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Maintenance Check in Class D airport in IFR – Helicopter

Asked by: 1655 views Airspace, FAA Regulations, Helicopter

Out of curiosity, I'm at a Class D airport waiting for maintenance to finish. It's 900 OVC and 10 sm. I'm trying to interpret if I can do a quick pattern to satisfy the maintenance check requirement or if I would need to get a local IFR. Preference is to get a special to do a quick pattern. It's not a busy place. But, I can't find a specific regulation.

Thanks!

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  1. John Scarry on Sep 23, 2018

    Ask the tower for a “Special VFR” clearance. 4−4−6. Special VFR Clearances

    3. The restrictions in subparagraphs 1 and 2 do not apply to helicopters. Helicopters must remain clear of clouds and may operate in Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E surface areas with less than 1 statute mile visibility.

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  2. John Scarry on Sep 23, 2018

    Forgot the source—its the AIM.

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