I am a commercial H125 helicopter pilot for a gov’t agency. Recently our helicopter was in an annual maintenance. Unfortunately the maintenance exceeded my 90 day currency requirement. When it comes out of maintenance I am the maintenance pilot designated to do the track and balance. To do the track and balance I have to have a mechanic in the helicopter with me. The question is he considered a passenger or essential crew member and can he legally accompany me while doing both track and balance and take off and landing currency?
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