Columbia Helicopters Requests Renewal of Exemption 22552 Weather Radar Requirement

Columbia Helicopters submitted a petition for exemption renewal to the FAA requesting continuation of Exemption 22552, which permits the operator to conduct certain aircraft operations without onboard weather radar systems. The petition includes an attached signed document (wx radar exemption - ALL AIRCRAFT - 2026 signed) supporting the renewal request.

Affected parties include helicopter operators seeking similar regulatory relief and any entities relying on FAA exemptions for operational flexibility. This petition does not impose new compliance obligations and represents a routine regulatory filing requesting extension of existing regulatory relief rather than creation of new obligations.