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Operations · Jul 14, 2026 · 13 min

Lifting Over a City: How Congested Area Plans Clear Urban Helicopter Lifts

How a 14 CFR 133.33(d) Congested Area Plan clears a helicopter lift over a city: fall zones, FSDO review timelines, and the restricted-category rule.

Congested Area Plan Urban Helicopter Lift 14 CFR 133.33 FSDO Review Restricted Category Aircraft External Load Operations

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