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SAFRAN Group
Classic Support By the Hour
DRAFT
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
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CLASSIC SUPPORT BY THE HOUR MISSION CONTRACT
FOR TURBOMECA GAS TURBINE
ARRIUS 2F ENGINE
SERIAL NUMBER 34457
INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT SERIAL NUMBER 1406
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This Support By the Hour Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of the day of , 2006
by and
Between: TURBOMECA USA, INC. ("TMUSA") a Delaware Corporation with its principal
office at:
2709 Forum Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
Telephone: (972) 606-7600
Facsimile: (972) 606-7692
And
Represented by: Mr. J. Russell Spray
In his capacity of: President and Chief Executive Officer
On the one hand,
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT ("Customer") with principal offices at:
400 NW Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
Telephone: (305) 579-6181
Facsimile: (305) 579-6480
Represented by:
In his capacity of:
Hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties".
On the other hand,
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WHEREAS, TMUSA is engaged in the business of providing depot level maintenance of aeronautical
engines; and
WHEREAS, Customer desires to limit major engine maintenance and overhaul expenses and TMUSA
desires to provide the opportunity to Customer to limit major engine maintenance and overhaul expenses
through the assessment of monthly charges based on a fixed rate for each hour of equipment operation or
operational cycle; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual convenants set forth in this
Agreement; the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, TMUSA and Customer hereby
agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 —DEFINITIONS
1.1. "ACCESSORY" means any Engine accessory or item of Equipment as defined in Exhibit I.
1.2. "AIRCRAFT" means the Eurocopter EC120 aircraft that Covered Equipment is installed in.
1.3. "AIRCRAFT ON GROUND (AOG)" is a situation where the Equipment is unable to remain in
service or is ineligible for return to service.
1.4. "CONSUMABLES" means all expendable material, non -repairable components such as, but not
limited to, nuts, bolts, sheet metal work, fuel and lubricants or low-cost parts such as, but not
limited to, packing, gaskets, seals filters, etc.
1.5. "CORE UNIT" means Equipment that must be returned to TMUSA. This Equipment can be the
Customer's Equipment which is sent for Repair, the Equipment loaned by TMUSA or the
repairable accessory in exchange to the one provided by TMUSA • as Standard Exchange
Equipment.
1.6. "COVERED EQUIPMENT" means the Equipment specified in Exhibit I hereto and other
Equipment included as Covered Equipment in accordance with Article 2.2 hereof.
1.7. "CYCLE" denotes an operation gas generator cycle as reported in the Engine Log Book, in
accordance with TURBOMECA instructions as outlined in the Engine Maintenance Manual held
by the Customer. Cycles are recognized since the last general overhaul (CSO) and since new
(CSN).
1.8. "EQUIPMENT" denotes according to context, an engine, a module, an accessory, LRU or a spare
part, and includes any component part thereof.
1.9. "FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD)" means damage to the Engine resulting from the
ingestion of any foreign object.
1.10, "LIFE -LIMITED PART" means a part which must be changed after its service life has expired.
1.11. "LRU" denotes any engine Line Replacement Unit or item of Equipment as defined in Exhibit I
hereto.
1.12. "MANDATORY MODIFICATIONS" are modifications required by a mandatory Service Bulletin
from TURBOMECA, modifications required by TURBOMECA's suppliers or required by the
Airworthiness Authorities. In any case, Mandatory Modifications are limited to the Equipment
covered by this Agreement.
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1.13. "MODULE" denotes a sub -assembly of the basic engines as described in the Engine Maintenance
Manual.
1.14. "ON CONDITION EQUIPMENT" shall refer to Equipment which is not subject to TBO.
1.15. "OPERATING HOURS" denotes an hour of operation as recorded in the Engine Log Book in
accordance with TMUSA instructions as outlined in the Engine Maintenance Manual held by the
Customer. Operating hours are recognized since the last general overhaul (TSO) and since new
(TSN).
1.16. "OVERHAUL" whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall mean the work required which will
enable the Equipment to begin a new Time -Between -Overhaul ("TBO") period.
1.17. "REFERENCE DOCUMENTS" denotes the following TURBOMECA documents, and any
amendments thereto collectively, "Reference Documents":
1) Engine Maintenance (field or modular maintenance),
2) Service Letters,
3) Turbomeca Service Bulletins,
4) Maintenance Tools Catalog; and
5) Maintenance Spare Parts Catalog.
1.18. "REPAIR" shall mean the work defined in TURBOMECA's Repair Manual which will enable the
Equipment to return to service.
1.19. "SCHEDULED REMOVAL" means the removal of Equipment performed in accordance with the
time intervals specified in the TURBOMECA Maintenance Manual.
1.20. "SERVICEABLE EQIUPMENT" means Equipment in airworthy condition.
1.21. "SPARE PART" denotes spare parts to be used for field and/or modular maintenance procedures.
Authorized spare parts are identified in the Spare Parts Catalog issued by TURBOMECA.
1.22. "STANDARD EXCHANGE" denotes replacement of malfunctioning Covered Equipment with
serviceable, repaired/overhauled repairable Equipment in working condition delivered from
TMUSA stock irrespective of the previous operator, place of operation, reason for its being
handed in, operating hours/cycles available, or modification standard.
1.23. "TBO" denotes Time Between Overhaul as defined in the Engine Maintenance Manual and
Service Letters.
1.24. "TMUSA OWNED EQUIPMENT" denotes Equipment owned by TMUSA.
1.25. "TOOLS" are identified in the Engine Maintenance Tools Catalog.
1.26. "UNSCHEDULED REMOVAL" means the removal of' Equipment performed outside the time
intervals or limit intervals as specified in TURBOMECA's Maintenance Manual.
Note: Words used in the singular shall include plural and vice versa unless contrary intention should
appear.
ARTICLE 2 — PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT
2.1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to specify the conditions under which TMUSA will
provide to Customer, and Customer will obtain from TMUSA, maintenance and overhaul support
for Covered Equipment (as hereinafter defined) at a fixed hourly or cyclical rate.
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2.2. Scope. This Agreement applies only to the Covered Equipment. The inclusion as Covered
Equipment of any Equipment not listed in Exhibit I hereto must be made in writing, and signed by
TMUSA and Customer.
2.3. This Agreement does not cover the field maintenance described in TURBOMECA's Maintenance
Manual and to be performed by the Customer.
2.4. Property Rights in Covered Equipment. Covered Equipment that is removed from the Customer's
helicopter remains the property of the Customer. Covered Equipment that is replaced on
Customer's helicopter with Standard Exchange Equipment becomes the property of TMUSA and
such Standard Exchange Equipment becomes the property of Customer.
ARTICLE 3 — DURATION
3.1. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the date hereof, set forth in the initial paragraph
of this agreement (the "Effective Date"), and shall remain in effect until the overhaul of the basic
engine ("Completion Date").
ARTICLE 4 — CONDITIONS TO QUALIFY FOR THIS AGREEMENT
4.1. Similar Equipment. As a condition to this Agreement, Customer shall enter in a Support By the
Hour Agreement with TMUSA for any and all Equipment owned or operated by Customer that is
the same or similar to Covered Equipment.
4.2. AB Equipment entering into this Agreement shall be serviceable.
4.3. Non -Zero Time Engines and Modules. Subject to Article 11.6 of this Agreement, a Customer may
enter into this Agreement with non -zero time Equipment if the prospective Covered Equipment
has greater than fifty percent (50%) of its TBO remaining and the Covered Equipment is qualified
by TMUSA,. Qualification may consist of a power assurance check and inspection of the engines
and modules by a TMUSA representative (at Customer's primary facility) to determine the current
condition of the equipment, the results of which must be acceptable to TMUSA. If deemed
necessary by TMUSA, all engine and module records must also be made available for review at
TMUSA's primary facility, and must be acceptable to TMUSA after review and prior to coverage.
ARTICLE 5 — DEFINITION OF SERVICES
5.1. The services provided by TMUSA to Customer under this Agreement are as follows:
1) Repair of Equipment for unscheduled removals requiring Level 3 or 4 maintenance.
2) Overhaul of Equipment.
3) Use of a rental engine at program hourly rate when required during repairs or overhaul of
Covered Equipment.
4) Modular Engine Maintenance.
5) Standard Exchange of Repairable Accessories as appropriate to replace Repairable
Accessories covered by this Agreement.
5.3. Mandatory Bulletins. Mandatory modifications are included in the scope of this Agreement.
5.2. TMUSA may decide to perform maintenance at the Customer's primary facility which is not field
maintenance as described in the Maintenance Manual to avoid the exchange or return of Covered
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Equipment to TMUSA. In the event TMUSA elects to perform maintenance at Customer's
facility, TMUSA shall bear all related expenses for technician's labor and travel.
5.3. Premature Wear or Failure. In the event of a breakdown or deterioration of the Covered
Equipment due to defects in design, material, or workmanship in the manufacture, repair or
overhaul of the Covered Equipment ("Premature Wear or Failure"), TMUSA will replace or repair
the Covered Equipment, provided, however, that the choice between replacement or repair of
Covered Equipment shall be made at the sole discretion of TMUSA.
5.4. Repair or Replacement. In the event that any Covered Equipment reaches TBO or exhibits
Premature Wear or Failure, TMUSA will, at its sole discretion and consistent with its obligations
hereunder, determine the extent of repair or replacement required.
5.5. TMUSA's Right to Replace Parts. TMUSA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to use new or
serviceable used replacement parts in the course of repair or overhaul performed pursuant to this
Agreement.
5.6. Force Majeure. TMUSA shall not be liable for a delay or failure to perform hereunder due to
causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, fires, explosions, floods,
earthquakes, embargoes, wars (declared or undeclared), riots, insurrections, or civil commotion.
5.7. Publications Revisions. TMUSA agrees to provide, at no additional charge, revision service for
Turbomeca publications including the Engine Maintenance Manual, Spare Parts Catalog, Service
Bulletins, Service Letters, and General Information Letters, for each year this Agreement remains
in effect.
5.8. • Exclusions. The following supplies and services are excluded from the scope of this Agreement:
1) Procurement of spare Equipment not covered elsewhere in this Agreement;
2) Monitoring of Covered Equipment by spectrometric oil analysis or by particulate analysis;
3) Supplying of fuels or lubricant materials (other than for Covered Equipment testing);
4) Purchase of spare equipment and tools for carrying out field and/or modular maintenance of
the Covered Equipment;
5) Carrying out field maintenance works to include engine removal described in the Engine
Maintenance Manual; and
6) Non -mandatory modifications.
5.9. TMUSA may decide to perform maintenance work that is not field maintenance as described in
TURBOMECA's Maintenance Manual at Customer's facility or base to avoid the return or
exchange of Equipment to TMUSA's factory. This work will be performed by one of TMUSA's
field technicians and in this case, TMUSA shall bear the related expenses.
5.10. Regarding the maintenance work not included in the scope of this Agreement, Customer may
place an order to TMUSA to perform an intervention on site. Such intervention will be invoiced
according to TURBOMECA's price list at such time.
5.11. Replacement Engine or Modules. In the event Customer's engine requires removal for scheduled
or unscheduled maintenance, TMUSA shall supply Customer with the affected module(s) or an
engine as required to operate until Customer's module(s) or engine is repaired or overhauled.
TMUSA shall provide the module(s) or engine for Customer's use at the current Fixed Hourly
Rate then in effect as described in Article 11.1 of this Agreement. Customer shall be required to
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execute a Lease Agreement as attached hereto as Exhibit 11 and comply with all insurance
requirements prior to the shipment of the engine or module,
ARTICLE 6 — OBLIGATION OF' THE CONTRACT HOLDER
6.1. Scheduled Removal. Customer is not entitled to remove serviceable Equipment for overhaul
before the Equipment reaches the end of its TBO period.
I) Requests for use of a rental engine or module shall be sent at least two (2) months before the
scheduled date of removal in writing to TMUSA.
6.2. Unscheduled Removals. In the event of an Unscheduled Removal, Customer shall perform the
relevant troubleshooting prior to removal. Removal of Covered Equipment without prior approval
of TMUSA may result in Customer being responsible for all associated removal and maintenance
costs for the removed Equipment if the removal cause is not confirmed by TMUSA.
6.3. Field Maintenance Customer shall be responsible for field maintenance of Equipment covered by
this Agreement and the Equipment shall be operated and maintained in accordance with
TURBOMECA's Maintenance Manua] and by using Tools as specified in such documentation.
The following TURBOMECA documents of the latest amendment shall be used as reference:
• TURBOMECA's Maintenance Manual
• TURBONMECA Service Letters
• TURBOMECA Service Bulletins
• Maintenance Spare Parts Catalogue of the Engine
• Maintenance Tools Catalogue of the Engine.
1) Any maintenance operation performed by the Customer must be performed by technicians
qualified by TMUSA. Technicians' qualification level must be compliant with
TURBOMECA's Maintenance Manual.
6.4. Reporting.
1) Monthly Report. Each month Customer shall submit to TMUSA a written report, in the form
of Exhibit 1II, incorporated by reference, of Covered Equipment's operation, as of the last day
of the prior calendar month, including: beginning hours, run time, ending hours, CSO, CSN,
TSO and TSN ("the Monthly Report"). The Monthly Report must be received by TMUSA by
the tenth (10'h) day of the month. In the event the Monthly Report is not received by TMUSA
by the tenth (10th) day of the month, TMUSA will invoice Customer based on an average of
previously reported hours and cycles flown. This invoice will be due within thirty (30) days
from the invoice date. in the event and adjustment is required, the adjustment will be made
during the next billing process once a Monthly Report is received from Customer.
2) Notice of Incident. Customer agrees to inform a TMUSA representative within twenty-four
(24) hours of any incident occurring to, or caused by, the Covered Equipment or any other
TMUSA Owned Equipment in the custody of Customer. A written report shall be submitted
as soon as practical. Notice must precede return of any failed Equipment to TMUSA.
3) Notice of Modification. The Customer agrees not to undertake any modification or carry out
any servicing, maintenance or repair to TMUSA Owned Equipment, components or Covered
Equipment which is not provided for in the Reference Documents for the specific equipment,
without prior written agreement and approval by TMUSA. Such agreement and approval
shall not be unreasonably withheld.
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4) Recordkeeping. Covered Equipment or component documentation such as log book, module
sheets and component log cards will be fully maintained in an up-to-date status by Customer.
TMUSA will update the module sheets and component log cards, if required and as required,
after a repair event is performed.
5) Operation and Maintenance Records. Customer shall keep records of Covered Equipment
operation, maintenance and running time, and shall permit TMUSA to inspect and copy such
records as any reasonable time upon request.
6) Change of Ownership and Liens. Customer shall not, except in compliance with Article 14.1
herein, make or suffer to be made any change in the ownership, leasehold, operational
interest, or financial interest or utilization of the Covered Equipment or any aircraft on which
Covered Equipment is installed without prior written notice to and written approval by
TMUSA. Customer shall not do any act that would result in the imposition of any lien,
security interest, or other encumbrance on any TMUSA Owned Equipment,
6,5. Insurance.
1) Preservation of TMUSA Owned Equipment. Customer agrees to safely keep, carefully use,
and keep in good mechanical and working condition at all times any and all TMUSA Owned
Equipment with which Customer is entrusted.
2) lnsurance in Transit. Customer agrees to provide and maintain ALL RISK PHYSICAL
DAMAGE INSURANCE in the amount of full replacement value for all TMUSA Owned
Equipment or supplies while in the custody of Customer or in transit to and from TMUSA.
Such insurance is to take effect at the time and place of shipment to Customer and shall
remain in effect until delivery of said property to TMUSA.
3) Insurance In Use. Customer further agrees that during such time any TMUSA Owned
Equipment or supplies are installed in Customer's aircraft, Customer shall maintain ALL
RISK GROUND AND FLIGHT HULL INSURANCE thereon in an amount sufficient so that
TMUSA will recover fully the amount of any loss of said Equipment or supplies. Customer
shall also maintain at all times Aircraft and Bodily Injury and Property Damage Insurance,
including Passengers, in an amount of at least $20,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit.
4) Required lnsurance Provisions. Any and ail insurance policies required herein shall include
the following provisions:
a) Except in cases of negligence which could not be directly attributed to Turbomeca,
S.A. or TMUSA, Customer waives its right to bringing any action against
Turbomeca, S.A. and/or TMUSA implicating them in any injury, expense or
damages suffered because of operation or preservation of the Covered Equipment or
TMUSA Owned Equipment;
b) Customer will provide TMUSA with proof of adequate insurance coverage
evidencing that the coverage respects the indemnification clause contained in Article
10 of this Agreement;
c) All policies must provide that TMUSA be given thirty (30) days advance notice of
material change in or cancellation of the above coverage; and
d) In the event of loss, any deductible is to be paid solely by the Customer.
ATICLE 7 — ORDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS
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7.1. Notifications. All orders, messages, or notifications relevant to the Agreement shall be sent by
letter or by facsimile. Such notifications will be considered as having been delivered when they
are handed personally, sent by registered mail, or sent by FAX to the address given below:
TURBOMECA USA, INC.
2709 Forum Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
Manager of Support By the Hour
FAX: (972) 606-7668
Customer's Address:
MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
400 NW Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128
FAX: (305) 579-6480
7.2. Orders for Replacement Equipment. Whenever Equipment needs to be replaced, repaired or
overhauled, Customer shall notify TMUSA in writing and submit a purchase order containing the
following information:
1) Aircraft and engine serial number from which Equipment is being removed;
2) Part number, serial number and description of equipment being removed;
3) Quantity required;
4) Required delivery date;
5) Reason for removal; and
6) Address for replacement Equipment to be shipped.
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ARTICLE 8 — DELIVERY BY TURBOMECA
8.1. Conditions of Shipment to Customer. Unless otherwise specified in an order, TMUSA will ship
F.O.B. at Customer's expense, Covered Equipment and supplies in packaging which conforms to the
manufacturer's specification for long distance airfreight, freight prepaid, to the following address (the
"Customer Shipping Address"):
8,2. Delivery Lead -Time.
1) Standard. In the case of scheduled removal of Covered Equipment pursuant to this
Agreement, TMUSA will make every effort to ensure that Replacement Equipment delivery
to Customer will take place two (2) days before the removal date declared by Customer on the
purchase order for replacement, so long as the request for such Replacement Equipment was
received by TMUSA at least three (3) weeks in advance of the scheduled removal date.
2) Emergency "AOG". On occasions when an unscheduled failure occurs to Covered
Equipment, and the aircraft is out of service due to the unscheduled failure, TMUSA will
make every effort to have the replacement item(s) delivered to the freight carrier within
twenty-four (24) hours following TMUSA's receipt of a written order (including FAX) from
Customer.
8.3. Notification of Delivery. TMUSA will notify Customer of details of delivery of "AOG"
Replacement Equipment.
ARTICLE 9 — RETURN OF EQUIPMENT TO TURBOMECA
9.1. Shipment to TMUSA. Customer shall ship, F.C.A., at its own risk and expense, to include all
customs, duties and taxes, Covered Equipment and other Equipment in packaging which conforms
to the manufacturer's specification for long distance air freight, to TMUSA at the following
address (the "TMUSA Shipping Address"): MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT, 400 NW 2N
AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33128
TURBOMECA USA, INC.
2709 Forum Drive
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
9.2. Documentation. Any Covered Equipment delivered to TMUSA pursuant to this Agreement is to
be accompanied by COMPLETE AND UP-TO-DATE DOCUMENTATION.
1) Engines and Modules. For engines and modules, documentation shall include the engine or
module logbook together with its appendices and, if Covered Equipment is to be repaired, the
Customer's order and the engine removal report reference.
2) Other Covered Equipment. For other Covered Equipment, documentation shall include the
engine or module logbook together with its appendices and, if Covered Equipment is to be
repaired, the Customer's order and a completed MMIR reporting form.
9.3. Promptness of Return. Any Covered Equipment delivered to TMUSA pursuant to this Agreement
must be complete, including its documentation as stated in Article 9.2 above, and MUST BE
SHIPPED TO THE TMUSA SHIPPING ADDRESS WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS counting from
the day the replacement equipment is received at Customer's facility. Beyond this time limit (in
the case of a return) or beyond the time limit specified in Article 13.6 (with respect to
termination), Customer will be liable, without any further notice, to a daily fee equal to three
hundred dollars ($300.00) per day.
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9.4. Costs Incurred on Return. It will be jointly decided that costs incurred by TMUSA for the
examination, diagnosis and handling of Covered Equipment which has been returned to TMUSA
with unconfirmed defects, will be invoiced separately, and paid by Customer.
ARTICLE 10 — INDEMNIFICATION AND WARRANTY
10.1. Damages. As further consideration for this Agreement, it is specifically agreed that TMUSA shall
not be liable for any special, consequential, incidental, or indirect damages, including but not
limited to, any damages arising out of loss or use of property.
10.2. Airworthiness. TMUSA warrants to Customer that:
1) AU work performed by TMUSA will be in compliance with applicable published
airworthiness specifications in effect at the time said work is performed;
2) All work performed by TMUSA will be in compliance with applicable published directives
and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration in effect at the time the work is
performed;
3) All work performed by TMUSA will conform to standards of good workmanship which are
customarily recognized in the industry at the time work is performed;
4) Equipment, if sold or supplied to Customer by TMUSA, is either new or in serviceable
condition at the time of delivery.
10.3. Warranty. This Agreement is separate from the Turbomeca limited warranty. No agreement or
understanding varying or extending the terms of the Turbomeca limited warranty shall be binding
on TMUSA unless expressed in writing and executed by a duly authorized representative of
TMUSA.
ARTICLE 11 — PRICING CONDITIONS
11.1. Fixed Rate. The current Fixed Rate per operating interval on Arrius 2F Covered Equipment is
$77.70 USD PER HOUR (the "Fixed Rate") for 1.0 Ng cycles per hour. Cycles in excess of 1.0
Ng cycles per hour shall be invoiced to Customer at the rate of $2.65 per 0.5 cycles per hour. The
Fixed Rate is valid until March I, 2007. Beginning March 1, 2007, the Fixed Rate per operating
interval shall be $95.70 per hour based on 1.0 Ng cycles per hour. Cycles in excess of 1.0 Ng
cycle per hour shall be invoiced to Customer at the rate of $3.00 per hour. This rate shall remain
in effect until December 31, 2007. Beyond December 31, 2007, the Fixed Rate is valid for the
calendar year (January through December), and will be revised on the first of January of each new
year, beginning January 1, 2008, according to the percentage of the Standard Exchange prices
increase, as published in the TURBOMECA general price list, applicable on the first of January of
each new year. Effective March 1, 2007 and continuing until March I, 2009 or as such time as the
engine reaches 2800.0 TSN, the Fixed Hourly Rate shall be discounted by five percent (5%).
11.2. Balance Between Hours/Cycles Declared and Hours/Cycles Logged. When Covered Equipment is
returned to TMUSA, if the total hours/cycles declared and paid disagrees with the entries in the
log book or log card, TMUSA and Customer will jointly agree to issue an invoice adjustment
applying the Fixed Rate in effect at the time of adjustment to the difference in operating hours or
cycles.
11.3. Premature Overhaul. If Covered Equipment is removed for overhaul at Customer's convenience
prior to its scheduled TBO, Customer shall be invoiced for the difference in the actual hours and
cycles consumed on the Covered Equipment up to the time of removal and the scheduled TBO,
based on the current Fixed Rate.
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11.4. Supplemental Charges for Abnormal Wear, Accident, Modification or Transformation.
1) Exclusions. This Agreement specifically excludes from coverage the repair or replacement of
Covered Equipment arising from failures of Covered Equipment due to causes beyond normal
wear and tear, including, without limitation, failure of Covered Equipment which:
a) Has not been operated in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in
the Reference Documents;
b) Has not been maintained in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in
the Reference Documents;
c) Has been subject to misuses, accidents, incidents, abuse, or force majeure (acts of
nature) by any party other than TMUSA;
d) Has not been properly stored, installed, maintained, utilized or packed for transport
by any party other than TMUSA in accordance with the procedures and standards set
forth in the Reference Documents;
e) Has suffered damage due to foreign object damage, beyond acceptable manufacturer
specifications, unless such damage was caused while the equipment was in the
possession or control of TMUSA; or
f) Has suffered primary breakdown or deterioration of any component that was not
acquired by Customer from TMUSA or other sources specifically approved by
TMUSA in writing in advance of acquisition.
2) TMUSA Discovery of Exclusion. TMUSA shall advise Customer upon the discovery of any
observed damage to Covered Equipment, which appears to have been caused by any of the
reasons, set forth in SubArticle 11.4(1) above. In such cases, Customer shall be responsible
for the parts and labor costs of any such repair or replacement of the Covered Equipment
("Excluded Costs") actually caused by any of the reasons set forth in SubArticle 11.4(1), and
reimbursement to TMUSA of the Excluded Costs shall be made by customer in addition to
other payments made pursuant to this Agreement. If TMUSA labor is required to repair or
replace any Covered Equipment as a result of damage caused by any of the reasons set forth in
SubArticle 1 1.4(1), Customer shall pay TMUSA the lesser of (1) TMUSA's actual direct labor
expenses or (2) the TMUSA labor rates published in the current TURBOMECA Price Catalog.
3) invoicing and Adjustments Upon Discovery of Exclusion. To take into account the normal
wear and tear of some items which are covered in the hourly fee, a credit will be granted to
Customer on the amount invoiced for each item that is prematurely replaced for abnormal
wear, except in cases of modification of Covered Equipment. This credit will apply only to
major items whose list price is greater than or equal to six thousand dollars ($6,000.00), based
on 2006 economic conditions. This value will be revised according to the current economic
conditions as outlined in Article 11.1 above. The credit will be calculated as follows:
+ If the item has a life limit:
ITEM PRICE SERVICE LIFE LIMIT ELAPSED AT
CREDIT = LIFE LIMIT X TIME OF ITS REPLACEMENT
• If the item has no life limit:
ITEM X PERCENTAGE CONSUMPTION TSO
CREDIT = PRICE DURING OIH X TBO
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3) Discovery of Exclusion for Equipment on Loan. TMUSA shall advise Customer upon
discovery of any observed damage to Equipment on loan which appears to have been caused
by any of the reasons set forth in SubArticle 11.4(1) above. In such cases, Customer shall be
responsible for the parts and labor costs of any such repairs or replacement of the Covered
Equipment ("Excluded Costs") actually caused by any of the reasons set forth in SubArticle
1 1.4(1), and reimbursement to TMUSA of the Excluded Costs shall be made by Customer in
addition to other payments made pursuant to this Agreement. If TMUSA labor is required to
repair or replace any TMUSA Equipment as a result of damage caused by any of the reasons
set forth in SubArticle 11.4(1), Customer shall pay TMUSA the lesser of (1) TMUSA's actual
direct labor expenses or (2) the TMUSA labor rates as published in the current TURBOMECA
Price Catalogue.
a) In the event Customer does not carry out the required checks referenced in Article 6.5
above as outlined in the Maintenance Manual prior to the return of Equipment on Loan,
TMUSA shall invoice Customer the costs associated with testing and recertification of the
returned equipment.
11.5. Miscellaneous Expenses.
1) Taxes. Customer shall be liable for all federal, state, local or foreign taxes (except income
taxes) applicable to the sale, exchange, use, delivery or transportation of Covered Equipment
or services provided hereunder and all duties, imports, tariffs and similar payments shall be
paid by Customer.
2) Missing Parts. In the event Covered Equipment is delivered to TMUSA which is not
complete because it is missing parts or components, TMUSA will replace any missing parts or
components and shall be entitled to charge Customer no more than catalog list price (with any
applicable discounts) for the same.
3) Labor and Transportation. Customer agrees to bear its reasonable and customary labor and
transportation costs for the removal, installation, normal modular and "on condition"
maintenance and troubleshooting.
4) Reimbursement for Non -Covered Services. TMUSA shall not be liable for, and Customer
agrees to reimburse TMUSA on demand for any expenses, costs, or liabilities sustained in
connection with the removal or replacement of Equipment or Covered Equipment in an
aircraft or engine, other than those costs and expenses sustained by TMUSA in carrying out
the services covered under this Agreement.
11.6. Purchase of Used Hours and Cycles. With respect to non -zero time Equipment to be covered by
this Agreement, Customer will be required to purchase the used hours and cycles for a fee (the
"Buy-ln Fee") based on the number of hours and cycles consumed equivalent to the value of
consumed hours and cycles on a Standard Exchange engine as listed in the TURBOMECA price
catalog. Exhibit IV, which is incorporated herein by reference, sets forth the Customer's engines
buy -in amount and payment terms with respect to any purchase of used hours and cycles under
this Article 11.6.
ARTICLE 12 — CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENT
12.1. Payment Address. Customer shall send all payments due under this Agreement to:
TURBOMECA USA, INC.
Post Office Box 841250
Dallas, Texas 75284-1250
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1) For amounts over one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), a transfer of funds to TMUSA may be
made electronically. Customer should contact TMUSA for funds transfer instructions should
it elect to exercise this payment option.
2) Each payment should indicate the Covered Equipment serial numbers and the invoice
numbers that it covers.
12.2. Monthly Payments.
1) Customer will be invoiced and shall pay to TMUSA monthly, an amount equal to the Fixed
Rate multiplied by the actual hours and cycles of Covered Equipment operation (the "Fixed
Rate Charges") as set forth in the Monthly Report and specified in this Agreement, plus any
supplemental fees and other charges that may be applicable in accordance with this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, the timing of payments hereunder shall
be governed by the Florida Prompt Payment Act, Sections 218.70 — 218.80.
2) Customer shall notify TMUSA in writing if an invoice is disputed within thirty (30) days of
receipt of invoice. Invoices not disputed within this period shall be deemed to be valid.
3) In the event invoices are not paid within thirty (30) days, TMUSA may suspend coverage
under this Agreement until full payment of the amount due has been received from Customer.
If coverage is suspended, Customer shall not be entitled to claim any damage or Toss resulting
directly or indirectly from suspension. Furthermore, TMUSA shall be entitled to terminate
this Agreement under Article 13 below.
4) Interest on all amounts past due thirty (30) days or more shall be invoiced and paid at the rate
of eighteen percent (18%) per annum.
5) Customer shall be responsible for all sums, including attorney fees, reasonably incurred by
TMUSA as a result of Customer's default in settling any invoice or invoice installment when
due.
ARTICLE 13 — TERMINATION
13.I. Default By Customer. If Customer fails to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice of any such default, TMUSA may
terminate this Agreement by written notice (the "Cancellation Notice") to Customer, without any
liability whatever on the part of TMUSA beyond the termination date.
13.2. Default By TMUSA. If TMUSA fails to comply with any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement after receipt of written notice from Customer of any such default, Customer may
terminate this Agreement.
13.3. Termination for Convenience. This Agreement may be unilaterally terminated by either party
hereto, without cause, upon sixty (60) days prior written notice (the "Termination Notice") to the
other party.
13.4. Loss of Covered Equipment. In the event Covered Equipment is lost or destroyed, Customer has
the option to replace with like equipment of equal value based on hours and cycles. If not, the
Agreement will be deemed "Terminated" as of the date of loss.
13.5. Termination Date. This Agreement will terminate on a date (the "Termination Date") which will
be the earliest to occur of the following: (1) immediately upon the Cancellation Notice, (2) sixty
(60) days after the Termination Notice, or (3) unless renewed pursuant to Article 3 hereof, on the
completion Date.
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13.6. Customer Duties on Termination. Within five (5) business days after the Termination Date,
Customer must return any and all Equipment and supplies belonging to TMUSA to the TMUSA
Shipping Address, and pay in full the amount accrued and outstanding charges to TMUSA under
this Agreement.
13.7. Final Settlement of Agreement.
1) TMUSA's Duties. If this Agreement is terminated for convenience, a pro -rated portion of the
Fixed Rate Charges paid by Customer will be applied as a credit to the Customer's trade
account at TMUSA.
a) This credit shall be calculated as follows for each module and Fuel Control Unit or
Hydro -Mechanical Unit:
70% of equipment* Standard Exchange price (as per price TSO** of the Equipment at contract
list applicable al such lime) X termination
TBO of Equipment*
*Equipment shall be comprised of each module and FCU or HMI!
**1f the Equipment has not been overhauled, TSO shall be replaced by TSN.
Note: The TBO of "on -condition" equipment shall be ten thousand (10,000) hours.
b) The credit shall be calculated as follows for each life -limited part:
70% of Life limited Part price (as per price list X CSN of the Life Limited Parts at
applicable at such tine) contract termination
CREDIT = Potential in cycles of Life -Limited Parts***
13.8. Application of Credit. In the event Covered Equipment is lost due to an accident, the credit will
first be applied to any expenses TMUSA has already incurred in supporting this Agreement. Any
remaining credit will then be applied to any other outstanding invoices.
l) Any remaining credit will be applied as a credit to Customer's trade account with TMUSA.
In the event Customer will no longer conduct business with TMUSA, Customer may request a
refund of any remaining credit due.
ARTICLE 14 — ASSIGNMENT AND TRANSFER
14.1. Sale or Transfer of Covered Equipment. In the event of a sale or transfer of Covered Equipment
(the "Transfer") to a third party (the "Transferee"), TMUSA has the right, but not the obligation,
to allow Transferee to obtain coverage under this Agreement.
14.2. Notice of Intent to Transfer. Customer shall notify TMUSA of Customer's intentions to Transfer,
and shall pay all sums normally due TMUSA up to date of Transfer, at least fifteen (15) days prior
to Transfer.
14.3. Termination of Coverage. In the event that TMUSA does not offer the Transferee, or Transferee
does not accept coverage under this Agreement, the notice by TMUSA to Customer, or Transferee
to TMUSA, of any such decision shall be the Cancellation Notice and this Agreement shall
terminate pursuant to Article 13.3 of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 15 — SOLE CONTRACT/AMENDMENTS
15.1. There are no other agreements or understandings, either oral or written, between TMUSA and the
Customer affecting this Agreement. This Agreement cancels and supersedes ail previous
agreements between TMUSA and the Customer relating to the subject matters covered herein.
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15.2. In the event Customer demands additional services which are not covered by this Agreement, the
conditions for the performance of such services will be subject to a specific agreement.
15.3. No change, addition to or deletion of any portion of this Agreement shall be valid or binding
unless the same is approved in writing by both Parties. The official text of this Agreement is in
the English language. if this Agreement is translated into another language for the convenience of
Customer or its personnel, the English version shall prevail in the event of a dispute arising out of
the interpretation of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 16 — MISCELLANEOUS
16.1. Place of Performance and Goveming Law. This Agreement is performable, and any venue of any
action relating hereto, shall lie, in Tarrant County, Texas. This Agreement is made in the State of
Texas and shall for all purposes be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of such
State and the laws of the United States applicable to transaction in the State of Texas.
16.2. Further Actions. Each of the parties hereto agrees that they will perform all such other actions as
may be necessary or reasonably appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.
16.3. Change or Modification. No change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid or binding
upon the parties hereto unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by all the
parties hereto. No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be enforceable unless it
is in writing signed by the party against which it is sought to enforce. The waiver by either party
of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other shall not operate or be construed as a
waiver of any subsequent breach by such other party.
16.4. Cost of Enforcement. If any action at law or in equity or any other proceeding is necessary to
enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorneys' fees, court costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which he
or it may be entitled.
16.5. Arbitration. The parties hereto agree, and consent on advice of counsel, that any controversy with
respect to performance under the terms of this Agreement, or arising out of the Agreement, will be
submitted to arbitration pursuant to the provisions of the Texas General Arbitration Act, Title 10,
Vernon's Tex. Civ. Stat. Ann. Art. 224 — 238. Arbitration will be jointly agreed to in writing.
16.6. Severability. Customer acknowledges and agrees that each agreement or covenant set forth in this
Agreement constitutes a separate agreement or convenant independently supported by good and
adequate consideration and that each such agreement or covenant shall, if necessary, be severable
from the other provisions of this Agreement. This existence of any claim or cause of action of
Customer against TMUSA, whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise, shall not
constitute a defense to the enforcement by TMUSA of those separate agreement and covenants. If
any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision
constituted a part of this Agreement; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect and shall not be effected by the illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision
or by its severance. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision, there
shall be added as part of this Agreement, a provision as similar in its terms to such illegal, invalid,
or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal, valid, and enforceable.
I6.7. Assignability. The rights and benefits of either party under this Agreement may not be assigned,
nor the duties thereunder delegated by such parties, without written consent, signed by the parties
hereto.
16.8. Headings. The Article leadings used in this Agreement are for reference and convenience only
and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
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16.9. Amendments. This Agreement, and any attachments hereto, set forth the complete understanding
and agreement of the parties hereto and shall be amended only in writing, signed by both parties.
16.10• ment the context so requires, the male gender shall include the
f male and thd. ee neuter; the femalever in this ee gender shall include the male and the neuter; and the neuter shall
include the male and the female.
16.11. Number. The use in this Agreement of the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural
number shall include the singular wherever appropriate.
16.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same document.
ARTICLE 17 — CONFIDENTIALITY
Except as required under Florida Statutes, Title X, Chapter 119,. Public Records, the parties hereby agree
not to disclose the terms and conditions hereto, as well as the technical documentation, the operation rules,
and all information of any nature whatsoever associated with this Agreement, to third parties, without prior
written approval from the other Party hereto.
The obligation contained in this article shall survive the termination of this Agreement for ten (10) years.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Agreement to be effective as of the date
set forth above.
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TURBOMECA USA, INC. MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
By: By:
J. RUSSELL SPRAY
President & CEO
Name:
Title:
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EXHIBIT 1
COVERED EQUIPMENT
This Agreement covers the following Equipment:
Aircraft S/N Engine S/N TSNITSO CSN/CSO
Description
Arrius 2F Engine
1406
34457 352.0
332.0 Ng
Each Arrius 2F Engine listed above includes the following repairable LRU items as defined in the Service
Letter for Accessories and Equipment:
Fire Detection Harness
T4.5 Conformation Box
Right Injector Half -Manifold
Preference Injector
Exhaust Pipe
Oil Pump
Control and Monitoring Harness
Valve Assembly
Left Injector Half -Manifold
Fuel Control Unit
Lubrication Unit
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EXHIBIT 11
TURBOMECA USA, INC. AND
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
LEASE AGREEMENT
This agreement is entered into and made effective as of the day of
between Turbomeca USA, Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas, a Delaware corporation ("TMUSA") and Miami
Police Department ("Lessee").
1. LEASED EQUIPMENT. TMUSA shall supply to Lessee, and Lessee shall lease from TMUSA for
the purpose described herein below, certain turboshaft engines, modules and accessories, hereinafter
referred to as "Equipment", and more particularly described as follows:
Rental Equipment:
Engine/Module Type:
Serial Number:
TSN/TSO:
CSN
Deposit Required:
Arrius 2F
TSO:
N/A
Customer Property:
Engine/Module Type:
Serial Number:
TSN/TSO:
PO#
Reason for Removal:
Arrius 2F
a) TMUSA shall, as its sole option, furnish fully functional, newly manufactured,
remanufactured or used equipment which shall be deemed to be FAA certified airworthy.
2. TERM. This agreement shall be effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in full
force end effect until the earlier of the expiration ( months or until terminated in
accordance with Section 13 herein below.
3. FEES. As consideration for the rental of the Equipment, Lessee shall pay to TMUSA a rental amount
equal to the aggregate of the following amounts:
a) $Hourly rate in effect at the time of rental per hour of operation ("Hourly Charge") for each
hour flown.
b) if the number of engine cycles exceeds an average of 1.0 cycles per hour flown, the excess
cycles will be charged at a rate of $Rate in effect at time of rental per 0.5 cycles per hour.
c) In the event Lessee does not deliver its customer owned property to TMUSA within ten (10)
days of receipt of Equipment, Lessee shall pay a daily fee of $300.00 per day for each
additional day beyond the tenth (10th) day the property is not received at TMUSA in addition
to the Hourly Charges specified in 3(a) above.
4. INVOICING AND PAYMENT.
a) Lessee shall provide TMUSA, by facsimile transmission addressed to "TMUSA Accounting
Manager" at (972) 606-7608, on or before the tenth (10`h) day of each month, the operating
hours and cycles for the Equipment for the immediately preceding month using the Monthly
Operating Report, the forth of which is attached hereto and made a part of as Exhibit 1.
b) In the event that Lessee fails to timely provide the report specified in 4(a) above or fails to
accurately report the hours and cycles for the Equipment, Lessee will be subject to and liable
for an additional charge equal to the greater of the amount due based on the accurate plus
interest calculated pursuant to Section 4(d) below. propertyand
c) Lessee shall pay and bear all federal, state and local sales, use, excise, personal
other taxes and all governmental assessments, fees and charges imposed or in connection with
any Lessee's use of any Equipment covered by the Agreement. Lessee shall file any
necessary returns connected herewith and shall reimburse TMUSA for any and all such
charges paid by TMUSA with respect to such taxes, resulting from any late filing or payment
due to Lessee's fault or negligence.
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d) TMUSA shall issue to Lessee an invoice, on a monthly basis, for payment at Lessee's billing
address. All amounts due TMUSA under this Agreement shall be due and payable to
TMUSA within thirty (30) days following the invoice date. Any amounts not paid when due
shall bear interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month until paid.
e) Lessee shall make all payments to TMUSA Texas at: 2709 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie,
Texas 75052 or at such other place as TMUSA may designate in writing.
5. OWNERSHIP OF EQUIPMENT.
a) This is an Agreement to lease only and shall not in any way be construed as a contract or
agreement for the sale of Equipment.
b) Lessee acknowledges and agrees that TMUSA is the owner of all Equipment leased
hereunder, all of which shall remain subject to possession and control by TMUSA.
c) Lessee further acknowledges and agrees that it has the possessory right to use and operate the
Equipment, which possessory right shall be forfeited upon termination or expiration of this
Lease Agreement in any manner.
d) Lessee shall not sell, transfer, sublease or pledge as security any Equipment covered by this
Agreement and shall neither make nor permit any alterations to Equipment without the prior
written consent of TMUSA.
e) Lessee shall provide to TMUSA prior written notice of any change in the ownership or
identity of Lessee upon which TMUSA shall have the option of terminating this Agreement
upon written notice to Lessee.
f) Lessee shall be responsible for all risk of loss to Equipment during the term of this
Agreement.
g) TMUSA may substitute Equipment of like kind and quality for any of the Equipment leased
under this Agreement. Lessee shall afford TMUSA unrestricted access to the Equipment.
6. RETURN OF EQUIPMENT.
a) Upon the expiration or termination of the lease, Equipment shall be returned forthwith and
without delay, at Lessee's expense, to TMUSA at a location designated by TMUSA.
b) Lessee shall return Equipment is as good condition as when received by Lessee, ordinary
wear and tear expected. If upon expiration or termination of the lease, Equipment is returned
in unsatisfactory condition, after inspection by TMUSA, Lessee shall pay as an additional
charge, any and all costs incurred by TMUSA to clean, repair and replace any damage to
Equipment; provided that in no event shall such costs exceed the replacement value of the
Equipment.
c) Equipment is leased as complete and acknowledged as such by Lessee. Lessee shall return
Equipment in like configuration. Lessee shall pay as an additional charge any and all costs
incurred by TMUSA to replace missing parts.
d) Lessee shall ship all Equipment to the TMUSA Shipping Address within ten (10) days
following the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason. In the event Lessee
fails or refuses to ship the Equipment within said ten (10) day period, an amount equal to
three hundred dollars ($300.00) per day shall be assessed against Lessee as liquidated
damages, and not as a penalty, for each day until Equipment is shipped to TMUSA.
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7. INUSRANCE.
a) Lessee shall, during the term of this Agreement, provide and maintain All Risk Physical
Damage Insurance in the amount of full replacement value for all Equipment while in the
custody of Lessee or in transit to and from TMUSA. Such insurance is to take effect at the
time and place of shipment to Lessee and shall remain in effect until Equipment is returned to
TMUSA.
b) Lessee shall, during the term of this Agreement, maintain All Risk Ground and Flight Hull
Insurance with respect to Equipment in an amount sufficient so that TMUSA will recover
fully the amount of any loss of said Equipment or supplies. Lessee shall also maintain at all
times Aircraft Bodily Injury and Property Damage insurance, including passengers, in an
amount of at least $20,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit.
c) Any and all insurance policies required herein shall include the following provisions:
(i) all policies must include TMUSA, and its affiliate, Turbomeca, S.A., a corporation
organized under the laws of France, as additional named insured;
(ii) with respect to All Risk Physical Damage and All Risk Ground Flight Hull
Insurance, policies are to be endorsed with Loss Payable Clause in favor of TMUSA,
as its interests may appear;
(iii) all policies must provide Contractual Liability Insurance evidencing that coverage is
provided as respects indemnification clause contained in Section 8 herein below;
(iv) Lessee and its respective insurance carriers each shall and hereby do waive any
rights of subrogation they each may have against TMUSA and its affiliate
Turbomeca, S.A., except where any such claim giving rise to possible subrogation is
due solely and directly to the failure of Equipment where such failure is not due to
any fault or negligence of the Lessee;
(v) the insurance required hereunder shall be primary and not contributing with any
insurance carried by TMUSA;
(vi) all policies must provide that TMUSA will be given thirty (30) days advance notice
of material change in or cancellation of the above coverage; and
(vii) in the event of loss, any deductible is to be paid solely by the Lessee.
8. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT.
a) Unless otherwise consented to in writing by TMUSA, Lessee shall operate Equipment only in
North or Central America.
b) Lessee shall permit only licensed and safe operators of the helicopter containing Equipment.
c) Lessee shall not permit any Equipment to be used in violation of federal, state or municipal
statutes, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, or contrary to the provision of any applicable
insurance policy.
d) Lessee shall indemnify and hold TMUSA, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates and each of
their respective directors, officers and employees, harmless from any and all fines, forfeitures,
damages or penalties resulting from violation of such laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
e) Lessee shall notify TMUSA immediately of any and all accidents involving Equipment. Such
notice shall be in writing and include full details of the accident and the names and addresses
of all parties and witnesses. Lessee shall keep TMUSA and the insurer fully informed of all
claims, suits or proceedings arising out of any accident involving leased Equipment. Lessee
shall forward to insurer and TMUSA a copy of every demand, notice, summons or other
process received in connection with any and all claims, suits or other legal proceedings
resulting from an accident involving Equipment leased under this Agreement.
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9. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
a) Lessee shall be responsible for all expenses arising out of the operation of the Equipment
(other than expenses arising as a result of TMUSA's failure to provide fully functional
Equipment that is deemed to be FAA certified airworthy), including, without limitation, any
Equipment failures caused by, but not limited to:
I. Lessee failing to operate Equipment in accordance with the application manual and
procedures established by TMUSA;
2. Lessee negligence with respect to Equipment;
3. Lessee's failure to properly transport, store, install, maintain, or utilize Equipment in
accordance with the current operating recommendations and directions of TMUSA;
4. Equipment suffering damage due to the ingestion of a foreign body (FOD) or lightening
strike; and
5. Equipment suffering damage due to excessive erosion or corrosion.
b) TMUSA shall invoice Lessee and Lessee shall be liable for and shall pay to TMUSA all
amounts incurred by TMUSA to repair or overhaul Equipment due to any of the above -
described causes.
11. RETURN OF LEASED EEUIPMENT.
a) Prior to Lessee removing Equipment from Lessee's aircraft, the Lessee shall carry out the
following checks in accordance with the Turbomeca Maintenance Manual;
(i) Ground Run Checks
(ii) Vibration Checks in accordance with the Turbomeca Maintenance Manual
(iii) FCU or HMU Characteristics Checks;
(iv) Power Assurance Check; and
(v) Usual checks after last daily flight.
b) Lessee shall record in the logbook power ratings as confirmed prior to Equipment removal.
c) Lessee's failure to perform the power assurance check and/or record it's results will be
subject to and liable for an additional charge of $2,000.00.
d) On return of the Equipment, TMUSA will inspect equipment and, if applicable, invoice
Lessee for any missing, replaced or damaged components or accessories.
12. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated as follows:
a) TMUSA may terminate this Agreement without further liability upon written notice to Lessee,
with such termination having immediate effect in the event that Lessee fails or refuses to
deliver within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of Equipment its owned equipment
that is to be repaired or overhauled.
b) TMUSA may terminate this Agreement without further liability, upon written notice to
Lessee, with such termination having immediate effect, in the event that Lessee fails or
refuses to provide its authorization to perform such repair or overhaul within ten (10) days
following its receipt of TMUSA's cost estimate for such repair or overhaul of its owned
equipment.
c) TMUSA may terminate this Agreement without further liability upon written notice to Lessee
with such termination having immediate effect, in the event that Lessee breaches any of the
terms or conditions of this Agreement if TMUSA deems the Agreement or TMUSA's ability
to recover equipment in jeopardy.
d) Either party may terminate this Agreement for its own convenience and without further
liability, upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party.
Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall immediately return
Equipment to TMUSA at the location provided by TMUSA. In the event that Lessee fails or
refuses to return Equipment within ten (10) days, TMUSA may enter the premises where
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Equipment is located, with or without Lessee's consent, and remove or disable Equipment and
Lessee shall be liable for any and all charges associated with TMUSA's actions taken to
recover its Equipment.
e) . Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Lessee shall immediately return
Equipment to TMUSA at the location provided by TMUSA. In the event that Lessee fails or
refuses to return Equipment within ten (10) days, TMUSA may enter the premises where
Equipment is located, with or without Lessee's consent, and remove or disable Equipment and
Lessee shall be liable for any and all charges associated with TMUSA's actions taken to
recover its Equipment.
13. NON -ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is not assignable by the Lessee without TMUSA's
consent.
14. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS. In the event of Lessee's uncured breach of this Agreement,
Lessee shall pay all costs and expenses relating to enforcement or preservation of TMUSA's rights
under this Agreement, including reasonable attorney's fees.
15. EXTRAORDINARY RELIEF Except for the obligation of payment, neither TMUSA nor Lessee
shall be liable for non-performance caused by circumstances beyond its control, including but not
limited to work stoppages, fire, civil disobedience, riots, rebellions and acts of God.
16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND OF REMEDY AND DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The liability of TMUSA with respect to this Agreement, or anything done in connection therewith such
as the performance of breach thereof, or from the manufacture, installation or technical direction of
installation, maintenance, repair or use of any Equipment covered by or furnished under this
Agreement, whether in contract, in tort, under any warranty, or otherwise, is limited to the repair or
replacement of the Equipment, parts, supplies, engines or LRU on which liability is based. THE
WARRANTIES EXPRESSED IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, . WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, DESCRIPTION, QUALITY,
PRODUCTIVENESS, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO
THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE,
THIRD PARTIES) HOWSOEVER BASED, WHETHER N NEGLIGENCE, TORT, BREACH OF
WARRANTY OR BREACH OF CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.
17. NOTICES All notices required pursuant to this Agreement shall be mailed to: TURBOMECA USA,
INC. at its office address, 2709 Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052, ATTN: Russ Spray
President and CEO; and to the Lessee at the Lessee's billing address. All notices made pursuant to this
Agreement will be effective (i) upon actual delivery if presented personally or sent by facsimile
transmission with a receipt and confirmed by certified mail, return receipt requested, (ii) one (1)
business day following delivery to an overnight courier or (iii) three (3) business days following
deposit in the United States mail, if sent by certified, registered or express mail, postage prepaid.
18. SEVERABILITY If any term or provision of the Agreement or the application thereof shall be
invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement or the application of such term or provision
of the Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent of the law.
19. BIND SUCCESSORS This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
respective parties and their successors in interest, assigns and legal representatives.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This instrument shall constitute the entire Lease Agreement between
TMUSA and Lessee and except as otherwise provided herein, may be amended only by a written
instrument executed by both parties. No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be
enforceable unless it shall be in writing signed by the party against which it is sought to enforce. The
waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the other shall not operate or be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by such other party.
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21. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the
laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A. without regard to its choice of law rules. The parties hereto agree
that any controversy with respect to performance under the terms of the Agreement, or arising out of the
Agreement will be submitted to binding arbitration with a single arbitrator with the American Arbitration
Association office in Dallas, Texas in accordance with its rules with such arbitration proceedings to be held
in Dallas, Texas.
TURBOMECA USA, INC. MIAMI POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: DATE:
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EXHIBIT III
TURBOMECA USA, INC.
(FAX) 972-606-7608
Support By the Hour (SBH)® AGREEMENT
MONTHLY OPERATING REPORT
Date Reporting Month
Aircraft No. Engine Model
Customer Name Telephone No.
Engine No. 1
SIN
Engine
MO1
M 02
FCU
Engine No. 2
SIN
Engine
MO1
MO2
FCU
Start
Start
Hours
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Prepared 07 November 2006 MPD
P103106SBH Page 26 of 27 TMUSA
Classic Support By the Hour
ENGINE SIN
34457
EXHIBIT IV
ENGINE TIMES AND BUY -IN AMOUNTS
TSO CSO BUY -IN TERMS
352.0 332.0Ng $24,063.00 net 60
MAD
Prepared 07 November 2006 P1031065BH page 27 of 27 TMUSA