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Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration
This FAA regulation (14 CFR Part 43) establishes maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration requirements for U.S.-registered aircraft, foreign civil aircraft in common carriage, and their components. It specifies applicability limits, defines overhaul and rebuild standards, and authorizes certified mechanics and repairmen to perform these activities according to approved methods and technical data.
Aircraft Registration
14 CFR Part 47 establishes FAA requirements for registering aircraft in the United States. The regulation defines eligibility criteria, including ownership by U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or certain corporations, and mandates that aircraft owners submit an Aircraft Registration Application (AC Form 8050-1). Registration is required before operating eligible aircraft unless carrying temporary authorization or operated by the Armed Forces.
Standard Instrument Procedures
14 CFR Part 97 prescribes standard instrument approach procedures and obstacle departure procedures for civil airports in the United States, defining weather minimums for IFR landings and takeoffs. The regulation establishes aircraft approach categories based on reference landing speeds, defines approach procedure segments (initial, intermediate, final, and missed approach), and provides terminology and standards for helicopter and powered-lift procedures.
Certification: Flight Crewmembers Other Than Pilots
14 CFR Part 63 establishes certification requirements for flight engineers and flight navigators on U.S.-registered civil aircraft. It specifies eligibility criteria, medical qualification standards, certificate possession requirements, and application procedures. Foreign nationals may obtain certificates only when needed for U.S. aircraft operations, and certificates issued by foreign countries are recognized when operating within those countries.
Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use
This regulation establishes rules for the initial and continuing qualification and use of flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) used to meet aircraft crewmember certification and training requirements. It sets qualification performance standards for airplane and helicopter simulators, requires FAA-approved sponsors to maintain quality management systems for surveillance and analysis of FSTD performance, and defines compliance obligations for persons using these devices for flight training and evaluation.
Airworthiness Standards: Propellers
14 CFR Part 35 prescribes airworthiness standards for propeller type certificates and modifications. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with design, installation, and operational requirements, including propeller configuration documentation, approved installation and operation instructions, continued airworthiness procedures, and ratings/limitations for power, speed, and safety margins established through testing.
IFR Altitudes
14 CFR Part 95 establishes instrument flight rules (IFR) altitudes for aircraft operating on ATS routes and other direct routes, defining key altitude designations including MEA (minimum en route altitude), MAA (maximum authorized altitude), MOCA (minimum obstruction clearance altitude), MCA (minimum crossing altitude), and MRA (minimum reception altitude). The regulation designates mountainous areas and changeover points to ensure safe navigation and continuous signal reception from ground-based navigation aids.
General Operating and Flight Rules
This regulation establishes special flight rules for aircraft operating in the Grand Canyon National Park airspace up to 14,500 feet MSL. Operators must follow designated flight corridors at specified altitudes (8,000–13,500 feet MSL depending on location and direction) and avoid restricted areas, with exceptions for emergency, law enforcement, and authorized park operations. Compliance is required for both VFR and IFR operations.
Airworthiness Directives
14 CFR Part 39 establishes the FAA's legal framework for Airworthiness Directives, enforceable rules applied to aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances when unsafe conditions exist or are likely to develop. The regulation specifies compliance requirements including inspections and corrective actions, allows alternative compliance methods upon FAA approval, and mandates compliance for all identified products regardless of modifications.
Procedures for Protests and Contract Disputes
14 CFR Part 17 establishes procedures for filing and resolving bid protests and contract disputes involving FAA contracts through the Office of Dispute Resolution for Acquisition (ODRA). The regulation applies to disputes filed after October 7, 2011, and defines key terms including contract claims, alternative dispute resolution processes, and the roles of dispute resolution officers and compensated neutrals in adjudicating FAA acquisition disputes.
Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 73 establishes mandatory training and experience requirements for pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors operating Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters. Requirements include ground training covering energy management, mast bumping, low rotor RPM, low G conditions, and rotor RPM decay, plus specified aeronautical experience (200+ helicopter hours with 50+ in R-22, or 10 hours with flight instructor endorsement). Training must address autorotation procedures, emergency recovery, and rotor RPM control.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
14 CFR Part 107 establishes federal regulations for the registration, airman certification, and operation of civil small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing less than 55 pounds in U.S. airspace. The rule defines key terms, specifies exemptions for certain operations, and sets inspection and compliance demonstration requirements for remote pilots and UAS operators.
Certification Procedures for Products and Articles
SFAR 88 establishes fuel tank system fault tolerance evaluation requirements for transport category turbine-powered airplanes with 30+ passenger capacity or 7,500+ pound payload capacity. Certificate holders must conduct safety reviews to ensure compliance with fuel tank design standards, develop necessary design changes, create maintenance and inspection instructions to prevent ignition sources, and submit reports for approval by the Aircraft Certification Service within specified compliance timeframes.
Moored Balloons, Kites, Amateur Rockets, and Unmanned Free Balloons
14 CFR Part 101 establishes operational rules for moored balloons, kites, amateur rockets, and unmanned free balloons in U.S. airspace. The regulation defines applicability thresholds (e.g., balloons over 6 feet diameter, kites over 5 pounds, unmanned balloons with payloads exceeding 4-12 pounds depending on configuration), prohibits operations in restricted areas without permission, requires 24-hour FAA notice for unshielded operations above 150 feet, and mandates lighting and marking for nighttime operations. Maximum altitude is 500 feet above ground except near structures.
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Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E Airspace Areas; Air Traffic Service Routes; and Reporting Points
This regulation designates Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting points under 14 CFR Part 71. It incorporates by reference FAA Order JO 7400.11K (effective September 15, 2025–September 15, 2026) and establishes rules for aircraft position reporting, airspace overlap procedures, and ATS route classifications including jet routes, RNAV routes, and Federal airways.
Security Control of Air Traffic
14 CFR Part 99 establishes security control rules for aircraft operating in U.S. Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZs) and defense areas. The regulation requires most civil aircraft to file DVFR flight plans, maintain continuous radio communication, and comply with special security instructions issued by the FAA in coordination with the Department of Defense and federal security agencies, with limited exemptions for short-range and low-speed operations.
Identification and Registration Marking
14 CFR Part 45 prescribes marking and identification requirements for aircraft, engines, propellers, and related products manufactured under FAA type certificates or production approvals. Manufacturers must attach fireproof identification plates containing specified information in locations that are legible, accessible, and secure against defacement or loss during normal service or accidents.
Investigative and Enforcement Procedures
14 CFR Part 13 establishes the FAA's investigative and enforcement procedures for violations of aviation statutes and regulations. It details authority delegation for investigations, procedures for filing violation reports and formal complaints, and the FAA's powers to conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, hold hearings, and take evidence. Complaints must be submitted in writing to the FAA's Office of the Chief Counsel and include specific details of alleged violations; subjects have 20 days to respond.
Registration and Marking Requirements for Small Unmanned Aircraft
14 CFR Part 48 establishes registration and marking requirements for small unmanned aircraft in the United States. Eligible aircraft must be registered with the FAA's Civil Aviation Registry unless they weigh 0.55 pounds or less and operate under Part 107 exemptions, or are U.S. Armed Forces aircraft. Registration eligibility requires ownership by U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, qualifying U.S.-based corporations, or government entities. Owners must provide required information to obtain an FAA Certificate of Aircraft Registration.
General Requirements
14 CFR Part 3 establishes general requirements for persons making records about type-certificated aircraft products and parts. It prohibits fraudulent, intentionally false, or materially misleading statements regarding airworthiness or acceptability for installation in advertisements and sales transactions. The regulation also addresses TSA security threat disqualifications affecting FAA certificates.
Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft
FAA regulation establishing remote identification requirements for unmanned aircraft operations in U.S. airspace. Operators must ensure aircraft broadcast required message elements from takeoff to shutdown, either through standard remote identification equipment or alternative broadcast modules. Requirements apply to registered aircraft and foreign civil unmanned aircraft, with compliance mandatory after September 16, 2023.
Administrative Claims Under Federal Tort Claims Act
14 CFR Part 15 establishes administrative procedures for filing claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act against the US for injuries, deaths, or property losses caused by negligent or wrongful acts of FAA employees. Claims must be submitted on Standard Form 95 to designated FAA offices, with specific rules for who may file, amendment procedures, and timelines for FAA disposition.
Requirements for Operating Certain Small Aircraft Without a Medical Certificate
14 CFR Part 68 establishes medical education and examination requirements for pilots operating small aircraft without holding an FAA medical certificate under § 61.113(i). Pilots must complete an FAA-approved medical education course covering self-assessments, warning signs of medical conditions, risk mitigation, medication impacts, and regulatory prohibitions. A comprehensive medical examination by a State-licensed physician using an FAA checklist is required, with results and certifications transmitted to the FAA. Pilots must certify they understand the prohibition on flying while medically unfit and authorize access to their driving records.
Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes
14 CFR Part 25, Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 13, establishes airworthiness standards and approval procedures for modifications to Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed L-18 transport category airplanes. The regulation permits increases in engine take-off power, installation of higher-displacement engines, and establishment of new maximum certificated weights, provided modifications comply with applicable Federal Aviation Administration rules and do not adversely affect flight safety characteristics.
Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft
14 CFR Part 27 establishes airworthiness standards for type certification of normal category rotorcraft weighing 7,000 pounds or less with up to nine passenger seats. It mandates safety requirements including combined safety belts and shoulder harnesses with single-point release for all occupants (effective post-September 1992), head injury protection, and compliance demonstration through testing or calculation across all loading conditions and weight/center-of-gravity combinations.
Noise Standards: Aircraft Type and Airworthiness Certification
14 CFR Part 36 establishes noise standards for aircraft type certification and airworthiness certification in the United States. It applies to subsonic transport category large airplanes, jet airplanes, propeller-driven small and commuter airplanes, helicopters, tiltrotors, and Concorde aircraft. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with specified noise limits and stage classifications (Stage 1 and Stage 2) when seeking type certificates, standard airworthiness certificates, or restricted category airworthiness certificates.
Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emission Requirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes
14 CFR Part 34 establishes fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine engine powered airplanes certified under US airworthiness standards. The regulation defines key terms and classifications for aircraft gas turbine engines (turboprops, turbofans, turbojets) and outlines compliance frameworks, including provisions for derivative engines, exemptions, and emission measurement systems aligned with ICAO Annex 16 standards.
Recording of Aircraft Titles and Security Documents
14 CFR Part 49 establishes procedures for recording aircraft titles and security documents with the FAA Aircraft Registry. The regulation applies to conveyances affecting title to registered aircraft, aircraft engines of 550+ rated takeoff horsepower, propellers of 750+ rated shaft horsepower, and spare parts maintained by certificated air carriers. Recording requires delivery to the Registry in acceptable form, proper signatures, and applicable fees. Conveyance validity is governed by the state law where the instrument is delivered.
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Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
14 CFR Part 120 establishes a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program for US aviation safety-sensitive employees, including air carriers, operators, air traffic control facilities, and maintenance certificate holders. The program aims to prevent accidents and injuries by testing covered employees for prohibited drugs and alcohol misuse, with procedures aligned to 49 CFR Part 40. Coverage expands December 20, 2027 to include certain international maintenance providers on US air carrier aircraft.
Representatives of the Administrator
This FAA regulation (14 CFR Part 183) establishes requirements for designating private persons and organizations as representatives of the Administrator to examine, inspect, and test aircraft and airmen for certification purposes. It details selection criteria, certification procedures, and privileges for various designated representatives including aviation medical examiners, pilot examiners, designated engineering representatives, and airworthiness representatives, along with certificate duration and termination conditions.
Operations: Foreign Air Carriers and Foreign Operators of U.S.-Registered Aircraft Engaged in Common Carriage
This regulation establishes operational requirements for foreign air carriers and foreign operators of U.S.-registered aircraft engaged in common carriage. It defines applicability to foreign carriers holding DOT permits, specifies operations specifications requirements aligned with ICAO standards (Annexes 1, 6, and 8), and requires compliance with personnel licensing, aircraft operation, and airworthiness standards for both domestic U.S. operations and U.S.-registered aircraft operated internationally.
Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
This regulation establishes operating requirements for domestic, flag, and supplemental air carrier operations under 14 CFR Part 121. It prescribes rules for air carriers and operators holding certificates, including requirements for aircraft maintenance, crew qualifications, drug and alcohol prevention programs, and airworthiness standards. The rule applies to certificate holders, employees, and persons involved in training and evaluation functions.
Training Centers
14 CFR Part 142 establishes certification and operational requirements for aviation training centers providing instruction required by various FAA regulations. Training centers must obtain certification from the Administrator before conducting training using advanced flight training devices or flight simulators, unless exemptions apply. The rule defines key terms including training equipment types, instructor qualifications, and curriculum structures.
Use of Federal Aviation Administration Communications System
14 CFR Part 189 establishes policies governing FAA Flight Service Station transmission and relay of messages related to aviation operations. Authorized messages include distress signals, safety communications, flight safety information, meteorological data, aeronautical administrative messages, and notices to airmen. Additionally, flight regularity messages concerning aircraft scheduling, servicing, weight/balance, and operational logistics may be relayed when non-US communications facilities are inadequate.
Certification: Air Carriers and Commercial Operators
14 CFR Part 119 establishes certification requirements for air carriers and commercial operators of civil aircraft in the U.S., including aircraft with 20+ passenger seats or 6,000+ lb payload capacity. It prescribes types of FAA air operator certificates, operator eligibility standards, operations specifications, management personnel requirements, and aircraft wet-leasing rules. Exemptions apply to student instruction, certain air tours, ferry flights, aerial work operations, and sightseeing flights in balloons or gliders.
Airport Operations
14 CFR Part 153 establishes requirements for Aviation Safety Inspector access to public-use airports and facilities. It defines key airport security areas (AOA, SIDA, and secured areas) and requires airports, aircraft operators, and tenants to grant FAA inspectors bearing Form 110A free and uninterrupted access to all airport areas for inspection and compliance testing duties.
Testimony by Employees and Production of Records in Legal Proceedings, and Service of Legal Process and Pleadings
This FAA regulation designates officials authorized to accept legal service on behalf of the FAA and the Secretary of Transportation, and specifies procedures for employee testimony and record production in legal proceedings involving the FAA.
Operating Requirements: Commuter and on Demand Operations and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
14 CFR Part 135 prescribes operating requirements for commuter and on-demand aircraft operations, including rules for Air Carrier and Operating Certificate holders, aircraft maintenance, mail transportation, training programs, commercial air tours, and persons on board. The regulation covers helicopter air ambulances, aircraft maintenance standards, drug and alcohol testing, and compliance schedules for operators transitioning between regulatory categories.
Agricultural Aircraft Operations
14 CFR Part 137 establishes certification and operating rules for agricultural aircraft operations in the United States, including the dispensing of economic poisons, plant nutrients, soil treatments, and pest control substances. Operators must obtain agricultural aircraft operator certificates from the FAA, with exemptions for government agencies and certain rotorcraft operations. The regulation defines agricultural aircraft operations and economic poisons, and prescribes procedures for certificate application, amendment, and deviation reporting during public emergencies.
Federal Aid to Airports
14 CFR Part 151 prescribes policies and procedures for administering the Federal-aid Airport Program. It establishes the National Airport Plan to identify public airports eligible for federal funding, requires approved airport layout plans for all development projects, and mandates that projects provide safe, useful, and usable airport facilities or improvements while considering national defense needs and allowing staged construction over multiple fiscal years.
Free and Reduced-Rate Transportation
14 CFR Part 223 establishes regulatory framework for free and reduced-rate transportation services by air carriers and foreign air carriers. It defines key terms including affiliates, attendants, passengers with disabilities, and specifies exemptions for all-cargo carriers carrying technical representatives for aircraft observation and testing purposes.
Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restrictions
14 CFR Part 161 establishes notice and approval procedures for airports implementing noise and access restrictions on aircraft operations under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990. The regulation prescribes requirements for Stage 2 and Stage 3 aircraft restrictions, including notice procedures, analysis requirements, FAA review and approval processes, and definitions of key terms such as airport operators, aircraft operators, and noise metrics like day-night average sound level (DNL).
Non-Federal Navigation Facilities
14 CFR Part 171 establishes minimum requirements for approval and operation of non-Federal VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) navigation facilities used in instrument flight rules and air traffic control procedures. Facility owners must demonstrate equipment performance compliance, proper installation, reliable maintenance organization, and operational reliability through FAA inspection before IFR procedure approval. Owners must maintain the facility per FAA standards, provide periodic reports, allow FAA inspections, and assume all associated costs.
Expenditure of Federal Funds for Nonmilitary Airports or Air Navigation Facilities Thereon
14 CFR Part 169 establishes the process for obtaining FAA recommendation and certification that proposed nonmilitary airport or air navigation facility projects are reasonably necessary for air commerce or national defense before Federal funds are expended. Applicants must file with the appropriate FAA regional office, providing project details, aircraft usage data, and evidence of necessity, with the Administrator issuing certification upon finding conformity with airspace plans and Federal law.
Air Carrier Authority Under Subtitle VII of Title 49 of the United States Code
14 CFR Part 201 establishes application procedures for air carriers seeking certificates of public convenience and necessity under 49 U.S.C. Subtitle VII. The regulation specifies formal requirements for applications, including filing procedures, fitness determinations for commuter carriers, content specifications, and restrictions on advertising and sales prior to Department approval. Applications must distinguish between interstate and foreign air transportation requests and specify service types (passengers, property, mail) and operational modes (scheduled or charter).
Definitions and Instructions
14 CFR Part 200 establishes definitions and citation instructions for aviation regulations under the Department of Transportation. It defines key terms including DOT, FAA, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, and explains how to cite regulatory sections and rules of practice.
Data to Support Fitness Determinations
14 CFR Part 204 establishes data submission requirements for applicants seeking air carrier certificates and for existing carriers proposing substantial operational, ownership, or management changes. It defines key terms including certificate authority, commuter air carriers, essential air service, and fitness standards, and specifies which personnel qualifications must be documented.
Applications for Permits to Foreign Air Carriers
This regulation establishes filing and evidence requirements for foreign air carriers applying for permits to engage in foreign air transportation in the United States under 49 USC 41301. It specifies applicability (excluding certain Canadian and charter operators), filing specifications including format and language requirements, verification procedures, amendment processes, and documentation standards for initial, renewal, transfer, or amendment applications submitted to the Department of Transportation.