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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.
Rules Implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980
14 CFR Part 14 implements the Equal Access to Justice Act by establishing rules for awarding attorney fees and expenses to eligible parties who prevail in adversary adjudications before the FAA. Eligible applicants include individuals with net worth under $2 million, small businesses and organizations with net worth under $7 million and fewer than 500 employees, and tax-exempt organizations. Awards are available for covered proceedings under 49 U.S.C. 46301-46303 unless the FAA's position was substantially justified or special circumstances make an award unjust.
Airplane Fuel Efficiency Certification
14 CFR Part 38 establishes fuel efficiency certification requirements for commercial aircraft seeking original type certification. The rule applies to subsonic jet airplanes with maximum takeoff mass exceeding 5,700 kg and propeller-driven airplanes exceeding 8,618 kg, with phased implementation beginning January 2021. Exemptions include amphibious aircraft, specialized-operation designs, and reciprocating-engine-powered aircraft.
Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers
This regulation establishes the process for FAA air traffic control specialists to request waivers of the mandatory separation age of 56 years. Requests must be filed in writing with the Air Traffic Manager between 12 months and 6 months before the specialist turns 56, and must include evidence of exceptional skills, certifications, experience at multiple facilities, and shift schedules. Requests are reviewed and recommended by facility managers and regional senior executives for final Administrator approval.
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.
Special Air Traffic Rules
This regulation prescribes special air traffic rules for aircraft operating in the Anchorage, Alaska, Terminal Area. It establishes detailed geographic boundaries and altitude limits for three airspace segments (International, Merrill, and Lake Hood), defined by specific geographic coordinates, landmarks, and bearing lines from Anchorage International Airport and surrounding facilities.
General Requirements
14 CFR Part 110 establishes general requirements and definitions governing all operations under FAA subchapter G, including commercial air tours, commuter operations, domestic operations, all-cargo operations, and flag operations. It defines key terms such as direct air carrier, empty weight, and operational categories based on aircraft type, passenger capacity, and payload capacity to establish regulatory applicability.
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.
Safety Management Systems
14 CFR Part 5 establishes mandatory Safety Management Systems (SMS) for U.S. aviation operators holding Part 121/135 certificates and aircraft manufacturers with type or production certificates. SMS must include safety policy, risk management, assurance processes, and promotion; organizations must document hazards, analyze risks, implement controls, and measure safety performance. Existing acceptable SMS must be revised by May 28, 2025.
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.
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.
Rules of Practice for Federally-Assisted Airport Enforcement Proceedings
This regulation establishes the Rules of Practice for FAA enforcement proceedings involving federally-assisted airports. It governs FAA proceedings under various statutes including the Airport and Airway Improvement Act and Anti-Head Tax Act, defining jurisdictional scope, applicable authorities, and procedures for handling complaints and investigations related to airport operations and compliance with federal grant assurances.
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.
Airworthiness Standards: Manned Free Balloons
Part 31 establishes airworthiness standards for manned free balloons seeking FAA type certificates. It defines balloon types (captive gas and hot air), prescribes weight limits and performance requirements including minimum climb rates and descent procedures, and requires compliance demonstration through testing or equivalent calculations across all authorized operating weights and conditions.
Medical Standards and Certification
14 CFR Part 67 establishes medical standards and certification procedures for U.S. airmen. It prescribes eligibility requirements for first-, second-, and third-class medical certificates, including vision standards (distant and near acuity, color perception, visual fields), application procedures through designated aviation medical examiners, identity verification requirements, and access to the National Driver Register for background evaluation.
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.
Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft
14 CFR Part 29 establishes airworthiness standards for transport category rotorcraft type certification. It defines Category A and B certification requirements based on maximum weight and passenger capacity, mandates safety belt and shoulder harness provisions for all occupants, and requires compliance demonstration through testing or validated calculations across applicable weight and center-of-gravity combinations.
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.
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.
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.
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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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Intermodal Cargo Services by Foreign Air Carriers
14 CFR Part 222 establishes regulatory requirements for foreign air carriers providing intermodal cargo services (combined air and surface transportation) within the US. Direct foreign air carriers may control surface transportation within 35 miles of their authorized airports; beyond that zone requires Department authorization via Statement of Authorization. Indirect carriers and surface freight forwarders may provide surface portions without geographic limitation. The Department retains authority to approve, condition, or withdraw such services based on public interest considerations.
Airport Noise Compatibility Planning
14 CFR Part 150 establishes procedures and standards for airport noise compatibility planning. It requires public-use airport operators to develop noise exposure maps and compatibility programs, defines measurement methodologies for airport noise, and identifies land uses compatible with various noise exposure levels. The regulation provides technical assistance to airports and local authorities for noise planning implementation but does not constitute FAA financial commitment or determine land use acceptability under state or local law.
Protection of Voluntarily Submitted Information
14 CFR Part 193 establishes procedures for FAA protection of voluntarily submitted safety and security information from public disclosure. The regulation defines conditions under which the FAA may designate such information as protected, requiring findings that disclosure would inhibit future voluntary submissions and that protection is consistent with FAA safety and security responsibilities. De-identified or summarized information may be disclosed, and protection does not limit FAA enforcement action.
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.
Airport Aid Program
14 CFR Part 152 establishes the Airport Aid Program framework governing airport planning and development under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970. It defines key terms including air carrier airports, airport development (construction, improvement, repairs, land acquisition, noise mitigation), airport hazards, and commuter service airports, setting eligibility and definitional criteria for federal airport assistance.
Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation, and Deactivation of Airports
14 CFR Part 157 requires persons proposing to construct, alter, activate, or deactivate civil or joint-use airports to notify the FAA Administrator. Covered activities include establishing new airports, constructing or modifying runways and taxiways, changing airport status between private and public use, and modifying traffic patterns or IFR/VFR designations. Notice must be submitted on FAA Form 7480-1 at least 90 days in advance, with limited exceptions for emergencies.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 120—Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Training; Operations Requirements
SFAR No. 120 establishes pilot certification, training, and operations requirements for powered-lift aircraft. It prescribes certificate and rating requirements for powered-lift pilots, general operating rules for all powered-lift operations, requirements for training and testing using powered-lift or flight simulation training devices, and maintenance/inspection requirements. The regulation applies to persons operating powered-lift under FAA parts 91, 135, and 136, and incorporates existing FAA regulations for pilot certification, operations, and aircraft maintenance.
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.
Charter Rules for U.S. and Foreign Direct Air Carriers
14 CFR Part 212 establishes charter rules for U.S. and foreign direct air carriers operating charter flights in interstate and foreign air transportation. It defines various charter types (affinity, single entity, gambling junket, mixed, and multi-freedom charters), applies to certificated U.S. air carriers and foreign air carriers with permits, and exempts commuter carriers and small aircraft operators. The rules govern charter contracts and operations without restricting points served for scheduled carriers conducting charters.
Aviation Insurance
14 CFR Part 198 establishes the FAA's aviation insurance program for eligible aircraft operations. Eligibility requires presidential determination that the operation is necessary for US foreign policy, the operation involves foreign or international air commerce, and commercial insurance cannot be obtained on reasonable terms. The FAA may issue premium or standby insurance covering aircraft, personnel, baggage, property, and liability for operators meeting these criteria.
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.
State Block Grant Pilot Program
14 CFR Part 156 establishes the State Block Grant Pilot Program under the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982. It sets procedures for state participation, application requirements, and administration of block grants for airport development, planning, and noise compatibility projects. Selected states may distribute federal funds to eligible airports within their boundaries, subject to eligibility restrictions and compliance requirements.
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.
Certification and Operations: Aircraft Having a Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or a Maximum Payload Capacity of 6,000 Pounds or More; and Rules Governing Persons on Board Such Aircraft
14 CFR Part 125 establishes certification and operational requirements for U.S.-registered civil aircraft with 20+ passenger seating capacity or 6,000+ pound maximum payload capacity operating under non-common carriage. The regulation prescribes rules for aircraft operations, airworthiness maintenance, and persons on board, with exemptions for aircraft operating under other FAA parts and operators holding appropriate certificates or deviation authority from the Administrator.
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.
Rotorcraft External-Load Operations
14 CFR Part 133 establishes airworthiness certification and operating rules for rotorcraft external-load operations in the United States. It requires operators to obtain a Rotorcraft External-Load Operator Certificate, valid for 24 months, demonstrating compliance with aircraft requirements, crew qualifications, and load-combination classes. The rule applies to all persons conducting such operations except government entities and manufacturers during development and compliance demonstrations.