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m yIT in JLmJ AJlmL - J* FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS | AERONAUTICAL I INFORMATION f MANUAL / Rules and procedures for General Aviatioipand Sport Pilots / , f>. Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 1,43,61,67,71,73,91, 97,103,105,|19,135,136, 137,141,142; NTSB 830, TSA 1552 and the complete Aeronautical Information Manual ! i! U.S. Department of Transportation From Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2018 with funding from Kahle/Austin Foundation https://archive.org/details/faraim200800unit_0 FARAM FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL Rules and procedures for General Aviation and Sport Pilots Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 1,43,61,67,71,73,91, 97,103,105,119,135,136, 137,141,142, NTSB830, TSA 1552 and the complete Aeronautical Information Manual Updated and Published by Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 7005 132nd Place SE Newcastle, WA 98059-3153 U.S. Department of Transportation: From Titles 14 and 49 or the ASA-08-FR-AM-BK Code of Federal Regulations FAR/AIM (Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual) 2008 Edition Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. 7005 132nd Place SE Newcastle, WA 98059-3153 © 2007 ASA, Inc. This publication contains current regulations as of August 20, 2007. The Aeronautical Information Manual is current through August 30, 2007; the new Basic Manual will be released February 14, 2008. None of the material in this publication supersedes any documents, procedures, or regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. Visit the FAA’s website to review changes to the regulations: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/faa_regulations/ ASA does not claim copyright on any material published herein that was taken from United States government sources. The Aeronautical Information Manual is reprinted directly from the government document as an exact facsimile of the FAA publication. ASA-08-FR-AM-BK ISBN 1-56027-655-X 978-1-56027-655-5 Printed in the United States of America 08 07 987654321 Cover photo © iStockphoto.com/Nancy Nehring ii ASA ASA’S 2008 FAR and AIM Series FAR/AIM FAR Flight Crew FAR AMT ASA has been supplying the standard reference of the industry, the FAR/AIM series, for more than two decades. The 2008 series continues to provide information directly from the Federal Aviation Regulations and the Aeronautical Information Manual, along with these important features: • Regulation and AIM changes are posted on the ASA website as a free download; sign up to have Update notices automatically emailed to you as a free service from ASA • All changes since last printing are clearly identified • Includes suggested study list of AIM paragraphs and regulations pertinent to specific pilot certificates and ratings • Index includes both FAR and AIM terms to provide an alphabetized listing of subject matter for quick look-up • AIM produced with full-color graphics Each regulation Part is preceded by a table of contents. Changes since last year’s printing are identified on Page v and in the table of contents for each regulation Part (in bold and marked with an asterisk), as well as within the text for quick reference (changed text is indicated with a bold line in the margin). 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The updated text within the context of the regulation is indicated by a bold line in the margin: (a) The following certificates are issued under this part to an applicant who satisfactorily accomplishes the training and certification requirements for the certificate sought: (1) Pilot certificates— (1) Student pilot. (ii) Recreational pilot. (iii) Private pilot. (iv) Commercial pilot. (v) Airline transport pilot. (2) Flight instructor certificates. (3) Ground instructor certificates. How to Identify the Currency of the Regulations In each Part following the Table of Contents is a Source, with the date of origin for that regulation. If a change has taken place since the original Regulation was written, it is noted at the end of the regulation. Example: [Doc. No. 11802, 38, FR 3161, Feb. 1, 1973, as amended by Arndt. 61-77, 51 FR 40703, Nov. 7, 1986] ASA IV Summary of Changes Since August 2006 Parts 1 and 135 • Compliance Date: Some sections of this final rule have a delayed compliance date (see Table 2 following the Summary of Changes). This final rule establishes regulations governing the design, operation and maintenance of turbine powered multi-engine airpianes operated on flights that fly long distances from an adequate airport. This final rule codifies current FAA policy, industry best practices and recommendations, as well as international standards designed to ensure long-range flights (ETOPS) will continue to operate safely. Parts 1,91,97, and 135 • The FAA is amending its regulations to reflect technological advances that support area navigation (RNAV); include provisions on the use of suitable RNAV systems for navigation; amend certain terms for consistency with those of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); remove reference to the middle marker in certain sections because a middle marker is no longer operationally required; clarify airspace terminology; and incorporate by reference obstacle departure procedures into Federal regulations. Part 1 • Effective October 30, 2007: §§1.1 and 1.2 are amended by adding new definitions. • The definition for light-sport aircraft is amended. Part 43 • References to Part 123 are removed, and other minor editorial changes are made. • A minor technical change is made to aviation repair stations’ instructions on how to send required repair and alteration data to the FAA. Part 61 • Safety and oversight rules are set for a broad variety of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. • §61.13 is amended affecting payment of fees to the FAA for certification services. Part 71 • “FAA Order 7400.9N” is replaced with “FAA Order 7400.9P.” Part 91 • Amends FAA regulations to ensure that new aircraft manufactured in the U.S. and issued a standard airworthiness certificate are type certificated and manufactured under an FAA production approval. These changes ensure that any person who manufactures or alters an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller based on a type certificate or supplemental type certificate (STC) either holds the certificate or has permission from the certificate holder. • Safety and oversight rules are set for a broad variety of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. • SFAR 107 is added affecting flight operations below FL200 within the territory and airspace of Somalia. Part 119 • Safety and oversight rules are set for a broad variety of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. Part 135 1 • SFAR No. 106 (Rules for Use of Portable Oxygen Concentrator Systems On Board Aircraft) is added. • Section 135.128 is revised. • Safety and oversight rules are set for a broad variety of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. ASA v Part 136 • Safety and oversight rules are set for a broad variety of sightseeing and commercial air tour flights. Table 2 — Part 135 Operational Requirements Timetable Requirement Compliance date (Effective date February 15, 2007) Part 135 All airplanes 135.98 North Polar Operations 1 year 135.345 Passenger Recovery Training 1 year 135.364 Maximum Flying Time 1 year 135.411 Applicability 1 year Part 135 Appendix G (General) 1 year a. Time-Limited Systems 8 years b. Airplane Requirements 8 years The Aeronautical Information Manual printed in this book is current through February 13,2008. The major changes are summarized in the AIM introductory text on Page 485. Note: Changes affecting the regulations take place daily, and the AIM changes twice a year. ASA tracks all changes and posts them on the ASA website so you always have the most current information. To view the rules currently in effect and to have Update notices automatically emailed to you, visit: www.asa2fly.com/farupdate VI ASA FAR Parts Listed in Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Location Key ALL.Published in ASA’s FAR/AIM, FAR-FC, and FAR-AMT books FAR/AIM.FAR/AIM combination book FAR-FC.FAR for Flight Crew book FAR-AMT.FAR for Aviation Maintenance Technicians book ASA.Free download from ASA’s website: www.asa2fly.com/farupdate FAA.Available from the Government Printing Office or at www.faa.gov CD-FL-PRO.Available in electronic form on ASA’s Pro-Flight Library CD Part Title Location Subchapter A—Definitions 1 Definitions and abbreviations.ALL, CD-FL-PRO 3 General requirements.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO Subchapter B — Procedural Rules 11 General rulemaking procedures.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 13 Investigative and enforcement procedures.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 14 Rules implementing the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 15 Administrative claims under Federal Tort Claims Act.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 16 Rules of practice for Federally-assisted airport enforcement proceedings.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 17 Procedures for protests and contract disputes.FAA, CD-FL-PRO Subchapter C—Aircraft 21 Certification procedures for products and parts.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 23 Airworthiness standards: normal, utility, acrobatic, and commuter category airplanes.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 25 Airworthiness standards: transport category airplanes.ASA, CD-FL-PRO 27 Airworthiness standards: normal category rotorcraft.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 29 Airworthiness standards: transport category rotorcraft.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 31 Airworthiness standards: manned free balloons.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 33 Airworthiness standards: aircraft engines.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 34 Fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine engine powered airplanes.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 35 Airworthiness standards: propellers.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 36 Noise standards: aircraft type and airworthiness certification..FAA, CD-FL-PRO 39 Airworthiness directives.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 43 Maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration.FAR/AIM, FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 45 Identification and registration marking.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 47 Aircraft registration.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 49 Recording of aircraft titles and security documents.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 50-59 [Reserved] ASA VII Subchapter D—Airmen 60 [Reserved] 61 Certification: Pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 63 Certification: Flight crewmembers other than pilots.FAR-FC, CD-FL-PRO 65 Certification: Airmen other than flight crewmembers.FAR-AMT, FAR-FC, CD-FL-PRO 67 Medical standards and certification.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO Subchapter E—Airspace 71 Designation of class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas; air traffic service routes; and reporting points.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 73 Special use airspace.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 75 [Reserved] 77 Objects affecting navigable airspace.FAA, CD-FL-PRO Subchapter F — Air Traffic and General Operating Rules 91 General operating and flight rules.ALL (FAR-FC Subpart K only), CD-FL-PRO 93 Special air traffic rules.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 95 IFR altitudes.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 97 Standard instrument procedures.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 99 Security control of air traffic.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 101 Moored balloons, kites, unmanned rockets and unmanned free balloons.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 103 Ultralight vehicles.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 105 Parachute operations.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO Subchapter G — Air Carriers and Operators for Compensation or Hire: Certification and Operations 119 Certification: Air carriers and commercial operators.ALL, CD-FL-PRO 121 Operating requirements: Domestic, flag, and supplemental operations.FAR-FC, FAR-AMT (Subparts J&L), CD-FL-PRO 125 Certification and operations: Airplanes 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.FAR-AMT, CD-FL-PRO 129 Operations: Foreign air carriers and foreign operators of U.S.-registered aircraft engaged in common carriage.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 133 Rotorcraft external-load operations.FAA, CD-FL-PRO 135 Operating requirements: Commuter and on-demand operations and rules governing persons on board such aircraft.ALL, CD-FL-PRO 136 Commercial air tours and national parks air tour management.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 137 Agricultural aircraft operations.FAR/AIM, CD-FL-PRO 139 Certification of airports.FAA, CD-FL-PRO VIII ASA