Federal Aviation Regulations

    The FAR’s

    Description

    FAR 11

    Rulemaking Procedures

      1. How to apply to the DOT for an exemption to an FAR(s);

      2. How to petition the DOT for a new FAR or to modify a current FAR; &

      3. How to petition the DOT for reconsideration of a disapproved petition or exemption request.

    FAR 13

    Investigation and Enforcement Procedures

      1. FAA Enforcement Actions;

      2. Rules for FAA Hearings; &

      3. Rules for FAA Civil Penalty Actions.

    FAR 21

    Certification Procedures for Products and Parts

      1. Type/Production/Provisional Certification;

      2. 21.93 – defines "Major Changes";

      3. 21.171 – certificates may be amended or modified by application to the FAA;

      4. 21.179 – certificates transfer with the aircraft;

      5. 21.181 – duration of experimental airworthiness certificates;

      6. 21.187 – issuance of multiple airworthiness certificates;

      7. 21.191 – purposes of experimental airworthiness certificates;

      8. 21.193 – general information, experimental certification;

      9. 21.197 & 199 – special flight permits.

    FAR 23

    Airworthiness Standards for Normal Category Airplanes

    FAR 27

    Airworthiness Standards for Normal Category Rotorcraft

    FAR 39

    Airworthiness Directives

      1. 39.1 – Applicability;

      2. 39.3 – General.

    FAR 43

    Maintenance, Preventative maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration of Aircraft

      1. 43.1 – this part does not apply to aircraft issued an experimental airworthiness certificate;

      2. 43.3(g) – holders of pilot certificates may perform preventative maintenance on any aircraft owned/operated by that pilot which is not used for Part 121, 127, 129, or 135 operations;

      3. 43.7(f) – holders of at least a private pilot certificate may approve preventative maintenance and return that aircraft to service per FAR 43.3(g);

      4. Appendix A – major alternations, major repairs, and preventative maintenance guidance;

      5. Appendix D – scope and detail of items to be included in annual and 100-hour inspections;

      6. Appendix E – altimeter system test and inspection;

      7. Appendix F – transponder tests and inspections.

    FAR 45

    Identification and Registration Marking

      1. 45.11(a) – type or production engines shall be marked by a fireproof identification plate. Note: experimental engines do not need these plates;

      2. 45.11 (b) – type or production propeller, propellers, or propeller hubs shall be marked by a fireproof identification plate. Note: experimental propeller(s) and propeller hubs do not need these plates

      3. 45.22 – each aircraft must be marked with a US nationality and registration marks (EAA Homebuilders Information);

      4. 45.23 – "experimental" displayed near each entrance to the cabin/cockpit, not less than 2" nor more than 6" (EAA Homebuilders Information);

      5. 45.25 – location of marks on fixed wing aircraft;

      6. 45.27 – location of marks – non-fixed wing aircraft;

      7. 45.29 – size of markings (EAA Homebuilders Information);

      8. 45.33 – removal of markings when aircraft is sold to a non-US entity/person.

    FAR 47

    Aircraft Registration

      1. 47.3 – registration required;

      2. 47.7 – US citizens and resident aliens;

      3. 47.11 – evidence of ownership;

      4. 47.15 – US identification number requirements;

      5. 47.31 – application procedures;

      6. 47.33 – aircraft not previously registered anywhere. **kit manufacturers must supply a bill of sale to the applicant;

      7. 47.37 – aircraft last registered in a foreign country;

      8. 47.45 – change of address;

      9. 47.49 – replacement of registration certificate.

    FAR 61

    Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors.

      1. 61.23 – medical certificates;

      2. 61.29 – lost/destroyed certificate replacement;

      3. 61.51 – pilot logbook entries;

      4. 61.59 – falsification or alteration of applications, certificates, logbooks, reports, or records;

      5. 61.81 – student pilots;

      6. 61.96 – recreational pilots;

      7. 61.102 – private pilots;

      8. 61.113 – private pilots limitations for receiving compensation;

      9. 61.121 – commercial pilots.

    FAR 65

    Certification: Airmen other than Flight Crewmembers

      1. 65.104 – repairman certificate – experimental aircraft builder – eligibility, privileges, and limitations.

    FAR 77

    Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace

    FAR 91

    Air Traffic and General Operating Rules

    1. 91.25 – NASA forms will not be used by the FAA in any enforcement actions;

      2. 91.119 – minimum safe altitudes, general;

      3. 91.207 – ELT requirements;

      4. 91.209 – aircraft lights;

      5. 91.213 – inoperative instruments and equipment;

    6. 91.215 – transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use;

      7. 91.303 – aerobatic flight;

      8. 91.305 – flight test areas;

      9. 91.319 – operating limitations for aircraft having experimental airworthiness certificates;

      10. Subpart E, 91.401 – maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alternations;

      11. 91.903 – waivers to specific FAR 91 rules.

    FAR 103

    Ultralight Vehicles

      1. 103.1 – applicability and definition

      2. 103.9 – operating rules

    FAR 183

    Representatives of the Administrator – DAR’s & DPE’s


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