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July 15, 2013

Effective July 15, 2013

PART 61—CERTIFICATION: PILOTS, FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS, AND GROUND INSTRUCTORS

Sec. 61.1. On pages 39 and 40, remove paragraph designations (b)(1) through (b)(19) and add, revise, and delete definitions as follows:

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(b) * * *Accredited has the same meaning as defined by the Depart-

ment of Education in 34 CFR 600.2.

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Authorized instructor means--

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(iii) A person authorized by the Administrator to provide ground training or flight training under part 61, 121, 135, or 142 of this chapter when conducting ground training or flight training in accordance with that authority.

Cross-country time means--(i) Except as provided in paragraphs (ii) through (vi) of this

definition, time acquired during flight--(A) Conducted by a person who holds a pilot certificate;(B) Conducted in an aircraft;(C) That includes a landing at a point other than the point

of departure; and(D) That involves the use of dead reckoning, pilotage,

electronic navigation aids, radio aids, or other navigation systems to navigate to the landing point.

(ii) For the purpose of meeting the aeronautical experience re-quirements (except for a rotorcraft category rating), for a private pilot certificate (except for a powered parachute category rating), a commercial pilot certificate, or an instrument rating, or for the purpose of exercising recreational pilot privileges (except in a rotorcraft) under Sec. 61.101(c), time acquired during a flight--

(A) Conducted in an appropriate aircraft;(B) That includes a point of landing that was at least a

straight-line distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and

(C) That involves the use of dead reckoning, pilotage, electronic navigation aids, radio aids, or other navigation systems to navigate to the landing point.

(iii) For the purpose of meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for a sport pilot certificate (except for powered parachute privileges), time acquired during a flight conducted in an appropriate aircraft that--

(A) Includes a point of landing at least a straight line dist-ance of more than 25 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and

(B) Involves, as applicable, the use of dead reckoning; pilotage; electronic navigation aids; radio aids; or other naviga-tion systems to navigate to the landing point.

(iv) For the purpose of meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for a sport pilot certificate with powered parachute privileges or a private pilot certificate with a powered parachute category rating, time acquired during a flight conducted in an appropriate aircraft that--

(A) Includes a point of landing at least a straight line dist-ance of more than 15 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and

(B) Involves, as applicable, the use of dead reckoning; pilotage; electronic navigation aids; radio aids; or other naviga-tion systems to navigate to the landing point.

(v) For the purpose of meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for any pilot certificate with a rotorcraft category rating or an instrument-helicopter rating, or for the purpose of exercising recreational pilot privileges, in a rotorcraft, under Sec. 61.101(c), time acquired during a flight--

(A) Conducted in an appropriate aircraft;(B) That includes a point of landing that was at least a

straight-line distance of more than 25 nautical miles from the original point of departure; and

(C) That involves the use of dead reckoning, pilotage, electronic navigation aids, radio aids, or other navigation systems to navigate to the landing point.

(vi) For the purpose of meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for an airline transport pilot certificate (except with a rotorcraft category rating), time acquired during a flight--

(A) Conducted in an appropriate aircraft;(B) That is at least a straight-line distance of more than 50

nautical miles from the original point of departure; and(C) That involves the use of dead reckoning, pilotage, elec-

tronic navigation aids, radio aids, or other navigation systems.(vii) For a military pilot who qualifies for a commercial pilot

certificate (except with a rotorcraft category rating) under Sec. 61.73 of this part, time acquired during a flight--

(A) Conducted in an appropriate aircraft;(B) That is at least a straight-line distance of more than 50

nautical miles from the original point of departure; and(C) That involves the use of dead reckoning, pilotage, elec-

tronic navigation aids, radio aids, or other navigation systems.

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Institution of higher education has the same meaning as defined by the Department of Education in 34 CFR 600.4.

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Nationally recognized accrediting agency has the same mean-ing as defined by the Department of Education in 34 CFR 600.2.

Sec. 61.23. On pages 46 and 47, revise paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2), (d)(1)(i) and (ii), and (d)(2)(i) as follows:

(a) * * *(1) Must hold a first-class medical certificate:

(i) When exercising the pilot-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate;

(ii) When exercising the second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate in a flag or supplemental operation in part 121 of this chapter that requires three or more pilots; or

(iii) When serving as a required pilot flightcrew member in an operation conducted under part 121 of this chapter if the pilot has reached his or her 60th birthday.

(2) Must hold at least a second class medical certificate when exercising:

(i) Second-in-command privileges of an airline transport pilot certificate in part 121 of this chapter (other than operations specified in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section); or

(ii) Privileges of a commercial pilot certificate; or

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(d) Duration of a medical certificate. Use the following table to determine duration for each class of medical certificate:

If you holdAnd on the date of examina-

tion for your most recent medical certificate you were

And you are conducting an operation requiringThen your medical certificate expires, for that operation, at the end of the last day of the

(1) A first-class medical certificate.

(i) Under age 40 ..................... an airline transport pilot certificate for pilot-in-command privileges, or for second-in-command privileges in a flag or supplemental operation in part 121 requiring three or more pilots.

12th month after the month of the date of examination shown on the medical certificate.

(ii) Age 40 or older ................. an airline transport pilot certificate for pilot-in-command privileges, for second-in-command privileges in a flag or supplemental operation in part 121 requiring three or more pilots, or for a pilot flightcrew member in part 121 operations who has reached his or her 60th birthday.


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(2) A second-class medical certificate.

(i) Any age .............................. an airline transport pilot certificate for second-in-command privileges (other than the operations specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this section), a commercial pilot certificate, or an air traffic control tower operator certificate.


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Sec. 61.35. On page 50, remove the word “and” at the end of paragraph (a)(1), redesignate paragraph (a)(2) as paragraph (a)(3), add a new paragraph (a)(2), and revise redesignated paragraph (a)(3)(iii) as follows:

(a) * * *(2) After July 31, 2014, for the knowledge test for an airline

transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating, a graduation certificate for the airline transport pilot certification training program specified in Sec. 61.156; and

(3) * * *(iii) Date of birth, which shows:

(A) For issuance of certificates other than the ATP certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating, the applicant meets or will meet the age requirements of this part for the certificate sought before the expiration date of the airman knowledge test report; and

(B) For issuance of an ATP certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating obtained under the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159 or Sec. 61.160, the applicant is at least 18 years of age at the time of the knowledge test;

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Sec. 61.39. On page 51, revise paragraphs (a) and (b), redesig-nate paragraphs (c) through (e) as paragraphs (e) through (g), and add paragraphs (c) and (d) as follows:

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (e) of this section, to be eligible for a practical test for a certificate or rating issued under this part, an applicant must:

(a) Pass the required knowledge test:(i) Within the 24-calendar-month period preceding the

month the applicant completes the practical test, if a knowledge test is required; or

(ii) Within the 60-calendar month period preceding the month the applicant completes the practical for those applicants who pass the knowledge test after completing the airline trans-port pilot certification training program in Sec. 61.156;

(2) Present the knowledge test report at the time of applica-tion for the practical test, if a knowledge test is required;

(3) Have satisfactorily accomplished the required training and obtained the aeronautical experience prescribed by this part for the certificate or rating sought;

(4) Hold at least a third-class medical certificate, if a medical certificate is required;

(5) Meet the prescribed age requirement of this part for the issuance of the certificate or rating sought;

(6) Have an endorsement, if required by this part, in the applicant’s logbook or training record that has been signed by an authorized instructor who certifies that the applicant--

(i) Has received and logged training time within 2 cal-endar months preceding the month of application in preparation for the practical test;

(ii) Is prepared for the required practical test; and(iii) Has demonstrated satisfactory knowledge of the

subject areas in which the applicant was deficient on the airman knowledge test; and

(7) Have a completed and signed application form.(b) An applicant for an airline transport pilot certificate with an

airplane category multiengine class rating or an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane type rating may take the practical test with an expired knowledge test only if the applicant passed the knowledge test after July 31, 2014, and is employed:

(1) As a flightcrew member by a part 119 certificate holder conducting operations under parts 125 or 135 of this chapter at the time of the practical test and has satisfactorily accomplished that operator’s approved pilot-in-command training or checking program; or

(2) As a flightcrew member by a part 119 certificate holder conducting operations under part 121 of this chapter at the time of the practical test and has satisfactorily accomplished that operator’s approved initial training program; or

(3) By the U.S. Armed Forces as a flight crewmember in U.S. military air transport operations at the time of the practical test and has completed the pilot in command aircraft qualification training program that is appropriate to the pilot certificate and rating sought.



(c) An applicant for an airline transport pilot certificate with a rating other than those ratings set forth in paragraph (b) of this section may take the practical test for that certificate or rating with an expired knowledge test report, provided that the applicant is employed:

(1) As a flightcrew member by a part 119 certificate holder conducting operations under parts 125 or 135 of this chapter at the time of the practical test and has satisfactorily accomplished that operator’s approved pilot-in-command training or checking program; or

(2) By the U.S. Armed Forces as a flight crewmember in U.S. military air transport operations at the time of the practical test and has completed the pilot in command aircraft qualification training program that is appropriate to the pilot certificate and rating sought.

(d) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, to be eligible for a practical test for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating or airline transport pilot certificate obtained concurrently with an airplane type rating, an applicant must:

(1) If the applicant passed the knowledge test after July 31, 2014, present the graduation certificate for the airline transport pilot certification training program in Sec. 61.156, at the time of application for the practical test;

(2) If applying for the practical test under the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.160(a), the applicant must present the documents required by that section to substantiate eligibility; and

(3) If applying for the practical test under the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.160(b), (c), or (d), the appli-cant must present an official transcript and certifying document from an institution of higher education that holds a letter of authorization from the Administrator under Sec. 61.169.

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Sec. 61.55. On page 55, remove the phrase “part 121,” from paragraph (e) introductory text and revise paragraph (a)(3) as follows:

(a) * * *(3) At least a pilot type rating for the aircraft being flown

unless the flight will be conducted as domestic flight operations within the United States airspace.

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Sec. 61.57. On page 58, revise paragraph (e)(2) as follows:

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(e) * * *(2) This section does not apply to a pilot in command who is

employed by an air carrier certificated under part 121 or 135 and is engaged in a flight operation under part 91, 121, or 135 for that air carrier if the pilot is in compliance with Secs. 121.435 or 121.436, as applicable, and Sec. 121.439, or Secs. 135.243 and 135.247 of this chapter, as appropriate.

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Sec. 61.71. On page 66, revise paragraphs (b) and (c) as follows:

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(b) A person may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate, type rating, or both under this part, and will be considered to have met the applicable requirements under Sec. 61.157, except for the airline transport pilot certification training program required by Sec. 61.156, for that certificate and rating, if that person has:

(1) Satisfactorily accomplished an approved training pro-gram and a proficiency check for that airplane type that includes all the tasks and maneuvers required to serve as pilot in com-mand in accordance with the requirements of subparts N and O of part 121 of this chapter; and

(2) Applied for an airline transport pilot certificate, type rating, or both within the 60-day period from the date the person satisfactorily accomplished the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) for that airplane type.

(c) A person who holds a foreign pilot license and is applying for an equivalent U.S. pilot certificate on the basis of a Bilateral Avia-tion Safety Agreement and associated Implementation Procedures for Licensing may be considered to have met the applicable aeronautical experience, aeronautical knowledge, and areas of operation requirements of this part.

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Sec. 61.153. On page 88, revise paragraph (a), redesignate paragraphs (e) through (h) as paragraphs (f) through (i), and add a new paragraph (e) as follows:

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(a) Meet the following age requirements:(1) For an airline transport pilot certificate obtained under the

aeronautical experience requirements of Secs. 61.159, 61.161, or 61.163, be at least 23 years of age; or

(2) For an airline transport pilot certificate obtained under the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.160, be at least 21 years of age.

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with an airplane category multiengine class rating or an airline transport pilot certificate obtained concurrently with an airplane type rating, receive a graduation certificate from an authorized training provider certifying completion of the airline transport pilot certification training program specified in Sec. 61.156 before applying for the knowledge test required by paragraph (g) of this section;

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Sec. 61.155. On page 89, remove the word “and” after the semicolon in paragraph (c)(12), remove the period from the end of paragraph (c)(13) and add the phrase “; and” in its place, and add new paragraphs (c)(14) and (d) as follows:

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(c) * * *(14) After July 31, 2014, for airplane category multiengine

class rating or airplane type rating, the content of the airline transport pilot certification training program in Sec. 61.156.

(d) An applicant who successfully completes the knowledge test for an airline transport pilot certificate prior to August 1, 2014, must successfully complete the practical test within 24 months from the month in which the knowledge test was successfully completed. An applicant who passes the knowledge test prior to August 1, 2014, but fails to successfully complete the practical test within 24 months must complete the airline transport pilot certification training program specified in Sec. 61.156 and retake the knowledge test prior to applying for the practical test.



Sec. 61.156 Training requirements: Airplane category—multiengine class rating or airplane type rating concurrently with airline transport pilot certificate. On page 89, add new Sec. 61.156 as follows:

After July 31, 2014, a person who applies for the knowledge test for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating must present a graduation certificate from an authorized training provider under part 121, 135, 141, or 142 of this chapter certifying the applicant has completed the following training in a course approved by the Administrator.

(a) Academic training. The applicant for the knowledge test must receive at least 30 hours of classroom instruction that includes the following:

(1) At least 8 hours of instruction on aerodynamics including high altitude operations;

(2) At least 2 hours of instruction on meteorology, including adverse weather phenomena and weather detection systems; and

(3) At least 14 hours of instruction on air carrier operations, including the following areas:

(i) Physiology;(ii) Communications;(iii) Checklist philosophy;(iv) Operational control;(v) Minimum equipment list/configuration deviation list;(vi) Ground operations;(vii) Turbine engines;(viii) Transport category aircraft performance;(ix) Automation, navigation, and flight path warning sys-

tems.(4) At least 6 hours of instruction on leadership, professional

development, crew resource management, and safety culture.(b) FSTD training. The applicant for the knowledge test must

receive at least 10 hours of training in a flight simulation training device qualified under part 60 of this chapter that represents a multiengine turbine airplane. The training must include the fol-lowing:

(1) At least 6 hours of training in a Level C or higher full flight simulator qualified under part 60 of this chapter that repre-sents a multiengine turbine airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 40,000 pounds or greater. The training must include the following areas:

(i) Low energy states/stalls;(ii) Upset recovery techniques; and(iii) Adverse weather conditions, including icing, thunder-

storms, and crosswinds with gusts.(2) The remaining FSTD training may be completed in a

Level 4 or higher flight simulation training device. The training must include the following areas:

(i) Navigation including flight management systems; and(ii) Automation including autoflight.

(c) Deviation authority. The Administrator may issue deviation authority from the weight requirement in paragraph (b)(1) of this section upon a determination that the objectives of the training can be met in an alternative device.

Sec. 61.157. On page 89, revise paragraph (c) as follows:

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(c) Exceptions. A person who applies for an aircraft type rating to be added to an airline transport pilot certificate or an aircraft type rating concurrently with an airline transport pilot certificate, and who is an employee of a certificate holder operating under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter, does not need to comply with the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section if the applicant presents a training record that shows completion of that certificate holder’s approved training program for the aircraft type rating.

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Sec. 61.159. On page 90, redesignate paragraphs (a)(3) through (a)(5) as paragraphs (a)(4) through (a)(6), add new paragraph (a)(3), replace the phrase “paragraph (a)(3)(ii)” in newly redesig-nated paragraph (a)(4)(i) with the phrase “paragraph (a)(4)(ii),” replace the phrase “paragraph (a)(3)” in newly redesignated paragraph (a)(4)(ii) with the phrase “paragraph (a)(4),” and revise newly redesignated paragraph (a)(5) as follows:

(a) * * *(3) 50 hours of flight time in the class of aircraft for which the

rating is sought. A maximum of 25 hours of training in a full flight simulator representing a multiengine airplane may be credited toward the flight time requirement of this paragraph if the training was accomplished as part of an approved training course in parts 121, 135, 141, or 142 of this chapter. A flight training device or aviation training device may not be used to satisfy this require-ment.

* * * * *(5) Not more than 100 hours of the total aeronautical ex-

perience requirements of paragraph (a) of this section may be obtained in a full flight simulator or flight training device that represents an airplane, provided the aeronautical experience was accomplished as part of an approved training course in parts 121, 135, 141, or 142 of this chapter.

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Sec. 61.160 Aeronautical experience—airplane category restricted privileges. On page 90, add new Sec. 61.160 as follows:

(a) Except for a person who has been removed from flying status for lack of proficiency or because of a disciplinary action involving aircraft operations, a U.S. military pilot or former U.S. military pilot may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating or an airline trans-port pilot certificate concurrently with an airplane type rating with a minimum of 750 hours of total time as a pilot if the pilot presents:

(1) An official Form DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Dis-charge from Active Duty) indicating that the person was honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or an official U.S. Armed Forces record that shows the pilot is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces; and

(2) An official U.S. Armed Forces record that shows the person graduated from a U.S. Armed Forces undergraduate pilot training school and received a rating qualification as a military pilot.

(b) A person may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating or an airline transport pilot certificate concurrently with an airplane type rating with a minimum of 1,000 hours of total time as a pilot if the person:

(1) Holds a Bachelor’s degree with an aviation major from an institution of higher education, as defined in Sec. 61.1, that has been issued a letter of authorization by the Administrator under Sec. 61.169;

(2) Completes 60 semester credit hours of aviation and aviation-related coursework that has been recognized by the Administrator as coursework designed to improve and enhance the knowledge and skills of a person seeking a career as a professional pilot;



(3) Holds a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane cate-gory and instrument rating if:

(i) The required ground training was completed as part of an approved part 141 curriculum at the institution of higher education; and

(ii) The required flight training was completed as part of an approved part 141 curriculum at the institution of higher edu-cation or at a part 141 pilot school that has a training agreement under Sec. 141.26 of this chapter with the institution of higher education; and

(4) Presents official transcripts or other documentation acceptable to the Administrator from the institution of higher edu-cation certifying that the graduate has satisfied the requirements in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this section.

(c) A person may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating or an airline transport pilot certificate concurrently with an airplane type rating with a minimum of 1,250 hours of total time as a pilot if the person:

(1) Holds an Associate’s degree with an aviation major from an institution of higher education, as defined in Sec. 61.1, that has been issued a letter of authorization by the Administrator under Sec. 61.169;

(2) Completes at least 30 semester credit hours of aviation and aviation-related coursework that has been recognized by the Administrator as coursework designed to improve and enhance the knowledge and skills of a person seeking a career as a pro-fessional pilot;

(3) Holds a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane cate-gory and instrument rating if:

(i) The required ground training was completed as part of an approved part 141 curriculum at the institution of higher education; and

(ii) The required flight training was completed as part of an approved part 141 curriculum at the institution of higher education or at a part 141 pilot school that has a written training agreement under Sec. 141.26 of this chapter with the institution of higher education; and

(4) Presents official transcripts or other documentation acceptable to the Administrator from the institution of higher edu-cation certifying that the graduate has satisfied the requirements in paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this section.

(d) A graduate of an institution of higher education who com-pletes fewer than 60 semester credit hours but at least 30 credit hours and otherwise satisfies the requirements of paragraph (b) may apply for airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating or an airline transport pilot certi-ficate concurrently with an airplane type rating with a minimum of 1,250 hours of total time as a pilot.

(e) A person who applies for an airline transport pilot certificate under the total flight times listed in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section must otherwise meet the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159, except that the person may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate with 200 hours of cross-country flight time.

(f) A person who has 1,500 hours total time as a pilot, 200 hours of cross-country flight time, and otherwise meets the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159 may apply for an airline transport pilot certificate under this section.

(g) An airline transport pilot certificate obtained under this sec-tion is subject to the pilot in command limitations set forth in Sec. 61.167(b) and must contain the following limitation, “Restricted in accordance with 14 CFR 61.167.” The pilot is entitled to an airline transport pilot certificate without the limitation specified in this paragraph when the applicant presents satisfactory evidence of having met the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159 and the age requirement of Sec. 61.153(a)(1).

(h) An applicant who meets the aeronautical experience require-ments of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section is issued an airline transport pilot certificate with the limitation, “Holder does not meet the pilot in command aeronautical experience require-ments of ICAO,” as prescribed under Article 39 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation if the applicant does not meet the ICAO requirements contained in Annex 1 “Personnel Licensing” to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. An applicant is entitled to an airline transport pilot certificate without the ICAO limitation specified under this paragraph when the applicant pre-sents satisfactory evidence of having met the ICAO requirements and otherwise meets the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159.

Sec. 61.165. On pages 91 and 92, redesignate paragraphs (c)(2) through (c)(5) as paragraphs (c)(3) through (c)(6), add new paragraph (c)(2), revise newly redesignated paragraphs (c)(3) and (c)(5), revise paragraph (e) introductory text and paragraph (e)(1), redesignate paragraph (f) as paragraph (g), add new paragraph (f), replace the phrase “paragraphs (a) through (e)” in newly redesignated paragraph (g) introductory text with the phrase “paragraphs (a) through (f),” and replace the phrase “paragraph (f)(1)” in newly redesignated paragraph (g)(3) with the phrase “paragraph (g)(1)” as follows:

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(c) * * *(2) After July 31, 2014, successfully complete the airline

transport pilot certification training program specified in Sec. 61.156;

(3) Pass a knowledge test for an airplane category multi-engine class rating or type rating on the aeronautical knowledge areas of Sec. 61.155(c);

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(5) Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159 or Sec. 61.160; and

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(e) Additional class rating within the same aircraft category. Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, a person applying for an airline transport pilot certificate with an additional class rating who holds an airline transport certificate in the same aircraft category must--

(1) Meet the eligibility requirements of Sec. 61.153, except paragraph (g) of that section;

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(f) Adding a multiengine class rating or airplane type rating to an airline transport pilot certificate with a single engine class rating. A person applying to add a multiengine class rating or airplane type rating to an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category single engine class rating must--

(1) Meet the eligibility requirements of Sec. 61.153;(2) Pass a required knowledge test on the aeronautical

knowledge areas of Sec. 61.155(c), as applicable to multiengine airplanes;

(3) Comply with the requirements in Sec. 61.157(b), if ap-plicable;

(4) Meet the applicable aeronautical experience require-ments of Sec. 61.159; and

(5) Pass a practical test on the areas of operation of Sec. 61.157(e)(2).

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Sec. 61.167. On page 92, revise as follows:

(a) Privileges.(1) A person who holds an airline transport pilot certificate is

entitled to the same privileges as a person who holds a com-mercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating.

(2) A person who holds an airline transport pilot certificate and has met the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159 and the age requirements of Sec. 61.153(a)(1) of this part may instruct--

(i) Other pilots in air transportation service in aircraft of the category, class, and type, as applicable, for which the airline transport pilot is rated and endorse the logbook or other training record of the person to whom training has been given;

(ii) In flight simulators, and flight training devices repre-senting the aircraft referenced in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, when instructing under the provisions of this section and endorse the logbook or other training record of the person to whom training has been given;

(iii) Only as provided in this section, except that an air-line transport pilot who also holds a flight instructor certificate can exercise the instructor privileges under subpart H of this part for which he or she is rated; and

(iv) In an aircraft, only if the aircraft has functioning dual controls, when instructing under the provisions of this section.

(3) Excluding briefings and debriefings, an airline transport pilot may not instruct in aircraft, flight simulators, and flight train-ing devices under this section--

(i) For more than 8 hours in any 24-consecutive-hour period; or

(ii) For more than 36 hours in any 7-consecutive-day period.

(4) An airline transport pilot may not instruct in Category II or Category III operations unless he or she has been trained and successfully tested under Category II or Category III operations, as applicable.

(b) Limitations. A person who holds an airline transport pilot certificate and has not satisfied the age requirement of Sec. 61.153(a)(1) and the aeronautical experience requirements of Sec. 61.159 may not:

(1) Act as pilot in command in operations conducted under part 121, Sec. 91.1053(a)(2)(i), or Sec. 135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or

(2) Serve as second in command in flag or supplemental operations in part 121 of this chapter requiring three or more pilots.

Sec. 61.169 Letters of authorization for institutions of higher education. On page 92, add new Sec. 61.169 as follows:

(a) An institution of higher education that is accredited, as defined in Sec. 61.1, may apply for a letter of authorization for the purpose of certifying its graduates for an airline transport pilot certificate under the academic and aeronautical experience re-quirements in Sec. 61.160. The application must be in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator.

(b) An institution of higher education must comply with the provisions of the letter of authorization and may not certify a graduate unless it determines that the graduate has satisfied the requirements of Sec. 61.160, as appropriate.

(c) The Administrator may rescind or amend a letter of author-ization if the Administrator determines that the institution of higher education is not complying or is unable to comply with the provi-sions of the letter of authorization.

PART 135—OPERATING REQUIREMENTS: COMMUTER AND ON DEMAND OPERATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING PERSON ONBOARD SUCH AIRCRAFT

Sec. 135.336 Airline transport pilot certification training program. On page 291, add new Sec. 135.336 as follows:

(a) A certificate holder may obtain approval to establish and implement a training program to satisfy the requirements of Sec. 61.156 of this chapter. The training program must be separate from the air carrier training program required by this part.

(b) No certificate holder may use a person nor may any person serve as an instructor in a training program approved to meet the requirements of Sec. 61.156 of this chapter unless the instructor:

(1) Holds an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating;

(2) Has at least 2 years of experience as a pilot in command in operations conducted under Sec. 91.1053(a)(2)(i) of this chapter, Sec. 135.243(a)(1) of this part, or as a pilot in command or second in command in any operation conducted under part 121 of this chapter;

(3) Except for the holder of a flight instructor certificate, receives initial training on the following topics:

(i) The fundamental principles of the learning process;(ii) Elements of effective teaching, instruction methods,

and techniques;(iii) Instructor duties, privileges, responsibilities, and limi-

tations;(iv) Training policies and procedures; and(v) Evaluation.

(4) If providing training in a flight simulation training device, holds an aircraft type rating for the aircraft represented by the flight simulation training device utilized in the training program and have received training and evaluation within the preceding 12 months from the certificate holder on:

(i) Proper operation of flight simulator and flight training device controls and systems;

(ii) Proper operation of environmental and fault panels;(iii) Data and motion limitations of simulation;(iv) Minimum equipment requirements for each curricu-

lum; and(v) The maneuvers that will be demonstrated in the flight

simulation training device.(c) A certificate holder may not issue a graduation certificate to

a student unless that student has completed all the curriculum requirements of the course.

(d) A certificate holder must conduct evaluations to ensure that training techniques, procedures, and standards are acceptable to the Administrator.

Sec. 135.341. On page 293, add a sentence to the end of paragraph (a) as follows:

(a) * * * This deviation authority does not extend to the training provided under paragraph (c) of this section.

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PART 141—PILOT SCHOOLS

Sec. 141.11. On page 340, add new paragraph (b)(2)(viii) as follows:

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(b) * * *(2) * * *

(viii) Airline transport pilot certification training program.

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Sec. 141.26. On page 341, revise as follows:

(a) A training center certificated under part 142 of this chapter may provide the training, testing, and checking for pilot schools certificated under this part and is considered to meet the require-ments of this part, provided--

(1) There is a training agreement between the certificated training center and the pilot school;

(2) The training, testing, and checking provided by the certi-ficated training center is approved and conducted under part 142;

(3) The pilot school certificated under this part obtains the Administrator’s approval for a training course outline that includes the training, testing, and checking to be conducted under this part and the training, testing, and checking to be conducted under part 142; and

(4) Upon completion of the training, testing, and checking conducted under part 142, a copy of each student’s training record is forwarded to the part 141 school and becomes part of the student’s permanent training record.

(b) A pilot school that provides flight training for an institution of higher education that holds a letter of authorization under Sec. 61.169 of this chapter must have a training agreement with that institution of higher education.

Sec. 141.33. On page 342, add new paragraph (a)(4) as follows:

(a) * * *(4) In addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph

(a)(3) of this section, each instructor used for the airline transport pilot certification training program in Sec. 61.156 of this chapter must:

(i) Hold an airline transport pilot certificate with an air-plane category multiengine class rating;

(ii) Have at least 2 years of experience as a pilot in com-mand in operations conducted under Sec. 91.1053(a)(2)(i) or Sec. 135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or as a pilot in command or second in command in any operation conducted under part 121 of this chapter; and

(iii) If providing training in a flight simulation training de-vice, have received training and evaluation within the preceding 12 months from the certificate holder on--

(A) Proper operation of flight simulator and flight training device controls and systems;

(B) Proper operation of environmental and fault panels,

(C) Data and motion limitations of simulation;(D) Minimum equipment requirements for each cur-

riculum; and (E) The maneuvers that will be demonstrated in the

flight simulation training device.

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Appendix K to Part 141. On pages 369 and 370, revise para-graphs 4.(b) and 4.(c) and add new paragraph 13. as follows:

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4. * * *(b) Except for the airline transport pilot certification program

in paragraph 13 of this appendix, training in a flight simulator that meets the requirements of Sec. 141.41(a) of this part, may be credited for a maximum of 10 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less.

(c) Except for the airline transport pilot certification program in paragraph 13 of this appendix, training in a flight training device that meets the requirements of Sec. 141.41(b) of this part, may be credited for a maximum of 5 percent of the total flight training hour requirements of the approved course, or of this section, whichever is less.

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13. Airline transport pilot certification training program. An approved airline transport pilot certification training program must include the academic and FSTD training set forth in Sec. 61.156 of this chapter. The FAA will not approve a course with fewer hours than those prescribed in Sec. 61.156 of this chapter.

PART 142—TRAINING CENTERS

Sec. 142.1. On page 375, revise paragraphs (a) and (b)(2) as follows:

(a) This subpart prescribes the requirements governing the cer-tification and operation of training centers. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part provides an alternative means to accomplish training required by parts 61, 63, 65, 91, 121, 125, 135, or 137 of this chapter.

(b) * * *(2) Approved under subpart Y of part 121 of this chapter,

Advanced Qualification Programs, for the authorization holder’s own employees;

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Sec. 142.3. On page 375, revise paragraph (3) of the definition of Course and the definition of Flight training equipment as follows:

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Course means--

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(3) A curriculum, or curriculum segment, as defined in subpart Y of part 121 of this chapter.

* * * * *

Flight training equipment means full flight simulators, as defined in Sec. 1.1 of this chapter, flight training devices, as defined in Sec. 1.1 of this chapter, and aircraft.

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Sec. 142.49. On page 379, revise paragraph (c)(3)(iv) as follows:

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(c) * * *(3) * * *

(iv) If instructing or evaluating in an aircraft in flight while serving as a required crewmember, holds at least a valid second class medical certificate; and

* * * * *

Sec. 142.54 Airline transport pilot certification training program. On page 380, add new Sec. 142.54 as follows:

No certificate holder may use a person nor may any person serve as an instructor in a training program approved to meet the requirements of Sec. 61.156 of this chapter unless the instructor:

(a) Holds an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating;

(b) Has at least 2 years of experience as a pilot in command in operations conducted under Sec. 91.1053(a)(2)(i) or Sec. 135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or as a pilot in command or second in command in any operation conducted under part 121 of this chapter;

(c) Except for the holder of a flight instructor certificate, receives initial training on the following topics:

(1) The fundamental principles of the learning process;(2) Elements of effective teaching, instruction methods, and

techniques;(3) Instructor duties, privileges, responsibilities, and limita-

tions;(4) Training policies and procedures; and(5) Evaluation.

(d) If providing training in a flight simulation training device--(1) Holds an aircraft type rating for the aircraft represented by

the flight simulation training device utilized in the training program and have received training and evaluation within the preceding 12 months from the certificate holder on the maneuvers that will be demonstrated in the flight simulation training device; and

(2) Satisfies the requirements of Sec. 142.53(a)(4).(e) A certificate holder may not issue a graduation certificate to

a student unless that student has completed all the curriculum requirements of the course.

(f) A certificate holder must conduct evaluations to ensure that training techniques, procedures, and standards are acceptable to the Administrator.

Sec. 142.55. On page 380, revise paragraph (a)(2) by replacing the phrase “part 187” with the phrase “part 183” and paragraph (d) by replacing the phrase “SFAR 58” with the phrase “subpart Y of part 121 of this chapter.”



July 15, 2013

Effective September 13, 2013

PART 120—DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM

Sec. 120.115. On pages 237 and 238, redesignate paragraphs (c)(1)(iii) and (c)(5) as paragraphs (c)(5) and (c)(6) and then revise text as follows:

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(c) * * *(5) Documentation of all training given to employees and

supervisory personnel must be included in the training program.(6) The employer shall identify the employee and supervisor

EAP training in the employer’s drug testing program.

Sec. 120.117. On pages 238 and 239, revise paragraphs (a) and (b), redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (f), add new paragraph (e), and revise redesignated paragraph (f) as follows:

(a) Each company must meet the requirements of this subpart. Use the following chart to determine whether your company must obtain an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification, Letter of Authorization, or Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA:

If you are . . . You must . . .

(1) A part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135.

Obtain an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification by contacting your FAA Principal Operations Inspector.

(2) An operator as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

Obtain a Letter of Authorization by contacting the Flight Standards District Office nearest to your principal place of business.

(3) A part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135 and an operator as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

Complete the requirements in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this chart and advise the Flight Standards District Office and the Drug Abatement Division that the Sec. 91.147 operation will be included under the part 119 testing program. Contact the Drug Abatement Division at FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(4) An air traffic control facility not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. Military.

Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(5) A part 145 certificate holder who has your own drug testing program.

Obtain an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification by contacting your Principal Maintenance Inspector or register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, if you opt to conduct your own drug testing program.

(6) A contractor who has your own drug testing program.

Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, if you opt to conduct your own drug testing program.



(b) Use the following chart for implementing a drug testing pro-gram if you are applying for a part 119 certificate with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135 of this chapter, if you intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter, or if you intend to begin air traffic control operations (not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. Military). Use it to deter-mine whether you need to have an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification, Letter of Authoriza-tion, or Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA. Your employees who perform safety-sensitive functions must be tested in accordance with this subpart. The chart follows:

(f) Obtaining a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA.

(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this sec-tion, to obtain a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA, you must submit the following information to the Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division:

(i) Company name.(ii) Telephone number.(iii) Address where your drug and alcohol testing pro-

gram records are kept.

If you . . . You must . . .

(1) Apply for a part 119 certificate with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135.

(i) Have an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification,(ii) Implement an FAA drug testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

(2) Intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

(i) Have a Letter of Authorization,(ii) Implement an FAA drug testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

(3) Apply for a part 119 certificate with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135 and intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

(i) Have an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification and a Letter of Authorization,(ii) Implement your combined FAA drug testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

(4) Intend to begin air traffic control operations (at an air traffic control facility not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military).

(i) Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, prior to starting operations,(ii) Implement an FAA drug testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

* * * * *

(e) Register your Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by obtain-ing a Letter of Authorization from the FAA in accordance with Sec. 91.147.

(1) A drug and alcohol testing program is considered regis-tered when the following information is submitted to the Flight Standards District Office nearest your principal place of business:


gram records are kept.(iv) Type of safety-sensitive functions you or your em-

ployees perform (such as flight instruction duties, aircraft dis-patcher duties, maintenance or preventive maintenance duties, ground security coordinator duties, aviation screening duties, air traffic control duties).

(v) Whether you have 50 or more covered employees, or 49 or fewer covered employees.

(vi) A signed statement indicating that your company will comply with this part and 49 CFR part 40.

(2) This Letter of Authorization will satisfy the requirements for both your drug testing program under this subpart and your alcohol testing program under subpart F of this part.

(3) Update the Letter of Authorization information as changes occur. Send the updates to the Flight Standards District Office nearest your principal place of business.

(4) If you are a part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135 and intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter, you must also advise the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(iv) Type of safety-sensitive functions you or your employ-ees perform (such as flight instruction duties, aircraft dispatcher duties, maintenance or preventive maintenance duties, ground security coordinator duties, aviation screening duties, air traffic control duties).


(vi) A signed statement indicating that: your company will comply with this part and 49 CFR part 40; and you intend to pro-vide safety-sensitive functions by contract (including subcontract at any tier) to a part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter, an operator as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter, or an air traffic control facility not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military.

(2) Send this information to the Federal Aviation Adminis-tration, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(3) This Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration will satisfy the registration requirements for both your drug testing program under this subpart and your alcohol testing program under subpart F of this part.

(4) Update the registration information as changes occur. Send the updates to the address specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this section.



Sec. 120.221. On page 244, revise paragraph (b) as follows:

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(b) Permanent disqualification from service.(1) An employee who violates Secs. 120.19(c) or 120.37(c)

is permanently precluded from performing for an employer the safety-sensitive duties the employee performed before such violation.

(2) An employee who engages in alcohol use that violates another alcohol misuse provision of Secs. 120.19 or 120.37, and who had previously engaged in alcohol use that violated the provisions of Secs. 120.19 or 120.37 after becoming subject to such prohibitions, is permanently precluded from performing for an employer the safety-sensitive duties the employee performed before such violation.

Sec. 120.225. On pages 245 and 246, revise paragraphs (a) and (b), redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (f), add new paragraph (e), and revise redesignated paragraph (f) as follows:

(a) Each company must meet the requirements of this subpart. Use the following chart to determine whether your company must obtain an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification, Letter of Authorization, or Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA:

If you are . . . You must . . .

(1) A part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under part 121 or 135.

Obtain an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification by contacting your FAA Principal Operations Inspector.

(2) An operator as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

Obtain a Letter of Authorization by contacting the Flight Standards District Office nearest to your principal place of business.

(3) A part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under part 121 or part 135 and an operator as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

Complete the requirements in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this chart and advise the Flight Standards District Office and Drug Abatement Division that the Sec. 91.147 operation will be included under the part 119 testing program. Contact Drug Abatement Division at FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(4) An air traffic control facility not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. Military.

Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(5) A part 145 certificate holder who has your own alcohol testing program.

Obtain an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification by contacting your Principal Maintenance Inspector or register with the FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, if you opt to conduct your own alcohol testing program.

(6) A contractor who has your own alcohol testing program.

Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, if you opt to conduct your own alcohol testing program.



(b) Use the following chart for implementing an alcohol testing program if you are applying for a part 119 certificate with author-ity to operate under part 121 or 135 of this chapter, if you intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter, or if you intend to begin air traffic control operations (not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. Military). Use it to determine whether you need to have an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification, Letter of Authorization, or Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA. Your employees who perform safety-sensitive duties must be tested in accordance with this subpart. The chart follows:

(f) Obtaining a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA.

(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this sec-tion, to obtain a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration from the FAA you must submit the following information to the Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division:


gram records are kept.

If you . . . You must . . .

(1) Apply for a part 119 certificate with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135.

(i) Have an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification,(ii) Implement an FAA alcohol testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

(2) Intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

(i) Have a Letter of Authorization,(ii) Implement an FAA alcohol testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

(3) Apply for a part 119 certificate with authority to operate under parts 121 or 135 and intend to begin operations as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter.

(i) Have an Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations Specification and a Letter of Authorization,(ii) Implement your combined FAA alcohol testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

(4) Intend to begin air traffic control operations (at an air traffic control facility not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military).

(i) Register with the FAA, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, prior to starting operations,(ii) Implement an FAA drug testing program no later than the date you start operations, and(iii) Meet the requirements of this subpart.

* * * * *

(e) Register your Drug and Alcohol Testing Program by obtain-ing a Letter of Authorization from the FAA in accordance with Sec. 91.147.

(1) A drug and alcohol testing program is considered regis-tered when the following information is submitted to the Flight Standards District Office nearest your principal place of business:


gram records are kept.(iv) Type of safety-sensitive functions you or your em-

ployees perform (such as flight instruction duties, aircraft dis-patcher duties, maintenance or preventive maintenance duties, ground security coordinator duties, aviation screening duties, air traffic control duties).


(vi) A signed statement indicating that your company will comply with this part and 49 CFR part 40.

(2) This Letter of Authorization will satisfy the requirements for both your drug testing program under subpart E of this part and your alcohol testing program under this subpart.

(3) Update the Letter of Authorization information as changes occur. Send the updates to the Flight Standards District Office nearest your principal place of business.

(4) If you are a part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under part 121 or part 135 and intend to begin opera-tions as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter, you must also advise the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independ-ence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(iv) Type of safety-sensitive functions you or your employ-ees perform (such as flight instruction duties, aircraft dispatcher duties, maintenance or preventive maintenance duties, ground security coordinator duties, aviation screening duties, air traffic control duties).


(vi) A signed statement indicating that: your company will comply with this part and 49 CFR part 40; and you intend to pro-vide safety-sensitive functions by contract (including subcontract at any tier) to a part 119 certificate holder with authority to operate under part 121 or part 135 of this chapter, an operator as defined in Sec. 91.147 of this chapter, or an air traffic control facility not operated by the FAA or by or under contract to the U.S. military.

(2) Send this information to the Federal Aviation Adminis-tration, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Drug Abatement Division (AAM-800), 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591.

(3) This Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Registration will satisfy the registration requirements for both your drug testing program under subpart E of this part and your alcohol testing program under this subpart.

(4) Update the registration information as changes occur. Send the updates to the address specified in paragraph (f)(2) of this section.



July 3, 2013


PART 91—GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES

Appendix E to Part 91. On page 198, revise the entry for “Altitude” as follows:

Parameters RangeInstalled system1 minimum accuracy

(to recovered data)Sampling interval

(per second)Resolution4

read out

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Altitude −1,000 ft. to max cert. alt. of A/C

±100 to ±700 ft. (See Table 1, TSO C51-a.)

1 25 to 150 ft.

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July 2, 2013



Sec. 91.801. On page 164, add new paragraph (e) as follows:

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(e) Sections 91.881 through 91.883 of this subpart prescribe operating noise limits and related requirements that apply to any civil subsonic jet airplane with a maximum takeoff weight of 75,000 pounds or less and for which an airworthiness certificate (other than an experimental certificate) has been issued, oper-ating to or from an airport in the contiguous United States under this part, part 121, 125, 129, or 135 of this chapter on and after December 31, 2015.

Sec. 91.881 Final Compliance: Civil subsonic jet airplanes weighing 75,000 pounds or less. On page 168, add new Sec. 881 as follows:

Except as provided in Sec. 91.883, after December 31, 2015, a person may not operate to or from an airport in the contiguous United States a civil subsonic jet airplane subject to Sec. 91.801(e) of this subpart unless that airplane has been shown to comply with Stage 3 noise levels.

Sec. 91.883 Special flight authorizations for jet airplanes weighing 75,000 pounds or less. On page 168, add new Sec. 883 as follows:

(a) After December 31, 2015, an operator of a jet airplane weighing 75,000 pounds or less that does not comply with Stage 3 noise levels may, when granted a special flight authorization by the FAA, operate that airplane in the contiguous United States only for one of the following purposes:

(1) To sell, lease, or use the airplane outside the 48 con-tiguous States;

(2) To scrap the airplane;(3) To obtain modifications to the airplane to meet Stage 3

noise levels;(4) To perform scheduled heavy maintenance or significant

modifications on the airplane at a maintenance facility located in the contiguous 48 States;

(5) To deliver the airplane to an operator leasing the airplane from the owner or return the airplane to the lessor;

(6) To prepare, park, or store the airplane in anticipation of any of the activities described in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section;

(7) To provide transport of persons and goods in the relief of an emergency situation; or

(8) To divert the airplane to an alternative airport in the 48 contiguous States on account of weather, mechanical, fuel, air traffic control, or other safety reasons while conducting a flight in order to perform any of the activities described in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(7) of this section.

(b) An operator of an affected airplane may apply for a special flight authorization for one of the purposes listed in paragraph (a) of this section by filing an application with the FAA’s Office of Environment and Energy. Except for emergency relief authoriza-tions sought under paragraph (a)(7) of this section, applications must be filed at least 30 days in advance of the planned flight. All applications must provide the information necessary for the FAA to determine that the planned flight is within the limits prescribed in the law.



March 7, 2013

Aeronautical Information ManualChange 2

Effective March 7, 2013

EXPLANATION OF CHANGES

1-1-14. USER REPORTS ON NAVAID PERFORMANCE – This change updates guidance to specifically address the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

1-1-19. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) – This change describes the requirements for two independent navigation systems. It also clarifies the application of different Technical Standard Orders and updates the guidance for standalone GPS approaches. In addition, this change clarifies the term UNRELIABLE as used in conjunction with GPS notices to airmen. Document references have also been updated throughout the paragraph where applicable.

5-2-7. DEPARTURE CONTROL – This change incorporates verification of the assigned area navigation (RNAV) standard instrument departure (SID) to pilots prior to departure into the Aeronautical Information Manual and other Air Traffic publications.

5-3-4. AIRWAYS AND ROUTE SYSTEMS – This change adds guidance for using “T-Routes” and “Q-Routes.” Document references have also been updated throughout the paragraph where applicable.

5-4-5. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHARTS – This change updates guidance regarding the Ground Based Augmentation System (GBAS) and updates document references where applicable.

Entire Publication:

Editorial/format changes were made where necessary, to include recent organization name changes.

Chapter 1. AIR NAVIGATION

1-1-14. USER REPORTS REQUESTED ON NAVAID OR GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS) PERFORMANCE OR INTERFERENCE: On page 442, revise the paragraph title to the above, and revise subparagraphs a., b., and b.1. to include GNSS material as follows:

a. Users of the National Airspace System (NAS) can render valuable assistance in the early correction of NAVAID malfunc-tions or GNSS problems and are encouraged to report their observations of undesirable performance. Although NAVAIDs are monitored by electronic detectors, adverse effects of electronic interference, new obstructions or changes in terrain near the NAVAID can exist without detection by the ground monitors. Some of the characteristics of malfunction or deteriorating perfor-mance which should be reported are: erratic course or bearing indications; intermittent, or full, flag alarm; garbled, missing or obviously improper coded identification; poor quality communi-cations reception; or, in the case of frequency interference, an audible hum or tone accompanying radio communications or NAVAID identification. GNSS problems are often characterized by navigation degradation or service loss indications.

b. Reporters should identify the NAVAID (for example, VOR) malfunction or GNSS problem, location of the aircraft (i.e., latitude, longitude or bearing/distance from a NAVAID), altitude, date and time of the observation, type of aircraft and description of the condition observed, and the type of receivers in use (i.e., make/model/software revision). Reports can be made in any of the following ways:

1. Immediately, by radio communication to the controlling Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Control Tower, or FSS.

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1-1-19. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS): On page 442, in subparagraph a.2.(b), change “TSO-C129(a)” to “TSO-C129a.” On page 444, in subparagraphs d.1.(a) and d.1.(b), revise document references as follows. On pages 445-446, revise subparagraph d.1.(g) by adding new subparagraphs (1)-(4) and revise subparagraphs e., f., and h.2. as follows:

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d. General Requirements

1. * * *

(a) GPS navigation equipment used must be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C129 (as revised), TSO-C196 (as revised), TSO-C145 (as revised), or TSO-C146 (as revised), and the installation must be done in accordance with Advisory Circular AC 20-138, Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems. Equipment approved in accordance with TSO-C115a does not meet the requirements of TSO-C129. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and hand-held GPS systems are not authorized for IFR navigation, instrument approaches, or as a principal instrument flight reference. During IFR operations they may be considered only as an aid to situational awareness.

(b) Aircraft using GPS (TSO-C129 (as revised) or TSO-C196 (as revised)) navigation equipment under IFR must be equipped with an approved and operational alternate means of navigation appropriate to the flight. * * *

1-1-19 continued on next page



1-1-19. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) – continued

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(g) * * *

(1) During domestic operations for commerce or for hire, operators must have a second navigation system capable of reversion or contingency operations.

(2) Operators must have two independent navigation sys-tems appropriate to the route to be flown, or one system that is suitable and a second, independent backup capability that allows the operator to proceed safely and land at a different airport, and the aircraft must have sufficient fuel (reference 14 CFR 121.349, 125.203, 129.17, and 135.165). These rules ensure the safety of the operation by preventing a single point of failure.

NOTE−An aircraft approved for multi-sensor navigation and equipped with a single FMS must maintain an ability to navigate or proceed safely in the event that any one component of the navigation system fails, including the flight management system (FMS). Retaining a FMS-independent VOR capability would satisfy this requirement.

(3) The requirements for a second system apply to the entire set of equipment needed to achieve the navigation capa-bility, not just the individual components of the system such as the radio navigation receiver. For example, to use two RNAV systems (e.g., GPS and DME/DME/IRU) to comply with the re-quirements, the aircraft must be equipped with two independent radio navigation receivers and two independent navigation com-puters (e.g., flight management systems (FMS)). Alternatively, to comply with the requirements using a single RNAV system with an installed and operable VOR capability, the VOR capability must be independent of the FMS.

(4) To satisfy the requirement for two independent navi-gation systems, if the primary navigation system is GPS-based, the second system must be independent of GPS (for example, VOR or DME/DME/IRU). This allows continued navigation in case of failure of the GPS or WAAS services. Recognizing that GPS interference and test events resulting in the loss of GPS services have become more common, the FAA requires opera-tors conducting IFR operations under 14 CFR 121.349, 125.203, 129.17 and 135.65 to retain a non-GPS navigation capability consisting of either DME/DME, IRU or VOR for en route and terminal operations, and VOR and ILS for final approach. Since this system is to be used as a reversionary capability, single equipage is sufficient.

e. Use of GPS for IFR Oceanic, Domestic En Route, Terminal Area, and Approach Operations

1. GPS IFR operations in oceanic areas can be conducted as soon as the proper avionics systems are installed, provided all general requirements are met. A GPS installation with TSO-C129 (as revised) authorization in class A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, or C2 or TSO-C129 (as revised) may be used to replace one of the other approved means of long-range navigation, such as dual INS. (See TBL 1-1-5 and TBL 1-1-6.) A single TSO-C129 GPS installation meeting the certification requirements in AC 20-138C, Appendix 1 may be used on oceanic routes as the only means of long range navigation. TSO-C196 (as revised) equipment is inherently capable of supporting oceanic operation if the operator obtains a Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) Prediction Program as outlined in AC 20-138C, Appendix 1. A single GPS/WAAS receiver (TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as revised)) is inherently capable of supporting oceanic operation if the operator obtains a FDE Prediction Program as outlined in AC 20-138C, Appendix 1.

2. GPS (TSO-C129 (as revised) or TSO-C196 (as revised)) domestic en route and terminal IFR operations can be conducted as soon as proper avionics systems are installed, provided all general requirements are met. For required backup navigation, the avionics necessary to receive all of the ground-based facili-ties appropriate for the flight to the destination airport and any required alternate airport must be installed and operational. Ground-based facilities necessary for en route and terminal oper-ations must also be in service.

(a) A single GPS/WAAS receiver (TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as revised)) may also be used for these domestic en route and terminal IFR operations. Though not required, oper-ators may consider retaining backup navigation equipment in their aircraft to guard against potential outages or interference.

(b) In Alaska, GPS en route IFR RNAV operations may be conducted outside the operational service volume of ground-based navigation aids when a GPS/WAAS (TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as revised)) system is installed and oper-ating. Ground-based navigation equipment is not required to be installed and operating. Though not required, operators may consider retaining backup navigation equipment in their aircraft to guard against potential outages or interference.

(1) Aircraft may operate on GNSS Q-routes with GPS (TSO-C129 (as revised) or TSO-C196 (as revised)) or GPS/WAAS equipment while the aircraft remains in Air Traffic Control radar surveillance.

(2) Aircraft may operate on GNSS T-routes with GPS/WAAS (TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as revised)) equip-ment.

3. Authorization to fly approaches under IFR using GPS or GPS/WAAS avionics systems requires that a pilot use avionics with:

(a) GPS, TSO-C129, (as revised) authorization in class A1, B1, B3, C1, or C3;

(b) GPS, TSO-C196 (as revised) authorization; or

(c) GPS/WAAS, TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as revised) authorization.

4. As the production of stand-alone GPS approaches has progressed, many of the original overlay approaches have been replaced with stand-alone procedures specifically designed for use by GPS systems. A GPS approach overlay allows pilots to use GPS avionics under IFR for flying designated nonprecision instrument approach procedures, except LOC, LDA, and simpli-fied directional facility (SDF) procedures. These procedures are identified by the name of the procedure and “or GPS” (for example, VOR/DME or GPS RWY15). Other previous types of overlays have either been converted to this format or replaced with stand-alone procedures. Only approaches contained in the current onboard navigation database are authorized. The naviga-tion database may contain information about non-overlay approach procedures that is intended to be used to enhance position orien-tation, generally by providing a map, while flying these approaches using conventional NAVAIDs. This approach information should not be confused with a GPS overlay approach. (See the receiver operating manual, AFM, or AFM Supplement for details on how to identify these approaches in the navigation database.)

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1-1-19. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) – continued

f. General Database Requirements

1. The onboard navigation data must be current and appro-priate for the region of intended operation and should include the navigation aids, waypoints, and relevant coded terminal airspace procedures for the departure, arrival, and alternate airfields.

(a) Further database guidance for terminal and en route requirements may be found in AC 90-100, U.S. Terminal and En Route Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations.

(b) Further database guidance on Required Navigation Per-formance (RNP) instrument approach operations, RNP terminal, and RNP en route requirements may be found in AC 90-105, Approval Guidance for RNP Operations and Barometric Vertical Navigation in the U.S. National Airspace System.

(c) All approach procedures to be flown must be retrievable from the current airborne navigation database supplied by the equipment manufacturer or other FAA approved source. The system must be able to retrieve the procedure by name from the aircraft navigation database, not just as a manually entered series of waypoints. Manual entry of waypoints using latitude/longitude or place/bearing is not permitted for approach procedures.

(d) Prior to using a procedure or waypoint retrieved from the airborne navigation database, the pilot should verify the validity of the database. This verification should include the following pre-flight and inflight steps:

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(2) Inflight:

[a] Determine that the waypoints and transition names coincide with names found on the procedure chart. Do not use waypoints which do not exactly match the spelling shown on published procedure charts.

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h. GPS NOTAMs/Aeronautical Information

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2. The term UNRELIABLE is used in conjunction with GPS NOTAMs. The term UNRELIABLE is an advisory to pilots indicating the expected level of service may not be available. UNRELIABLE does not mean there is a problem with GPS signal integrity. If GPS service is available, pilots may continue operations. If the LNAV or LNAV/VNAV service is available, pilots may use the dis-played level of service to fly the approach. GPS operation may be NOTAMed UNRELIABLE due to testing or anomalies. (Pilots are encouraged to report GPS anomalies, including degraded operation and/or loss of service, as soon as possible, reference paragraph 1-1-14.) Air Traffic Control will advise pilots requesting a GPS or RNAV (GPS) approach of GPS UNRELIABLE for:

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1-1-20. WIDE AREA AUGMENTATION SYSTEM (WAAS): On page 450, in the NOTE under subparagraph b.3., change “TSO C-145b” to “TSO-C145b” and “TSO C-146b” to “TSO-C146b,” and in subparagraph c.1., change “TSO-C145A” to “TSO-C145a” and “TSO-146A” to “TSO-C146a.”

Chapter 2. AERONAUTICAL LIGHTING AND OTHER AIRPORT VISUAL AIDS

2-3-4. TAXIWAY MARKINGS: On page 469, in subparagraph c., add “d” to the end of “suppose” in the last line.

Chapter 3. AIRSPACE

3-2-2. CLASS A AIRSPACE: On page 477, in subparagraph a., change “of” to “off” in two places as follows:

a. Definition. Generally, that airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600, including the airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and designated international airspace beyond 12 nautical miles off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska within areas of domestic radio navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic procedures are applied.

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Chapter 5. AIR TRAFFIC PROCEDURES

5-2-7. DEPARTURE CONTROL: On page 578, in subpara-graph b., add information regarding RNAV SID as follows:

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b. Departure Control utilizing radar will normally clear aircraft out of the terminal area using DPs via radio navigation aids.

1. When a departure is to be vectored immediately following takeoff, the pilot will be advised prior to takeoff of the initial heading to be flown but may not be advised of the purpose of the heading.

2. At some airports when a departure will fly an RNAV SID that begins at the runway, ATC may advise aircraft of the initial fix/waypoint on the RNAV route. The purpose of the advisory is to remind pilots to verify the correct procedure is programmed in the FMS before takeoff. Pilots must immediately advise ATC if a different RNAV SID is entered in the aircraft’s FMC. When this advisory is absent, pilots are still required to fly the assigned SID as published.

EXAMPLE−Delta 345 RNAV to MPASS, Runway26L, cleared for takeoff.

NOTE−[1] The SID transition is not restated as it is contained in the

ATC clearance.

[2] Aircraft cleared via RNAV SIDs designed to begin with a vec-tor to the initial waypoint are assigned a heading before departure.

3. Pilots operating in a radar environment are expected to associate departure headings or an RNAV departure advisory with vectors or the flight path to their planned route or flight. When given a vector taking the aircraft off a previously assigned nonradar route, the pilot will be advised briefly what the vector is to achieve. Thereafter, radar service will be provided until the aircraft has been reestablished “on-course” using an appropriate navigation aid and the pilot has been advised of the aircraft’s position or a handoff is made to another radar controller with further surveillance capabilities.

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5-3-4. AIRWAYS AND ROUTE SYSTEMS: On page 584, in subparagraphs a.1.(c), a.3.(a), and d.1.(b), revise document refer-ences and add guidance for “T-Routes” and “Q-Routes” as follows:

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(c) The use of TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as re-vised) GPS/WAAS navigation systems is allowed in Alaska as the only means of navigation on published air traffic service (ATS) routes, including those Victor, T-Routes, and colored airway seg-ments designated with a second minimum en route altitude (MEA) depicted in blue and followed by the letter G at those lower altitudes. * * *

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3. Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes.

(a) * * * RNAV routes are depicted in blue on aero-nautical charts and are identified by the letter “Q” or “T” followed by the airway number (for example, Q-13, T-205). Published RNAV routes are RNAV-2 except when specifically charted as RNAV-1. These routes require system performance currently met by GPS, GPS/WAAS, or DME/DME/IRU RNAV systems that satisfy the criteria discussed in AC 90-100A, U.S. Terminal and En Route Area Navigation (RNAV) Operations.

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NOTE−Aircraft in Alaska may only operate on GNSS Q-routes with GPS (TSO-C129 (as revised) or TSO-C196 (as revised)) equipment while the aircraft remains in Air Traffic Control (ATC) radar sur-veillance or with GPS/WAAS which does not require ATC radar surveillance.

(2) T-routes are available for use by GPS or GPS/WAAS equipped aircraft from 1,200 feet above the surface (or in some instances higher) up to but not including 18,000 feet MSL. T-routes are depicted on Enroute Low Altitude Charts.

NOTE−Aircraft in Alaska may only operate on GNSS T-routes with GPS/WAAS (TSO-C145 (as revised) or TSO-C146 (as revised)) equipment.

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(b) Unless issued a VFR flight clearance by ATC, regardless of the weather conditions or the height of the terrain, no person may operate an aircraft under VMC within Class B airspace

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5-4-5. INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHARTS: On page 600, in subparagraph k., revise document references and update guidance for GBAS as follows:

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k. Area Navigation (RNAV) Instrument Approach Charts. * * * LP will be published in locations where vertically guided minima cannot be provided due to terrain and obstacles and there-fore, no LPV or LNAV/VNAV minima will be published. GBAS procedures are published on a separate chart and the GLS minima line is to be used only for GBAS. ATC clearance for the RNAV procedure authorizes a properly certified pilot to utilize any minimums for which the aircraft is certified (for example, a WAAS equipped aircraft utilizes the LPV or LP minima but a GPS only aircraft may not). The RNAV chart includes information formatted for quick reference by the pilot or flight crew at the top of the chart. * * *

1. The minima lines are:

(a) GLS . “GLS” is the acronym for GBAS Landing System. The U.S. version of GBAS has traditionally been referred to as LAAS. The worldwide community has adopted GBAS as the official term for this type of navigation system. To coincide with international terminology, the FAA is also adopting the term GBAS to be consistent with the international community. This line was originally published as a placeholder for both WAAS and LAAS minima and marked as N/A since no minima was published. As the concepts for GBAS and WAAS procedure publication have evolved, GLS will now be used only for GBAS minima, which will be on a separate approach chart. Most RNAV(GPS) approach charts have had the GLS minima line replaced by a WAAS LPV line of minima.

(b) LPV. * * * Aircraft can fly this minima line with a statement in the Aircraft Flight Manual that the installed equip-ment supports LPV approaches. This includes Class 3 and 4 TSO-C146 GPS/WAAS equipment.

(c) LNAV/VNAV. * * * This minima line can be flown by aircraft with a statement in the Aircraft Flight Manual that the installed equipment supports GPS approaches and has an approach-approved barometric VNAV, or if the aircraft has been demonstrated to support LNAV/VNAV approaches. This includes Class 2, 3 and 4 TSO-C146 GPS/WAAS equipment. Aircraft using LNAV/VNAV minimums will descend to landing via an internally generated descent path based on satellite or other approach approved VNAV systems. * * *

(d) LP. * * * WAAS avionics may provide GNSS-based advisory vertical guidance during an approach to an LP line of minima. Barometric altimeter information remains the primary altitude reference for complying with any altitude restrictions. WAAS equipment may not support LP, even if it supports LPV, if it was approved before TSO-C145b and TSO-C146b. Receivers approved under previous TSOs may require an upgrade by the manufacturer in order to be used to fly to LP minima. * * *

(e) LNAV. * * * LNAV minimums support the following navigation systems: WAAS, when the navigation solution will not support vertical navigation; and, GPS navigation systems which are presently authorized to conduct GPS approaches.

NOTE–GPS receivers approved for approach operations in accordance with: AC 20-138, Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems, qualify for this minima. WAAS navigation equipment must be approved in accordance with the require-ments specified in TSO-C145b or TSO-C146b and installed in accordance with Advisory Circular AC 20-138.

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Chapter 7. SAFETY OF FLIGHT

7-1-1. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE AVIATION PRODUCTS: On page 648, in subparagraph b., clarify sentence as follows:

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b. * * * WFOs prepare over 300 route forecasts and 39 synopses for briefing purposes and for Transcribed Weather Broadcasts (TWEB) only outside the continental United States (OCONUS). * * *

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7-1-11. FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICES (FIS): On page 663, in subparagraph a.4., change “systemically” to “systematically” as follows:

a. FIS. * * *

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4. * * * If FIS products are systematically modified (for example, are displayed as abbreviated plain text and/or graphical depictions), the modification process and limitations of the resultant product should be clearly described in the vendor’s user guidance.

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7-5-2. VFR IN CONGESTED AREAS: On page 701, revise the REFERENCE as follows:

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REFERENCE–AIM, Paragraph 4-1-15, Radar Traffic Information Service.

PILOT/CONTROLLER GLOSSARY

On page 767, add the following terms:

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GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS) [ICAO] - A worldwide position and time determination system that includes one or more satellite constellations, aircraft receivers and sys-tem integrity monitoring, augmented as necessary to support the required navigation performance for the intended operation.

GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM MINIMUM EN ROUTE IFR ALTITUDE (GNSS MEA) - The minimum en route IFR altitude on a published ATS route or route segment which assures acceptable Global Navigation Satellite System recep-tion and meets obstacle clearance requirements.(Refer to 14 CFR Part 91.)(Refer to 14 CFR Part 95.)

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GNSS [ICAO] - (See GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM.)

GNSS MEA - (See GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM MINIMUM EN ROUTE IFR ALTITUDE.)

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December 6, 2012

Effective January 7, 2013


Sec. 91.1605 Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 77--Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Iraq. On page 193, add new Sec. 1605 as follows:

(a) Applicability. This rule applies to the following persons:(1) All U.S. air carriers or commercial operators;(2) All persons exercising the privileges of an airman

certificate issued by the FAA except such persons operating U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier; or

(3) All operators of aircraft registered in the United States except where the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.

(b) Flight prohibition. No person may conduct flight operations over or within the territory of Iraq, except as provided in para-graphs (c) and (d) of this section or except as follows:

(1) Overflights of Iraq may be conducted above flight level (FL) 200 subject to the approval of, and in accordance with the conditions established by, the appropriate authorities of Iraq.

(2) Flights departing from the countries adjacent to Iraq whose climb performance will not permit operations above FL200 prior to entering Iraqi airspace may operate at altitudes below FL200 within Iraq to the extent necessary to permit a climb above FL200, subject to the approval of, and in accordance with the conditions established by, the appropriate authorities of Iraq.

(3) Flights originating from or destined to areas outside of Iraq may be operated to or from Erbil International Airport (ORER) or Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ORSU) within the territory of Iraq north of 34°30' North latitude. Such flights may operate below FL200 only when initiating an arrival to or departure from Erbil International Airport (ORER) or Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ORSU).

(4) Flights departing Erbil and Sulaymaniyah whose climb performance will not permit operation above FL200 prior to entering Iraqi airspace south of the 34°30' North latitude may operate at altitudes below FL 200 to the extent necessary to permit a climb above FL200.

(5) Prior to conducting the flight operations described in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section, the operator must obtain a letter of authorization or operations specification, as appropriate, from the Director, Flight Standards Service, AFS-1, which will specify the limitations and conditions under which the operation must be conducted. All flights conducted under para-graphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section are subject to the approval of, and must be conducted in accordance with the conditions established by the appropriate authorities of Iraq.

(c) Permitted Operations. This SFAR does not prohibit persons described in paragraph (a) of this section from conducting flight operations within the territory and airspace of Iraq when such operations are authorized either by another agency of the United States Government with the approval of the FAA, or by an exemption granted by the Administrator.

(d) Emergency situations. In an emergency that requires immediate decision and action for the safety of the flight, the pilot in command of an aircraft may deviate from this SFAR to the extent required by that emergency. Except for U.S. air carriers or commercial operators that are subject to the requirements of parts 119, 121, or 135, each person who deviates from this rule shall, within ten (10) days of the deviation, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, submit to the Flight Standards Service Air Transportation Division (AFS-200) a complete report of the operations of the aircraft involved in the deviation including a description of the deviation and the reasons therefore.

SFAR No. 77 – Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Territory and Airspace of Iraq. On page 204, remove this SFAR.



November 29, 2013

Effective January 28, 2013

PART 43—MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION

Sec. 43.3: On page 28, add new paragraph (k) as follows:

* * * * *(k) Updates of databases in installed avionics meeting the

conditions of this paragraph are not considered maintenance and may be performed by pilots provided:

(1) The database upload is:(i) Initiated from the flight deck;(ii) Performed without disassembling the avionics unit; and(iii) Performed without the use of tools and/or special

equipment.(2) The pilot must comply with the certificate holder’s proce-

dures or the manufacturer’s instructions.(3) The holder of operating certificates must make available

written procedures consistent with manufacturer’s instructions to the pilot that describe how to:

(i) Perform the database update; and(ii) Determine the status of the data upload.

Appendix A to Part 43--Combined Private Pilot Certification and Instrument Rating Course. On page 33, delete paragraph (c)(32).



October 12, 2012

Effective October 12, 2012

PART 1—DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Sec. 1.1: On page 21, revise the definition of “Night” by deleting “American” from “American Air Almanac” as follows:

* * * * *Night means the time between the end of evening civil

twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the Air Almanac, converted to local time.* * * * *


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