Part 91 definition/IFR dep
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Part 91 definition/IFR dep
I don't fly in the US so I am hoping someone can help me out. What is the definition of Part 91, 121, 135, etc?
And question two, what are the IFR departure limits for a US private pilot?
And question two, what are the IFR departure limits for a US private pilot?
FAR Part 91 is "General Flight Rules" it is basic rules and applies to all operations.
FAR 135 is the "air taxi" regulation and applies to operators of small aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for hire. Small aircraft are under 12,500 lbs, although there are exceptions above that weight, for example bizjets operate under 135
FAR 121 is the airline regs.
For a FAR 91 operator, that is private operation not for hire has no take-off weather minimums. Not to say, that is a good idea, just legally, no mins
FAR 91 is like the 600-series, and 121 and 135 like the 700-series, I believe. But US FAR 91 ops of any kind do NOT require an AOC.
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FAR 135 is the "air taxi" regulation and applies to operators of small aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for hire. Small aircraft are under 12,500 lbs, although there are exceptions above that weight, for example bizjets operate under 135
FAR 121 is the airline regs.
For a FAR 91 operator, that is private operation not for hire has no take-off weather minimums. Not to say, that is a good idea, just legally, no mins
FAR 91 is like the 600-series, and 121 and 135 like the 700-series, I believe. But US FAR 91 ops of any kind do NOT require an AOC.
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Thank you galaxy that was the info I was seeking. I only had 121 and 135 confused, although it still amazes me that private guys can depart legally at 0/0.
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You forgot the best one part 125… I wonder who had a saying in the making of that one…
But there is also Part 91 sup-part K, at least I think it is K… (I now operate in euro land)
It is for the fractional ownership fraternity… they have some minimums for TO.
But this is where It becomes really fun: 135 operator can also operate part 91 legs (when appropriate), with all the benefits that brings, with regards to minimums and duty time…
Are the landing minimums still Flight visibility for part 91 over there…? Because that was a can of worms…
It has been a while, so I am a bit rusty on US regs.
But there is also Part 91 sup-part K, at least I think it is K… (I now operate in euro land)
It is for the fractional ownership fraternity… they have some minimums for TO.
But this is where It becomes really fun: 135 operator can also operate part 91 legs (when appropriate), with all the benefits that brings, with regards to minimums and duty time…
Are the landing minimums still Flight visibility for part 91 over there…? Because that was a can of worms…
It has been a while, so I am a bit rusty on US regs.
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Those piloits who operate under 14CFR91 would do well to consider the ramifications of having to promptly return the the airport of departure, in the event it might become immediately required.
Cabin fire, engine fire, control problems...the list is endless.
Use approach minimums (upon departure) for better results.
Cabin fire, engine fire, control problems...the list is endless.
Use approach minimums (upon departure) for better results.
