14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand Operations

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The FAA regulation governing the certification and operations of commuter and on-demand air carriers, including charter operations, air taxi services, and commuter airlines using aircraft with 30 or fewer passenger seats. Part 135 prescribes requirements that are generally less stringent than Part 121 but more stringent than Part 91, covering pilot qualifications, maintenance requirements, aircraft performance, and operational procedures.

Primary Sources

14 CFR Part 135 — Operating Requirements: Commuter and On Demand OperationsFAA

FAA operating requirements for commuter and on-demand air carriers.

Related Terms

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)14 CFR Part 91 — General Operating and Flight Rules14 CFR Part 121 — Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations

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