What is the difference between FAA 135 and 91?

In Part 91 operations, a pilot can fly an aircraft for days without breaks. In Part 135 operations, pilots follow strict rest requirements between flight sessions as an added safety measure. Pilot qualifications: Part 135 operations regulations impose higher standards for pilot qualifications than Part 91 operations.



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Part 91 is the section of the Federal Aviation Regulations that provides general operating and flight rules for civil aircraft. Whether you're flying a Cessna 182 or a Boeing 777, you have to comply with these rules.

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What is the primary distinction between these different parts of the regulations? Part 91 applies to general aviation and non-commercial operations(civil aircraft). Part 135 applies to commercial on-demand operations(such as private jets). Part 121 applies to large-scale scheduled commercial air carriers.

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At its core, FAA Part 135 is a certificate required by the Federal Aviation Administration for a company to operate as a non-scheduled air charter carrier. It's designed to set boundaries and establish safety procedures for jet charters and other types of commercial aviation operations that fly on demand.

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§ 135.265 Flight time limitations and rest requirements: Scheduled operations. (1) 1,200 hours in any calendar year. (2) 120 hours in any calendar month. (3) 34 hours in any 7 consecutive days.

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Operators of business aircraft that wish to conduct operations for compensation or hire are generally certificated under Part 135 of the FARs. As a certificate holding entity, the operator must comply with a number of FAA requirements regarding areas such as flight operations, maintenance and training.

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What is a Part 135 aircraft operator? A Part 135 operator provides commercial, non-scheduled aircraft operations – such as private air charter and air taxi flights. Part 135 operations have to work within a much more detailed and strict operational and legal framework than a Part 91 operator.

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? Operations under FAR Part 135 have no upper age limit.

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