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FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

Altitude engine

Defined in 14 CFR § 1.1
Title 14 CFR › Glossary › Altitude engine

Definition

Altitude engine means a reciprocating aircraft engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible from sea level to an established higher altitude.

Source: 14 CFR § 1.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

Where This Term Is Used

  • 14 CFR § 91.611 — § 91.611 Authorization for ferry flight with one engine inoperative.
  • 14 CFR § 91.215 — § 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use.
  • 14 CFR § 91.205 — § 91.205 Powered civil aircraft with standard U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements.
  • 14 CFR § 91.1101 — § 91.1101 Pilots: Initial, transition, and upgrade ground training.
  • 14 CFR § 91.1065 — § 91.1065 Initial and recurrent pilot testing requirements.
  • 14 CFR § 91.605 — § 91.605 Transport category civil airplane weight limitations.
  • 14 CFR § 91.225 — § 91.225 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.
  • 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
  • 14 CFR § 91.131 — § 91.131 Operations in Class B airspace.

9 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.

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