Regulation Text
This subpart prescribes the requirements for the issuance of commercial pilot certificates and ratings, the conditions under which those certificates and ratings are necessary, and the general operating rules for persons who hold those certificates and ratings.
Research Notes
Regulatory Cross-References
§ 61.121 is the introductory applicability provision for Subpart F (Commercial Pilots). It mirrors the structure of § 61.61 (Subpart B applicability) and § 61.101 (Subpart E applicability). The regulation's function is to scope Subpart F — any reader needs to know these rules govern all commercial pilot certificates and ratings, including add-on ratings earned under § 61.63.
Key Authorities
- 49 U.S.C. 44703 — FAA authority to issue airman certificates
- AC 61-65J — Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors (current edition)
AIM Cross-Reference
No direct AIM cross-reference; applicability sections are administrative in nature.
Amendment History
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