Regulation Text
No person may operate an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember unless the pilot in command meets the requirements of § 61.58 of this chapter.
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.5) No person may operate an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember unless the pilot in command meets the requirements of § 61.58. This ties PIC qualification for multi-required-pilot aircraft to the 61.58 pilot-in-command proficiency standards.
Research Notes
Common Questions
Who can act as PIC of an aircraft requiring more than one pilot?
Only a pilot who meets § 61.58 may operate an aircraft type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember.
“No person may operate an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember unless the pilot in command meets the requirements of § 61.58 of this chapter.” — 14 CFR § 91.5
What triggers the 91.5 requirement?
The trigger is the aircraft's type certification: if it is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember, the PIC must meet § 61.58.
“No person may operate an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one required pilot flight crewmember unless the pilot in command meets the requirements of § 61.58 of this chapter.” — 14 CFR § 91.5
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