Regulation Text
Except as provided in §§ 91.809 and 91.811, on and after January 1, 1985, no person may operate to or from an airport in the United States any subsonic airplane covered by this subpart unless that airplane has been shown to comply with Stage 2 or Stage 3 noise levels under part 36 of this chapter.
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.805) On and after January 1, 1985, no person may operate to or from a U.S. airport any subsonic airplane covered by this subpart unless it has been shown to comply with Stage 2 or Stage 3 noise levels under part 36. Exceptions in §§ 91.809 and 91.811 apply.
Research Notes
Common Questions
What noise standard must a subsonic airplane meet under § 91.805?
It must be shown to comply with Stage 2 or Stage 3 noise levels under part 36 to operate to or from a U.S. airport on and after January 1, 1985.
“...on and after January 1, 1985, no person may operate to or from an airport in the United States any subsonic airplane covered by this subpart unless that airplane has been shown to comply with Stage 2 or Stage 3 noise levels under part 36 of this chapter.” — 14 CFR § 91.805
Are there any exceptions to the Stage 2 or Stage 3 requirement?
Yes. The rule applies “except as provided in §§ 91.809 and 91.811,” which carry the exceptions to this final compliance requirement.
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