Regulation Text
Except as provided in § 91.883, after December 31, 2015, a person may not operate to or from an airport in the contiguous United States a civil subsonic jet airplane subject to § 91.801(e) of this subpart that weighs less than 75,000 pounds unless that airplane has been shown to comply with Stage 3, Stage 4, or Stage 5 noise levels.
[Docket FAA-2015-3782, Amdt. 91-349, 82 FR 46132, Oct. 4, 2017]
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.881) Except as allowed by § 91.883, after December 31, 2015 a person may not operate to or from an airport in the contiguous United States a civil subsonic jet under § 91.801(e) weighing less than 75,000 pounds unless it complies with Stage 3, Stage 4, or Stage 5 noise levels.
Research Notes
Common Questions
What is the deadline for small subsonic jets to meet Stage 3 noise levels?
After December 31, 2015, qualifying jets under 75,000 pounds may not operate to or from contiguous U.S. airports unless they meet Stage 3, Stage 4, or Stage 5 levels.
“after December 31, 2015, a person may not operate to or from an airport in the contiguous United States a civil subsonic jet airplane subject to § 91.801(e)... that weighs less than 75,000 pounds unless that airplane has been shown to comply with Stage 3, Stage 4, or Stage 5 noise levels.” — 14 CFR § 91.881
Which weight class of airplane does this rule cover?
Civil subsonic jet airplanes subject to § 91.801(e) that weigh less than 75,000 pounds.
“a civil subsonic jet airplane subject to § 91.801(e) of this subpart that weighs less than 75,000 pounds” — 14 CFR § 91.881
Are there any exceptions to the December 31, 2015 deadline?
Yes. The rule applies except as provided in § 91.883, which sets out the special flight authorizations and exceptions.
“Except as provided in § 91.883, after December 31, 2015...” — 14 CFR § 91.881
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