Regulations related to the operation of aircraft.
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs): The FARs are a set of rules established by the FAA to govern all aspects of aviation in the United States.
Aircraft Certification: The process by which aircraft are tested and certified for use in the national airspace system.
Air Traffic Control: The FAA's system for managing the movement of aircraft within the national airspace system.
Pilot Certification: The process by which pilots are tested and certified by the FAA to operate aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance: The FAA's regulations governing the maintenance and repair of aircraft.
Aviation Security: The FAA's regulations governing the security of aviation operations, including airport security and passenger screening.
Airspace Management: The FAA's rules governing the use of airspace, including airspace classification and special use airspace.
Aviation Weather: The FAA's regulations and procedures for monitoring and disseminating weather information to pilots and air traffic controllers.
Emergency Procedures: The FAA's rules and procedures for dealing with emergencies in the national airspace system.
Aeromedical Certification: The FAA's process for evaluating the medical fitness of pilots and air traffic controllers.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): The FAA's regulations governing the operation of drones and other remote-controlled aircraft.
Aviation Noise: The FAA's regulations and policies aimed at reducing aircraft noise in communities surrounding airports.
Airport Design and Construction: The FAA's regulations and standards for the design, construction, and operation of airports.
Airport Certification: The process by which airports are certified by the FAA to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
Aviation Education and Training: FAA regulations governing the training and education of pilots, air traffic controllers, and other aviation professionals.
Part 61: Certification: This regulation outlines the requirements for becoming a certified pilot or flight instructor.
Part 91: General Operating Rules: These regulations cover general operating rules for all aviation operations, including rules governing aircraft maintenance, equipment requirements, and crew responsibilities.
Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems: These regulations cover the operation of small drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles.
Part 135: Charter Operators and Air Carriers: These regulations cover the requirements for companies that provide air transportation services to the public.
Part 139: Airport Certification: This regulation outlines the requirements for airports to be certified by the FAA and ensures that airports meet certain safety standards.
Part 141: Pilot Schools: This regulation covers the requirements for flight schools and pilot training programs.
Part 145: Repair Stations: These regulations cover the requirements for companies that perform aircraft maintenance and repair.
Part 147: Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools: This regulation outlines the requirements for schools that train aircraft maintenance technicians.
Part 150: Airport Noise Compatibility Planning: This regulation requires airports to develop plans to mitigate the impact of aircraft noise on nearby communities.
Part 830: Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents and Incidents: These regulations require reporting of accidents and incidents to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA.