Operation over congested areas: General.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) Notwithstanding part 91 of this chapter, an aircraft may be operated over a congested area at altitudes required for the proper accomplishment of the agricultural aircraft operation if the operation is conducted— (1) With the maximum safety to persons and property on the surface, consistent with the operation; and (2) In accordance with the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section. (b) No person may operate an aircraft over a congested area except in accordance with the requirements of this paragraph. (1) Prior written approval must be obtained from the appropriate official or governing body of the political subdivision over which the operations are conducted. (2) Notice of the intended operation must be given to the public by some effective means, such as daily newspapers, radio, television, or door-to-door notice. (3) A plan for each complete operation must be submitted to, and approved by appropriate personnel of the responsible Flight Standards office for (4) Single engine aircraft must be operated as follows: (i) Except for helicopters, no person may take off a loaded aircraft, or make a turnaround over a congested area. (ii) No person may operate an aircraft over a congested area below the altitudes prescribed in part 91 of this chapter except during the actual dispensing operation, including the approaches and departures necessary for that operation. (iii) No person may operate an aircraft over a congested area during the actual dispensing operation, including

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 137.51