Special flight authorizations for jet airplanes weighing 75,000 pounds or less.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) After December 31, 2015, an operator of a jet airplane weighing 75,000 pounds or less that does not comply with Stage 3 noise levels may, when granted a special flight authorization by the FAA, operate that airplane in the contiguous United States only for one of the following purposes: (1) To sell, lease, or use the airplane outside the 48 contiguous States; (2) To scrap the airplane; (3) To obtain modifications to the airplane to meet Stage 3, Stage 4, or Stage 5 noise levels. (4) To perform scheduled heavy maintenance or significant modifications on the airplane at a maintenance facility located in the contiguous 48 States; (5) To deliver the airplane to an operator leasing the airplane from the owner or return the airplane to the lessor; (6) To prepare, park, or store the airplane in anticipation of any of the activities described in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(5) of this section; (7) To provide transport of persons and goods in the relief of an emergency situation; or (8) To divert the airplane to an alternative airport in the 48 contiguous States on account of weather, mechanical, fuel, air traffic control, or other safety reasons while conducting a flight in order to perform any of the activities described in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(7) of this section. (b) An operator of an affected airplane may apply for a special flight authorization for one of the purposes listed in paragraph (a) of this section by filing an application with the FAA's Office of Environme

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 91.883