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Federal Aviation Administration, DOT
§ 91.327
candidates for election to public office
in State and local government elec-
tions.
[Doc. No. FAA–2005–20168, 70 FR 4982, Jan. 31,
2005]
§ 91.323
Increased maximum certifi-
cated weights for certain airplanes
operated in Alaska.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of the Federal Aviation Regula-
tions, the Administrator will approve,
as provided in this section, an increase
in the maximum certificated weight of
an airplane type certificated under
Aeronautics Bulletin No. 7–A of the
U.S. Department of Commerce dated
January 1, 1931, as amended, or under
the normal category of part 4a of the
former Civil Air Regulations (14 CFR
part 4a, 1964 ed.) if that airplane is op-
erated in the State of Alaska by—
(1) A certificate holder conducting
operations under part 121 or part 135 of
this chapter; or
(2) The U.S. Department of Interior
in conducting its game and fish law en-
forcement activities or its manage-
ment, fire detection, and fire suppres-
sion activities concerning public lands.
(b) The maximum certificated weight
approved under this section may not
exceed—
(1) 12,500 pounds;
(2) 115 percent of the maximum
weight listed in the FAA aircraft speci-
fications;
(3) The weight at which the airplane
meets the positive maneuvering load
factor
n, where n=2.1+(24,000/(W+10,000))
and W=design maximum takeoff
weight, except that n need not be more
than 3.8; or
(4) The weight at which the airplane
meets the climb performance require-
ments under which it was type certifi-
cated.
(c) In determining the maximum cer-
tificated weight, the Administrator
considers the structural soundness of
the airplane and the terrain to be tra-
versed.
(d) The maximum certificated weight
determined under this section is added
to the airplane’s operation limitations
and is identified as the maximum
weight authorized for operations with-
in the State of Alaska.
[Doc. No. 18334, 54 FR 34308, Aug. 18, 1989;
Amdt. 91–211, 54 FR 41211, Oct. 5, 1989, as
amended by Amdt. 91–253, 62 FR 13253, Mar.
19, 1997; Docket FAA–2015–1621, Amdt. 91–346,
81 FR 96700, Dec. 30, 2016]
§ 91.325
Primary category aircraft: Op-
erating limitations.
(a) No person may operate a primary
category aircraft carrying persons or
property for compensation or hire.
(b) No person may operate a primary
category aircraft that is maintained by
the pilot-owner under an approved spe-
cial inspection and maintenance pro-
gram except—
(1) The pilot-owner; or
(2) A designee of the pilot-owner, pro-
vided that the pilot-owner does not re-
ceive compensation for the use of the
aircraft.
[Doc. No. 23345, 57 FR 41370, Sept. 9, 1992]
§ 91.327
Aircraft having a special air-
worthiness certificate in the light-
sport category: Operating limita-
tions.
(a) No person may operate an aircraft
that has a special airworthiness certifi-
cate in the light-sport category for
compensation or hire except—
(1) To tow a glider or an unpowered
ultralight vehicle in accordance with
§ 91.309 of this chapter; or
(2) To conduct flight training.
(b) No person may operate an aircraft
that has a special airworthiness certifi-
cate in the light-sport category un-
less—
(1) The aircraft is maintained by a
certificated repairman with a light-
sport aircraft maintenance rating, an
appropriately rated mechanic, or an
appropriately rated repair station in
accordance with the applicable provi-
sions of part 43 of this chapter and
maintenance and inspection procedures
developed by the aircraft manufacturer
or a person acceptable to the FAA;
(2) A condition inspection is per-
formed once every 12 calendar months
by a certificated repairman (light-sport
aircraft) with a maintenance rating, an
appropriately rated mechanic, or an
appropriately rated repair station in
accordance with inspection procedures
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