Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
Title 14 of the CFR governs regulations related to civil aviation and space activities in the United States. It is primarily enforced and maintained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Office of Commercial Space Transportation under the Department of Transportation, as well as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Major Subtitles in Title 14:
Subtitle A – Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Administrative and procedural rules that apply to aviation activities regulated by the Department of Transportation.
Subtitle B – Regulations Relating to Aviation
Divided into chapters administered by different agencies:
Chapter I – Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation
This is the largest chapter and includes:
Part 1–199: General aviation regulations and standards
Part 21: Certification procedures for products and parts
Part 23: Airworthiness standards for normal category airplanes
Part 25: Airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes
Part 61: Certification of pilots and flight instructors
Part 91: General operating and flight rules
Part 121: Rules for commercial air carriers (like airlines)
Part 135: Air taxi and commuter operations
Part 141: Pilot schools
Chapter II – Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (Aviation Consumer Protection)
Covers rules about consumer protections like:
Airline ticket refunds
Overbooking and denied boarding
Tarmac delays
Transparency in airfare advertisements
Chapter III – Commercial Space Transportation, FAA
Regulations concerning commercial space launches and reentries
Licensing for private space launch operators
Safety protocols and insurance requirements
Spaceport operations
Chapter V – National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Regulations related to:
NASA’s procurement
Use of NASA property
NASA astronaut conduct and discipline
Technology transfers and intellectual property rights
Key Areas Covered by Title 14:
Air traffic and navigation rules
Aircraft certification and maintenance
Pilot and crew licensing
Airline safety and operations
Space launch and reentry licensing
Aviation consumer protections
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