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deadline for applicants to designate a 

U.S. agent for service in compliance 

with § 3.303(a). This final rule revises 

the compliance date in § 3.303(d)(2) 

from January 6, 2025, to April 2, 2025, 

for applicants of certain certificates, 

ratings, or authorizations with foreign 

addresses and no U.S. physical 

addresses to designate a U.S. agent for 

service. The FAA emphasizes that the 

compliance date to designate a U.S. 

agent for service in § 3.303(d)(1) for 

holders of any certificate, rating, or 

authorization with foreign addresses 

and no U.S. physical addresses will 

remain as July 7, 2025. The FAA is 

retaining staggered compliance dates to 

ensure that USAS and the Agency is not 

overwhelmed by submissions. 

V. Regulatory Notices and Analyses 

This final rule is a non-significant 

rule for the purposes of section 3(f) of 

Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, as 

amended by E.O. 13563 and E.O. 14094. 

Any impacts caused by the three-month 

delay will be minimal as this rule will 

not impose any significant costs or have 

impacts beyond those analyzed in the 

October 8, 2024, final rule. 

The Congressional Review Act, 5 

U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small 

Business Regulatory Enforcement 

Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides 

that before a rule may take effect, the 

agency promulgating the rule must 

submit a rule report, which includes a 

copy of the rule, to each House of the 

Congress and to the Comptroller General 

of the United States. The FAA 

submitted a report for the substantive 

October, 2024, final rule (89 FR 81305) 

and other required information to the 

U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 

Representatives, and the Comptroller 

General of the United States. This rule 

does not constitute a major rule as 

defined in 5 U.S.C. 804(2). 

VI. Regulatory Flexibility Act 

The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) 

of 1980, (Pub. L. 96–354, 94 Stat. 1164 

(5 U.S.C. 601–612)), as amended by the 

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement 

Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121, 

110 Stat. 857, Mar. 29, 1996) and the 

Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Pub. 

L. 111–240, 124 Stat. 2504 Sept. 27, 

2010), requires Federal agencies to 

consider the effects of the regulatory 

action on small business and other 

small entities and to minimize any 

significant economic impact. The term 

‘‘small entities’’ comprises small 

businesses and not-for-profit 

organizations that are independently 

owned and operated and are not 

dominant in their fields, as well as 

governmental jurisdictions with 

populations of less than 50,000. 

Section 604 of the RFA requires an 

agency to prepare a final regulatory 

flexibility analysis when an agency 

issues a final rule under 5 U.S.C. 553 

after being required to publish a general 

notice of proposed rulemaking. RFA 

analysis requirements are limited to 

rulemakings for which the agency ‘‘is 

required by section 553 or any other 

law, to publish a general notice of 

proposed rulemaking for any proposed 

rule.’’ As prior notice and comment 

under 5 U.S.C. 553 are not required for 

this final rule, the analyses in 5 U.S.C. 

603 and 604 are also not required. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 3 

Aircraft, Aviation safety, U.S. agent 

for service. 

The Amendment 

In consideration of the foregoing, the 

Federal Aviation Administration 

amends title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations as follows: 

PART 3—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 3 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 

44701, 44704, 46111, and 46103. 

§ 3.303 [Amended] 

■ 2. Amend § 3.303(d)(2) by removing 

the date ‘‘January 6, 2025’’ and adding 

in its place ‘‘April 2, 2025’’. 

■ 3. Effective April 2, 2025, further 

amend § 3.303 by revising paragraphs 

(d) and (e) to read as follows: 

§ 3.303 Designation of a U.S. agent for 

service. 

* * * * * 

(d) Individuals holding any 

certificate, rating, or authorization 

issued under part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 

107 of this chapter must comply with 

the requirements listed in this subpart 

no later than July 7, 2025. These 

individuals who fail to timely designate 

a U.S. agent for service and comply with 

the requirements under this subpart 

may not exercise the privileges of any 

certificate, rating, or authorization 

issued under part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 

107, and an individual aircraft owner’s 

aircraft registration certificate will be 

considered ineffective. 

(e) No individual shall be issued a 

certificate, rating, or authorization 

under part 47, 61, 63, 65, 67, or 107 of 

this chapter unless the individual has 

designated a U.S. agent as required 

under this subpart. 

Issued under authority provided by 49 

U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in 

Washington, DC. 

Michael Gordon Whitaker, 

Administrator. 

[FR Doc. 2024–31555 Filed 12–30–24; 4:15 pm] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Parts 11, 61, 68, and 91 

[Docket No. FAA–2024–2580; Amdt. Nos. 

11–70, 61–158, 68–3, and 91–380] 

RIN 2120–AM06 

Regulatory Updates to BasicMed 

Correction 

In rule document 2024–26935, 

appearing on pages 90572 through 

90578 in the issue of Monday, 

November 18, 2024, make the following 

correction: 

§ 11.201 [Corrected] 

■ On page 90577, in the second column, 

instruction 2, ‘‘D 2. Amend § 11.201 by 

revising the table in paragraph (b) to 

read as follows:’’ should read ‘‘D 2. 

Amend § 11.201 in the table in 

paragraph (b) by adding in numerical 

order an entry for ‘‘Part 68’’ to read as 

follows:’’. 

[FR Doc. C1–2024–26935 Filed 1–2–25; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 0099–10–D 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Parts 142 and 194 

[Docket No. FAA–2023–1275; Amdt. Nos. 

142–11A and 194–1A] 

RIN 2120–AL72 

Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot 

Certification and Operations; 

Miscellaneous Amendments Related to 

Rotorcraft and Airplanes; Correction 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), U.S. Department 

of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule; correction. 

SUMMARY: On November 21, 2024, the 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

published a final rule titled ‘‘Integration 

of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and 

Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments 

Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes’’ 

(RIN 2120–AL72). That final rule 

inadvertently duplicated two tables in 

the regulatory text of the Special Federal 


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Aviation Regulation for powered-lift. 

This correction removes the duplicates. 

Additionally, the FAA inadvertently 

cited an incorrect paragraph in the 

Training center instructor eligibility 

requirements section of the Code of 

Federal Regulations. This correction 

corrects the paragraph reference. 

DATES: This correction is effective 

January 21, 2025. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Christina Grabill, AFS–810, Federal 

Aviation Administration, 800 

Independence Ave. SW, Washington, 

DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–1100; 

email 9-FAA-Powered-Lift@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 

November 21, 2024, the ‘‘Integration of 

Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and 

Operations’’ final rule (RIN 2120–AL72) 

published in the Federal Register at 89 

FR 92296. After publication, the FAA 

discovered that two tables had been 

inadvertently duplicated in the 

regulatory text of part 194, specifically 

table 1 to § 194.302 and table 1 to 

§ 194.306. These two tables detail the 

provisions under parts 91 and 135 

applicable to powered-lift, respectively. 

The first instance of each table includes 

revisions made prior to the publication 

of this rule while the second instance is 

the outdated and incorrect table. These 

revisions include adding the phrase ‘‘of 

this chapter,’’ where appropriate, and 

removing redundant section heading 

citations. This document corrects those 

tables by removing the incorrect text 

from each section. Additionally, the 

FAA inadvertently incorrectly cited a 

paragraph in § 142.47(a)(5)(iv). The FAA 

had intended to cite paragraph (a)(5)(i) 

but instead cited § 142.47(a)(i). This 

document corrects that citation. 

Corrections 

In FR 2024–24886, published in the 

Federal Register of November 21, 2024, 

at 89 FR 92296, make the following 

corrections: 

§ 142.47 [Corrected] 

■ 1. On page 92489, in the first column, 

in § 142.47, in paragraph (a)(5)(iv) 

introductory text, ‘‘(a)(i)’’ is corrected to 

read ‘‘(a)(5)(i)’’. 

■ 2. Beginning on page 92499, table 1 to 

§ 194.302 is corrected to read as follows: 

§ 194.302 [Corrected] 

* * * * * 

TABLE 1 TO § 194.302 

Regulation Applicability Additional requirements or clarification 

Part 91, Subpart A General 

(a) Section 91.9(a) and (b) of 

this chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift .............................................................. The requirement for an approved Aircraft Flight Manual is set 

forth in the airworthiness criteria established under § 21.17(b) 

of this chapter. 

Part 91, Subpart B Flight Rules 

(b) Section 91.103(b)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift for which an approved Aircraft Flight 

Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required.

(c) Section 91.107(a)(3)(i) 

through (iii) of this chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift .............................................................. The exception under § 91.107(a)(3) of this chapter for seaplane 

and float equipped rotorcraft operations during movement on 

the surface applies to persons pushing off a powered-lift from 

the dock or persons mooring the powered-lift at the dock. 

(d) Section 91.119(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode .......... Under § 91.119(d) of this chapter, a powered-lift may be operated in vertical-lift flight mode at less than the minimums prescribed in § 91.119(b) or (c) of this chapter, provided each 

person operating the powered-lift complies with any routes or 

altitudes specifically prescribed for powered-lift by the FAA. 

(e) Section 91.126(b)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in wing-borne flight mode ........ If the powered-lift is operating in vertical-lift flight mode, see 

paragraph (f) of this section. 

(f) Section 91.126(b)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode .......... If the powered-lift is operating in wing-borne flight mode, see 

paragraph (e) of this section. 

(g) Section 91.129(e)(1) and (2), 

(g)(2), and (h) of this chapter.

Applies to large or turbine-powered powered-lift ..........................

(h) Section 91.129(e)(3) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift preparing to land in wing-borne flight 

mode.

(i) Section 91.129(f)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in wing-borne flight mode ........ (1) If the powered-lift is operating in vertical-lift flight mode, see 

paragraph (j) of this section. 

(2) Section 91.129(f)(1) of this chapter does not apply when the 

operator of a powered-lift is conducting a circling approach 

under part 97 of this chapter or when otherwise requested by 

air traffic control (ATC). 

(j) Section 91.129(f)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode .......... (1) If the powered-lift is operating in wing-borne flight mode, see 

paragraph (i) of this section. 

(2) Section 91.129(f)(2) does not apply when the operator of a 

powered-lift is conducting a circling approach under part 97 of 

this chapter or when otherwise requested by ATC. 

(k) Section 91.131(a)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift.

(l) Section 91.151(a) and (b) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift ................................................................... (1) A powered-lift with the performance capability, as outlined in 

the Aircraft Flight Manual, to conduct a landing in the verticallift flight mode along the entire route of flight may use the 

VFR fuel requirements outlined in § 91.151(b) of this chapter. 

(2) Powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph 

(l)(1) of this section must use the rule requirements outlined in 

§ 91.151(a) of this chapter. 

(m) Section 91.155(a) of this 

chapter.

The helicopter provision under § 91.155(a) of this chapter applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode and at 

a speed that allows the pilot to see any other traffic or obstructions in time to avoid a collision.

(1) Except as provided in § 91.155(b) of this chapter, poweredlift that meet the requirements of paragraph (m) of this section 

may operate under the helicopter VFR visibility minimums outlined under § 91.155(a) of this chapter in class G airspace. 


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Regulation Applicability Additional requirements or clarification 

(2) Powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph 

(m) of this section must use the VFR visibility minimums in 

§ 91.155(a) of this chapter for aircraft other than helicopters. 

(n) Section 91.155(b)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in the vertical-lift flight mode 

and at a speed that allows the pilot to see any other traffic or 

obstructions in time to avoid a collision.

(1) Powered-lift that meet the requirements of paragraph (n) of 

this section may use the VFR visibility minimums outlined in 

§ 91.155(b)(1) of this chapter in Class G airspace. 

(2) Powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph 

(n) of this section must use the visibility minimums outlined in 

§ 91.155(b)(2) of this chapter. 

(o) Section 91.155(b)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift ................................................................... Powered-lift operating in Class G airspace that cannot meet the 

requirements of paragraph (n) of this section must use the 

VFR visibility minimums outlined under § 91.155(b)(2) of this 

chapter. 

(p) Section 91.157(b)(3), (b)(4), 

and (c) of this chapter.

The helicopter exceptions outlined in § 91.157(b)(3), (b)(4), and 

(c) of this chapter apply to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift 

flight mode when those aircraft are operated at a speed that 

allows the pilot to see any other traffic or obstructions in time 

to avoid a collision.

(q) Section 91.167(a)(3) and 

(b)(2)(ii) of this chapter.

The helicopter provisions in § 91.167(a)(3) and (b)(2)(ii) of this 

chapter apply to powered-lift authorized to conduct copter procedures and that have the performance capability for the entire flight to conduct a landing in the vertical-lift flight mode, as 

outlined in the Aircraft Flight Manual.

(1) Powered-lift that meet the requirements of paragraph (q) of 

this section may use the helicopter provisions under 

§ 91.167(a)(3) and (b)(2)(ii) of this chapter. 

(2) Powered-lift that are unable to meet the requirements outlined in paragraph (q) of this section must use the 45-minute 

fuel requirement outlined in § 91.167(a)(3) of this chapter and 

the aircraft requirement outlined in § 91.167(b)(2)(i) of this 

chapter. 

(r) Section 91.169(b)(2)(ii) and 

(c)(1)(ii) of this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift authorized to conduct copter procedures 

and that have the performance capability to land in the 

vertical-lift flight mode, as outlined in the Aircraft Flight Manual.

(1) Powered-lift that meet the requirements of paragraph (r) of 

this section may use the helicopter provisions specified in 

§ 91.169(b)(2)(ii) and (c)(1)(ii) of this chapter. 

(2) Powered-lift that are unable to meet the requirements outlined in paragraph (r) of this section must use the requirements for aircraft other than helicopters under 

§ 91.169(b)(2)(i) and (c)(1)(i) of this chapter. 

(s) Section 91.175(f)(2)(iii) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with two engines or less, that takeoff in 

vertical-lift flight mode, and that are authorized to conduct 

copter procedures.

Powered-lift with two engines or less that are unable to meet 

the requirements outlined in this paragraph (s) must comply 

with § 91.175(f)(2)(i) of this chapter. 

(t) Section 91.175(f)(4)(i) of this 

chapter.

Applies to part 135 of this chapter powered-lift operators required to comply with subpart I to part 135 of this chapter.

Part 91, Subpart C Equipment, Instrument, and Certificate Requirements 

(u) Section 91.205(b)(11) and 

(14) of this chapter.

Applies to small powered-lift ......................................................... Position and anti-collision lights must meet § 23.2530(b) of this 

chapter. 

(v) Section 91.205(d)(3)(i) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift certified for instrument flight rules operations.

(w) Section 91.207 of this chapter.Applies to all powered-lift.

(x) Section 91.219 of this chapter.Applies to all powered-lift.

(y) Section 91.223(a) and (c) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift configured with 6 or more passenger 

seats, excluding any pilot seat.

Instead of terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS), powered-lift must be equipped with a helicopter terrain awareness 

and warning system (HTAWS) that meets the requirements in 

TSO–C194 and Section 2 of RTCA DO–309 (incorporated by 

reference, see § 194.109) or a FAA-approved TAWS A/ 

HTAWS hybrid system. 

Part 91, Subpart D Special Flight Operations 

(z) Section 91.313(g) of this 

chapter.

Applies to restricted category small powered-lift.

Part 91, Subpart E Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations 

(aa) Section 91.409(e) through 

(h) of this chapter.

Applies to technically-advanced powered-lift which are poweredlift equipped with an electronically advanced system in which 

the pilot interfaces with a multi-computer system with increasing levels of automation in order to aviate, navigate, or communicate.

(1) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, a technically advanced powered-lift must be equipped with an electronically advanced multi-computer system that includes one 

or more of the following installed components: 

(i) An electronic Primary Flight Display (PFD) that includes, at a 

minimum, an airspeed indicator, turn coordinator, attitude indicator, heading indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator; 

(ii) An electronic Multifunction Display (MFD) that includes, at a 

minimum, a moving map using Global Positioning System 

(GPS) navigation with the aircraft position displayed; 

(iii) A multi-axis autopilot integrated with the navigation and 

heading guidance system; and 

(iv) Aircraft design with advanced fly-by-wire-flight control system that utilizes electronically operated controls with no direct 

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Regulation Applicability Additional requirements or clarification 

(2) The display elements described in paragraphs (aa)(1)(i) and 

(ii) of this section must be continuously visible. 

(bb) Section 91.411 of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift.

Part 91, Subpart F Large and Turbine-Powered Multiengine Airplanes and Fractional Ownership Program Aircraft 

(cc) Section 91.501 of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift regardless of powerplant, as well 

as powered-lift operating under subpart K to part 91 of this 

chapter, and subject to any limitations outlined in this part.

Any sections or paragraphs within sections to subpart F to part 

91 of this chapter that refer to a specific category of aircraft 

and that are not referenced in this table or the table to 

§ 194.306, do not apply to powered-lift. 

(dd) Section 91.503 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

Powered-lift may comply with § 91.503(a)(5) of this chapter by 

having the appropriate engine or multiple-engines inoperative 

climb performance data available at the pilot station of the aircraft. 

(ee) Section 91.505 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(ff) Section 91.507 of this chapter.Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(gg) Section 91.509 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(1) Powered-lift operating over water under § 91.509(a) or (b) of 

this chapter may use either the nearest shore or the nearest 

off-shore heliport structure by which to measure the nautical 

mile limits provided in § 91.509(a) and (b). 

(2) The lifeline required by § 91.509(b)(5) of this chapter must 

be stored in accordance with § 25.1411(g) of this chapter or 

such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an 

equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this 

chapter. 

(hh) Section 91.511 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

Powered-lift operating over water under § 91.511(a) of this chapter may use either the nearest shore or the nearest off-shore 

heliport structure by which to measure the nautical mile limits 

provided in § 91.511(a). 

(ii) Section 91.513 of this chapter.Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(jj) Section 91.515 of this chapter.Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(kk) Section 91.517 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(ll) Section 91.519 of this chapter.Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(mm) Section 91.521 of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) 

of this section.

The safety belt and shoulder harness required by § 91.521 of 

this chapter must comply with § 25.785 of this chapter or such 

airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(nn) Section 91.523 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift having a seating capacity of more than 

19 passengers subject to the requirements of subpart F to 

part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

The carry-on baggage required by § 91.523 of this chapter must 

be stowed such that it can withstand the inertia forces specified in § 25.561(b)(3) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(oo) Section 91.525 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(pp) Section 91.527(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

(1) Powered-lift critical surfaces, as outlined in the Aircraft Flight 

Manual for that aircraft, must also be determined to be free of 

frost, ice, or snow. 

(2) Powered-lift critical surfaces under this section are determined by the manufacturer. 

(qq) Section 91.527(b)(2) and 

(3) of this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

Instead of § 91.527(b)(2) and (3) of this chapter, to operate instrument flight rules (IFR) into known light or moderate icing 

conditions or VFR into known light or moderate icing conditions, an operator must comply with § 194.306(xx). 

(rr) Section 91.527(c) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.

No pilot may fly a powered-lift into known or forecast severe 

icing conditions. 

(ss) Section 91.531(a)(1) and 

(2), (b), and (c) of this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section and that meet the additional requirements as set forth 

in each paragraph of § 91.531 of this chapter; § 91.531(b)(2) 

of this chapter applies to large powered-lift that meet the additional requirements set forth in that paragraph.

(tt) Section 91.533 of this chapter.Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart F 

to part 91 of this chapter as specified in paragraph (cc) of this 

section.


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Regulation Applicability Additional requirements or clarification 

Part 91, Subpart G Additional Equipment and Operating Requirements for Large and Transport Category Aircraft 

(uu) Section 91.603 of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The aural speed warning device required by § 91.603 of this 

chapter must comply with § 25.1303(c)(1) of this chapter or 

such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an 

equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this 

chapter. 

(vv) Section 91.605(b)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the takeoff weight performance information. 

(ww) Section 91.605(b)(2) of 

this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the landing performance 

information. 

(xx) Section 91.605(b)(3), 

(b)(4)(ii), and (c) of this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift that execute takeoff operations 

using wing-borne lift and that have takeoff performance information contained in the Aircraft Flight Manual.

(yy) Section 91.609(c), (d), (e), 

(i), and (j) of this chapter.

Paragraph (c) of § 91.609 of this chapter applies to powered-lift 

with a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot 

seats, of 10 or more seats; § 91.609(e) of this chapter applies 

to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of six or 

more seats and for which two pilots are required by type certification or operating rule; § 91.609(d) of this chapter applies 

to powered-lift required by that section to have a flight data 

recorder; and § 91.609(i) and (j) of this chapter apply to powered-lift required by that section to have a cockpit voice recorder and a flight data recorder.

(1) Operators of powered-lift having a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of 10 or more must comply with § 194.310 or § 194.311 in lieu of the appendices referenced in § 91.609(c)(1) of this chapter. 

(2) For compliance with § 91.609(c)(3), (e)(1), and (i) of this 

chapter, powered-lift must comply with the certification provisions listed in those paragraphs or such airworthiness criteria 

as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in 

accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(3) Under § 91.609(d) of this chapter, the flight recorder must 

operate continuously from the earlier of when the powered-lift 

begins the takeoff roll or begins lift-off until the later of when 

the powered-lift completes the landing roll or lands at its destination. 

(zz) Section 91.613(b)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The thermal/acoustic installation materials required by 

§ 91.613(b)(2) of this chapter must meet the requirements of 

§ 25.856 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the 

FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

Part 91, Subpart K Fractional Ownership Operations 

(aaa) Section 91.1037 of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart K to part 91 of this chapter that are certificated to conduct landing operations in wing-borne flight mode as indicated 

in the Aircraft Flight Manual.

If a powered-lift operator is required to comply with this section, 

the operator must also comply with § 91.1025(o)(7) of this 

chapter. 

(bbb) Section 91.1041(b) and 

(d) of this chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart 

K to part 91 of this chapter.

(ccc) Section 91.1045(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart K 

to part 91 of this chapter with a passenger-seat configuration 

of more than 30 seats or a payload capacity of more than 

7,500 pounds.

Under § 91.1045(a)(3) of this chapter, instead of TAWS, powered-lift must be equipped with a helicopter terrain awareness 

and warning system (HTAWS) that meets the requirements in 

TSO–C194 and Section 2 of RTCA DO–309 (incorporated by 

reference, see § 194.109) or a FAA-approved TAWS A/ 

HTAWS hybrid system. 

(ddd) Section 91.1045(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift subject to the requirements of subpart K 

to part 91 of this chapter with a passenger-seat configuration 

of 30 seats or fewer, excluding each crewmember, and a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less.

Compliance with § 91.1045(b)(3) of this chapter requires a helicopter terrain awareness and warning system that complies 

with § 194.306(s). 

■ 3. Beginning on page 92506, table 1 to 

§ 194.306 is corrected to read as follows: 

§ 194.306 [Corrected] 

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Regulation Applicability Additional requirements or clarification 

Part 135, Subpart A General 

(a) Section 135.1(a)(9) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L of part 135 of this chapter.

(b) Section 135.23(r) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift required to comply with § 135.385 of this 

chapter as set forth in paragraphs (hhh) and (iii) of this section.

Part 135, Subpart B Flight Operations 

(c) Section 135.93(a) through (f) 

of this chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift .............................................................. (1) The requirements referencing an Airplane Flight Manual 

under § 135.93(b) of this chapter apply to a powered-lift’s Aircraft Flight Manual. 

(2) Under § 135.93(c) of this chapter, no person operating a 

powered-lift may use an autopilot enroute, including climb and 

descent, below the following— 

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(A) At a minimum engagement altitude specified in the Aircraft 

Flight Manual; or 

(B) If no minimum engagement altitude is specified, 500 feet, or 

at an altitude that is no lower than twice the altitude loss 

specified in the Aircraft Flight Manual for an autopilot malfunction in cruise conditions, whichever is greater; or 

(ii) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraphs (c)(2)(i)(A) 

and (B) of this section, at an altitude specified by the Administrator. 

(d) Section 135.117(a)(9) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations beyond the 

autorotational distance from the shoreline, as defined in 

§ 135.168(a) of this chapter, or gliding distance of a shoreline.

(e) Section 135.128(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift .............................................................. The exception under § 135.128(a) of this chapter for seaplane 

and float equipped rotorcraft operations during movement on 

the surface applies to persons pushing off a powered-lift from 

the dock or persons mooring the powered-lift at the dock. 

Part 135, Subpart C Aircraft and Equipment 

(f) Section 135.145(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift unless the certificate holder has previously proven a powered-lift under part 135 of this chapter.

(g) Section 135.145(d)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift unless a powered-lift of the same 

make or similar design has been proven or validated by that 

certificate holder under part 135 of this chapter.

(h) Section 135.150(a)(7) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of more than 19.The public address system required by § 135.150(a)(7) of this 

chapter must comply with § 25.1423 of this chapter or such 

airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(i) Section 135.150(b)(7) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of more than 19.The crewmember interphone system must comply with the requirements of § 135.150(b)(7) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent 

level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(j) Section 135.151(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 

six or more seats and for which two pilots are required by certification or operating rules.

The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in 

accordance with the certification provisions listed in 

§ 135.151(a)(1) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria 

as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in 

accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(k) Section 135.151(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 

20 or more seats.

The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in 

accordance with the certification provisions listed in 

§ 135.151(b)(1) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria 

as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in 

accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(l) Section 135.151(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift or powered-lift equipped with a 

cockpit voice recorder.

The cockpit voice recorder required by § 135.151(d) of this 

chapter must record the uninterrupted audio signal received 

by a boom or mask microphone in accordance with 

§ 25.1457(c)(5) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria 

as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in 

accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(m) Section 135.151(g)(1) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 

six or more seats, for which two pilots are required by certification or operating rules, and that are required to have a flight 

data recorder under § 135.152 of this chapter.

The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in 

accordance with the appropriate certification provisions listed 

in § 135.151(g)(1)(i) and (iv) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level 

of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(n) Section 135.151(g)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 

20 or more seats and that is required to have a flight data recorder under § 135.152 of this chapter.

The cockpit voice recorder must be installed and equipped in 

accordance with the appropriate certification provisions listed 

in § 135.151(g)(2)(i) and (iv) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level 

of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(o) Section 135.151(h) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift required to have a cockpit voice recorder 

and a flight data recorder under part 135 with installed 

datalink communication equipment.

(p) Section 135.152(a) of this 

chapter.

Section 135.152(a) of this chapter applies to powered-lift with a 

passenger seating configuration of 10 to 19 seats.

Powered-lift operators must comply with § 194.312 or § 194.313 

in lieu of the appendices referenced in § 135.152 of this chapter. 

(q) Section 135.152(b) introductory text and (b)(3) of this 

chapter.

Section 135.152(b) introductory text and (b)(3) apply to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration of 20 to 30 

seats.

(r) Section 135.152(c), (d), (f), 

and (j) of this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, 

excluding crewmember seats, of 10 to 30.

(1) The flight recorder must be installed and equipped in accordance with the appropriate certification provisions listed in 

§ 135.152 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the 

FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(2) Certificate holders must keep the recorded data until the 

powered-lift has been operating for at least 25 hours. 

(3) The powered-lift flight recorder must be operated continuously from the instant the powered-lift begins the takeoff roll 

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(s) Section 135.154(a) and (c) 

of this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift configured with 6 or more passenger 

seats, excluding any pilot seat.

Instead of TAWS, powered-lift must be equipped with a helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS) that 

meets the requirements in TSO–C194 and Section 2 of RTCA 

DO–309 (incorporated by reference, see § 194.109) or a FAAapproved TAWS A/HTAWS hybrid system. 

(t) Section 135.158 of this chapter.Applies to powered-lift equipped with a flight instrument pitot 

heating system.

Under § 135.158(a) of this chapter, no person may operate a 

powered-lift equipped with a flight instrument pitot heating 

system unless the aircraft is also equipped with an operable 

pitot heat indication system that complies with § 23.2605 or 

§ 25.1326 of this chapter, or such airworthiness criteria as the 

FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter that provides an alert that 

is in clear view of a flightcrew member. 

(u) Section 135.159(a)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a third attitude instrument system 

that meets the requirements of § 135.159(a)(1) of this chapter.

(v) Section 135.160 of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift.

(w) Section 135.163(g) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift .............................................................. The two required generators may be mounted on a drivetrain 

that is driven by two separate powerplants as outlined in 

§ 135.163(g) of this chapter for multi-engine helicopters. 

(x) Section 135.165(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift having a passenger seat configuration, 

excluding any pilot seat, of 10 seats or more, or a powered-lift 

in a commuter operation, as defined in part 119 of this chapter.

(y) Section 135.165(g)(1) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift for purposes of approving a single longrange navigation system and a single long-range communication system for extended over-water operations.

(z) Section 135.168 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating beyond autorotational distance 

or gliding distance from the shoreline.

(1) The life preserver required by § 135.168(b)(1) of this chapter 

need not be worn but must be readily available for its intended use and easily accessible to each occupant when the 

powered-lift is a multiengine aircraft operated at a weight that 

will allow it to climb, with the critical engine inoperative or 

while experiencing a critical change of thrust, at least 50 feet 

a minute, at an altitude of 1,000 feet above the surface. 

(2) For powered-lift unable to meet the requirements of paragraph (z)(1) of this section, the occupants must wear life preservers during the flight. 

(3) For purposes of paragraphs (z), (ii), (jj), and (kk) of this section, critical change of thrust means a failure that would most 

adversely affect the performance or handling qualities of an 

aircraft. 

(aa) Section 135.169(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... Powered-lift must comply with appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.169(a) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level 

of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(bb) Section 135.169(b)(1) and 

(b)(8) of this chapter.

Applies to small powered-lift with a passenger seating configuration, excluding pilot seats, of 10 seats or more.(1) Under § 135.169(b)(1) of this chapter, small powered-lift with 

a passenger seating configuration of 10 seats or more must 

comply with the applicable requirements for transport category powered-lift or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA 

may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance 

with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(2) Under § 135.169(b)(8) of this chapter, small powered-lift with 

a passenger seating configuration of 10 seats or more must 

comply with the applicable requirements under part 23 of this 

chapter referenced in § 135.169(b)(8) of this chapter or such 

airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(cc) Section 135.169(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift with a cargo or baggage compartment of 200 cubic feet or greater.The cargo and baggage compartments required by § 135.169(d) 

of this chapter must comply with the certification provisions 

listed in that paragraph or such airworthiness criteria as the 

FAA may find provide an equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(dd) Section 135.170(b)(1) of 

this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift; § 135.170(b)(1)(ii) applies to large 

powered-lift with a passenger capacity of 20 or more.

Powered-lift must comply with appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.170(b)(1) of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent 

level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(ee) Section 135.170(b)(2) of 

this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The seat cushions required by § 135.170(b)(2) of this chapter 

must comply with § 25.853 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level 

of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(ff) Section 135.170(c)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The seat cushions required by § 135.170(c)(2) of this chapter 

must comply with § 25.856 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent level 

of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(gg) Section 135.178 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift having a passenger-seating configuration 

of more than 19 seats.

The additional emergency equipment must comply with appropriate certification provisions listed in § 135.178 of this chapter 

or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an 

equivalent level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this 

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(hh) Section 135.180 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with a passenger seat configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of 10 to 30 seats.The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the information outlined 

in § 135.180(b) of this chapter. 

(ii) Section 135.181(a)(2) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift ................................................................... No person may operate a multiengine powered-lift carrying passengers over-the-top or in IFR conditions at a weight that will 

not allow it to climb, with the critical engine inoperative or 

while experiencing a critical change of thrust as defined in 

paragraph (z) of this section, at least 50 feet a minute when 

operating at the MEAs of the route to be flown or 5,000 feet 

MSL, whichever is higher. 

(jj) Section 135.181(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting offshore passenger operations.Multiengine powered-lift carrying passengers offshore may conduct such operations in over-the-top or in IFR conditions at a 

weight that will allow the powered-lift to climb at least 50 feet 

per minute with the critical engine inoperative or while experiencing a critical change of thrust as defined in paragraph (z) 

of this section, when operating at the MEA of the route to be 

flown or 1,500 feet MSL, whichever is higher. 

(kk) Section 135.183(c) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift ................................................................... No person may operate a land aircraft carrying passengers over 

water unless it is a multiengine aircraft operated at a weight 

that will allow it to climb, with the critical engine inoperative or 

while experiencing a critical change of thrust as defined in 

paragraph (z) of this section, at least 50 feet a minute, at an 

altitude of 1,000 feet above the surface. 

(ll) Section 135.183(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies if the powered-lift is equipped with flotation devices and 

carrying passengers over water.

Part 135, Subpart D VFR/IFR Operating Limitations and Weather Requirements 

(mm) Section 135.203(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift except those operating in the vertical-lift 

flight mode under paragraph (nn) of this section.

The Administrator may authorize a lower minimum altitude for a 

powered-lift if the FAA has determined, during type certification, the lower minimum altitude enables a transition from 

wing-borne to vertical-lift flight mode and the aircraft can conduct a safe autorotation, or an approved equivalent maneuver, to a landing but no lower than 300 feet above the surface. 

(nn) Section 135.203(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode that 

are certificated and able to conduct an autorotation or an approved equivalent maneuver to a landing.

Powered-lift that do not meet the requirements of this paragraph 

(nn) must use the VFR minimum altitudes outlined in paragraph (mm) of this section. 

(oo) Section 135.205(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift except as provided in paragraph (pp) 

of this section.

(pp) Section 135.205(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode and at 

a speed that allows the pilot adequate opportunity to see and 

avoid any other air traffic or any obstructions in time to avoid 

a collision.

Powered-lift that do not meet the requirements of this paragraph 

(pp) must use the VFR visibility requirements outlined in 

§ 135.205(a) of this chapter. 

(qq) Section 135.207 of this 

chapter.

Applies if the powered-lift does not have the flight instrumentation listed in § 135.159 of this chapter installed and operable.

(rr) Section 135.209(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift except as provided in paragraph (ss) 

of this section.

(1) The Administrator may authorize deviations from 

§ 135.209(a) of this chapter for specific routes with one or 

more predetermined suitable landing areas if the FAA finds 

the operation can be conducted safely. If the Administrator 

authorizes such a deviation, an operations specification will 

be issued to the operator containing, at a minimum, the specific routes and the VFR fuel reserve specified in minutes. 

The Administrator may, at any time, terminate any grant of 

deviation authority issued under this paragraph. 

(2) Suitable landing area for purposes of this paragraph (rr) and 

paragraph (ss) of this section means an area that provides 

the operator reasonable capability to land without causing 

undue hazard to persons or property. These suitable landing 

areas must be site specific, designated by the operator, and 

accepted by the FAA. 

(ss) Section 135.209(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift with the performance capability, as provided in the Aircraft Flight Manual, for the entire flight to conduct a landing in the vertical-lift flight mode.The Administrator may authorize deviations from § 135.209(b) of 

this chapter for specific routes with one or more predetermined suitable landing areas if the FAA finds the operation 

can be conducted safely. If the Administrator authorizes such 

a deviation, an operations specification will be issued to the 

operator containing, at a minimum, the specific routes and the 

VFR fuel reserve specified in minutes. The Administrator may, 

at any time, terminate any grant of deviation authority issued 

under this paragraph. 

(tt) Section 135.221(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift authorized to conduct copter procedures 

and which can land in the vertical-lift flight mode, as provided 

in the Aircraft Flight Manual.

Powered-lift that do not meet these criteria must use the alternate airport minimums specified for aircraft in § 135.221(a) of 

this chapter. 

(uu) Section 135.223(a)(3) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift authorized to conduct copter procedures 

and that have the performance capability, as provided in the 

Aircraft Flight Manual, to conduct a landing in the vertical-lift 

flight mode for the entire flight.

(1) A powered-lift that meets the requirements of paragraph (uu) 

of this section may use the 30-minute fuel requirements specified for helicopters in § 135.223(a)(3) of this chapter. 

(2) Powered-lift that are unable to meet the requirements outlined in paragraph (uu) of this section must use the 45-minute 

fuel requirement outlined in § 135.223(a)(3) of this chapter. 

(vv) Section 135.225(e) of this 

chapter.

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(ww) Section 135.227(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to all powered-lift .............................................................. (1) Powered-lift critical surfaces, as outlined in the aircraft flight 

manual for that aircraft, must also be determined to be free of 

frost, ice, or snow. 

(2) Powered-lift critical surfaces under this section are determined by the manufacturer. 

(xx) Section 135.227(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift that are type certificated and appropriately equipped for operations in icing conditions.

(yy) Section 135.229(b)(2)(ii) of 

this chapter.

Applies to powered-lift taking off or landing in vertical-lift flight 

mode and equipped with landing lights oriented in a direction 

that enables the pilot to see the area to be used for landing or 

takeoff marked by reflective material.

If a powered-lift is not taking off or landing in vertical-lift flight 

mode and is not equipped with landing lights oriented in a direction that enables the pilot to see the area to be used for 

landing or takeoff marked by reflective material, the poweredlift must take off or land at an airport with boundary or runway 

marker lights. 

Part 135, Subpart F Crewmember Flight Time and Duty Period Limitations and Rest Requirements 

(zz) Section 135.271 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

Part 135, Subpart I Airplane Performance Operating Limitations 

(aaa) Section 135.361(a) of this 

chapter.

As applicable to each powered-lift considering size and certification basis and subject to any limitations outlined in this part.Any sections or paragraphs within sections to subpart I to part 

135 of this chapter that refer to a specific category of aircraft 

and that are not referenced in the table 1 to § 194.302 or this 

table, do not apply to powered-lift. 

(bbb) Section 135.363(b) 

through (e) of this chapter.

As applicable to each powered-lift, regardless of power plant 

type, considering size and certification basis.

(ccc) Section 135.363(f) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift that must comply with §§ 135.365 

through 135.387 of this chapter as set forth in paragraphs 

(ddd) through (jjj) of this section.

(ddd) Section 135.379(a) and 

(d) of this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the takeoff weight performance information. 

(eee) Section 135.379(c), (e), 

(f), and (g) of this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift certificated to conduct takeoff operations that utilize wing-borne lift as indicated in the aircraft 

flight manual.

The accelerate-stop distance required by § 135.379(c)(1) of this 

chapter must comply with § 25.109 of this chapter or such airworthiness criteria as the FAA may find provide an equivalent 

level of safety in accordance with § 21.17(b) of this chapter. 

(fff) Section 135.381 of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift 

(ggg) Section 135.383(c) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift 

(hhh) Section 135.385(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift ......................................................... The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the landing weight performance information. 

(iii) Section 135.385(b), (d), (e), 

and (f) of this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift certificated to conduct landing operations that utilize wing-borne lift and that have landing performance information contained in the aircraft flight manual.Section 135.385(f) only applies to eligible on-demand operators. 

(jjj) Section 135.387(a) and (b) 

of this chapter.

Applies to large powered-lift certificated to conduct landing operations that utilize wing-borne lift and that have landing performance information contained in the aircraft flight manual.(1) Powered-lift operating under § 135.387(a) of this chapter 

must be able to complete a full stop landing within 60 percent 

of the effective length of the runway. 

(2) Section 135.387(b) only applies to eligible on-demand operators. 

(kkk) Section 135.397(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to small powered-lift having a passenger-seating configuration of more than 19 seats and that utilize wing-borne lift 

during takeoff and landing.

The Aircraft Flight Manual must contain the takeoff and landing 

weight performance information. 

Part 135, Subpart J Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations 

(lll) Section 135.429(d) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift that operate in remote areas or sites 

Part 135, Subpart L Helicopter Air Ambulance Equipment, Operations, and Training Requirements 

(mmm) Section 135.601 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(nnn) Section 135.603 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(1) Under § 135.603 of this chapter, no certificate holder may 

use, nor may any person serve as, a pilot in command of an 

air ambulance operation unless that person meets the requirements of § 135.243 of this chapter and holds a poweredlift instrument rating or an airline transport pilot certificate with 

a category rating for that aircraft, that is not limited to VFR. 

(2) See § 194.249 of this chapter for references to class in part 

135 of this chapter. 

(ooo) Section 135.605 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

Powered-lift must be equipped with a helicopter terrain awareness and warning system (HTAWS) that meets the requirements in TSO–C194 and Section 2 of RTCA DO–309 (incorporated by reference, see § 194.109) or a FAA-approved 

TAWS A/HTAWS hybrid system. 

(ppp) Section 135.607 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(qqq) Section 135.609 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(1) For nonmountainous local flying areas, powered-lift must 

comply with the following weather minimums: 

(i) During day operations in a vertical-lift or wing-borne flight 

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(ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling 

of 800 feet and visibility of 3 SM; and 

(iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 1,500 feet and visibility of 3 SM. 

(2) For nonmountainous, non-local flying areas, powered-lift 

must comply with the following weather minimums: 

(i) During day operations in a vertical-lift or wing-borne flight 

mode, a ceiling of 800 feet and visibility of 3 SM; 

(ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling 

of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM. 

(iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 1,500 feet and visibility of 3 SM. 

(3) For mountainous local flying areas, powered-lift must comply 

with the following weather minimums: 

(i) During day operations in a vertical-lift or wing-borne flight 

mode, a ceiling of 800 feet and visibility of 3 SM; 

(ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling 

of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM. 

(iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 2,500 feet and visibility of 3 SM. 

(4) For mountainous non-local flying areas, powered-lift must 

comply with the following weather minimums: 

(i) During day operations in a vertical-lift or wing-borne flight 

mode, a ceiling of 1,000 feet and visibility of 3 SM; and 

(ii) During night operations in a vertical-lift flight mode, a ceiling 

of 1,000 feet and visibility of 5 SM; 

(iii) During night operations in a wing-borne flight mode, a ceiling of 2,500 feet and visibility of 5 SM. 

(rrr) Section 135.611 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(sss) Section 135.613(a) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(1) Section 135.613(a)(1) of this chapter only applies to powered-lift equipped and certified to conduct PinS approaches 

annotated with a ‘‘Proceed VFR’’ segment. 

(2) The applicable VFR weather minimums under 

§ 135.613(a)(2) of this chapter for powered-lift operating in the 

wing-borne flight mode are: 

(i) For Day Operations: No less than a 1,000-foot ceiling and 2 

statute miles flight visibility; and 

(ii) For Night Operations: No less than a 1,500-foot ceiling and 3 

statute miles flight visibility. 

(3) The applicable VFR weather minimums under 

§ 135.613(a)(2) of this chapter for powered-lift operating in the 

vertical-lift mode are: 

(i) For Day Operations: No less than a 600-foot ceiling and 2 

statute miles flight visibility; and 

(ii) For Night Operations: No less than a 600-foot ceiling and 3 

statute miles flight visibility. 

(ttt) Section 135.613(b) of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135.

(1) Under § 135.613(b)(1) of this chapter, for transitions from 

VFR to IFR upon departure, the VFR weather minimums outlined for powered-lift under paragraph (sss) of this section 

apply if: 

(i) An FAA-approved obstacle departure procedure is followed; 

and 

(ii) An IFR clearance is obtained on or before reaching a predetermined location that is not more than 3 NM from the departure location. 

(2) Under § 135.613(b)(2) of this chapter, if the departure does 

not meet the requirements of paragraph (ttt)(1) of this section, 

the VFR weather minimums required by the SFAR for the 

class of airspace apply. 

(uuu) Section 135.615 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

(1) For powered-lift operating in wing-borne flight mode during 

the enroute phase of flight, under § 135.615(a)(3), (b), and (c) 

of this chapter, the following minimums apply: 

(i) For day operations: no less than 500 feet above the surface 

or no less than 500 feet horizontally from any obstacle; or 

(ii) For night operations: at an altitude no less than 1,000 feet 

above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 5 

miles from the course intended to be flown or, in designated 

mountainous terrain, no less than 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 5 miles from the 

course intended to be flown. 

(2) For powered-lift operating in vertical-lift flight mode during 

the enroute phase of flight, under § 135.615(a)(3), (b), and (c) 

of this chapter, the following minimums apply: 

(i) No less than 300 feet for day operations. 

(ii) No less than 500 feet for night operations. 

(vvv) Section 135.617 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.


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TABLE 1 TO § 194.306—Continued 

Regulation Applicability Additional requirements or clarification 

(www) Section 135.619 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift operators with 10 or more powered-lift, 

helicopters, or any combination thereof, assigned to the certificate holder’s operations specifications for air ambulance 

operations.

(xxx) Section 135.621 of this 

chapter.

Applies to powered-lift conducting operations in accordance with 

subpart L to part 135 of this chapter.

Issued under authority provided by 49 

U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in 

Washington, DC. 

Brandon Roberts, 

Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. 

[FR Doc. 2024–30331 Filed 1–2–25; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

INTERNATIONAL TRADE 

COMMISSION 

19 CFR Parts 201, 206, 207, and 210 

Practice and Procedure: Rules of 

General Application, Safeguards, 

Antidumping and Countervailing Duty 

Investigations, and Section 337 

Adjudication and Enforcement 

AGENCY: International Trade 

Commission. 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: The United States 

International Trade Commission 

(‘‘Commission’’) amends its Rules of 

Practice and Procedure concerning rules 

of general application, safeguards, 

antidumping and countervailing duty 

investigations, and section 337 

adjudication and enforcement. The 

amendments are necessary to make 

certain technical corrections, to clarify 

certain provisions, to harmonize 

different parts of the Commission’s 

rules, and to address concerns that have 

arisen in Commission practice. The 

intended effect of the proposed 

amendments is to facilitate compliance 

with the Commission’s Rules and 

improve the administration of agency 

proceedings. 

DATES: Effective February 3, 2025. The 

rule amendments as stated herein shall 

apply to investigations and proceedings 

instituted subsequent to the 

aforementioned date. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Cathy Chen, Office of the General 

Counsel, U.S. International Trade 

Commission, 500 E Street SW, 

Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 

205–2392. Hearing-impaired individuals 

are advised that information on this 

matter can be obtained by contacting the 

Commission’s TDD terminal at 202– 

205–1810. General information 

concerning the Commission may also be 

obtained by accessing its internet server 

at https://www.usitc.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

Section 335 of the Tariff Act of 1930 

(19 U.S.C. 1335) authorizes the 

Commission to adopt such reasonable 

procedures, rules, and regulations as it 

deems necessary to carry out its 

functions and duties. This rulemaking 

seeks to improve provisions of the 

Commission’s existing Rules of Practice 

and Procedure, including increasing the 

efficiency of its proceedings and 

reducing the burdens and costs on the 

parties and the agency. The Commission 

proposed amendments to its rules 

governing proceedings conducted under 

section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 

U.S.C. 1337), as well as Title VII of the 

Tariff Act of 1930, which comprises 19 

U.S.C. 1671–1677n, sections 201–202, 

204, and 406 of the Trade Act of 1974 

(19 U.S.C. 2251–2252, 2254, and 2436), 

and sections 301–302 of the United 

States-Mexico-Canada Implementation 

Act (19 U.S.C. 4551–4552). 

This rulemaking was undertaken to 

make certain technical corrections, to 

clarify certain provisions, to harmonize 

different parts of the Commission’s 

rules, and to address concerns that have 

arisen in Commission practice. The 

intended effect of the amendments is to 

facilitate compliance with the 

Commission’s Rules and improve the 

administration of agency proceedings. 

The Commission is concurrently 

considering additional amendments to 

its rules to be reflected in future Notices 

of Proposed Rulemaking. 

The current rulemaking is consistent 

with the Commission’s plan to ensure 

that the Commission’s rules are 

effective, as detailed in the 

Commission’s Plan for Retrospective 

Analysis of Existing Rules, published 

February 14, 2012, and found at 77 FR 

8114. This plan was issued in response 

to Executive Order 13579 of July 11, 

2011, and established a process under 

which the Commission will periodically 

review its significant regulations to 

determine whether any such regulations 

should be modified, streamlined, 

expanded, or repealed so as to make the 

agency’s regulatory program more 

effective or less burdensome in 

achieving regulatory objectives. This 

process includes a general review of 

existing regulations in 19 CFR parts 201, 

206, 207, and 210. 

Although the Commission considers 

these rules to be procedural rules which 

are excepted from notice-and-comment 

under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(A), the 

Commission invited the public to 

comment on all the proposed rules 

amendments consistent with its 

ordinary practice. This practice entails 

the following steps: (1) publication of a 

notice of proposed rulemaking 

(‘‘NPRM’’); (2) solicitation of public 

comments on the proposed 

amendments; (3) Commission review of 

public comments on the proposed 

amendments; and (4) publication of 

final amendments at least thirty (30) 

days prior to their effective date. The 

Commission published a NPRM in the 

Federal Register at 89 FR 22012–39 

(Mar. 28, 2024), proposing to amend the 

Commission’s Rules of Practice and 

Procedure concerning rules of general 

application, safeguards, antidumping 

and countervailing duty investigations, 

and section 337 adjudication and 

enforcement. 

The NPRM requested public comment 

on the proposed rules within sixty (60) 

days of publication of the NPRM, i.e., by 

May 20, 2024. The Commission received 

four sets of comments from 

organizations or law firms, including 

one each from the ITC Trial Lawyers 

Association (‘‘ITCTLA’’); the Customs 

and International Bar Association 

(‘‘CITBA’’); the ITC Modernization 

Alliance (‘‘IMA’’); and the law firm of 

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C 

(‘‘Sterne Kessler’’). The IMA is a 

coalition of companies in the 

technology, telecom, and automotive 

industries that have participated in 

section 337 investigations, including 

Amazon, Apple, Comcast, Google, HP, 

Intel, Microsoft, and Samsung, among 

others. 

The Commission has carefully 

considered all comments that it 

received. The Commission’s response is 

provided below in a section-by-section 

analysis. The Commission appreciates 


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