Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 28, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 135.101 Second in command required under IFR
Subpart B—Flight Operations
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Except as provided in § 135.105, no person may operate an aircraft carrying passengers under IFR unless there is a second in command in the aircraft.
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