Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 28, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 135.113 Passenger occupancy of pilot seat
Subpart B—Flight Operations
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No certificate holder may operate an aircraft type certificated after October 15, 1971, that has a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of more than eight seats if any person other than the pilot in command, a second in command, a company check pilot, or an authorized representative of the Administrator, the National Transportation Safety Board, or the United States Postal Service occupies a pilot seat.
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