Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 27, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 135.147 Dual controls required
Subpart C—Aircraft and Equipment
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No person may operate an aircraft in operations requiring two pilots unless it is equipped with functioning dual controls. However, if the aircraft type certification operating limitations do not require two pilots, a throwover control wheel may be used in place of two control wheels.
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