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Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 27, 2026 (eCFR)

14 CFR 135.149 Equipment requirements: General

Subpart C—Aircraft and Equipment

A reference copy of the official regulation text for study. It is not legal advice or an FAA interpretation; always confirm against the current official source.

No person may operate an aircraft unless it is equipped with—

(a) A sensitive altimeter that is adjustable for barometric pressure;

(b) Heating or deicing equipment for each carburetor or, for a pressure carburetor, an alternate air source;

(c) For turbojet airplanes, in addition to two gyroscopic bank-and-pitch indicators (artificial horizons) for use at the pilot stations, a third indicator that is installed in accordance with the instrument requirements prescribed in § 121.305(j) of this chapter.

(d) [Reserved]

(e) For turbine powered aircraft, any other equipment as the Administrator may require.

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