Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 29, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 135.397 Small transport category airplane performance operating limitations
Subpart I—Airplane Performance Operating Limitations
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(a) No person may operate a reciprocating engine powered small transport category airplane unless that person complies with the weight limitations in § 135.365, the takeoff limitations in § 135.367 (except paragraph (a)(3)), and the landing limitations in §§ 135.375 and 135.377.
(b) No person may operate a turbine engine powered small transport category airplane unless that person complies with the takeoff limitations in § 135.379 (except paragraphs (d) and (f)) and the landing limitations in §§ 135.385 and 135.387.
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