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Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 29, 2026 (eCFR)

14 CFR 135.71 Airworthiness check

Subpart B—Flight Operations

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.

The pilot in command may not begin a flight unless the pilot determines that the airworthiness inspections required by § 91.409 of this chapter, or § 135.419, whichever is applicable, have been made.

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