Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 14, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 43.16 Airworthiness limitations
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Each person performing an inspection or other maintenance specified in an Airworthiness Limitations section of a manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness shall perform the inspection or other maintenance in accordance with that section, or in accordance with operations specifications approved by the Administrator under part 121 or 135, or an inspection program approved under § 91.409(e).
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