Regulation · 14 CFRCurrent as of October 26, 2026 (eCFR)
14 CFR 65.47 Maximum hours
Subpart B—Air Traffic Control Tower Operators
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Except in an emergency, a certificated air traffic control tower operator must be relieved of all duties for at least 24 consecutive hours at least once during each 7 consecutive days. Such an operator may not serve or be required to serve—
(a) For more than 10 consecutive hours; or
(b) For more than 10 hours during a period of 24 consecutive hours, unless he has had a rest period of at least 8 hours at or before the end of the 10 hours of duty.
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