Duty Time Limitations

Definition

Regulations limiting the number of hours a pilot can fly and requiring minimum rest periods. FAR Part 117 establishes flight time, duty time, and rest requirements for Part 121 operations.

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Fatigue

A state of physical or mental exhaustion that degrades pilot performance. Fatigu...

Part 121

FAR Part 121 governs scheduled air carrier operations with high safety standards...

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