Which FAA exams test 14 CFR 91.131?

This regulation is tested on the following FAA exams: PAR, IRA, CAX. These include the FAA Private Pilot (PAR), FAA Instrument Rating (IRA), FAA Commercial Pilot (CAX).

Part 91General Operating and Flight Rules

14 CFR 91.131 — Operations in Class B Airspace

Requires an explicit ATC clearance to enter Class B airspace, operative transponder with Mode C, and specific pilot certificate requirements.

Regulation Text

No person may operate an aircraft within a Class B airspace area except in compliance with the following: The operator must receive an ATC clearance from the ATC facility having jurisdiction for that area before operating an aircraft in that area. VFR pilots must hold at least a private pilot certificate, or be a student pilot who has received specific training and endorsements for that specific Class B airspace area.

Note: This is an excerpt. Refer to the full regulation in eCFR for the complete text.

Plain-English Explanation

Class B airspace surrounds the busiest airports (like JFK, LAX, ORD) and requires an explicit clearance to enter — not just communication. ATC must say 'cleared into Class B airspace' or equivalent. You need a private pilot certificate minimum (student pilots need special endorsements and cannot operate at the 12 busiest Class B airports). Transponder with Mode C is required. Think of Class B as the VIP section of airspace.