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AC 117-1 - Flightcrew Member Rest Facilities

Document Information

Number
117-1
Title
Flightcrew Member Rest Facilities
Status
Active
Date issued
2012-09-20
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-220
Description

This advisory circular (AC) describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, of compliance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 117 conducting augmented flightcrew member operations. Prior to utilizing onboard crewmember rest facilities, all 14 CFR part 121 certificate holders operating under part 117 must obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval and qualification for the classification of onboard rest facilities used. Part 117 identifies onboard sleeping facilities as "Rest Facilities."

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