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AC 91-69A - Seaplane Safety for 14 CFR Part 91 Operators

Document Information

Number
91-69A
Title
Seaplane Safety for 14 CFR Part 91 Operators
Status
Active
Date issued
1999-11-19
Office of Primary Responsibility
AFS-800
Description

Provides revised information to FAR Part 91 seaplane operators regarding seaplane preflight, oral briefings for seaplane passengers, the use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses in seaplanes, escape/egress after capsizing, water survival, and flotation gear for seaplane occupants. This AC generally covers seaplanes engaged in not-for-hire operations. Most for-hire seaplane operations are subject to 14 CFR part 135, as well as part 91.

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