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14 CFR part 111 subparts A, D.

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14 CFR part 111 subparts A, D.

Bottom line

Subpart D applies to each individual employed as a pilot by, or seeking employment as a pilot with, an operator or entity subject to part 111. Before any operator may access a pilot's PRD records, the pilot must apply for access and give written consent to the FAA for release of those records to that operator.

Key numbers

Key numbers for 14 CFR part 111 subparts A, D.
NumberWhat it means
at least 30 days before initiating aircraft operationsOperator application
at least 7 days before seeking PRD accessPilot application
no later than 30 days after any change (except responsible-person changes)Amended application
within 30 days of bankruptcy-court appointmentTrustee deadline

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 111.300 (Applicability.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  2. 14 CFR 111.310 (Written consent.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  3. 14 CFR 111.15 (Application for database access.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  4. 14 CFR 111.305 (Application for database access.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  5. 14 CFR 111.315 (Pilot right of review.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  6. 14 CFR 111.1 (Applicability.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  7. 14 CFR 111.320 (Reporting errors and requesting corrections.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
  8. 14 CFR 111.30 (Prohibited access and use.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-08
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