CA.I.A.K4FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge
Documents required to exercise commercial pilot privileges.
Documents required to exercise commercial pilot privileges.
Bottom line
A commercial pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying persons or property for compensation or hire, provided the person is qualified in accordance with part 61 and the applicable operating parts. Persons exercising the privileges of a Commercial Pilot Certificate must hold a first or second-class medical certificate.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1st or 2nd class | Medical class |
FAA references
- 14 CFR 61.133 (Commercial pilot privileges and limitations.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AC 68-1, para. 4.1.2 — AC No: 68-1A
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