CA.I.A.K5FAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.

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Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.

Bottom line

BasicMed does not apply to persons exercising privileges of a Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.
NumberWhat it means
Not more than 18,000 feet MSL for the flight, including each portion of the flightMax altitude
Aircraft authorized to carry not more than 7 occupantsOccupants
Maximum takeoff weight of not more than 12,500 poundsMax weight
No more than 6 passengers on boardPassengers

FAA references

  1. AC 68-1, paras. 3.3, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2 — AC No: 68-1A
  2. 14 CFR 61.113 (Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
  3. AC 68-1, paras. 5.2.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4.1 — AC No: 68-1A
  4. 14 CFR 61.113(i); 14 CFR 61.23(a)(3) and (c); 14 CFR 91.109(c) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-06
  5. 14 CFR 61.315(c)(5); 14 CFR 61.329 — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-06
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