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Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.
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
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| Not more than 18,000 feet MSL for the flight, including each portion of the flight | Max altitude |
| Aircraft authorized to carry not more than 7 occupants | Occupants |
| Maximum takeoff weight of not more than 12,500 pounds | Max weight |
| No more than 6 passengers on board | Passengers |
FAA references
- AC 68-1, paras. 3.3, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.2 — AC No: 68-1A
- 14 CFR 61.113 (Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AC 68-1, paras. 5.2.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4.1 — AC No: 68-1A
- 14 CFR 61.113(i); 14 CFR 61.23(a)(3) and (c); 14 CFR 91.109(c) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-06
- 14 CFR 61.315(c)(5); 14 CFR 61.329 — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-06
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