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PA.I.A.K2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Privileges and limitations

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Privileges and limitations.

Bottom line

A private pilot generally cannot act as pilot in command for compensation or hire. Expense sharing is a limited exception: the pilot must pay at least a pro rata share, and shared costs are limited to fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees. A legitimate shared-expense flight also requires a common purpose with the passengers and must not involve holding out transportation services to the public.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Privileges and limitations
NumberWhat it means
Pro rataMinimum pilot share of permitted shared expenses
200 hoursLogged flight time for an aircraft salesman’s demonstration under §61.113(f)

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 61.113(a), (c) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  2. AC 61-142, paras. 7, 9–11 — AC 61-142, February 25, 2020
  3. 14 CFR 61.113(a)–(h) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  4. AC 61-142, paras. 5.4, 8 — AC 61-142, February 25, 2020
  5. AC 61-142, para. 9 — AC 61-142, February 25, 2020
  6. 14 CFR 61.113(c) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  7. AC 61-142, paras. 7.3, 10 — AC 61-142, February 25, 2020
  8. 14 CFR 61.113(b) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  9. 14 CFR 61.113(d), (e) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  10. 14 CFR 61.113(f), (g) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  11. 14 CFR 61.113(h) — eCFR, checked 2026-11-04
  12. AC 61-142, paras. 6–7 — AC 61-142, February 25, 2020
  13. AC 61-142, para. 9.3.1, Example 1 — AC 61-142, February 25, 2020
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