PA.I.B.K1eFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge
e. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities
General airworthiness requirements and compliance for airplanes, including: e. Owner/Operator and pilot-in-command responsibilities
Bottom line
The owner or operator is primarily responsible for maintaining airworthiness, including AD compliance. The PIC separately determines whether the aircraft is in condition for safe flight. No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is airworthy. The PIC must discontinue flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical or structural conditions occur.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 91.403(a) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
- 14 CFR 91.7 — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
- 14 CFR 91.403(a)–(c) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
- 14 CFR 91.417(a) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
- 14 CFR 91.407(a) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
- 14 CFR 91.7(b) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
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