§ 91.1009. Clarification of operational control.
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/us/cfr/t14/s§ 91.1009·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)An owner is in operational control of a program flight when the owner—
(1)Has the rights and is subject to the limitations set forth in §§ 91.1003 through 91.1013;
(2)Has directed that a program aircraft carry passengers or property designated by that owner; and
(3)The aircraft is carrying those passengers or property.
(b)An owner is not in operational control of a flight in the following circumstances:
(1)A program aircraft is used for a flight for administrative purposes such as demonstration, positioning, ferrying, maintenance, or crew training, and no passengers or property designated by such owner are being carried; or
(2)The aircraft being used for the flight is being operated under part 121 or 135 of this chapter.