49 USC 44101 - Operation of aircraft

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§ 44101.

Operation of aircraft

(a)

Registration Requirement.—

Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may operate an aircraft only when the aircraft is registered under section 44103 of this title.

(b)

Exceptions.—

A person may operate an aircraft in the United States that is not registered—

(1)

when authorized under section 40103(d) or 41703 of this title;

(2)

when it is an aircraft of the national defense forces of the United States and is identified in a way satisfactory to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and

(3)

for a reasonable period of time after a transfer of ownership, under regulations prescribed by the Administrator.

(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1161.)

cite as: 49 USC 44101