U.S.C. XIII - Federal Aviation Code

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U.S.C. - TITLE XIII
Federal Aviation Code

§1. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

a.) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is hereby established as an executive agency within the Department of Transportation, or such successor department as may be designated under federal law.

b.) The FAA shall serve as the primary federal authority responsible for regulating civil aviation, airspace safety, pilot certification, and aircraft operations within the United States.

c.) The FAA shall have authority to issue regulations, directives, licenses, certifications, and operational standards governing all civilian aviation activity.

d.) The FAA shall coordinate with the Department of Defense and federal law enforcement agencies regarding national security, restricted airspace, and emergency aviation operations.

e.) The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is the Administrator. The Administrator is appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate. All subordinate positions serve at the discretion of the Administrator.


§2. FEDERAL AVIATION JURISDICTION

a.) The FAA shall exercise regulatory authority over all civilian aircraft operations within United States airspace.

b.) Federal aviation jurisdiction applies to:

i.) All registered civilian aircraft operating within U.S. airspace.
ii.) All civilian airports, airfields, heliports, and aviation infrastructure.
iii.) All civilian pilots, flight schools, and aviation personnel.

c.) Military aircraft and operations remain exempt from FAA regulatory enforcement except where expressly coordinated under federal law or joint operational directive.

d.) Nothing in this Title shall limit the authority of the Department of Defense in matters of national security, military aviation, or combat operations.

e.) Law enforcement aviation units operating under official duty may be exempt from civilian pilot certification requirements, provided pilots are internally trained and authorised by their respective agency. Such operations remain subject to airspace restrictions and ATC/MIL-ATC control.


§3. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT

a.) The FAA shall be responsible for the management, designation, and coordination of United States civilian airspace and Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.

b.) The FAA shall establish and maintain ATC systems for the safe routing, sequencing, and separation of civilian aircraft.

c.) All civilian aircraft shall comply with ATC instructions issued under FAA authority, except in declared emergencies.

d.) The FAA may designate the following categories of airspace:

i.) Controlled Airspace.
ii.) Restricted Airspace.
iii.) Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs).
iv.) No-Fly Zones (NFZs).

e.) Military Air Traffic Control Authority
i.) The Department of Defense may establish and operate Military Air Traffic Control (MIL-ATC) systems within or immediately surrounding designated military installations.
ii.) MIL-ATC shall have primary jurisdiction over aircraft operations within designated military-controlled airspace, including takeoff, landing, and low-altitude operations.
iii.) FAA ATC authority shall defer to MIL-ATC within active military-controlled airspace.
iv.) Where civilian and military airspace overlap, coordination between FAA ATC and MIL-ATC shall be required.
v.) Military aircraft operating under MIL-ATC jurisdiction are exempt from FAA ATC directives while operating within such airspace.


§4. AIRCRAFT OPERATION AND FLIGHT RULES

a.) All civilian aircraft shall comply with FAA flight rules, including altitude restrictions, communication procedures, and separation standards.

b.) Aircraft must at all times be operated in a safe and responsible manner, avoiding reckless operation, unsafe proximity to persons or property, and violation of designated airspace restrictions.

c.) Law Enforcement and Military Operational Exemption
i.) Law enforcement agencies and the Department of Defense may deviate from standard FAA operational flight rules while conducting active duty operations.
ii.) Such deviations are permitted only where reasonably necessary for operational effectiveness, pursuit, interception, emergency response, or national security objectives.
iii.) Law enforcement and military aircraft must comply with ATC or MIL-ATC instructions and all active airspace restrictions unless operational necessity requires deviation.
iv.) All use of this exemption is subject to post-operation review where applicable.

d.) The FAA may define operational categories for aircraft including civilian, commercial, emergency, law enforcement, and military-support classifications.

e.) Emergency deviations from FAA regulations are permitted where necessary to preserve life, prevent imminent harm, or respond to an active emergency situation.


§5. PILOT LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

a.) No individual shall operate an aircraft as pilot-in-command within U.S. airspace without a valid FAA-issued pilot license appropriate to the aircraft category, unless exempt under §2(e).

b.) The FAA shall regulate and certify:

i.) Student pilots.
ii.) Private pilots.
iii.) Commercial pilots.
iv.) Certified flight instructors.
v.) Aviation examiners.

c.) Flight schools must be licensed and approved by the FAA.

d.) The FAA may suspend, revoke, or restrict pilot privileges for violations of federal aviation law.


§6. AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION AND AIRWORTHINESS

a.) All civilian aircraft must be registered with the FAA and display a valid tail number.

b.) Aircraft must maintain FAA-recognised airworthiness certification.

c.) The FAA may require inspections, maintenance logs, and operational compliance documentation.

d.) Non-compliant aircraft may be grounded, restricted, or seized pending rectification.


§7. RESTRICTED AIRSPACE AND SECURITY OPERATIONS

a.) The FAA, in coordination with the Department of Defense and federal agencies, may designate restricted, prohibited, or temporary airspace for:

i.) National security operations.
ii.) Presidential or VIP movements.
iii.) Military operations or training.
iv.) Emergency response operations.
v.) Protection of federal infrastructure or assets.

b.) Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and No-Fly Zones (NFZs) may be issued by:

i.) The Federal Aviation Administration.
ii.) The Department of Defense.
iii.) Joint FAA–DoD command authority.
iv.) Federal law enforcement under executive authorisation.

c.) Where multiple restrictions exist, the most restrictive active directive shall apply.

d.) Entry into restricted, prohibited, or active TFR/NFZ airspace without authorisation constitutes a federal aviation violation.

e.) Law enforcement and military agencies may intercept aircraft violating restricted airspace under lawful authority.


§8. ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE

a.) The FAA may enforce this Title through civil penalties, suspension of certification, grounding of aircraft, and administrative sanctions.

b.) The FAA may conduct ramp inspections and compliance audits at any aviation facility.

c.) Violations may result in fines, imprisonment, license revocation, aircraft seizure, or any combination thereof.

d.) The Department of Justice retains authority for criminal prosecution arising from violations of this Title.

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