14 CFR · Part 135
14 CFR § 135.85
Carriage of persons without compliance with the passenger-carrying provisions of this part.
The following persons may be carried aboard an aircraft without complying with the passenger-carrying requirements of this part:
A crewmember or other employee of the certificate holder.
A person necessary for the safe handling of animals on the aircraft.
A person necessary for the safe handling of hazardous materials (as defined in subchapter C of title 49 CFR).
A person performing duty as a security or honor guard accompanying a shipment made by or under the authority of the U.S. Government.
A military courier or a military route supervisor carried by a military cargo contract air carrier or commercial operator in operations under a military cargo contract, if that carriage is specifically authorized by the appropriate military service.
An authorized representative of the Administrator conducting an en route inspection.
A person, authorized by the Administrator, who is performing a duty connected with a cargo operation of the certificate holder.
A DOD commercial air carrier evaluator conducting an en route evaluation.
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Reflects the eCFR edition current as of September 29, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on October 16, 2026.
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