14 CFR · Part 61

14 CFR § 61.117

Private pilot privileges and limitations: Second in command of aircraft requiring more than one pilot.

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Except as provided in § 61.113 of this part, no private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as second in command of an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one pilot, nor may that pilot act as second in command of such an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.