14 CFR · Part 91
14 CFR § 91.180
Operations within airspace designated as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum airspace.
Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may operate a civil aircraft in airspace designated as Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace unless:
The operator and the operator's aircraft comply with the minimum standards of appendix G of this part; and
The operator is authorized by the Administrator or the country of registry to conduct such operations.
The Administrator may authorize a deviation from the requirements of this section.
Referenced By
Advisory Circulars (1)
Information for Operators (InFO) (1)
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Regulations Referenced
Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.
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