14 CFR · Part 91
14 CFR § 91.7
Civil aircraft airworthiness.
(a)
No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.
(b)
The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur.
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Interpretations of This Section (7)
Advisory Circulars (3)
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Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.
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