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Table D-1 Experimental Operating Limitations

The complete set of operating limitations from Appendix D of FAA Order 8130.2M — the current MOSAIC revision of 8130.2 — verbatim, and each linked to its exact spot in the order. Search it, cite it, and see the source page for any limitation.

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D-1 (1)operating limitation

This aircraft does not meet the airworthiness standards of Annex 8 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This aircraft may not be operated in foreign airspace without the permission of the applicable foreign authorities.

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D-1 (2)operating limitation

This special airworthiness certificate is not in effect during public aircraft operations (PAO). The determination of public aircraft status is made on a flight-by-flight basis. The aircraft cannot be operated as a civil aircraft and as a public aircraft at the same time. PAO declarations are discussed in AC 00-1.1, as amended. Before operating this aircraft under this special airworthiness certificate following a PAO, the aircraft must be returned to the condition and configuration at the time of inspection for the issuance of this airworthiness certificate. The operator must have written procedures for returning the aircraft to the civil configuration. This action must be documented in the maintenance records.

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D-1 (3)operating limitation

The addition of weapons or special military mission systems is prohibited. Flights related to providing military services or flights for which no civil regulatory framework exists (for example, air combat maneuvering, air-to-air gunnery, target towing, electronic countermeasures simulation, cruise missile simulation, and aerial refueling) are prohibited under this airworthiness certificate. These activities are inherently military, not civil activities.

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D-1 (4)operating limitation

No person may operate this aircraft for other than recreation and education, except a person may perform demonstrations in accordance with an aviation event waiver. No persons may be carried in this aircraft during such demonstrations.

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D-1 (5)operating limitation

Tests and configurations not described in the applicant’s program letter that was submitted as the basis for issuance of this airworthiness certificate are prohibited.

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D-1 (6)operating limitation

The pilot in command must hold a pilot certificate with a lighter-than-air category rating and an airborne heater privilege. The PIC must hold all required ratings or authorization, and endorsements required by 14 CFR Part 61.

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D-1 (7)operating limitation

The pilot in command must hold a pilot certificate with the category and class rating or privilege appropriate to this aircraft and all authorizations and endorsements identified in Part 61 applicable to this aircraft. Student pilot operation: After completion of Phase I flight testing, holders of a student pilot certificate may operate this aircraft in solo flight without holding the aforementioned category or class rating only for the purpose of meeting aeronautical experience requirements of Part 61 pursuant to a sport, recreational, or private pilot certificate.

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D-1 (8)operating limitation

The pilot in command must hold a pilot certificate with the category and class rating or privilege appropriate to this aircraft and all authorizations and endorsements identified in Part 61 applicable to this aircraft.

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D-1 (9)operating limitation

The pilot in command (PIC) may hold a pilot certificate with airplane multiengine land, rotorcraft helicopter, or powered-lift, provided no passengers, as defined in § 61.1, are on board the aircraft. The PIC must hold a pilot certificate with powered-lift category if passengers are on board.

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D-1 (10)operating limitation

The pilot in command (PIC) must hold—(a)An appropriate type rating (if one has been established);(b)An experimental aircraft authorization, by make and model, on their pilot certificate; or(c)A temporary letter of authorization (LOA) issued by a Flight Standards operations inspector.(d)For FAA personnel acting in an official capacity, an authorization issued in accordance with the applicable FAA policy Information to obtain an experimental aircraft authorization or temporary LOA can be found in FAA Order 8900.1, volume 5, chapter 9, section 2. The PIC must meet § 61.57 recent flight experience.

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D-1 (11)operating limitation

An authorized instructor, after providing ground and flight training, may make an endorsement to allow the airman to be pilot in command for completing a practical test for the issuance of an experimental aircraft authorization. The endorsement may allow solo operation of the aircraft. The endorsement may be valid for a period up to 30 days and must specify the flight conditions authorized (for example, day, night, IMC) and flying area. The flying area may not exceed 3/8 of the fuel range of the aircraft. (a) Information to obtain an experimental aircraft authorization or temporary LOA can be found in FAA Order 8900.1, volume 5, chapter 9, section 2.

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D-1 (12)operating limitation

This aircraft must be operated with an appropriately rated second in command (SIC) [add “and flight engineer”, if applicable]. The SIC must comply with the SIC qualification and familiarization requirements specified in § 61.55.

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D-1 (13)operating limitation

This aircraft must be operated with a second in command (SIC). The SIC must comply with the SIC qualification and familiarization requirements specified in § 61.55. The SIC may hold a pilot certificate with airplane multiengine land, rotorcraft helicopter, or powered-lift, provided no passengers, as defined in § 61.1, are carried on board. The SIC must hold a pilot certificate with powered-lift category if any other persons are on board.

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D-1 (15)operating limitation

If a manufacturer’s operating limit for the aircraft, engine, or propeller is exceeded, unless the aircraft is modified in accordance with these operating limitations and applicable regulation, appropriate inspections to ensure the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation must be completed, and an entry must be made in the maintenance records prior to continued operation.

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D-1 (16)operating limitation

No person may operate this aircraft unless it is maintained per one of the following inspection programs. The registered owner or operator must select the applicable program below and specify it in the aircraft maintenance records.(a)For previously type-certificated aircraft: 1) A current inspection program recommended by the manufacturer (§ 91.409(f)(3)); or 2) An FAA-approved inspection program under (§ 91.409(f)(4)).(b)Non-type certificated aircraft: An FAA-approved inspection program under (§ 91.409(f)(4)). This program should not be used for an aircraft model under production; instead, use item (a) above. Note: To adjust an inspection interval, the registered owner or operator must submit a request with supporting documentation and data to the responsible Flight Standards Office and obtain concurrence from that office. Inspections must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] per [identify applicable inspection program] and found to be in a condition for safe operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s total time-in-service (or total cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person who performed the inspection.

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D-1 (17)operating limitation

No person may operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12 calendar months it has had a condition inspection including at least the scope and detail of Part 43, Appendix D and was found to be in a condition for safe operation. The inspections must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] per the [insert either: scope and detail of Part 43, Appendix D; or aircraft manufacturer’s inspection procedures] and was found to be in a condition for safe operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s total time-in- service (or total cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person performing the inspection. Alternatively, turbine powered rotorcraft and single-engine turbine-powered airplanes may elect to use:(a)For previously type-certificated aircraft: 1) A current inspection program recommended by the manufacturer (§ 91.409(f)(3)); or 2) An FAA-approved inspection program under (§ 91.409(f)(4)).(b)Non-type certificated aircraft: An FAA-approved inspection program under (§ 91.409(f)(4)). This program should not be used for an aircraft model under production; instead, use item (a) above. These inspections must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] per [identify applicable inspection program] and found to be in a condition for safe operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s total time-in-service (or total cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person who performed the inspection.

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D-1 (18)operating limitation

No person may operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12 calendar months it has had a condition inspection including at least the scope and detail of Part 43, Appendix D and was found to be in a condition for safe operation. The inspections must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] per the [insert either: scope and detail of Part 43, Appendix D; or aircraft manufacturer’s inspection procedures] and was found to be in a condition for safe operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s total time- in-service (or total cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person performing the inspection.

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D-1 (19)operating limitation

No person may operate this aircraft unless it is maintained per one of the following inspection programs The operator must select and identify in the aircraft maintenance records the applicable inspection programs for the aircraft:(a)For type certificated aircraft (Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft (MCDA)): 1)A current inspection program recommended by the manufacturer § 91.409(f)(3); or 2)An FAA-approved inspection program under § 91.409(f)(4).(b)For non-type certificated aircraft (aircraft has only a military certification basis): 1) An FAA-approved inspection program. § 91.409(f)(4) will be based on the military inspection program the military aircraft was maintained under at the time of surplus. This aircraft must not be operated unless it is operated, inspected, and maintained per appropriate military technical publications and/or manufacturer’s recommendations. Inspections must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following or a similarly worded statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] per [identify applicable inspection program] and found to be in a condition for safe operation.” The entry will include the aircraft’s total time- in-service (or total cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person who performed the inspection. Note: To extend an inspection interval, the owner/operator must submit a request with supporting documentation and data to the responsible Flight Standards Office and obtain concurrence from that responsible Flight Standards Office.

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D-1 (20)operating limitation

No person may operate this aircraft unless it is maintained per one of the following inspection programs The operator must select and identify in the aircraft maintenance records the applicable inspection programs for the aircraft:(A)For aircraft with 800 or more total horsepower or a V greater than 250 knots: NE (1) An FAA-approved inspection program under § 91.409(f)(4), combined with the military inspection program that was utilized at the time of surplus, shall be used to develop an inspection program for such aircraft.(2)Inspections must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following or a similarly worded statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] in accordance with [identify by name and number of the applicable inspection program that was used] and found to be in a condition for safe operation.” (3) The entry will include the aircraft’s total time-in-service (or cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person who performed the inspection.(B)For aircraft with less than 800 total horsepower and a V less than 250 knots: NE (1) No person may operate this aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had a condition inspection performed per the scope and detail of Part 43, Appendix D; or(2)A military inspection program that was developed for the specific aircraft and which must at least meet the scope and detail of Part 43, Appendix D, can be used; or(3)An FAA-approved inspection program under § 91.409(f)(4) with the military inspection program that was utilized at the time of surplus shall be used to develop an inspection program for such aircraft. Note: To extend an inspection interval, the owner/operator must submit a request with supporting documentation and data to the responsible Flight Standards Office and obtain concurrence from that responsible Flight Standards Office. The inspection must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records showing the following or a similarly worded statement: “I certify that this aircraft has been inspected on [insert date] per the [insert either “scope or detail of Part 43” or identify by name and number of the applicable inspection program that was used]. The entry will include the aircraft’s total time- in-service (or total cycles, if appropriate), and the name, signature, certificate number, and type of certificate held by the person who performed the inspection.

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D-1 (21)operating limitation

The owner or operator of a former military airplane must include the military aircraft structural integrity program (ASIP) requirements (or similar military requirements) in the aircraft inspection program (AIP) and comply with those inspection requirements.

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D-1 (22)operating limitation

A light-sport repairman certificated under § 65.107 (in accordance with their certificate privileges under § 65.109), an appropriately rated FAA-certificated mechanic, or an appropriately rated FAA-certificated repair station may perform the condition inspection required by these operating limitations.

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D-1 (23)operating limitation

An experimental aircraft builder certificated as a repairman for this aircraft under § 65.104, a light-sport repairman certificated under § 65.107 (in accordance with their certificate privileges under § 65.109), an appropriately rated FAA-certificated mechanic, or an appropriately rated FAA-certificated repair station may perform the condition inspection required by these operating limitations.

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D-1 (24)operating limitation

Only appropriately rated FAA-certificated repair stations, FAA-certificated mechanics with appropriate ratings, or a manufacturer as authorized by § 43.3 may perform inspections required by these operating limitations.

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D-1 (25)operating limitation

The aircraft may not be operated unless the replacement interval for a life-limited article, as defined in § 43.10(a), specified in the applicable technical publications pertaining to the aircraft, and its articles are complied with in one of the following manners:(a)Type-certificated or previously type- certificated products: Replacement of life-limited parts required by § 91.409(e) applies to experimental aircraft when the required replacement times are specified in the aircraft specifications, type certificate data sheets or other documents approved by the Administrator.(b)Non-type-certificated products: Comply with intervals for replacing life-limited parts or articles in accordance with the manufacturer’s maintenance procedures or FAA-approved inspection program.

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D-1 (26)operating limitation

For aircraft originally incorporating fatigue life recording systems, the owner/operator must maintain and use the system as prescribed by the aircraft manufacturer and comply with the manufacturer’s fatigue life limits.

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D-1 (27)operating limitation

Major changes or alterations: After making a major change per § 21.93 or major alteration per § 1.1 to the aircraft:(a)Notify the responsible Flight Standards Office or designee prior to operation of the aircraft. This notice enables the FAA to determine if operating limitations require amendment to reduce exposure of the public to risk due to the major change. Note: Multiple notifications are not necessary if changing configurations and the operator has previously notified the FAA of the change and demonstrated and recorded compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2).(b)Demonstrate compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2) prior to conducting any other operations. Compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2) must be completed under day visual meteorological conditions and over an area described by § 91.305.(c)Record compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2) in the maintenance records with the following, or a similarly worded, statement: “I certify that the prescribed flight test has been completed and the aircraft is controllable throughout its normal range of speeds and throughout all maneuvers to be executed, has no hazardous characteristics or design features, and is safe for operation.” Notify the FAA certification office responsible or designee to update the FAA Registry of any changes to the engine or propeller model by contacting an FAA certification office or designee.

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D-1 (28)operating limitation

Major changes or alterations: After a major change per § 21.93 or major alteration per § 1.1, you must obtain a research & development airworthiness certificate and demonstrate compliance with §91.319(b)(1) and (2).

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D-1 (29)operating limitation

Major changes or alterations: After incorporation of a major change per § 21.93 or major alteration per § 1.1:(a)Notify the responsible Flight Standards office of the change and receive its response in writing. An amended airworthiness certificate and operating limitations may be required (e.g., changing from a piston to a turbine engine).(b)Comply with Phase I operating limitations. Notify the FAA certification office responsible or designee to update the FAA Registry of any changes to the engine or propeller model by contacting an FAA certification office or designee.

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D-1 (30)operating limitation

Conversion to or from the restricted category must be accomplished per maintenance instructions. Each conversion must be documented via a maintenance record entry.

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D-1 (31)operating limitation

When changing between experimental purposes, the operator must determine that the aircraft is in the appropriate configuration for the purpose intended. A maintenance record entry must be made to document that finding.

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D-1 (32)operating limitation

The pilot may only conduct the flight maneuvers and aerial work operations authorized by the aircraft manufacturer in the AOI or POH. The pilot must comply with any limitations, markings, and placards specified by the aircraft and engine manufacturers.

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D-1 (33)operating limitation

Compliance with all the manufacturers operating limitations (e.g., POH, light-sport AOI, aircraft flight manual, military manual), placards, and markings is required unless exceedance of a limitation is required for flight testing that was described in the program letter used as the basis for this airworthiness certificate. Intentional exceedance of a limitation that was not described in the program letter is prohibited. Intentional exceedance of a manufacturer limitation described in the program letter requires compliance with the operating limitation related to major changes appended to this airworthiness certificate, except that notification to the responsible flight standards office is not required.

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D-1 (34)operating limitation

Compliance with all the manufacturers operating limitations (e.g., POH, light-sport AOI, aircraft flight manual, military manual), placards, and markings is required unless exceedance is required for air racing. Intentional exceedance of a manufacturer limitation requires compliance with the operating limitation related to major changes appended to this airworthiness certificate.

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D-1 (35)operating limitation

Compliance with all the manufacturers operating limitations (e.g., POH, light-sport AOI, aircraft flight manual, military manual), placards, and markings is required.

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D-1 (36)operating limitation

Preflight planning runway length requirements: Takeoff is prohibited unless takeoff planning determines it is possible to stop the airplane safely on the runway, as shown by the accelerate-stop distance data. For aircraft without accelerate-stop distance data, the airplane must be able to safely stop within the effective length of the runway, from any point during the takeoff, before reaching 105 percent of VMCA or 115 percent of the power-off stalling speed in the takeoff configuration, whichever is greater. In addition, the aircraft must be able to clear all obstacles by at least 50 feet vertically. Landing will not be attempted unless landing planning determines that a full stop landing can be made within 60 percent of the effective length of the runway from a point 50 feet above the runway. When calculating takeoff or landing performance, corrections must be made for any runway gradient. Performance data based on still air may be corrected by taking into account not more than 50 percent of any reported headwind component and not less than 150 percent of any reported tailwind component. Calculations may not include the use of reverse thrust or drag chute.

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D-1 (37)operating limitation

Ejection seats and explosive devices must be clearly marked on the exterior of the aircraft. Operational ejection seat systems must be maintained and inspected per the manufacturer's procedures or military technical publications. The manufacturer or military service must have approved the ejection seat system, as configured, for installation in the aircraft. Operational ejection seat systems must be secured per the manufacturer's procedures or military technical publication to prevent inadvertent operation of the system when the aircraft is parked or out of service. All crew members aboard an aircraft equipped with operational ejection seat(s), whether armed or not armed, must have successfully completed an ejection seat training program within the previous 24 calendar months prior to operations for this make and model of aircraft. Reference FAA AC 91-87 for further information. Prior to flight, the pilot in command must brief passengers on the passenger safety briefing items listed in FAA AC 91-87.

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D-1 (38)operating limitation

When an aircraft’s home base is changed or there is a transfer of ownership, the owner/operator will, within 30 days:(a)Notify the responsible Flight Standards Office.(b)If an accepted or approved inspection program is specified in these operating limitations, submit a copy to the responsible Flight Standards Office.

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D-1 (39)operating limitation

If installed, any emergency stores release handle (ESRH) or master armament safety switch (MASS) must be disabled. Both must be disabled and disconnected from all systems. Weapon related buttons and switches must also be disabled and disconnected from all systems. Selection of all simulated failure modes from the rear cockpit (instructor position) must be disabled.

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D-1 (40)operating limitation

If installed, all four jettison switches must be disabled and disconnected from all systems. Flight with asymmetric wing mounted equipment is prohibited.

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D-1 (41)operating limitation

Any passenger must receive, before flight, adequate training concerning:(a)Any rear-seat responsibilities per the applicable flight manual;(b)“Off-limits” equipment and switches in the rear-seat; and(c)Any other safety-related task not covered under the ejection seat training program. The maximum authorized speed for aircraft operations is 10 percent below the published M . MO

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D-1 (43)operating limitation

Operation of aerial refueling equipment is prohibited. Fueling or defueling the aircraft with an engine operating is prohibited.

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D-1 (44)operating limitation

Operations are prohibited for aircraft equipped with hydrazine, unless the following are met:(a)For aircraft equipped with a hydrazine-based emergency power unit (EPU), trained ground support personnel must be available to secure the EPU before shutdown.(b)A trained emergency hydrazine response team using U.S. military, Dept. of Defense, or NATO hydrazine response procedures that is capable of responding as specified Coordinate with the airport manager or airport sponsor of the requirements listed in (a) and (b).

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D-1 (45)operating limitation

When equipped with operational jettisonable stores, flight operations are restricted to areas described by § 91.305 at all times.

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D-1 (46)operating limitation

When equipped with operational jettisonable stores, explosive bolts, explosive pylon charges (ejectors), military armament installed, or in a configuration not specified by the manufacturer or military, flight operations are limited to:(a)Flight testing described in the program letter that was presented for issuance of this airworthiness certificate; and(b)Areas described in § 91.305 at all times. When configured in accordance with military or manufacturer specifications, compliance with military or manufacturer limitations and performance data is required. Explosive devices must be clearly marked on the exterior of the aircraft and must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer or military instructions. Air Traffic Control must be notified prior to any jettison operations. The airport manager/airport sponsor must be notified of the presence of jettisonable stores, any explosive devices, and planned operations of the aircraft from that airport. When not testing the stores, operation of the aircraft with explosive bolts, explosive pylon charges (ejectors), operational jettisonable stores, military armament installed, or in a configuration not specified by the manufacturer or military is prohibited.

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D-1 (47)operating limitation

Jettisonable stores must be made non- jettisonable (removed or secured in such a manner that in-flight jettison is not possible). When carrying stores, flight operations are limited to:(a)Repositioning the aircraft for operation as a public aircraft; and(b)Areas described in § 91.305 at all times. When configured in accordance with military or manufacturer specifications, compliance with military or manufacturer limitations and performance data is required. Explosive devices must be clearly marked on the exterior of the aircraft and must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer or military instructions.(c)The airport manager/airport sponsor must be notified of the presence of jettisonable stores, any explosive devices, and planned operations of the aircraft from that airport.

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D-1 (48)operating limitation

Jettisonable stores must be made non- operational (removed or secured in such a manner that in-flight jettison is not possible). Installation of explosive bolts, explosive pylon charges (ejectors), operational jettisonable stores, military armament, or operation in a configuration not specified by the manufacturer or military is prohibited.

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D-1 (49)operating limitation

Phase I: During Phase I flight, all operations must be conducted under day visual meteorological conditions and over an area compliant with § 91.305 until it is shown that the aircraft is controllable throughout its normal range of speeds and throughout all the maneuvers to be executed, and the aircraft has no hazardous operating characteristics or design features. Document compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2) in the maintenance records.

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D-1 (50)operating limitation

Phase I: Newly-built aircraft or aircraft that have not demonstrated initial compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2) must complete Phase I flight testing using either of the following:(a)Completion of a task-based flight test program described in FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 90- 89 (latest version); or(b)The aircraft is flown for at least ____ hours with at least ____ takeoffs and landings.(50)_____

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D-1 (51)operating limitation

Phase I: During Phase I, no person may be carried in this aircraft during flight unless that person is a required flight crew member.

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D-1 (52)operating limitation

Phase I: During Phase I flight, no person may be carried in this aircraft during flight unless that person is a required flight crew member or is authorized in accordance with the Additional Pilot Program (see Advisory Circular 90-116.)

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D-1 (53)operating limitation

Aerobatic maneuvers are prohibited unless, in the current aircraft configuration:(a)Those maneuvers were tested and recorded in the maintenance record under Phase I;(b)Those maneuvers were tested and recorded under a research & development airworthiness certificate;(c)The aircraft was previously type- certificated for aerobatic flight; or(d)For former military aircraft, the aircraft is operated in accordance with manufacturer or military maneuvering limitations. Testing of aerobatic maneuvers is limited to day operations and must be conducted in areas described by § 91.305. No person may be carried in this aircraft during testing unless that person is a required flight crew member or is authorized in accordance with Phase I limitations. Each tested maneuver must be documented in the maintenance record and include the entry speed for each maneuver.

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D-1 (54)operating limitation

Unless operated in accordance with manufacturer or military performance data and limitations, removable, externally-mounted equipment must be tested to demonstrate that the aircraft is controllable throughout its normal range of speeds and throughout all the maneuvers to be executed and has no hazardous operating characteristics or design features. Testing must be documented in the maintenance record during Phase I. All removable externally-mounted equipment must be maintained to manufacturer or military instructions, if applicable.

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D-1 (55)operating limitation

Night flight operations are prohibited unless the instruments specified in § 91.205 (b) and (c) are installed, operational, compliant with the performance requirements of, and maintained per the applicable regulations.

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D-1 (57)operating limitation

Instrument flight rules (IFR) operations are prohibited unless the instruments specified in § 91.205(b) and (d) are installed, operational, compliant with the performance requirements of, and maintained per the applicable regulations. If the aircraft’s instruments are in compliance with these requirements and the aircraft or engine manufacturer does not prohibit IFR operations, then IFR operations are permitted, but limited to visual meteorological conditions.

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D-1 (58)operating limitation

Instrument flight rules (IFR) operations are prohibited unless the instruments specified in § 91.205(b) and (d) are installed, operational, compliant with the performance requirements of, and maintained per the applicable regulations. IFR flight is limited to visual meteorological conditions if there is an aircraft or engine manufacturer limitation prohibiting flight in instrument meteorological conditions.

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D-1 (59)operating limitation

Night flight and instrument flight rules (IFR) operations are prohibited unless the following conditions are met: (a) There is no limitation prohibiting these operations in the AOI or POH; The instruments specified in § 91.205 (b), (c), and (d) (as applicable to night or IFR operations) are installed, operational, compliant with the performance requirements of, and maintained in accordance with applicable regulations.

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D-1 (60)operating limitation

Prior to compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2), the aircraft must be operated in areas described by § 91.305 at all times unless otherwise authorized for takeoff and landing in these operating limitations. The pilot in command must not perform any maneuvers that have not been flight tested or operate the aircraft outside the weight, airspeeds, and center of gravity limits tested except in areas compliant with § 91.305.

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D-1 (61)operating limitation

The pilot in command must not perform any maneuvers that have not been flight tested or operate the aircraft outside the weight, airspeeds, and center of gravity limits tested except in accordance with Phase I operating limitations. If you do not have Phase I operating limitations, you must obtain a research & development airworthiness certificate and demonstrate compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2).

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D-1 (63)operating limitation

Flight over a densely populated area or in a congested airway is prohibited. The aircraft must be in a position to make a safe emergency landing without hazard to persons or property on the surface at all times.

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D-1 (64)operating limitation

Prior to compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2), flight over a densely populated area is authorized only for the purpose of takeoff and landing, provided the aircraft is in a position to make a safe emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. Multiple traffic patterns over densely populated areas are prohibited. Except during flight testing, which must be conducted in accordance with § 91.305, once compliance with § 91.319(b)(1) and (2) has been established, this aircraft may be operated over densely populated areas, provided the aircraft- (a) For the purpose of takeoff and landing, is in a position to make a safe emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface; (b) At all other times is in a position to make a safe emergency landing without hazard to persons or property on the surface.

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D-1 (65)operating limitation

Except during flight testing, which must be conducted in accordance with § 91.305, this aircraft may be operated over densely populated areas, provided the aircraft- (a) For the purpose of takeoff and landing, is in a position to make a safe emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface;(b)At all other times is in a position to make a safe emergency landing without hazard to persons or property on the surface;(c)Has demonstrated compliance with 91.319(b)(1) and (2) and, if applicable, Phase I operating limitations both initially and after any major change as defined in § 21.93 or major alteration as defined in § 1.1; and(d)Is not equipped with operational external jettisonable stores, explosive bolts, explosive pylon charges (ejectors), military armament installed, and, if non-operational stores are installed, is in a configuration specified by the manufacturer or military.

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D-1 (66)operating limitation

No person may be carried in this aircraft during the exhibition of the aircraft’s flight capabilities, performance, or unusual characteristics at air shows, or for motion picture, television, or similar productions, unless essential for the purpose of the flight. This limitation does not enable the carriage of persons for compensation or hire.

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D-1 (67)operating limitation

A placard must be displayed in the cockpit in full view of the pilot that contains the following: maximum gross weight, CG limits, maximum tow speed, maximum airspeed in smooth air (V ), and NE maximum airspeed in rough air (V ). (67) NO

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D-1 (69)operating limitation

When conducting a space support vehicle flight in accordance with the requirements of § 91.331, any rule or term of a certificate, including operating limitations, issued by the Administrator that would prohibit carrying persons or property for compensation or hire are not in effect during the flight.

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