Atlas · SFARs
Special Federal Aviation Regulations.
SFARs are short-lived or domain-specific rules that amend 14 CFR. Pilots search them by SFAR number (e.g. SFAR 73 for Robinson R-22/R-44 training, SFAR 108 for MU-2B) — but they're codified across whichever Part they affect. This index is the cross-reference.
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Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Grand Canyon National Park
Establishes the Grand Canyon Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) — corridors, flight-free zones, and air-tour reporting requirements. Mandatory for all aircraft operating over the canyon.
Applies to: general aviation · air tour · rotorcraft
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Special Air Traffic Rules / Los Angeles International Airport Area
Establishes the Los Angeles SFRA (LAX Special Flight Rules Area / "VFR Mini-Route") above the Class B. Permits VFR aircraft to overfly LAX at 3,500 ft eastbound and 4,500 ft westbound without ATC contact.
Applies to: general aviation · Class B transition
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Air Traffic Control System Emergency Operation
Authorizes the FAA to invoke emergency operating procedures (ground stops, ground delays, flow restrictions) during disruptions to the National Airspace System.
Applies to: all operators
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Robinson R-22 / R-44 Special Training and Experience Requirements
Establishes minimum training + experience requirements for pilot-in-command and student pilots operating Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters. Specifically targets the rotorcraft's low-inertia rotor and mast-bumping accident history. Initial training + recurrent training mandates.
Applies to: rotorcraft · R-22 · R-44 · flight instructors
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Operations in International Waters by U.S. Civil Aircraft
Aerial broadcast / aerial work operations rules in international waters off the US coast.
Applies to: aerial work · media operations
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Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Tripoli FIR
Prohibits US-registered aircraft from operating in Libyan airspace.
Applies to: Part 121 · Part 125 · Part 135 · Part 91 outside US
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Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Damascus FIR
Prohibits US-registered aircraft from operating in Syrian airspace.
Applies to: Part 121 · Part 125 · Part 135 · Part 91 outside US
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Special Flight Rules in the Vicinity of Niagara Falls
Establishes special flight rules over Niagara Falls — corridors, altitudes, communication requirements for tour operators and transient flights.
Applies to: air tour · rotorcraft · general aviation
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Fuel Tank System Fault Tolerance Evaluation Requirements
Post-TWA-800: requires Type Certificate holders to evaluate their fuel-tank-system designs for fault tolerance and ignition prevention. Drove industry-wide installation of nitrogen inerting systems on center wing tanks.
Applies to: transport category · manufacturers · TC holders
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Landing at Certain Airports in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Post-9/11: special procedures for landing at airports within the Washington DC FRZ (Flight Restricted Zone) and SFRA. Mandatory ID procedures + flight-plan filing.
Applies to: general aviation · DCA/IAD/BWI area
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Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 100-2 — Iraq
Prohibits US-registered aircraft from operating in Iraqi airspace below FL260.
Applies to: Part 121 · Part 125 · Part 135 · Part 91 outside US
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Anti-Drug Program for Personnel Engaged in Specified Aviation Activities
Mandates drug testing programs for safety-sensitive aviation employees (pilots, A&Ps, dispatchers).
Applies to: Part 121 carriers · Part 145 repair stations
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Mitsubishi MU-2B Special Training, Experience, and Operating Requirements
Establishes mandatory initial and recurrent training requirements for MU-2B pilots. Specifically targets the aircraft's unique high-wing-loading + spoiler-only roll-control characteristics that drove an outsized accident rate before SFAR adoption.
Applies to: Mitsubishi MU-2B · turboprop
- SFAR 111 Issued 2012-10-25 14 CFR Parts 21, 25, 121, 129 — SFAR 111
Lavatory Oxygen Systems
Post-2007 incident in Israel: requires lavatory oxygen-supply systems on transport-category airplanes to be inaccessible to passengers as a security mitigation.
Applies to: transport category · Part 121 carriers
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Prohibition Against Certain Flights Within the Sanaa FIR (Yemen)
Prohibits US-registered aircraft from operating in Yemen airspace below FL260.
Applies to: Part 121 · Part 125 · Part 135
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Prohibition Against Certain Flights in the Pyongyang FIR (North Korea)
Prohibits US-registered aircraft from operating in DPRK airspace.
Applies to: Part 121 · Part 125 · Part 135
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Prohibition Against Certain Flights — Russian-Controlled Ukraine Airspace
Post-invasion: prohibits US-registered aircraft from operating in airspace controlled by Russia over Ukraine, including the Dnipro and Simferopol FIRs.
Applies to: Part 121 · Part 125 · Part 135
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Pilot Records Database
Post-Colgan 3407: establishes the Pilot Records Database (PRD), a federally-mandated central database air carriers must query before hiring a pilot. Captures training records, performance reports, flight-time history. Replaces the older Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) regime.
Applies to: Part 121 air carriers · Part 135 turbojet operators · pilots
Method
Curated index of currently-in-effect FAA Special Federal Aviation Regulations. Each SFAR links to its codified 14 CFR Part. Hand-maintained — when FAA issues or rescinds an SFAR, we update this list within a week. The authoritative source is eCFR (Title 14) ↗.