14 CFR §91.147
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- (a)Definitions. For the purposes of this section, Operator means any person conducting nonstop passenger-carrying flights in an airplane, powered-lift, or rotorcraft for compensation or hire in accordance with §§ 119.1(e)(2), 135.1(a)(5), or 121.1(d) of this chapter that begin and end at the same airport and are conducted within a 25-statute mile radius of that airport.
- (b)General requirements. An Operator conducting passenger-carrying flights for compensation or hire must meet the following requirements unless all flights are conducted under § 91.146. The Operator must:
- (1)Comply with the safety provisions of part 136, subpart A of this chapter.
- (2)Register and implement its drug and alcohol testing programs in accordance with part 120 of this chapter.
- (3)Comply with the applicable requirements of part 5 of this chapter.
- (4)Apply for and receive a Letter of Authorization from the responsible Flight Standards office.
- (c)Letter of Authorization. Each application for a Letter of Authorization must include the following information:
- (1)Name of Operator, agent, and any d/b/a (doing-business-as) under which that Operator does business.
- (2)Principal business address and mailing address.
- (3)Principal place of business (if different from business address).
- (4)Name of person responsible for management of the business.
- (5)Name of person responsible for aircraft maintenance.
- (6)Type of aircraft, registration number(s), and make/model/series.
- (7)Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program registration.
- (d)Compliance. The Operator must comply with the provisions of the Letter of Authorization received.