What Is Far 125

Since 1981, the operation of large airplanes that are configured for 6,000 lbs. or more of payload capacity or 20 or more passenger seats has been governed by Part 125 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). … Part 125 applies when these airplanes are being used for any purpose other than common carriage.

What is a Part 125 operation?

Part 125 regulations were established to provide a uniform set of rules for the operation of large aircraft having a seating capacity of 20 or more passengers, or a maximum payload of 6,000 pounds or more when these aircraft are being operated for non-common carriage purposes (private charter).

What is a 125 operator?

Part 125 provides for the operation of large airplanes that are not conducting operations in common carriage, including the following types of operations: Non-common carriage for hire operations. This type of operation is allowed, but must be reviewed carefully to verify that the operation is not common carriage.