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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–19 Edition) 

Pt. 91, App. G, Nt. 

in Atlantic High Offshore Airspace and in 
the San Juan ICAO FIR. 

[Doc. No. 28870, 62 FR 17487, Apr. 9, 1997, as 
amended by Amdt. 91–261, 65 FR 5942, Feb. 7, 
2000; Amdt. 91–271, 66 FR 63895, Dec. 10, 2001; 
Amdt. 91–274, 68 FR 54584, Sept. 17, 2003; 
Amdt. 91–276, 68 FR 70133, Dec. 17, 2003; Dock-
et FAA–2015–1746, Amdt. 91–342, 81 FR 47017, 
July 20, 2016; Docket FAA–2016–9154, Amdt. 
91–348, 82 FR 39664, Aug. 22, 2017] 

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: At 83 FR 65492, Dec. 

21, 2018, effective Jan. 22, 2019, appendix G 
was amended— 

a. In Section 1 by revising the definition of 

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 
(RVSM) Airspace; 

b. In Section 2 by revising paragraph (a); 
c. In Section 3 by revising paragraphs (a), 

(b) introductory text, (c) introductory text, 
and (c)(2); 

d. In Section 4 by revising paragraphs (b)(1) 

and (2) and adding paragraph (b)(3); 

e. In Section 5 by revising the introductory 

text and paragraph (b); 

f. In Section 7 by revising the introductory 

text; 

g. By revising Section 8; and 
h. By adding Section 9. 
For the convenience of the user, the added 

and revised text is set forth as follows: 

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(RVSM) A

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Section 1. Definitions 

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum 

(RVSM) Airspace. 

Within RVSM airspace, air 

traffic control (ATC) separates aircraft by a 
minimum of 1,000 feet vertically between FL 
290 and FL 410 inclusive. Air-traffic control 
notifies operators of RVSM airspace by pro-
viding route planning information. 

* * * * * 

Section 2. Aircraft Approval 

(a) Except as specified in Section 9 of this 

appendix, an operator may be authorized to 
conduct RVSM operations if the Adminis-
trator finds that its aircraft comply with 
this section. 

* * * * * 

Section 3. Operator Authorization 

(a) Except as specified in Section 9 of this 

appendix, authority for an operator to con-
duct flight in airspace where RVSM is ap-
plied is issued in operations specifications, a 
Letter of Authorization, or management 
specifications issued under subpart K of this 
part, as appropriate. To issue an RVSM au-
thorization under this section, the Adminis-

trator must find that the operator’s aircraft 
have been approved in accordance with Sec-
tion 2 of this appendix and the operator com-
plies with this section. 

(b) Except as specified in Section 9 of this 

appendix, an applicant seeking authorization 
to operate within RVSM airspace must apply 
in a form and manner prescribed by the Ad-
ministrator. The application must include 
the following: 

* * * * * 

(c) In a manner prescribed by the Adminis-

trator, an operator seeking authorization 
under this section must provide evidence 
that: 

* * * * * 

(2) Each pilot has knowledge of RVSM re-

quirements, policies, and procedures suffi-
cient for the conduct of operations in RVSM 
airspace. 

Section 4. RVSM Operations 

* * * * * 

(b) * * * 
(1) The operator is authorized by the Ad-

ministrator to perform such operations in 
accordance with Section 3 or Section 9 of 
this appendix, as applicable. 

(2) The aircraft— 
(i) Has been approved and complies with 

Section 2 this appendix; or 

(ii) Complies with Section 9 of this appen-

dix. 

(3) Each pilot has knowledge of RVSM re-

quirements, policies, and procedures suffi-
cient for the conduct of operations in RVSM 
airspace. 

Section 5. Deviation Authority Approval 

The Administrator may authorize an air-

craft operator to deviate from the require-
ments of §§ 91.180 or 91.706 for a specific flight 
in RVSM airspace if— 

* * * * * 

(b) At the time of filing the flight plan for 

that flight, ATC determines that the aircraft 
may be provided appropriate separation and 
that the flight will not interfere with, or im-
pose a burden on, RVSM operations. 

* * * * * 

Section 7. Removal or Amendment of 

Authority 

The Administrator may prohibit or re-

strict an operator from conducting oper-
ations in RVSM airspace, if the Adminis-
trator determines that the operator is not 

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