Section 91.515

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and one installed at the most rearward
location where it would be readily accessible to a normal flight attendant
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Section 91.515 Flight altitude rules.
(a) Notwithstanding Section 91.119, and except as provided in paragraph (b) of
this section, no person may operate an
airplane under VFR at less than - 
(1) One thousand feet above the surface, or 1,000 feet from any mountain,
hill, or other obstruction to flight, for
day operations; and
(2) The altitudes prescribed in Section 91.177,
for night operations.
(b) This section does not apply - 
(1) During takeoff or landing;
(2) When a different altitude is authorized by a waiver to this section
under subpart J of this part; or
(3) When a flight is conducted under
the special VFR weather minimums of
Section 91.157 with an appropriate clearance
from ATC.
Section 91.517 Passenger information.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph
(b) of this section, no person may operate an airplane carrying passengers unless it is equipped with signs that are
visible to passengers and flight attendants to notify them when smoking is
prohibited and when safety belts must
be fastened. The signs must be so constructed that the crew can turn them
on and off. They must be turned on
during airplane movement on the surface, for each takeoff, for each landing,
and when otherwise considered to be
necessary by the pilot in command.
(b) The pilot in command of an airplane that is not required, in accordance with applicable aircraft and
equipment requirements of this chapter, to be equipped as provided in paragraph (a) of this section shall ensure
that the passengers are notified orally
each time that it is necessary to fasten
their safety belts and when smoking is
prohibited.
(c) If passenger information signs are
installed, no passenger or crewmember
may smoke while any  - no smoking - 
sign is lighted nor may any passenger
or crewmember smoke in any lavatory.
(d) Each passenger required by
Section 91.107(a)(3) to occupy a seat or berth
shall fasten his or her safety belt about

him or her and keep it fastened while
any  - fasten seat belt -  sign is lighted.
(e) Each passenger shall comply with
instructions given him or her by crewmembers regarding compliance with
paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section.
[Doc. No. 26142, 57 FR 42672, Sept. 15, 1992]

Section 91.519 Passenger briefing.
(a) Before each takeoff the pilot in
command of an airplane carrying passengers shall ensure that all passengers
have been orally briefed on - 
(1) Smoking. Each passenger shall be
briefed on when, where, and under what
conditions smoking is prohibited. This
briefing shall include a statement, as
appropriate, that the Federal Aviation
Regulations require passenger compliance with lighted passenger information signs and no smoking placards,
prohibit smoking in lavatories, and require compliance with crewmember instructions with regard to these items;
(2) Use of safety belts and shoulder harnesses. Each passenger shall be briefed
on when, where, and under what conditions it is necessary to have his or her
safety belt and, if installed, his or her
shoulder harness fastened about him or
her. This briefing shall include a statement, as appropriate, that Federal
Aviation Regulations require passenger
compliance with the lighted passenger
sign and/or crewmember instructions
with regard to these items;
(3) Location and means for opening
the passenger entry door and emergency exits;
(4) Location of survival equipment;
(5) Ditching procedures and the use of
flotation equipment required under
Section 91.509 for a flight over water; and
(6) The normal and emergency use of
oxygen equipment installed on the airplane.
(b) The oral briefing required by
paragraph (a) of this section shall be
given by the pilot in command or a
member of the crew, but need not be
given when the pilot in command determines that the passengers are familiar with the contents of the briefing. It
may be supplemented by printed cards
for the use of each passenger containing - 
(1) A diagram of, and methods of operating, the emergency exits; and

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