Definition
A specific section of the Code of Federal Regulations, located in Title 14 (Aeronautics and Space), Part 1 (Definitions and Abbreviations), Section 1.1 (General Definitions), where the FAA establishes the official meanings of terms used throughout the federal aviation regulations.
Plain English
It is the part of the federal aviation rulebook that says, 'Here is exactly what each of these aviation words means.' When the rules use a term, this section tells you what that term legally stands for.
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA handbooks and regulations when a term needs to be understood according to its official FAA meaning.
Derivation
CFR stands for Code of Federal Regulations. 'Title 14' is the volume covering aeronautics and space. 'Part 1' is the chapter on definitions, and 'Section 1.1' is the specific section listing general definitions. The numbering reads from broad to narrow: Title -> Part -> Section.
Why Pilots Care
Using the exact definitions in this section prevents misinterpretation of rules that affect flight operations, airworthiness, and legal compliance.
Analogy
Think of it like a street address for a rule. “14 CFR part 1 section 1.1” tells you exactly which rulebook, which part, and which section to open.
Intuition Check
Do not read this as a lesson number or handbook chapter. It is a legal citation to a specific place in the federal aviation regulations.
Example Sentence 1
The handbook notes that the official definition of 'flight time' comes from 14 CFR part 1 section 1.1.
Example Sentence 2
Before applying any regulation, a pilot should verify the definition in 14 CFR part 1 section 1.1.