Plain English Meaning
An official U.S. aviation rule that pilots, aircraft, and operators are legally required to follow.
Full Definition
A rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and codified in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), governing all civil aviation activities in the United States, including aircraft operation, certification, airman qualifications, airspace use, and air traffic procedures.
Context Anchor
You will see this term in discussions of pilot responsibilities, pilot deviations, aircraft operation, and Federal Aviation Administration enforcement.
Derivation
‘Regulation’ comes from the Latin regula, meaning ‘rule’ or ‘straight used as a measure.’ A Federal Aviation Regulation is a federal- measuring stick for what is and is not permitted in U.S. aviation.