Flight Crewmember Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements

This notice of enforcement policy announces to the public the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) intent to rigorously enforce its existing regulations governing flight crewmember rest requirements that are presently codified at 14 CFR 121.471. These regulations have been in existence since 1985, and it is the FAA's intention to ensure that the current rules, as interpreted, are followed by those whose conduct they govern. Accordingly, this notice publishes the FAA's long- standing construction of 14 CFR 121.471 and affords notice to affected certificate holders and flight crewmembers of the FAA's intent to enforce its rules in accordance with these interpretations. This policy statement is being given so those affected will have an opportunity to review their practices and, if necessary, come into full regulatory compliance.