# Minimum Altitudes for Use of Autopilots
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2014-02-03 · Effective 2014-04-04 · 79 FR 6082
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-02123
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 79 FR 6082
- **Publication date:** 2014-02-03
- **Effective date:** 2014-04-04
- **FAA docket:** Docket No.: FAA-2012-1059
## Abstract

This rulemaking amends and harmonizes minimum altitudes for use of autopilots for transport category airplanes; it also enables the operational use of advanced autopilot and navigation systems by incorporating the capabilities of current and future autopilots, flight guidance systems, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) guidance systems while protecting the continued use of legacy systems at current autopilot minimum use altitudes. Additionally, this final rule implements a performance-based approach, using the certified capabilities of autopilot systems as established by the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) or as approved by the Administrator.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/02/03/2014-02123/minimum-altitudes-for-use-of-autopilots)
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