What do the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) encompass?

The Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) are a comprehensive set of rules issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that govern all aspects of civil aviation in the United States. This extensive regulatory framework covers a wide array of topics including pilot certification, aircraft operation and maintenance, air traffic control procedures, and the operation of commercial and general aviation. The scope of the FAR ensures that safety and security protocols are uniformly applied across all aviation activities rather than being specific to individual airlines or limited to a particular sector of aviation, such as commercial airlines. This unified regulation helps maintain a consistent standard of safety and operational procedures throughout the U.S. aviation industry.