FAR 141.71 — Operating Rules Applicability

FAR 141.71 is the opening section of Subpart D and simply tells you who the operating rules in that subpart apply to. In plain terms, it states that the operating rules in this subpart apply to any pilot school or provisional pilot school that is certificated under Part 141.

Why this matters operationally:

• If you train at a Part 141 school, the school (and by extension its instructors and students) must follow the operating rules contained in Subpart D.
• It draws a clear line between Part 61 training environments and Part 141 certificated schools — Part 141 schools have additional structured operating standards.
• Knowing the applicability section helps you understand the scope of the rules you'll see later in the subpart, such as those governing facilities, personnel, training, and student records.

For a student pilot, the takeaway is simple: if your school holds a Part 141 (or provisional Part 141) certificate, the operating rules in this subpart govern how it must run your training.