FAR 61.151 — ATP Subpart Applicability
FAR 61.151 sets the scope of Subpart G, covering Airline Transport Pilot certificate requirements, when ATPs are required, and operating rules.
FAR 61.151 is the opening section of Subpart G of Part 61 — the subpart that governs Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificates and ratings. It doesn't impose a specific operational requirement on you as a pilot; instead, it tells you what the rest of the subpart is about and where to look.
Specifically, this subpart prescribes:
- The requirements for issuance of ATP certificates and ratings (eligibility, aeronautical experience, knowledge, and skill standards).
- The conditions under which an ATP certificate or rating is necessary (for example, when acting as PIC in certain Part 121 or Part 135 operations).
- The general operating rules that apply to people who hold an ATP certificate or rating.
Why it matters operationally: As you progress toward airline or high-end charter flying, Subpart G is the rulebook that defines how you qualify for the ATP, when you must hold one, and how you must operate once you do. Section 61.151 simply frames that scope so you know which subpart to reference.