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§ 44101 — Operation Of Aircraft

49 U.S.C. § 44101

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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may operate an aircraft only when the aircraft is registered under section 44103 of this title. (b) A person may operate an aircraft in the United States that is not registered— (1) when authorized under section 40103(d) or 41703 of this title; (2) when it is an aircraft of the national defense forces of the United States and is identified in a way satisfactory to the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and (3) for a reasonable period of time after a transfer of ownership, under regulations prescribed by the Administrator.
49 U.S.C. § 44102

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