41 CFR § 102-33.140 - What are Flight Program Standards?

Flight Program Standards are the minimum requirements that must be incorporated into your flight programs to ensure that your aircraft are operated safely, effectively, and efficiently. These requirements must:

(a) Be specific to your agency's aviation operations, including your CAS;

(b) Meet the requirements identified in §§ 102–33.155 through 102–33.185.

(c) Meet or exceed applicable civil or military rules (in particular 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(37) and 40125), and applicable FAA regulations); and

(d) Incorporate risk management techniques when civil or military rules do not apply.