Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space |
Chapter III - Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation |
SubChapter C - Licensing |
Part 450 - Launch and Reentry License Requirements |
Subpart C - Safety Requirements |
§ 450.159 - Pre-flight procedures.
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§ 450.159 Pre-flight procedures.
(a) An operator must implement pre-flight procedures that -
(1) Verify that each flight commit criterion is satisfied before flight is initiated; and
(2) Ensure the operator can return the vehicle to a safe state after a countdown abort or delay.
(b) An operator must ensure the currency of the pre-flight procedures, and that all personnel are working with the approved version of the pre-flight procedures.