Michigan Compiled Laws
327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91)
Section 259.80 - Operation of Aircraft; Airworthiness Requirements; Operating Limitations; Waiver.

Sec. 80.
(1) A person shall not operate nor an owner knowingly permit to be operated except as provided in this chapter, an aircraft which does not meet the airworthiness requirements of the United States or a foreign country.
(2) A person shall not operate nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated except as provided in this chapter an aircraft when the operation is in violation of the operating limitations of that aircraft as specified by the United States or a foreign country.
(3) This section does not apply to aircraft operated in conformance with the terms of a waiver issued by the appropriate federal authority.
History: 1945, Act 327, Imd. Eff. May 28, 1945 ;-- CL 1948, 259.80 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 193, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 191, Imd. Eff. July 8, 1976 Former Law: See section 2 of Act 63 of 1931; Act 169 of 1933; and Act 265 of 1939.

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 259 - Aviation

Act 327 of 1945 - Aeronautics Code of the State of Michigan (259.1 - 259.208)

327-1945-V - Chapter V Regulation of Aircraft, Airmen, Airports and Air Instruction. (259.76...259.91)

Section 259.76 - Registration of Aircraft Generally.

Section 259.76a - Operation of Aircraft; Registration Required; Registration Certificate; Application Forms; Fees.

Section 259.77 - Application for Renewal Registration; Execution and Return; Payment of Registration Fee; Expiration of Registration; Registration Fee in Lieu of Property Taxes; Rate of Registration Fee; Penalty for Failure to Register or Pay Registr...

Section 259.78 - Sale, Transfer, or Assignment of Interest in Aircraft; Transfer Fee.

Section 259.79 - Carrying or Display of Registration Certificate or Assigned Number; Exception.

Section 259.79a - Aircraft Inspection; Access.

Section 259.80 - Operation of Aircraft; Airworthiness Requirements; Operating Limitations; Waiver.

Section 259.80a - Prohibited Conduct.

Section 259.80b - Conformance With Standard Traffic Patterns Recommended by Federal Air Regulations; Exceptions; Flying Aircraft Acrobatically; Payment of Storage, Repair, and Supply Charges; Responsibility for Safe Operation; Report of Accident; Dis...

Section 259.80c - Disposal of Wrecked Aircraft; Report by Participants in Accident; Admission of Investigations or Hearings as Evidence; Testimony as Expert Witness.

Section 259.80d - Landing Aircraft.

Section 259.80e - Locations for Flying of Aircraft; Limitations; Altitude.

Section 259.80f - Possessing, Carrying, or Attempting to Possess Certain Items in Sterile Area of Airport; Prohibitions; Violations; Penalties; Exceptions; Other Violations; Consecutive Terms of Imprisonment; Definitions.

Section 259.80g - Operation of Ultralight.

Section 259.80h - Seaplane Base; Takeoff and Landing Distance.

Section 259.81 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

Section 259.82 - Dealer's License; Application; Fee; Form; Signature; Statement; Expiration; Renewal; Display; Record; Report; General Registration Numbers for Manufacturer and Dealer Aircraft; Issuance, Charge, and Display; Sale or Exchange of Aircr...

Section 259.83 - Operation of Civil Aircraft; Federal Airman Certification Requirements; Compliance Required.

Section 259.83a - Flight Operations Requiring Federal Aviation Regulation Air Carrier or Commercial Operator's Certification.

Section 259.83b - Flight Operations; Prohibition; Violation.

Section 259.84 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

Section 259.84a - Registration of Aircraft; Cancellation, Revocation, or Suspension; Grounds; Notice and Hearing.

Section 259.85 - Flight School.

Section 259.85a - Repealed. 2003, Act 133, Imd. Eff. Aug. 1, 2003.

Section 259.86 - Airport Manager; License; Fee; Expiration; Approval of Aeronautical Facilities; License of Approval; Requirements; Fee in Lieu of Real Property Taxes; Temporary Field Permits; Statement Describing Approach Clear Zones and Transitiona...

Section 259.86a-259.86c - Repealed. 2002, Act 35, Eff. May 15, 2002.

Section 259.87 - Airports and Facilities; Rejection of Application for Permission to Operate.

Section 259.87a - Certificate of Approval; Registration; Fee.

Section 259.88 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

Section 259.89 - Private Use Landing Areas.

Section 259.89a - Ultralight or Balloon Use; Landing Areas.

Section 259.90 - Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996.

Section 259.91 - Flying Club.