259.76 Registration of aircraft generally. Sec. 76. (1) An aircraft tied down, moored, hangared, or based within this state and the number assigned to that aircraft by the federal aviation administration shall be registered annually with the commission and a registration fee paid. An aircraft shall not be issued a state registration certificate when it […]
259.76a Operation of aircraft; registration required; registration certificate; application forms; fees. Sec. 76a. (1) A person shall not operate nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, except as provided in this act, an aircraft of a type required to be registered, which is not registered or for which a current certificate of registration […]
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 registration fee; waiver of penalty; postmark date as date of payment. Sec. 77. (1) If an aircraft is registered under this act, […]
259.78 Sale, transfer, or assignment of interest in aircraft; transfer fee. Sec. 78. When the owner of a registered aircraft sells, transfers, or assigns his or her interest thereto, the registration certificate issued for that aircraft shall be returned to the commission within 15 days together with the date and place of sale, transfer, or […]
259.79 Carrying or display of registration certificate or assigned number; exception. Sec. 79. (1) The state registration certificate issued by the commission shall be carried in the aircraft at all times. Each aircraft shall display the number assigned to it by the United States or a foreign country. (2) A person shall not carry or […]
259.79a Aircraft inspection; access. Sec. 79a. The commission may cause an aircraft to be inspected at any time to determine its compliance with the registration requirements of this act. The owner, operating agency, or airman shall give the inspector or officer representing the commission unhindered and uninterrupted access to the aircraft and to the shelter […]
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 […]
259.80a Prohibited conduct. Sec. 80a. (1) A person shall not navigate an aircraft over; land upon; or fly from; or service, maintain, or repair an aircraft or an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility; or conduct an aircraft operation from an airport, landing field, or other aeronautical facility in this state except in conformity […]
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; distance requirements. Sec. 80b. (1) A person operating an aircraft shall conform to standard traffic patterns recommended by federal air regulations except as follows: (a) When […]
259.80c Disposal of wrecked aircraft; report by participants in accident; admission of investigations or hearings as evidence; testimony as expert witness. Sec. 80c. (1) An aircraft owner, pilot, or authorized agent is responsible for the prompt disposal of a wrecked aircraft and its parts to avoid interference with aircraft operations, unless specifically directed by the […]
259.80d Landing aircraft. Sec. 80d. (1) An aircraft shall not land, except in an emergency, on private property, other than upon recognized landing areas, unless express permission is secured from the owner or lessee. (2) A person shall not land an aircraft on a public highway, except in an emergency. A person shall not operate […]
259.80e Locations for flying of aircraft; limitations; altitude. Sec. 80e. (1) Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft shall not be flown at the following locations: (a) Over any congested area of a city or village at an altitude below that which, if a power unit fails, will permit an emergency landing without […]
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. Sec. 80f. (1) An individual shall not possess, carry, or attempt to possess or carry any of the following in a sterile area of a commercial airport: (a) Firearm. (b) […]
259.80g Operation of ultralight. Sec. 80g. (1) A person shall not operate an ultralight in a manner that creates a hazard to other persons or property. (2) A person shall not allow an object to be dropped from an ultralight if it creates a hazard to other persons or property. (3) A person shall not […]
259.80h Seaplane base; takeoff and landing distance. Sec. 80h. A seaplane operator conducting commercial operations shall assure that the seaplane base used for takeoff or landing has sufficient takeoff and landing distance for the operation being conducted as specified by the manufacturer’s operating limitations for the aircraft being operated. History: Add. 2002, Act 35, Eff. […]
259.81 Repealed. 1996, Act 370, Imd. Eff. July 3, 1996. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to inspection of aircraft.
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 aircraft subject to registration; application for registration; dismantling or wrecking registered aircraft; cancellation, revocation, or suspension of license. Sec. 82. (1) A person shall not engage […]
259.83 Operation of civil aircraft; federal airman certification requirements; compliance required. Sec. 83. (1) A person shall not operate a civil aircraft over or upon the lands and waters of this state unless he or she is complying with the federal airman certification requirements under the code of federal regulations. (2) A person who violates […]
259.83a Flight operations requiring federal aviation regulation air carrier or commercial operator’s certification. Sec. 83a. (1) A person holding a valid federal air carrier operating certificate or commercial operator’s certificate shall not conduct flight operations in violation of that certificate. (2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment […]
259.83b Flight operations; prohibition; violation. Sec. 83b. (1) A person shall not conduct flight operations requiring a federal aviation regulation air carrier or commercial operator’s certification without first having been issued a valid federal aviation regulation air carrier or operating certificate or valid commercial operator’s certificate. (2) A person who violates subsection (1) is guilty […]
