14 CFR 27.1399

§ 27.1399 Riding light.

United States · 14 CFR — Aeronautics and Space · Status: effective

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Citation: 14 CFR 27.1399, § 27.1399 Riding light, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/54633
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(a) Each riding light required for water operation must be installed so that it can— (1) Show a white light for at least two nautical miles at night under clear atmospheric conditions; and (2) Show a maximum practicable unbroken light with the rotorcraft on the water. (b) Externally hung lights may be used.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.