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Can a private pilot act as second in command of an aircraft requiring more than one pilot for compensation?

Answer

No. A private pilot may not, for compensation or hire, act as second in command of an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one pilot, nor may that pilot act as SIC of such an aircraft carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

14 CFR § 61.117
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Part 61
Section 61.117
§ 61.117 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Second in command of aircraft requiring more than one pilot.

Except as provided in § 61.113 of this part, no private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as second in command of an aircraft that is type certificated for more than one pilot, nor may that pilot act as second in command of such an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire.

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