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FAR 117 Table B: Flight Duty Period Limits Explained
The CTS Team
July 16, 2026
FAR 117 Table B Explained: Part 117 vs. Part 135 Flight and Duty Time Rules for Pilots Why FAR 117 Table B Matters: From Colgan Air to Circadian Science A pilot reporting for duty at 02:00 with seven or more flight segments is legally limited to just 9 hours of

FAR 117 Table B: Flight Duty Period Limits Explained
The CTS Team
July 16, 2026
FAR 117 Table B Explained: Part 117 vs. Part 135 Flight and Duty Time Rules for Pilots Why FAR 117 Table B Matters: From Colgan Air to Circadian Science A pilot reporting for duty at 02:00 with seven or more flight segments is legally limited to just 9 hours of











