Special Federal Aviation RegulationsCivil Air Regulations (CARs)
Prior to 1926, access to flying was totally uncontrolled.
No licensing or certification was required. By the
middle of the 1920s, it became obvious that unregulated
private and commercial flying was dangerous.
There was a growing awareness and acceptance that
regulation could improve safety and encourage growth
in aviation. Therefore, in 1926 the aviation industry
requested Congress to enact federal legislation to
regulate civil aviation. Thus, the Air Commerce Act of
1. Establishment of airways.
2. Development of aviation aids.
3. Investigation of aviation accidents.
5. Certification of aircraft.
The CARs were part of the original certification basis
for aircraft first certified in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s
by the CAA. Therefore, the CARs may still be needed
as a reference for these older aircraft.
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