# 14 C.F.R. § 36.3 (2026): Compatibility with airworthiness requirements

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## Section

- **Citation:** 14 C.F.R. § 36.3 (2026)
- **Heading:** Compatibility with airworthiness requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 14 CFR: Aeronautics and Space / Chapter I / Part 36 / Subpart A / § 36.3: § 36.3   Compatibility with airworthiness requirements.

## Text

(a) Each applicant for certification under this part must demonstrate that: (1) For type certificated aircraft, that the aircraft complies with the airworthiness regulations in this chapter that constitute the type certification basis of the aircraft under all conditions in which compliance with this part is shown; or (2) For aircraft without a type certificate, that the aircraft complies with all airworthiness requirements applicable to the design of the aircraft under all conditions in which compliance with this part is shown. (b) Each applicant for certification under this part must show that any procedure used to demonstrate compliance with this part, and any procedure and information for the flight crew developed under this part, are consistent with the requirements of paragraph (a)(1) or (2) of this section. [Amdt. No. 36-55, 90 FR 35210, July 24, 2025]

## Nearby sections

- [14 C.F.R. § 36.0 (2026) § 36.0   Applicability and statements of compliance for aircraft that do not conform to a type certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_0.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.1 (2026) § 36.1   Applicability and definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_1.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.2 (2026) § 36.2   Requirements as of date of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_2.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.3 (2026) § 36.3   Compatibility with airworthiness requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_3.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.5 (2026) § 36.5   Limitation of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_5.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.6 (2026) § 36.6   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_6.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.7 (2026) § 36.7   Acoustical change: Transport category large airplanes and jet airplanes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_7.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.9 (2026) § 36.9   Acoustical change: Propeller-driven small airplanes and propeller-driven commuter category airplanes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_9.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.11 (2026) § 36.11   Acoustical change: Helicopters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_11.md)
- [14 C.F.R. § 36.13 (2026) § 36.13   Acoustical change: Tiltrotor aircraft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T14_P36_S36_13.md)

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