Transfers of Stage 2 airplanes with base level

This regulation governs how operators can transfer Stage 2 (noisier) airplanes along with their "base level"—the baseline number of Stage 2 aircraft an operator was allowed under the phase-out program.

Key rules:

• You can transfer Stage 2 airplanes with or without their base level allocation, but you cannot transfer base level by itself without the actual airplanes
• U.S. operators and foreign air carriers cannot share or swap base level with each other
• Transfers must be reported to the FAA within 10 days, including details about both parties, the aircraft involved, and the base level amount transferred
• If a transaction doesn't actually change the total number of Stage 2 airplanes either party operates, you cannot use it to show compliance with noise reduction requirements

This matters because it prevents operators from gaming the Stage 2 phase-out rules through paper transactions while ensuring legitimate transfers are properly documented.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*