FTDT Regulatory Extracts

Updated: 2026-06-26 · Audited: 2026-06-26 · Generated: 2026-03-03

These files contain the complete regulatory text extracted for Feature #1908 — FTDT Rest Rules (USA Part 117 + CARs 705). They serve as the authoritative reference during implementation and legal review. Always verify against the current versions at ecfr.gov (USA) and laws-lois.justice.gc.ca (Canada).

Canadian Regulatory Extracts

FileContents
CARs §700.19 Full TextApplication and time references; definitions (§700.01); record-keeping (§700.20); medical evacuation (§700.100); FRMS framework (§700.200)
CARs 705 Flight/Duty LimitsComplete Part VII Division III text: §§700.19–700.72 — all flight time, FDP, hours of work, rest period, split duty, augmented crew, reserve, and standby provisions
CARs Rest Rules AnalysisAnalytical breakdown of §§700.40–700.43, §700.70, and §700.50 rest provisions with comparison notes vs. Part 117

USA Regulatory Extracts

FileContents
Part 117 §117.25 Rest PeriodComplete §117.25 text (a)–(g); key definitions from §117.3; Table A (max flight time), Table B (unaugmented FDP), Table C (augmented FDP); summary of key rest minimums
USA Docs Verification ReportAudit of USA documentation vs. regulatory text — 13 discrepancies found (D-01 through D-13) with severity ratings
USA Docs Fixes SummarySummary of fixes applied to Definitions.md, Calculator_US.md, and DutyPeriod_US.md — 12 fully resolved, 1 flagged; plus 10 recommended code changes (TDD)

Key Differences Identified (CARs vs. Part 117)

AspectUSA Part 117CARs 705 (Division III)
Regulatory structureSingle part (117) for all commercial opsPart VII Division III applies to Subparts 4+5
Max flight time (annual)Not specified in §117.251,000 hrs/365d (§700.27)
Max FDP determinationTables A/B/C (by report time + segments)4 tables (by avg flight duration + flights) §700.28
Rest period terminology"Rest period""Rest period" + "Local night's rest"
Pre-duty rest minimum10 hrs (8 hrs sleep opportunity) §117.25(e)12h at home base, 10h away (§700.40)
Weekly rest30 hrs / 168 hrs §117.25(b)1 single day free from duty per 168h (§700.29)
Reserve operations§117.21 (RAP + FDP limits)§700.70 (reserve availability period, notification)
FRMSNot in Part 117§700.200 — exemption framework