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Purpose of This Order.

This order informs inspectors of the issuance of "Operators and Pilots of "Doors Off" Flights for Compensation or Hire" Emergency Order of Prohibition, Docket No. FAA-2018-0243, 83 FR 12856 (March 26, 2018) ("the Emergency Order"), which prohibits the use of supplemental passenger restraint systems (SPRS) that cannot be released quickly in an emergency during flight operations for compensation or hire with the doors open or removed ("doors-off flights" or "doors-off flight operations"). The Emergency Order is applicable to operators and pilots who conduct doors-off flights for compensation or hire. Additionally, the Emergency Order prohibits passenger-carrying doors-off flight operations for compensation or hire unless the passengers are at all times properly secured using Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-authorized restraints. Correct use of FAA-approved SPRSs during flight meets this requirement. The Emergency Order became effective immediately upon issuance. This order provides updated guidance for resumption of doors-off flights for compensation or hire and supersedes the information conveyed in Notice N 8900.506, Emergency Order of Prohibition Pertaining to "Doors-Off" Flight Operations for Compensation or Hire, dated April 10, 2019, which is now canceled.