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AC 120-12A says an operator with how many contracts was held to be a common carrier?

18 to 24 contracts, because that implies willingness to serve the public generally.

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  1. 18 to 24 contracts ✔
  2. Three contracts
  3. Two contracts

Why: The AC notes that too many contracts suggests a willingness to make a contract with anybody. A carrier with 18 to 24 contracts has been held a common carrier, while private carriage was found with only three contracts.

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Answer: 18 to 24 contracts. The AC notes that too many contracts suggests a willingness to make a contract with anybody. A carrier with 18 to 24 contracts has been held a common carrier, while private carriage was found with only three contracts.

  1. FAA AC 120-12A Private Carriage Versus Common Carriage of Persons or Property www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2020/May/AC_120-12A.pdf
    A carrier operating pursuant to 18 to 24 contracts has been held to be a common carrier
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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