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Originally Posted by papacharlie (Post 1864455)

Hello I'm trying to get an answer if the FAA recognizes part 129 hours as part 121 in the usa.
I flew for LAN and wonder if those hours can be used as part 121 experience .
thank you

You must be talking about this requirement, right? To act as PIC of a aircraft under 121?

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(3) If serving as pilot in command in part 121 operations, has 1,000 hours as second in command in operations under this part, pilot in command in operations under §91.1053(a)(2)(i) of this chapter, pilot in command in operations under §135.243(a)(1) of this chapter, or any combination thereof. For those pilots who are employed as pilot in command in part 121 operations on July 31, 2013, compliance with the requirements of this paragraph (a)(3) is not required.