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And OperationsAnd OperationsFAR 14 CFR Subpart H, beginning with 91.701 governs the flight and international FAR 14 CFR Subpart H, beginning with 91.701 governs the flight and international

operations for N registered aircraft and persons on board.operations for N registered aircraft and persons on board.



And OperationsAnd Operations• -91.703 Operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States. -91.703 Operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States.

Basically, it specifically states that the operations SHALL be conducted in Basically, it specifically states that the operations SHALL be conducted in compliance with the ICAO Annex 2, Rules of the Air. ICAO being the International compliance with the ICAO Annex 2, Rules of the Air. ICAO being the International Civil Aviation ConventionCivil Aviation Convention..



And OperationsAnd Operations• -Flight between Mexico, Canada, Bahamas and the United States is relatively -Flight between Mexico, Canada, Bahamas and the United States is relatively

simple as long as you plan properly and file the appropriate flight plan (according to simple as long as you plan properly and file the appropriate flight plan (according to ICAO). FAR 91.707. In today’s environment, the DHS Customs and Border ICAO). FAR 91.707. In today’s environment, the DHS Customs and Border Protection manifest and approval requirements MUST also be met to enter and exit Protection manifest and approval requirements MUST also be met to enter and exit the U.S. on any private or business flight.the U.S. on any private or business flight.

• -Flights to Cuba are specifically prohibited, unless you have prior specific U.S. -Flights to Cuba are specifically prohibited, unless you have prior specific U.S. Treasury approval and/or meet one or more of the embargo exemptions. Cuba is Treasury approval and/or meet one or more of the embargo exemptions. Cuba is still an embargoed country, controlled by OFAC/Treasury.still an embargoed country, controlled by OFAC/Treasury.



And OperationsAnd Operations• -FAR/AIM Section 5, 5-1-9, International Flight Plan provides all the specific to the -FAR/AIM Section 5, 5-1-9, International Flight Plan provides all the specific to the

use of and requirements for international flight planning. FAA Form 7233-4 is the use of and requirements for international flight planning. FAA Form 7233-4 is the required international flight plan form for IFR flights departing the U.S. As stated in required international flight plan form for IFR flights departing the U.S. As stated in the regulations, its mandatory. Section 5-1-11 covers flights outside the U.S. and the regulations, its mandatory. Section 5-1-11 covers flights outside the U.S. and U.S. territoriesU.S. territories

• -FAR/AIM Section 6, 5-6-1, National Security and Interception Procedures provides -FAR/AIM Section 6, 5-6-1, National Security and Interception Procedures provides the guidance required for flight plan filings, ADIZ crossings, other National the guidance required for flight plan filings, ADIZ crossings, other National Security requirements.Security requirements.



And OperationsAnd Operations• -Make sure the aircraft radio and transponder are working as these are mandatory, -Make sure the aircraft radio and transponder are working as these are mandatory,

unless otherwise authorized by ATC.unless otherwise authorized by ATC.

• -Know the Intercept Procedures, 5-6-2. Obtain a copy of the intercept procedures -Know the Intercept Procedures, 5-6-2. Obtain a copy of the intercept procedures diagram and carry it with you at all times while outside the U.S. Its really a good diagram and carry it with you at all times while outside the U.S. Its really a good idea to also carry it while in the U.S. If intercepted, the transponder squawk code is idea to also carry it while in the U.S. If intercepted, the transponder squawk code is 7700, unless otherwise told by ATC or the intercepting aircraft. Know the intercept 7700, unless otherwise told by ATC or the intercepting aircraft. Know the intercept signals.signals.



And OperationsAnd Operations• -ADIZ Boundaries are in the FAR/AIM, 5-6-5. Review them prior to any international -ADIZ Boundaries are in the FAR/AIM, 5-6-5. Review them prior to any international

flight. Strangely enough there is no ADIZ at our northern border with Canada. flight. Strangely enough there is no ADIZ at our northern border with Canada. However, Canada is still a foreign country, requires the CBP approvals and flight However, Canada is still a foreign country, requires the CBP approvals and flight planning requirements.planning requirements.

• -ICAO Annex’s can be found at this link: -ICAO Annex’s can be found at this link: http://www.icao.int/icaonet/anx/info/annexes_booklet_en.pdf

• -FAA Forms 7233-4 and 7233-1 flight plan forms can be found in the FAR/AIM 5-1-9 -FAA Forms 7233-4 and 7233-1 flight plan forms can be found in the FAR/AIM 5-1-9 of Section 5.of Section 5.

http://www.icao.int/icaonet/anx/info/annexes_booklet_en.pdf



And OperationsAnd Operations• Always carry current charts. Even if you have a international data base for a Always carry current charts. Even if you have a international data base for a

GPS, it’s a small price to pay for the added safety and security.GPS, it’s a small price to pay for the added safety and security.



And OperationsAnd Operations-FAA AC 91-70A -FAA AC 91-70A link:link:

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/319229 This AC was last up-dated August 2010 and applies to all aircraft operations over This AC was last up-dated August 2010 and applies to all aircraft operations over water internationally. It contains very useful information. Remember AC’s are one water internationally. It contains very useful information. Remember AC’s are one means, but not the only means of FAA regulatory compliance.means, but not the only means of FAA regulatory compliance.

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/319229

http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.information/documentID/319229


• --91-70A - Oceanic and International Operations91-70A - Oceanic and International Operations• DescriptionDescription

– – This advisory circular (AC) contains general information and guidance for operators This advisory circular (AC) contains general information and guidance for operators

planning oceanic flights, including authorizations needed for operations outside the planning oceanic flights, including authorizations needed for operations outside the continental United States. This includes Special Areas of Operation (SAO) such as continental United States. This includes Special Areas of Operation (SAO) such as North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (NAT/MNPS), North Atlantic Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications (NAT/MNPS), Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM), Area Navigation (RNAV), and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM), Area Navigation (RNAV), and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) airspace.Required Navigation Performance (RNP) airspace.

– a. Initiatives. a. Initiatives. – – In all geographic regions, the evolution of communication, navigation, surveillance In all geographic regions, the evolution of communication, navigation, surveillance

and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) is the catalyst for initiatives such as data link, and air traffic management (CNS/ATM) is the catalyst for initiatives such as data link, RNP, RNAV, Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS), and RVSM. RNP, RNAV, Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS), and RVSM.

– b. Critical Areas and Procedures. b. Critical Areas and Procedures. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identifies critical areas and The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identifies critical areas and

procedures such as Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP). c. Revisions. procedures such as Strategic Lateral Offset Procedures (SLOP). c. Revisions. – The dynamics of oceanic operations are such that they are constantly evolving The dynamics of oceanic operations are such that they are constantly evolving

and it is incumbent on the operators to closely monitor any changes. The FAA and it is incumbent on the operators to closely monitor any changes. The FAA revised this AC to point the reader to the most current sources of international revised this AC to point the reader to the most current sources of international material. In many cases, the references are to a Web site. The material, material. In many cases, the references are to a Web site. The material, however, is still found at www.faa.gov or by calling an FAA navigation however, is still found at www.faa.gov or by calling an FAA navigation specialist. This AC includes specific guidance for authorizations and other specialist. This AC includes specific guidance for authorizations and other FAA policy issues. A detailed study of the FAA Web site is the best source for FAA policy issues. A detailed study of the FAA Web site is the best source for introduction information about oceanic, international, and remote operations. introduction information about oceanic, international, and remote operations.



And OperationsAnd Operations• -Have at least a general knowledge and understanding of the country -Have at least a general knowledge and understanding of the country

aviation regulations you will be visiting. ICAO home site has a link to all aviation regulations you will be visiting. ICAO home site has a link to all participating countries who are ICAO members and with a few exceptions participating countries who are ICAO members and with a few exceptions the regulations are in English.the regulations are in English.

• Know the Customs and Immigration requirements of the destination country you Know the Customs and Immigration requirements of the destination country you may be visiting. And, absolutely know the U.S. requirements for getting back into the may be visiting. And, absolutely know the U.S. requirements for getting back into the U.S. on the return home flight. Know what you can enter, be careful with even U.S. on the return home flight. Know what you can enter, be careful with even prescription drugs/medications, electronic equipment and cameras.prescription drugs/medications, electronic equipment and cameras.

• Review the CBP, Know Before You Go booklet on the CBP.gov web site. This is Review the CBP, Know Before You Go booklet on the CBP.gov web site. This is over and above the manifest notification and approval requirements. Gifts, over and above the manifest notification and approval requirements. Gifts, excessive amounts of money, purchased new items/merchandise must be declared.excessive amounts of money, purchased new items/merchandise must be declared.



And OperationsAnd Operations• -Carry appropriate safety gear, items that ICAO requires, life vests and rafts. While -Carry appropriate safety gear, items that ICAO requires, life vests and rafts. While

there may not be FAA requirements for this gear, there is an ICAO and destination there may not be FAA requirements for this gear, there is an ICAO and destination country requirements.country requirements.

• -The FAA works very closely with the civil aviation authorities of Mexico, Canada -The FAA works very closely with the civil aviation authorities of Mexico, Canada and Bahamas on N registered aircraft flights. The authorities of each country are:and Bahamas on N registered aircraft flights. The authorities of each country are:



And OperationsAnd Operations• Bahamas--Civil Aviation authorityBahamas--Civil Aviation authority

• Canada--Transport CanadaCanada--Transport Canada

• Mexico--DGAC/Directorate General Aeronautical Civil AuthorityMexico--DGAC/Directorate General Aeronautical Civil Authority



And OperationsAnd Operations• -Be wary of over-flight permit requirements and fees.-Be wary of over-flight permit requirements and fees.

• -Pilot and aircraft documents and certificates must all be originals. Do not attempt -Pilot and aircraft documents and certificates must all be originals. Do not attempt to leave the U.S. or enter any foreign country with any aircraft pink temporary to leave the U.S. or enter any foreign country with any aircraft pink temporary registration copy. Do not make copies of all pilot/medical certificates and put registration copy. Do not make copies of all pilot/medical certificates and put originals in safe place, taking only copies. Your original documents required by the originals in safe place, taking only copies. Your original documents required by the FAR’s must be carried.FAR’s must be carried.

• -Remember to make sure aircraft insurance coverage is applicable for the -Remember to make sure aircraft insurance coverage is applicable for the destination countries.destination countries.



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What is the FAA policy for carrying current charts?

The term "charts" is not found in the FAA's Part 91 regulations (other than for large and turbine-powered multiengine airplanes in 91.503[a]). The specific FAA regulation, FAR 91.103 "Preflight Actions," states that each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight. What is not specifically addressed in the regulation is a requirement for charts. You should always carry a current chart for safety's sake. An expired chart will not show new frequencies or newly constructed obstructions, some of which could be tall enough to be a hazard along your route of flight.



•Title 14 CFR section 91.503[a] (Large and Turbojet powered aircraft)

•Title 14 CFR section 135.83 (Air Carriers-Little Airplane)

•Title 14 CFR section 121.549 (Air Carrier-Big Airplanes)

The FAA has rendered interpretations that have stated the foregoing. The subject of current charts was thoroughly covered in an article in the FAA's July/August 1997 issue of FAA Aviation News. That article was cleared through the FAA's Chief Counsel's office. In that article the FAA stated the following:



•"You can carry old charts in your aircraft." "It is not FAA policy to violate anyone for having outdated charts in the aircraft."

•"Not all pilots are required to carry a chart." "91.503..requires the pilot in command of large and multiengine airplanes to have charts." "Other operating sections of the FAR such as Part 121 and Part 135 operations have similar requirements."



•..."since some pilots thought they could be violated for having outdated or no charts on board during a flight, we need to clarify an important issue. As we have said, it is NOT FAA policy to initiate enforcement action against a pilot for having an old chart on board or no chart on board." That's because there is no regulation on the issue.

•..."the issue of current chart data bases in handheld GPS receivers is a non-issue because the units are neither approved by the FAA or required for flight, nor do panel-mounted VFR-only GPS receivers have to have a current data base because, like handheld GPS receivers, the pilot is responsible for pilotage under VFR.

•"If a pilot is involved in an enforcement investigation and there is evidence that the use of an out-of-date chart, no chart, or an out-of-date database contributed to the condition that brought on the enforcement investigation, then that information could be used in any enforcement action that might be taken."



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