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3.4_License exception AVS authorizes a civil aircraft
of U.S. registry operating under an Air Carrier
Operating Certificate, Commercial Operating Certificate, or Air Taxi Operating Certificate issued by the
Federal Aviation Administration or conducting
flights under operating specifications approved by
the Federal Aviation Administration pursuant to
14_CFR Part 129 of the regulations of the Federal
Aviation Administration, may depart from the U.S.
under its own power for any destination provided
that:
3.4.1_The aircraft does not depart for the purpose of
sale, lease or other disposition of operational control
of the aircraft or its equipment, parts, accessories, or
components to a foreign country or any national
thereof.
3.4.2_The aircraft’s U.S. registration will not be
changed while abroad.
3.4.3_The aircraft is not to be used in any foreign
military activity while abroad; and
3.4.4_The aircraft does not carry from the U.S. any
item for which a license is required and has not been
granted by the U.S. Government.
3.5_License exception AVS authorizes any other
operating civil aircraft of U.S. registry to depart from
the U.S. under its own power for any destination,
except to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, and
North Korea (flights to these destinations require a
license), provided that:
3.5.1_The aircraft does not depart for the purpose of
sale, lease or other disposition of operational control
of the aircraft, or its equipment, parts, accessories, or
components to a foreign country or national thereof.
3.5.2_The aircraft’s U.S. registration will not be
changed while abroad.
3.5.3_The aircraft is not to be used in any foreign
military activity while abroad.
3.5.4_The aircraft does not carry from the U.S. any
item for which an export license is required and has
not been granted by the U.S. Government; and
3.5.5_The aircraft will be operated while abroad by
a U.S. licensed pilot, except that during domestic
flights within a foreign country, the aircraft may be
operated by a pilot currently licensed by that foreign
country.
3.6_A license authorizes the departure of the aircraft
within the special limitations set forth in the license
document. It is issued only on the basis of a formal
application requesting the issuance of a license prior
to the flight.
3.7_Once it has been determined that an export
license is required, an application for the license
should be submitted to the Bureau of Export
Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. An
application consists of Form BXA-748P (multipurpose application). This form and information on the
application process can be obtained free of charge
from either the U.S. Department of Commerce in
Washington or any of its District Offices. (See
paragraph 4.)
3.8_Applications for validated licenses by non-U.S.
citizens require that the applicant appoint an agent
subject to U.S. jurisdiction to act in his/her behalf. If
an emergency situation necessitates the expedition of
the application process, contact the Counseling
Division Staff of the Bureau of Export Administration (telephone 202-482-4811) or any Department
of Commerce District Office for assistance.
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4. Department of Commerce District Office
Locations
TBL GEN 1.4-1
State City
Alabama Birmingham
Alaska Anchorage
Arizona Phoenix
California Los Angeles
California San Francisco
Colorado Denver
Connecticut Hartford
Florida Miami
Georgia Atlanta
Georgia Savannah
Hawaii Honolulu
Illinois Chicago
Indiana Indianapolis
Iowa Des Moines
Louisiana New Orleans
Maryland Baltimore
Massachusetts Boston
Michigan Detroit
Minnesota Minneapolis
Missouri St. Louis
Nebraska Omaha
Nevada Reno
New Jersey Newark
New Mexico Albuquerque
New York Buffalo
New York New York
North Carolina Greensboro
Ohio Cincinnati
Ohio Cleveland
Oregon Portland
Pennsylvania Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh
Puerto Rico San Juan
South Carolina Columbia
Tennessee Memphis
Texas Dallas
Texas Houston
Utah Salt Lake City
Washington Seattle
West Virginia Charleston
Wisconsin Milwaukee
Wyoming Cheyenne
5. Regulations Concerning Civil Movement
of Arms, Ammunition, and Military Type
Aircraft
5.1_Importation of military type aircraft and the
carriage or importation of firearms or ammunition are
regulated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury,
Division of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
5.2_A permit must be obtained from the Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms Division for the importation of
certain military type aircraft regardless of demilitarization. Aircraft that are exempt from permits are
specifically listed in the regulations on Importation of
Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War (26 CFR
Part_180).
5.3_A permit must be obtained from the Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms Division for the importation of
firearms and ammunition for commercial transactions.
5.4_Transportation or shipment of firearms or
ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce to
persons other than licensed importers, licensed
manufacturers, licensed dealers or licensed collectors, without written notice to the carrier that such
firearms or ammunition is being transported or
shipped is unlawful.
5.5_Any passenger who owns or legally possesses a
firearm or ammunition being transported aboard any
common or contract carrier for movement with the
passenger must deliver said firearm or ammunition
into the custody of the pilot, captain, conductor, or
operator of such common or contract carrier for the
duration of the trip.
5.6_Applications for permits should be made on
Form 6 (Firearms), preferably 30 days in advance of
importation. Form IRS-4522, International Import
Certificate, may also be required by the exporting
country and should accompany applications on Form
6 (Firearms) when necessary.
5.7_Exportation of military type aircraft are
regulated by the U.S. Department of State, Office of
Munitions Control.
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5.8_A license must be obtained from the Office of
Munitions Control, Department of State, for the
exportation from the U. S. of certain military type
aircraft regardless of demilitarization. Aircraft that
are exempt from licenses are specifically listed in the
regulations on International Traffic in Arms (22_CFR
Part 121). Applications for licenses are made as
follows:
5.8.1_For permanent export, on Form DSP-5. Apply
at least 30, preferable 60, days in advance. A Form
DSP-63a may also be required from the importing
country.
5.8.2_For temporary export, on Form DSP-73.
Apply at least 10 days in advance.
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GEN 1.5 Aircraft Instruments, Equipment,
and Flight Documents
1. General
1.1_Commercial air transport aircraft operating in the
U.S. airspace must adhere to the provisions of
Annex_6, Operation of Aircraft, Part One,
Chapter_Six (Airplane Instruments, Equipment and
Flight Documents) and Chapter Seven (Airplane
Communications and Navigation Equipment).
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GEN 1.6 Summary of National Regulations and
International Agreements/Conventions
1. Summary of National Regulations
1.1_Air regulations for the U.S. and areas under its
jurisdiction are published in Title 14 of the U.S. Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1-199, entitled
the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of
Transportation. It is essential that persons engaged in
air operations in the U.S. airspace be acquainted with
the relevant regulations. Copies of the 14 CFR parts
may be purchased from the:
Superintendent of Documents
Attn: New Orders
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
Telephone: 202-512-1800
The Code of Federal Regulations is available
electronically at:
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html.
1.2_ The following is a partial list of Federal Aviation
Regulations and their respective subject matter:
TBL GEN 1.6-1
14 CFR
Part No.
Title
1 Definitions and abbreviations
11 General rulemaking procedures
13 Investigative and enforcement
procedures
21 Certification procedures for products and
parts
23 Airworthiness standards: normal, utility,
acrobatic, and commuter category
airplanes
25 Airworthiness standards: transport
category airplanes
27 Airworthiness standards: normal
category rotorcraft
29 Airworthiness Standards: transport
category rotorcraft
31 Airworthiness standards: manned free
balloons
33 Airworthiness standards: aircraft engines
14 CFR
Part No.
Title
35 Airworthiness standards: propellers
36 Noise standards: aircraft type and
airworthiness certification
39 Airworthiness directives
43 Maintenance, preventive maintenance,
rebuilding, and alteration
45 Identification and registration marking
47 Aircraft registration
49 Recording of aircraft titles and security
documents
61 Certification: Pilots, flight instructors,
and ground instructors
63 Certification: Flight crewmembers other
than pilots
65 Certification: Airmen other than flight
crewmembers
67 Medical standards and certification
71 Designation of Class A, B, C, D, and E
airspace areas; airways; routes; and
reporting points
73 Special use airspace
77 Objects affecting navigable airspace
91 General operating and flight rules
93 Special air traffic rules and airport traffic
patterns
95 IFR altitudes
97 Standard instrument approach
procedures
99 Security control of air traffic
101 Moored balloons, kites, unmanned
rockets, and unmanned free balloons
103 Ultralight vehicles
105 Parachute jumping
107 Airport security
108 Airplane operator security
109 Indirect air carrier security
119 Certification: Air carriers and
commercial operators
121 Operating requirements: Domestic, flag,
and supplemental operations
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14 CFR
Part No.
Title
125 Certification and operations: Airplanes
having a seating capacity of 20 or more
passengers or a maximum payload
capacity of 6,000 pounds or more
129 Operations: Foreign air carriers and
foreign operations of U.S. registered
aircraft engaged in common carriage
133 Rotorcraft external load operations
135 Operating requirements: Commuter and
on-demand operations
137 Agricultural aircraft operations
139 Certification and operations: Land
airports serving certain air carriers
141 Pilot schools
142 Training centers
145 Repair stations
147 Aviation maintenance technician schools
150 Airport noise compatibility planning
151 Federal aid to airports
152 Airport aid program
155 Release of airport property from surplus
property disposal restrictions
14 CFR
Part No.
Title
156 State block grant pilot program
157 Notice of construction, alteration,
activation, and deactivation of airports
158 Passenger facility charges (PFCs)
161 Notice and approval of airport noise and
access restrictions
169 Expenditure of Federal funds for
nonmilitary airports or air navigation
facilities thereon
170 Establishment and discontinuance
criteria for air traffic control services and
navigational facilities
171 Non-Federal navigation facilities
183 Representatives of the Administrator
185 Testimony by employees and production
of records in legal proceedings, and
service of legal process and pleadings
187 Fees
189 Use of Federal Aviation Administration
communications system
191 Protection of sensitive security
information
198 Aviation insurance
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GEN 1.7 Differences From ICAO Standards,
Recommended Practices and Procedures
NOTE -See GEN 1.6 for the availability of Title 14 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Parts 1-199.
ANNEX 1 -PERSONNEL LICENSING
Chapter 1 Definitions and General Rules Concerning Licences
1.1
Chapter 1 Std.
The U.S. does not require the training organizations to have a quality assurance system as outlined
in ICAO Annex 1, Appendix 2, Item 3.
1.1
Chapter 1 Std.
The U.S. issues a certificate and ATC ratings, not a license
1.2.5.2
Chapter 1 Std.
The maximum validity on a private pilot medical certificate is 36 months for private pilots under
age 40 and 24 months for private pilots over age 40.*
The maximum validity on an airline transport pilot medical certificate is 6 months*
*Verify any changes to U.S. standards by reviewing _61.23(d)
The maximum validity allowed for non-FAA air traffic controllers (required to hold an FAA Second-Class airman medical certificate) is 12 months.
The maximum validity allowed for FAA air traffic controllers is 24 months for those under age 40
who work at FAA terminals or centers.
Free balloon and glider pilots are not required to hold medical certificates but are prohibited from
operating during periods of medical deficiency.
1.2.5.2.2
Chapter 1 Std.
U.S. commercial pilots engaged in single-crew, commercial air transport operations carrying passengers have a 12-month validity on their medical assessments regardless of age.
1.2.5.2.3
Chapter 1 Std.
Free balloon and glider pilots are not required to hold a medical certificate but are prohibited from
operating during periods of medical deficiency.
The maximum validity on non-FAA air traffic controllers (required to hold a second-class airman
medical certificate) is 12 months.
The maximum validity for FAA Terminal and Center personnel over age 40 is 12 months.
1.2.5.2.4
Chapter 1 Rec.
Free balloon and glider pilots are not required to hold a medical certificate but are prohibited from
operating during periods of medical deficiency.
Private pilots over age 50 have a 24-month validity on their medical assessments.
1.2.5.2.5
Chapter 1 Std.
The U.S. does not defer medical examinations.
1.2.6.1.1*
Chapter 1 Rec.
License holders are not required to inform the Licensing Authority of a confirmed pregnancy or any
decrease in medical fitness.
License holders are prohibited from operating during periods of medical deficiency.
*See also ICAO state letter AN 5/22-08/33 of 5 May 2008.
1.2.9.1
Chapter 1 Std.
The United States has no “retesting” requirement, as applicants must be able to read, speak, write
and understand the English language at license issue.
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1.2.9.2
Chapter 1 Std.
The U.S. does not require Air traffic controllers or aeronautical station operators to demonstrate the
ability to speak and understand the language.
Chapter 2 Licences and Ratings for Pilots
2.1.9.3
Chapter 2 Std.
The United States permits some SIC time to meet the total flight time requirements but not all SIC
time is creditable
2.2.3
Chapter 2 Std.
Student pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA Third-Class medical certificate which,
though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 2.
2.3.1.6
Chapter 2 Std.
Private pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate which,
though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 2.
2.4.1.6
Chapter 2 Std.
Commercial pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
which, though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1.
2.5.1.1
Chapter 2 Std.
Minimum age is 23 years
2.5.1.6
Chapter 2 Std.
Airline transport pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
which, though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1.
2.6.1.5.1
Chapter 2 Std.
Private pilots who hold an airplane instrument rating are not required to comply with ICAO Class
1 hearing standards. U.S. hearing requirements are identical for FAA First-and Third-Class medical certificates and, though not identical to ICAO, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1 hearing standards.
2.6.1.5.2
Chapter 2 Rec.
Private pilots are not required to comply with ICAO Class 1 physical, mental, and visual requirements to hold an airplane instrument rating.
2.7.1.6
Chapter 2 Std.
Private pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA Third-Class Medical Certificate which,
though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 2.
2.8.1.6
Chapter 2 Std.
Commercial pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate
which, though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1.
2.9.1.6
Chapter 2 Std.
Airline transport pilots must meet the requirements of an FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
which, though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1.
2.10.1.5.1
Chapter 2 Std.
Private pilots who hold a helicopter instrument rating are not required to comply with ICAO Class
1 hearing standards. U.S. hearing requirements are identical for FAA First-and Third-Class medical certificates and, though not identical to ICAO, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1 hearing standards.
2.10.1.5.2
Chapter 2 Rec.
Private pilots are not required to comply with ICAO Class 1 physical, mental, and visual requirements to hold a helicopter instrument rating.
2.12.1.5
Chapter 2 Std.
Glider pilots are not required to hold a medical certificate but are prohibited from operating during
periods of medical deficiency.
2.13.1.5 Free balloon pilots are not required to hold a medical certificate but are prohibited from operating
during periods of medical deficiency.
Chapter 3 Licences for Flight Crew Members Other Than Licences for Pilots
3.2.1.5
Chapter 3 Std.
Flight navigators must meet the requirements of an FAA Second-Class medical certificate which,
though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1.
3.3.1.5
Chapter 3 Std.
Flight engineers must meet the requirements of an FAA Second-Class medical certificate which,
though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 1.
Chapter 4 Licences and Ratings for Personnel Other Than Flight Crew Members
4.2.2.3.1
Chapter 4 Rec.
The United States endorses the certification privileges on the licence.
4.2.2.4
Chapter 4 Std.
The United states does not allow an approved maintenance organization to appoint non-licensed
personnel to exercise the privileges of 4.2.2 within the U.S..
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Chapter 4 Std.
a) No experience is required for applicants who have satisfactorily completed an approved training
course.
b) 18 months’ experience is required.
4.3.1.4
Chapter 4 Std.
Non-FAA air traffic controllers must meet the requirements of an FAA Second-Class medical certificate which, though not identical, meet the intent of ICAO Class 3.
4.4.2.2.1
Chapter 4 Std.
There is no minimum experience requirement for ratings other than control tower.
4.5.1.1
Chapter 4 Std.
The United States requires the applicant shall not be less than 23 years of age.
4.5.1.3.2
Chapter 4 Std.
The United States permits the applicant to have two years of experience in the last three years
Chapter 5 Specifications for Personnel Licences
5.1.3.1
Chapter 5 Std.
The United States is transitioning to a plastic multi color certificate.
5.1.3.2
Chapter 5 Std.
The FAA is transitioning to a plastic multi color certificate.
Chapter 6 Medical Provisions for Licencing
6.3.1.2
Chapter 6 Std.
An FAA First-Class medical certificate is required when exercising the privileges of an airline
transport pilot and an FAA Second-Class medical certificate is required when exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot, a flight engineer, or a flight navigator.
6.3.2.6
Chapter 6 Std.
Electrocardiography is required for airline transport pilots but not for commercial pilots.
6.3.2.6.1
Chapter 6 Std.
Electrocardiography is required in re-examination of airline transport pilot applicants over the age
of 40 every 12 months.
Electrocardiography is not specifically required for commercial pilots unless clinically indicated.
6.3.2.6.2
Chapter 6 Rec.
Electrocardiography is required in re-examination of airline transport pilot applicants over the age
of 40 every 12 months.
Electrocardiography is not specifically required for commercial pilots unless clinically indicated.
6.3.2.9.1
Chapter 6 Rec.
Chest radiography is not specifically required unless clinically indicated.
6.3.3.4
Chapter 6 Std.
The demonstration of compliance with the visual requirements to be made with only one pair of
correcting lenses is not specifically required.
6.3.3.4.1
Chapter 6 Std.
A requirement that a spare set of corrective lenses be readily available when exercising privileges
is not established.
6.3.4.1.1
Chapter 6 Std.
Applicants are not required to demonstrate normal hearing against a background noise that reproduces or simulates the masking properties of flight deck noise upon speech and beacon signals.
6.3.4.1.2
Chapter 6 Std.
Applicants are not required to take a practical hearing test.
6.4.1.1
Chapter 6 Std.
Free balloon and glider pilots are not required to hold a medical certificate but are prohibited from
operating during periods of medical deficiency.
6.4.1.2
Chapter 6 Std.
Free balloon and glider pilots are not required to hold a medical certificate but are prohibited from
operating during periods of medical deficiency.
6.4.2.6
Chapter 6 Std.
Electrocardiography for applicants for third-class airman (private pilot) medical certification is not
required at first issue unless clinically indicated.
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6.4.2.6.1
Chapter 6 Std.
Routine electrocardiography for applicants for FAA third-class airman (private pilot) medical certification is not required unless clinically indicated.
6.4.2.6.2
Chapter 6 Rec.
Electrocardiography for applicants for FAA third-class airman (private pilot) medical certification
is not required at first issue unless clinically indicated.
6.4.2.9.1
Chapter 6 Rec.
Radiography for private pilots is not specifically required unless clinically indicated.
6.4.3.4
Chapter 6 Std.
The demonstration of compliance with the visual requirements to be made with only one pair of
corrective lenses is not specifically required.
6.4.3.4.1
Chapter 6 Std.
The requirement that a spare set of corrective lenses be readily available when exercising the privileges of the license is not established
6.5.2.6
Chapter 6 Std.
Electrocardiography is required for FAA air traffic controllers at first issue but not for non-FAA
ATCs unless clinically indicated.
6.5.2.6.1
Chapter 6 Std.
Electrocardiography is required for FAA ATCs but not for non-FAA ATCs unless clinically indicated.
6.5.3.4
Chapter 6 Std.
The demonstration of compliance with the visual requirements to be made with only one pair of
corrective lenses is not specifically required.
6.5.3.4.1
Chapter 6 Std.
A requirement that a spare set of corrective lenses be readily available when exercising the privileges of the licence is not established
6.5.4.1.1
Chapter 6 Std.
Applicants are not required to demonstrate normal hearing against a background noise that reproduces or simulates an air traffic control working environment.
6.5.4.1.2
Chapter 6 Std.
Applicants are not required to take a practical hearing test.
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ANNEX 2 -RULES OF THE AIR
Chapter 1 Definitions
Aerodrome
control tower
In the U.S., an “aerodrome control facility” is referred to as a “tower” or “airport traffic control
tower”; “aerodrome control” is referred to as “airport traffic control service.”
Airborne
collision
avoidance
The U.S. uses “traffic alert collision avoidance system (TCAS).” TCAS is an airborne collision
avoidance system based on radar beacon signals and operates independent of ground-based
equipment. TCAS-I generates traffic advisories only. TCAS-II generates traffic advisories and
resolution (collision avoidance) advisories in the vertical plane.
Air-taxiing The U.S. uses “hover taxi” for this maneuver above 100 feet above ground level (AGL) and “air
taxi” below 100 feet AGL.
Area control
service
The U.S. does not use the term “area control service” to indicate controlled flight in controlled
areas.
Area control
centre
The U.S. equivalent facility for an Area Control Centre (ACC) is an Air Route Traffic Control
Center (ARTCC).
ATS route In U.S. domestic airspace, the term “ATS route” is not used. Routes in the U.S. include VOR
airways, jet routes, substitute routes, and off-airway routes. The U.S. also uses instrument departure
procedures (DPs) and standard terminal arrivals (STARs).
Controlled
airspace
The U.S. terms for controlled airspace have different parameters than for ICAO.
Danger area The term “danger area” is not used within the U.S. or any of its possessions or territories.
Estimated
off-block time
The U.S. uses the term “estimated departure time” for domestic operations.
Flight
information
centre
The U.S. does not operate flight information centers (FICs). In the U.S., the services provided by
FICs are performed by air traffic control (ATC) facilities, automated flight service stations (AFSSs),
and rescue coordination centers (RCCs).
Instrument
meteorological
conditions
The U.S. air traffic service units use the phrase “IFR conditions.”
Level The U.S. uses “altitude” or “flight level” rather than “level” and “cruising altitude” rather than
“cruising level.’’ The term “level” is not used to mean “height,” “altitude,” or “flight level.”
Movement area In the U.S., the term “movement area” means “the runways, taxiways, and other areas of an
airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing, hover taxiing, air-taxiing, take-off and landing of
aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airport/heliports with a tower,
specific approval for entry onto the movement area must be obtained from ATC.”
The U.S. does not use an all-inclusive term to denote the movement area plus loading ramps and
parking areas of an airport, nor does the U.S. use the term “maneuvering area’’ in any related
context.
Repetitive flight
plan (RPL)
The U.S. uses the term “stored flight plan” for domestic operations.
Terminal
control area
In the U.S., “terminal control area” has been replaced by “Class B airspace/area.” Standard IFR
services are provided to IFR aircraft operating in Class B airspace.
Total estimated
elapsed time
The U.S. uses “estimated time en route” for domestic operations.
Transition
altitude
In U.S. domestic airspace, “transition altitude,” “layer” and “level” are not used; however, in the
U.S., flight levels begin at FL 180 where the reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury is used as
the constant atmospheric pressure. Below FL 180, altitudes are based on barometric pressure
readings. QNH and QFE altimeter settings are not provided in domestic U.S. airspace.
Visual
meteorological
conditions
The U.S. air traffic service units use the phrase “VFR conditions.”
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Chapter 2 Applicability of the Rules of the Air
2.2 See difference under “Movement area.”
2.5 Except in an emergency, no pilot of a civil aircraft may allow a person who appears to be
intoxicated or who demonstrates by manner or physical indications that the individual is under the
influence of drugs (except a medical patient under proper care) to be carried in that aircraft.
Chapter 3 General Rules
3.1.8 In addition, aircraft shall not be flown in formation flight when passengers are carried for hire.
3.2 Note See difference under “Movement area.”
3.2.2.6.1 See difference under “Movement area.”
3.2.3.2 d) The U.S. national regulations do not require aircraft on the movement area of an airport, whose
engines are running, to display lights which indicate that fact from sunset to sunrise.
3.2.5 Unless otherwise authorized or required by ATC, no person may operate an aircraft within a
Class B, C, or D surface area except for the purpose of landing at, or taking off from, an airport
within that area.
In addition, in the case of a helicopter approaching to land, avoid the flow of fixed-wing aircraft.
In addition, no person may, within a Class B, C, or D surface area operate an aircraft to, from, or on
an airport having a control tower operated by the U.S. unless two-way radio communications are
maintained between that aircraft and the control tower.
3.3.1.2 In the U.S., ATC flight plans are not required for VFR flight in Class C, D, or E airspace.
3.3.1.2.1 d) Requirements pertaining to filing flight plans for flights operating across U.S. borders and for
identification purposes are described in 14 CFR Part 9l (Section 91.84) and Part 99.
3.3.1.2.2 The U.S. requires that domestic flight plans be submitted at least 30 minutes before departure. For
international flights, the U.S. recommends that they be transmitted so that they are received by ATC
authorities in each Flight Information Region (FIR) to be entered, at least 2 hours prior to entry,
unless otherwise provided in that State’s requirements.
3.6.1 Air traffic control clearances are not needed for VFR flight in U.S. Class C, D, or E airspace.
3.6.2.4 When meteorological conditions fall below the minimum specified for en route VFR flights, the
pilot of the aircraft shall not continue his/her flight in such conditions, except in emergency, beyond
the extent necessary to return to his/her departure point or to the nearest suitable landing point.
3.6.5.2.2 In the event of two-way communications failure in the U.S., ATC service is predicated on pilot
compliance with the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 (Section 91.185). If the failure occurs in IMC, or
if VFR cannot be complied with, each pilot is to continue the flight according to the following:
Route
a) By the route assigned in the last ATC clearance received;
b) If being radar vectored, by the direct route from the point of failure to the fix, route, or
airway specified in the vector clearance;
c) In the absence of an assigned route, by the route that ATC has advised may be expected
in a further clearance; or
d) In the absence of an assigned route or a route that ATC has advised may be expected in
a further clearance, by the route filed in the flight plan.
Altitude -At the HIGHEST of the following altitudes or flight levels FOR THE ROUTE
SEGMENT BEING FLOWN:
a) The altitude or flight level assigned in the last ATC clearance received;
b) The minimum altitude/flight level as prescribed for IFR operations; or
c) The altitude or flight level ATC has advised may be expected in a further clearance.
