Regulation Text
(a) This subpart applies to the operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States and the operations of foreign civil aircraft within the United States.
(b) Section 91.702 of this subpart also applies to each person on board an aircraft operated as follows:
(1) A U.S. registered civil aircraft operated outside the United States;
(2) Any aircraft operated outside the United States—
(i) That has its next scheduled destination or last place of departure in the United States if the aircraft next lands in the United States; or
(ii) If the aircraft lands in the United States with the individual still on the aircraft regardless of whether it was a scheduled or otherwise planned landing site.
[Docket FAA-1998-4954, 64 FR 1079, Jan. 7, 1999]
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.701) sets the scope of Subpart H. It applies to operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside the United States and to operations of foreign civil aircraft within the United States. Section 91.702 additionally reaches each person on board certain aircraft.
Research Notes
Common Questions
Who does Subpart H apply to?
It applies to two operational categories: U.S.-registered civil aircraft flown outside the United States, and foreign civil aircraft flown within the United States.
“This subpart applies to the operations of civil aircraft of U.S. registry outside of the United States and the operations of foreign civil aircraft within the United States.” — 14 CFR § 91.701(a)
When does § 91.702 reach a person on board?
Section 91.702 applies to each person aboard a U.S.-registered civil aircraft operated outside the United States, and to any aircraft operated outside the U.S. whose next scheduled destination or last departure point is in the United States if it next lands there, or that lands in the U.S. with the individual still aboard.
“Section 91.702 of this subpart also applies to each person on board an aircraft operated as follows…” — 14 CFR § 91.701(b)
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