Regulation Text
An operator of a Stage 2 airplane that is operating only between points outside the contiguous United States on or after November 5, 1990, must include in its operations specifications a statement that such airplane may not be used to provide air transportation to or from any airport in the contiguous United States.
[Docket FAA-2002-12771, 67 FR 46571, July 15, 2002]
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.857) requires an operator of a Stage 2 airplane operating only between points outside the contiguous United States on or after November 5, 1990, to include in its operations specifications a statement that the airplane may not be used to provide air transportation to or from any airport in the contiguous United States.
Research Notes
Common Questions
What must an off-shore Stage 2 operator put in its op specs?
A statement that the Stage 2 airplane may not be used to provide air transportation to or from any airport in the contiguous United States.
“An operator of a Stage 2 airplane that is operating only between points outside the contiguous United States on or after November 5, 1990, must include in its operations specifications a statement that such airplane may not be used to provide air transportation to or from any airport in the contiguous United States.” — 14 CFR § 91.857
Which operators does § 91.857 apply to?
Operators of Stage 2 airplanes flying only between points outside the contiguous United States on or after November 5, 1990.
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