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9/2788 (#14)

Valid Time
15 August 2009 until further notice

Special Notice
Aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight of 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) or less that operate to or from or within or transit territorial airspace of the United States (U.S.).  This notice, and  another separate special notice for aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight of more than 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) replaces previously issued FDC special notice notams 8/3576 and 9/9922.  In addition to the requirements prescribed in 14 CFR Part 99, security control of Air Traffic , the following special security requirements are in effect pursuant to 14 CFR section 99.7 special security instructions.

Part I.
Authorized operations aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) or less, are not authorized to operate to or from or within or transit territorial airspace of the U.S. unless they meet the conditions of one of the following paragraphs.  In addition aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff gross weight of 100,309 pounds (45,500 KGS) or less, are not authorized to enter United States (U.S.) territorial airspace enroute to planned alternates unless the operator meets the requirements listed in this notice prior to listing U.S. airports as alternate landing airports in the aircraft flight plan.

  1. All foreign diplomatic flights with a state department approved diplomatic clearance are authorized except, diplomatic flights from state department designated special interest countries must also have an FAA routing authorization.  NOTE: Washington National-Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) is not authorized for arrival or departure of foreign diplomatic flights. 
  2. Aircraft registered in United States, Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands are authorized to operate within the territorial airspace of the U.S. In Accordance with all applicable regulations.  Aircraft registered in these countries are also authorized to operate VFR in airport traffic pattern areas of United States airports near the United States border.  However, if the aircraft departs the airport VFR pattern at any time and transits Canadian, Mexican, or International airspace enroute to another airport, the requirements of paragraphs F. and G. apply. 
  3. U.S. Military, Air Ambulance, Fire Fighting, Law Enforcement, Rescue Recovery, and Emergency Evacuation Aircraft engaged in operations within 50 nm of the border are authorized only with an ATC assigned discrete beacon code.  This requirement is applicable if conducting operations that exit and reenter or cross in and out of territorial airspace of the United States.
  4. Canadian and Mexican Air Ambulance, Fire Fighting, Law Enforcement, Rescue Recovery, and Emergency Evacuation Aircraft engaged in operations within 50 nm of the border, with or without an active flight plan area authorized with an ATC-assigned discrete beacon code. 
  5. Foreign registered aircraft are authorized to operate within U.S> territorial airspace when conducting post maintenance, manufacturer production, and acceptance flight test operations if in compliance with conditions 1 through 6:
    1. File and are on an active flight plan
    2. Are equipped with an operational mode C or S transponder and continuously squawk an ATC issued transponder code
    3. Maintain two-way communications with ATC
    4. Operational control is by a U.S. company
    5. A U.S. licensed pilot is pilot in command
    6. Maintenance Flight is included in the remarks section of the flight plan
  6. Aircraft registered in the United States are authorized to operate to or from or transit the territorial airspace of the U.S., if in compliance with:
    1. File and are on an active flight plan (DVFR included)
    2. Are equipped with an operational mode C or S transponder and continuously squawk an ATC issued transponder code. 
    3. Maintain two-way communications with ATC
    4. Comply with all U.S. customs and border protection requirements.
  7. Aircraft registered in Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and British Virgin Islands are authorized to operate to or from or transit any of these countries and the territorial airspace of the U.S., if in compliance with:
    1. File and are on an active direct flight plan (DVFR included) that enters U.S. territorial airspace directly from any of the countries listed in this paragraph.  Flights that include any stop in a non-listed country must comply with all requirements for other foreign registered aircraft in accordance with paragraph I of this notice.
    2. Are equipped with an operations mode C or S transponder and continuously squawk an ATC issued transponder code
    3. Maintain two-way communications with ATC
    4. Comply with all U.S. customs and border protection requirements
  8. Aircraft registered in the United States, Mexico, or Canada and operating without an operational mode C or S transponder and/or without the ability to maintain two-way communications with ATC area authorized to operate to or from or transit U.S. territorial airspace in Alaska, if in compliance with conditions 1 through 5:
    1. Enter Alaskan airspace between Canada and Alaska north of the 54th Parallel
    2. File and are on an active flight plan
    3. Squawk 1200 if VFR and equipped with transponder
    4. Have only the flight crew and known passengers on board the aircraft as reflected on the manifest
    5. Comply with all U.S. customs and border protection requirements
  9. Foreign registered aircraft not specifically authorized in paragraphs A-H of this part, are authorized if in compliance with conditions 1 thought 6. 
    1. Files and are on an active flight plan (DVFR included)
    2. Are equipped with an operational mode C or S transponder and continuously squawk an ATC issued Transponder code
    3. Maintain two-way communications with ATC
    4. Comply with all U.S. customs and border protection requirements
    5. Are operating under an approved TSA aviation security program or are operating under an approved TSA aviation security program or are operating with an FAA/TSA airspace waiver
    6. Are also in receipt of an FAA routing authorization if the aircraft is registered in Russia or The Peoples Republic of China or the aircraft is operating with the ICAO three letter designator of a Russian or Peoples Republic of China operator

Part II.
FAATSA airspace waivers, TSA aviation security programs, FAA routing authorizations, and state diplomatic clearances

  1. FAA/TSA Airspace Waivers
    1. Operators may submit requests for FAA/TSA airspace waivers at https://waiver.c3.faa.gov
    2. Information and forms can be found at: http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/general_aviation/airspace_waivers.shtm or can be obtained by contacting TSA at 571/227-2071
    3. For emergency or short notice requests, contact TSA at 571/227-2071 or after hours at 703/563-3400
  2. TSA Aviation Security Programs
    1. Information regarding TSA Aviation Security Programs for general aviation operations can be found at http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/tsnm/general_aviation/rules.shtm
    2. Contacts for information regarding TSA aviation security programs will be provided by the department of transportation during the commercial certification process. U.S. commercial aircraft operators contact their principal security inspector (PSI). Foreign air carriers contact their International Industry Representative (IIR).
  3. FAA routing authorization information applicable to state department designated special interest flight operations  in U.S. territorial airspace is available by contacting the FAA at 202/267-8115
  4. State Department diplomatic clearance information applicable to all foreign diplomatic flights operating in U.S. territorial airspace is available at: http://www.useg.org/useg.html or contact the State Department at 202/736-7158 or after hours at 202/647-9000

Part III.
Special Notice

  1. Pilots are reminded that there are increased security measures in place at many areas.  In accordance with 14 CFR section 91.103, prior to departure, pilots must obtain pertinent flight information, including any temporary flight restrictions along their route of flight or at their point of departure/arrival
  2. Noncompliance with the security requirements in this special notice may result in the flight being denied entry into the territorial airspace of the u>S. or ground stopped at a U.S. airport designated by the FAA and/or TSA
  3. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates the rules concerning operations in this special notice may be subject to following procedures may be intercepted, detained and interviewed by law enforcement/USSS/security personnel

Part IV.
Waivers under previous notam 8/3576 all existing FAATSA waivers under FDC notam 8/3576 remain valid for the specified end date in waiver.

Part V.
Definitions

  1. Territorial airspace of the U.S. means the airspace over the U.S., its territories and possessions and the airspace overlying the territorial waivers between the U.S. coast and twelve (12) nautical miles from the U.S. coast
  2. To or from means any flight entering U.S. territorial airspace after departure from a location outside of the U.S. for landing at a destinations in the U.S., or exiting the U.S. territorial airspace after departure from a location in the U.S>, or any flight that exits U.S> territorial airspace and returns into U.S. territorial airspace to land at a destination in the U.S>
  3. Transit means any flight departuing from a location outside of the U.S., its territories or possessions, which operates in the territorial airspace of the U.S. enroute to a location outside the U.S., its territories or possessions.
  4. Within means any flight departing from a location inside of the U.S., its territories or possessions, which operates in the territorial airspace of the U.S. enroute to a location inside the U.S., its territories or possessions.
  5. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airspace waiver: A grant of relief by the FAA/TSA from the requirements of specific regulations to the degree and for the time period specified in the waiver.
  6. State Department designated special interest countries are Cuba, Iran, North Korea, The Peoples Republic of China, Russia, Sudan, and Syria.

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