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Document Title: 8900.1 CHG FCA, Foreign Civil Aircraft Authorizations
Summary:

This change incorporates new information into Volume 12, Chapter 3, Sections 2 and 9. This change provides guidance on foreign civil aircraft seeking to conduct Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR) or special instrument approach procedures (IAP) and Area Navigation (RNAV) Visual Flight Procedures (RVFP) in the United States.
References:

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)

  • Section 129.5, Operations Specifications.
  • Section 129.7, Application, Issuance, or Denial of Operations Specifications.
  • Section 129.9, Contents of Operations Specifications.
  • Section 129.13, Airworthiness and Registration Certificates.
  • Section 129.14, Maintenance Program and Minimum Equipment List Requirements for U.S. Registered Aircraft.
  • Section 129.15, Flightcrew Member Certificates.
  • Part 212, Charter Rules for U.S. and Foreign Direct Air Carriers.
  • Part 375, Navigation of Foreign Civil Aircraft Within the United States.
Documents for Download: 8900.1 CHG FCA Coord Copy
8900.1 CHG FCA CF
Comments Due: September 4, 2025 
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Last updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2025