Applicability

This regulation describes special certificates that were issued to U.S. citizen flight crewmembers working for air carriers on international flights. These certificates served as official documentation to help crew members clear customs and immigration when entering foreign countries that are part of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The certificates were issued under international aviation agreements (specifically ICAO Annex 9) and functioned similarly to a professional credential recognized by treaty countries. This made it easier for flight crews to move through international borders as part of their job duties, rather than being processed as regular travelers.

Note that the regulation uses past tense ("were issued"), indicating this describes a historical program. Modern flight crews typically use other documents for international operations, though the regulation remains in the books as a reference to this former certification system.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*