# Certificates, Documents and Equipment ## Crew and Passengers - pilot certificate: 14 CFR §61.3(a), 19 CFR §122.27(c)(1), CAR OPS 2A.424(c) - medical certificate or BasicMed: 14 CFR §61.3(c), 19 CFR §122.27(c)(1), CAR OPS 2A.424(c) - FCC restricted radiotelephone operator permit: 47 CFR §13.19(c), 47 CFR §87.105 - letter of authorization (if the aircraft is not registered in the pilot's name) - passport book for all occupants: 22 CFR §51.3(e) - letter for any unaccompanied minors (as applicable): [[Unaccompanied Minors - U.S. Embassy in The Bahamas](https://bs.usembassy.gov/unaccompanied-minors/)]() - current aeronautical publications: CAR OPS 2A.402(d)(3) - life jacket or individual flotation device for each occupant: CAR OPS 2A.409 - registration for personal effects (as applicable): 19 CFR §148.1 ## Aircraft - airworthiness certificate: 14 CFR §91.203(a)(1), CAR OPS 2A.424(b) - registration certificate: 14 CFR §91.203(a)(2), 19 CFR §122.27(c)(2), CAR OPS 2A.424(a) - supplements, placards/markings, operating limitations, weight and balance data: 14 CFR §91.9, CAR OPS 2A.301(d), CAR OPS 2A.402(d)(1) - FCC radio station authorization: 47 CFR §87.103(b), CAR OPS 2A.424(e) - CBP user fee decal: 19 CFR §24.22(e) - overflight exemption letter (as applicable): 19 CFR §122.25 - noise certification (AFM section 4): CAR OPS 2A.416 - journey log book: CAR OPS 2A.402(d)(7), CAR OPS 2A.424(d), ICAO Annex 6 - passenger manifest and cargo manifest (as applicable): CAR OPS 2A.424(f)+(g) - CAR OPS 0 Appendices 1 & 3 (procedures and visual signals for interception, signal codes for search and rescue): CAR OPS 2A.402(d)(4)+(5)+(6) - current database(s) - at least 12 inch registration marks: 14 CFR §45.29(h), ICAO Annex 7 - first-aid kit: CAR OPS 2A.402(a) - fire extinguisher(s): CAR OPS 2A.402(b) - life raft(s), survival equipment, signaling equipment (as applicable): CAR OPS 2A.411 - required equipment: [[Document and Equipment Requirements for Flight in the Bahamas#Equipment]] # Departing the United States/Arriving in the Bahamas ## Paperwork - eAPIS departure manifest: 19 CFR §122.22(c) - call Bahamian customs, confirm how C7A forms will be accepted, local customs procedures - Form C7A (in triplicate): CH.293 §72 - immigration cards (for each occupant): CH.191 §14(2) - IFR (or DVFR) flight plan ## Flight - private aircraft departure clearance approved (US CBP email) - depart ±60 minutes from the departure time listed in the manifest - if possible, cancel IFR while airborne (unless landing at towered airport) - proceed directly to Bahamian customs - retain stamped Form C7A as cruising permit # Departing the Bahamas/Arriving in the United States ## Paperwork - eAPIS arrival manifest: 19 CFR §122.22(b) - secure permission to land: 19 CFR §122.22(b)(6) - Form C7 (in duplicate): CH.293 §89 - CBP Form 6059-B (as applicable): 19 CFR §122.27 - IFR (or DVFR) flight plan ## Flight - return Form C7A - return immigration cards - retain signed Form C7 as outward certificate of clearance - pick up IFR clearance from Miami Oceanic Center above 6,000ft MSL (prior to entering ADIZ) - arrive within allowed time for permission to land - proceed directly to US customs # Links - [[Certificates and Documents for International Flights]] - [[Document and Equipment Requirements for Flight in the Bahamas]] - [[Departing and Arriving in the United States]] - [[Arriving and Departing in the Bahamas]] - [[Flight Operations in the Bahamas]] ### By Kevin Sakson