5. Regulations Concerning Civil Movement of Arms, Ammunition, and Military Type Aircraft
5.1 Importation of military type aircraft and the carriage or importation of firearms or ammunition are regulated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Division of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
5.2 A permit must be obtained from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division for the importation of certain military type aircraft regardless of demilitar-ization. Aircraft that are exempt from permits are specifically listed in the regulations on Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Implements of War (26 CFR Part 180).
5.3 A permit must be obtained from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division for the importation of firearms and ammunition for commercial transac-tions.
5.4 Transportation or shipment of firearms or ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce to persons other than licensed importers, licensed manufacturers, licensed dealers or licensed collec-tors, without written notice to the carrier that such firearms or ammunition is being transported or shipped is unlawful.
5.5 Any passenger who owns or legally possesses a firearm or ammunition being transported aboard any common or contract carrier for movement with the passenger must deliver said firearm or ammunition into the custody of the pilot, captain, conductor, or operator of such common or contract carrier for the duration of the trip.
5.6 Applications for permits should be made on Form 6 (Firearms), preferably 30 days in advance of importation. Form IRS.4522, International Import Certificate, may also be required by the exporting country and should accompany applications on Form 6 (Firearms) when necessary.
5.7 Exportation of military type aircraft are regulated by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Munitions Control.
5.8 A license must be obtained from the Office of Munitions Control, Department of State, for the exportation from the U. S. of certain military type aircraft regardless of demilitarization. Aircraft that are exempt from licenses are specifically listed in the regulations on International Traffic in Arms (22 CFR Part 121). Applications for licenses are made as follows:
5.8.1 For permanent export, on Form DSP.5. Apply at least 30, preferable 60, days in advance. A Form DSP.63a may also be required from the importing country.
5.8.2 For temporary export, on Form DSP.73. Apply at least 10 days in advance.
GEN 1.5 Aircraft Instruments, Equipment, and Flight Documents
1. General Annex 6, Operation of Aircraft, Part One, Chapter Six (Airplane Instruments, Equipment and
1.1 Commercial air transport aircraft operating in the Flight Documents) and Chapter Seven (Airplane
U.S. airspace must adhere to the provisions of Communications and Navigation Equipment).
GEN 1.6 Summary of National Regulations and
International Agreements/Conventions
1. Summary of National Regulations
1.1 Air regulations for the U.S. and areas under its jurisdiction are published in Title 14 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1.199, entitled the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. It is essential that persons engaged in air operations in the U.S. airspace be acquainted with the relevant regulations. Copies of the 14 CFR parts may be purchased from the:
Superintendent of Documents
Attn: New Orders
P.O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250.7954
Telephone: 202.512.1800
