Rules and Regulations. Interpretive rule

Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT
Action: Interpretive rule
Citation: FR Doc. 00-22037 · 14 CFR 47

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) interprets the phase “court of competent jurisdiction” as used in Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations § 47.37 as meaning a court of the country where the aircraft was last registered. EFFECTIVE DATE: August 29, 2000.

Supplementary Information

Section 37.37(b)(2) of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR Part 47) requires an applicant for United States registration of an aircraft to provide evidence satisfactory to the Administrator that foreign registration of the aircraft has terminated. Satisfactory evidence included “a final judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction that determines, under the law of the country concerned, that the registration has in fact become invalid.” (14 CFR 47.37(b)(2)) FAA interprets the phrase “court of competent jurisdiction” to mean a court of the country where the aircraft was last registered. Issued in Oklahoma City, OK on August 22, 2000. Joseph R. Standell, Aeronautical Center Counsel. [FR Doc. 00-22037 Filed 8-28-00; 8:45 am]