Air Operator Certificate (AOC) â United States (USCG + FAA) ðšðļ
Jones Act + 46 USC + 14 CFR + Cape Town · USCG + FAA + NTSB + US District Court · US Flag · N-XXX · Jones Act · Rule B attachment
United States (USCG + FAA) is governed by USCG + FAA + NTSB + US District Court â US Flag restricted (Jones Act) + N-XXX aircraft + Rule B Maritime Attachment.
Credentials: LMAA Supporting Member, SIAC Panel, HKIAC, AAIB-trained, NTSB observer, ICAO USOAP audit experience.
United States (USCG + FAA) legal framework: Jones Act + 46 USC + 14 CFR + Cape Town â enforced by USCG + FAA + NTSB + US District Court · program US Flag · N-XXX · Jones Act · Rule B attachment. US Flag restricted (Jones Act) + N-XXX aircraft + Rule B Maritime Attachment.
Cross-border path: KYC + sanctions â flag/registry filing â class survey â arbitration clause â post-grant compliance.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) takes 180-720 working days at 1,500,000-5,500,000 āļāļēāļ.
Ship arrests â 65+ successful arrests at Bangkok/Laem Chabang/Map Ta Phut 2018-2025 (avg 7-day release).
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map Jones Act + 46 USC + 14 CFR + Cape Town
Eligibility + flag state requirements + timing under USCG + FAA + NTSB + US District Court.
- 2
Documentation
BIMCO/IATA standard + US Flag · N-XXX · Jones Act · Rule B attachment compliance.
- 3
Filing + survey
USCG + FAA + NTSB + US District Court filing + class survey + tonnage/airworthiness.
- 4
Approval + cert
Cert + IMO/ICAO number + insurance.
- 5
Ongoing
Annual survey + flag inspection + Continuing Airworthiness + MLC/ICAO audit.
Frequently asked questions
Which law in United States (USCG + FAA)?
Jones Act + 46 USC + 14 CFR + Cape Town
Governing body?
USCG + FAA + NTSB + US District Court
Covered program?
US Flag · N-XXX · Jones Act · Rule B attachment
Country-specific notes?
US Flag restricted (Jones Act) + N-XXX aircraft + Rule B Maritime Attachment.
Timeline?
180-720 working days.
Arbitration seat?
LMAA / SIAC / HKIAC / TOMAC / DIFC depending on contract.
Insurance?
Hull & Machinery + P&I + War Risk + Charterer's Liability + Cargo cover.