Bahamas,Canada &
Hawaii
International Operations Review
Agenda:(electronic) Advance Passenger Information
System
International Trip Planning
Custom ProceduresCanadaBahamas
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(e)APIS (electronic) Advance Passenger Information System
eAPIS collects and passes electronic manifests to the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS).
For international travel both in to and out of the United States.
We use fltplan.com and ARINC eAPIS web-portals
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1. APIS manifest have to be submitted for travel to and from the United States
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(e)APIS (electronic) Advance Passenger Information System
Enforcement compliance of APIS requirements based on three types of violations:
No APIS Manifest
Late APIS Manifest
Insufficient APIS Manifest
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2. APIS manifests have to be submitted at least 60 Minutes before departure.
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APIS Facts:No expiration date - leave field blankNew pax added to flight - submit new manifestFlight cancelled – advise CBP at arrival airportFlight plan or manifest changes – submit new or
update manifest Early manifest submission – any time, no later
than 60 min
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3. If you leave with less passengers than stated on the submitted APIS manifest,
you need to submit a new manifest.
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APIS Facts (cont’d):Diversion –
Contact CBP supervisor at arrival airport prior to arrivalIf no local CBP office , contact CBP Sector at
800-973-2867Submit electronic manifest within 30 min. prior
to arrival
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Aircraft
Personnel
Operations
Trip Itinerary
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International Trip Planning Checklist
AircraftAircraft Registration and Airworthiness CertificateCertificate of OwnershipMinimum Equipment ListNavigation DatabaseInternational Flight Information ManualMaintenance Contacts (Records)Letter of Insurance Coverage
Check applicable documents for expiration dates
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PersonnelAirman’s certificatePhysicalFCC Restricted Radio Operators LicenseInternational Training/RVSM CompliancePassport (Visa – if required)Money – Credit Card, Foreign CurrencyDriver’s LicenseImmunization (if required)
Check applicable documents for expiration dates
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International Trip Planning Checklist
OperationsInternational Services/Handling AgentsEntry Requirements (refueling stops)Fuel ArrangementsFlight Plan, Weather and NOTAMsCurrent Charts/Trip kits (Approach, Enroute,
Terminal)Hotels/Local TransportationCatering(International)Cell Phone
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Trip ItineraryAPIS - Passenger ManifestDeclaration and Immigration Forms – U.S.Appropriate Foreign Customs Forms
Check applicable documents for expiration dates
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When flying to the Canada…Submit APIS manifest (U.S. requirement)Report to CBSA No more than 15 peopleLand at approved airport of entry during CBSA
business hoursUpon landing call TRC for authorization
Or meet CBSA personnel at the aircraft
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1-888-CANPASS (48 – 2 Hrs Prior to ETA)
ETATail/registration numberDestination,Pax and crew infoTrip purpose, length of stayLength of absence from Canada for Canadian
residents;Declaration for each person
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4. To submit Crew and Pax information, the Canadian Border Service Agency must be called between 2 and 48 hours prior to the
ETA into Canada.
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Advice TRC prior to arrival in Canada if changes of :
ETA > 30 min.DestinationPax listDeclarations
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5. If the ETA changes by more than 45 minutes the pilot must advise the
CBSA.
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When leaving Canada…Submit APIS manifestCall U.S Customs and make an arrival
appointmentVerify Custom Form 178 not necessary
Complete U.S. Customs Declaration form prior to landing in U.S.
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When flying to the Bahamas…Submit APIS manifestFile an International Flight PlanLife jackets for each person on boardFirst landing at an designated airport of entryPrepare Gen Decs or Cruising Permit, and
Immigration cards in advance if possible.
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6. We have to file an international flight plan when flying to the Bahamas.
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When leaving the Bahamas…Submit APIS manifestDepart from an airport of entryFile an International Flight PlanFill out a copy of the Bahamas Customs C7 form Turn in the Bahamas Immigration card copy.Land at an Airport of EntryCall U.S Customs and make an arrival appointment
Verify Custom Form 178 not necessaryComplete U.S. Customs Declaration form
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7. Returning to the U.S. from the Bahamas, one can land at any U.S. airport.
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Loading Navigation System
ETP
Plotting
SLOP
Contingency Procedures
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Loading Navigation System - ManualOne pilots loads independently Second pilot verifies loaded information
Verify leg distanceVerify track vs. magnetic course
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Loading Navigation System – Data UploadBoth Pilots Verify
WaypointsLeg distanceTrack vs. magnetic course
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SELCAL Equipment CheckPrior to entering Oceanic airspace
HF Rule of ThumbThe higher the position of the sun the higher the
frequency
Mach Number TechniqueMaintain specific Mach number within + .oo5
Mach
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Master Document RecordingInitial position inserted into the NAV-systemATC clearance revisionsPosition reportsComments regarding discrepancies related to
navigation, clearances or position errors noted by ATC
Assigned frequencies VHF and HFNAV performance accuracy (Coast-Out Proc.)Altimeter checks (CoastOut Proc.)
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ETP:
ETP CriteriaAll engines running and normal pressurizationEngine FailureLoss of Pressurization
Computerized Flight Plan Gotcha’sDrift-down profile, fuel remaining, no-oxygen
scenario
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Plotting Chart - PreflightAssigned routeETPs
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Plotting Chart - EnrouteWaypoint Passage
Lat/LongTime (Zulu)FLMachWind
10 Minute After CheckPlot and record Lat/Long
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8. Lat/Long coordinates are plotted and recorded 10 minutes after crossing a
waypoint.
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Position reporting: Compulsory reporting points or when requested by ATC
Contents:
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Gross Navigation Error >25 NM -- > 300 FTReduce ErrorsBoth crew copy (re-)clearanceBoth crew verify FMS entryFollow the correct clearance (not the old one)Plot waypoint and 10 min checkBe aware of similar sounding waypointsLongitude vs. FLIndependent FMS Ops
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SLOPMitigates Wake Turbulence and Collision Risk
SLOP GuidelinesThree positions: Centerline, 1 NM and 2 NM
rightCannot exceed 2 NM
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SLOP Pilot ActionsAvionics capable of performing automatic offset
functions No auto-offset: fly centerline
Not necessary to request offset from ATC, or to inform ATC that an offset is being flown
Cross into the oceanic airspace over oceanic entry point (same for oceanic exit point)
Position reporting as if crossing directly over the waypoints
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Possible In-flight Contingencies:Inability to maintain assigned flight levelEnroute diversion across the prevailing traffic
flowLoss of or significant reduction in required
navigation capability
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General Procedures:Obtain a revised clearanceTransmit distress (MAYDAY) or urgency signal
(PAN PAN)
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Pacific Ops - HawaiiContingencies
If revised clearance cannot be obtained :Leave the assigned route or track by initially
turning 45 degr .right or to the left. Factors which may affect the direction of the turn
are:Position of the aircraft relative to any organized
route The direction to an alternate airport, terrain clearance;
Any lateral offset being flown, and the flight levels allocated on adjacent routes or tracks.
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If revised clearance cannot be obtained (cont’d): Following the turn, the pilot should:
If unable to maintain the assigned FL, min. descent rate
Take account of other aircraft being laterally offset from its track;
Acquire and maintain in either direction a track laterally separated by 15 NM from the assigned route; and
Once established on the offset track, climb or descend to select a flight level which differs from those normally used by 150 m (500 ft);
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If revised clearance cannot be obtained (cont’d):
Establish communications with other aircraft (121.5; 123.45)
Watch for conflicting traffic – Visually and TCASTurn on all aircraft exterior lightsKeep the transponder on
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9. If revised clearance cannot be obtained the following frequencies can be used to
establish communications with other aircraft:121.5 and 123.45
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General:Initiate ATC communications:
“Weather deviation required”PAN PAN (when necessary)
State intentions and comply with ATC clearance
Inform ATC when weather deviation is no longer required
Pacific Ops - HawaiiWeather Deviation
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No clearance can be obtained :If possible, deviate away from assigned route Establish communications with other aircraft
(121.5; 123.45)Watch for conflicting traffic – Visually and TCASTurn on all aircraft exterior lights
Pacific Ops - HawaiiWeather Deviation
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No clearance can be obtained (cont’d):For deviations < 10 NM; remain at assigned FLFor deviations > 10 NM; change FL;
Pacific Ops - HawaiiWeather Deviation
ASSIGNED ROUTE
DESIRED TURN LEVEL CHANGE
EAST (0-179)
LEFTRIGHT
DESCEND 300 FTCLIMB 300 FT
WEST (180-359)
LEFTRIGHT
CLIMB 300 FTDESCEND 300 FT
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10. If the weather deviation is less than 10 NM remain at the assigned altitude.
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