Aircraft Registration Process
Aircraft Registration Application Process for Private Operator
OTAR: Part 125 Complex General Aviation including Corporate Operations
Our staff endeavours to ensure a simple and efficient registration process.
General Information
Aircraft operated in the Private Category must not be used for commercial operations which are defined as those being for “hire or reward”.
Should you be interested in conducting commercial operations please contact the CAACI for information concerning application for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under OTAR Part 121 or Part 135.
Other than aircraft where the Operational Base is approved to be in the Cayman Islands, it is the CAACI’s policy to only accept aircraft of a Certified Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) exceeding 12,500lbs/5,700kg for registration on the C.I. Aircraft Registry.
Exceptions are considered, and decisions for acceptance are based on generality of interests to aviation on the Cayman Islands aircraft register in respect of modern light turbojet, turboprop aircraft and helicopters based on Cayman Islands registered yachts.
For aircraft with a manufacturing year of 1990 or earlier:
There is no set age restriction. However, before a Registration Application is submitted for CAACI acceptance, applicants within this category are requested to inquire directly to our Air Safety Division to the Director of Air Safety Regulation or the Manager of Airworthiness at registrationenquiries@caacayman.com. The inquiry should be in regard to the suitability of the aircraft for inclusion on the Cayman Islands Aircraft Register.
The following details of the aircraft should be provided:
- Its designation
- Year of manufacture
- TCDS compliance
- Current State of register
- Précis of Operating history and details of any modifications incorporated required to comply with current certification and operating requirements.
Each aircraft will be considered on a case by case basis.