State
The term “State” as used in this manual means the State of the Operator.
See State of the Operator.
The term “state” as used in this manual is generic and means any relevant state. State Acceptance
The method whereby a state addresses a matter submitted for its review with a response that is not formal or necessarily active. A state may accept a matter submitted to it for review as being in compliance with the applicable standards if the state does not specifically reject all or a portion of the matter under review, usually after some defined period of time after submission.
Where there is no method for acceptance, or where acceptance is not required by the State for a specific matter, then State acceptance of the matter is considered implicit.

State Approval
The method whereby a state addresses a matter submitted for its review with an active and formal response, which constitutes a finding or determination of compliance with the applicable standards. An approval will be evidenced by the signature of the approving official, the issuance of a document or certificate, or some other formal action taken by the State.

State Approval Authority
The authority within a state or country that is responsible for issuing a state approval document or certificate.
See State Approval.
Equivalent Terms: Authority, National Aviation Authority

State of Registry
The state where an aircraft is registered for operation.

State of Flight Arrival
The territory of a state in which a commercial flight arrives.

State of Flight Departure
The territory of a state from which a commercial flight departs. State of the Operator
The state in which the operator’s principal place of business is located or, if there is no such place of business, the operator’s permanent residence.