CÔTE D’IVOIRE Law and Practice Contributed by: Samirah Mogony and Mialy Solofohery, John W Ffooks & Co
2.8.9 Choice of Laws Governing Deregistration Power of Attorney A deregistration power of attorney can be governed by a foreign law. 2.8.10 Revocation of a Deregistration Power of Attorney From a practical perspective, if a deregistration power of attorney is expressed to be irrevocable, attempting to revoke it in practice could be difficult. 2.8.11 Owner’s/Lessor’s Consent The law is silent on the possibility of exporting an aircraft without the lessee’s consent. However, as a matter of practice, any formality in connection with a transaction involving a local lessee (and especial - ly if such lessee is the national airline) is subject to the approval of the latter. For deregistration/export purposes, an aircraft should be in Côte d’Ivoire for inspection purposes in order to be issued an export certificate. 2.8.12 Aircraft Export Permits/Licences It is possible to obtain an export licence in Côte d’Ivoire, called a certificate of airworthiness for export purposes. The requirements for a certificate of airwor - thiness for export purposes are: • an indication as to whether the product is new, newly revised or used; • conformity with the type certificate; • a weighing sheet less than 12 months old after any repair or major modification of the product; • proof of compliance with the applicable airworthi - ness directives and, if applicable, a notification acceptable to the ANAC of non-compliance with certain airworthiness directives; • product history, such as aircraft and engine logs, and repair and modification records; • a general description of all temporary installations on the aircraft for ferrying purposes and a com - mitment to dismantle and restore the aircraft to approved conditions after the ferry flight; • a certificate or promise of acceptance of the prod - uct by the foreign buyer; and • any special conditions of the country importing the product.
• a deregistration application letter; • a request in duplicate, signed by the owner or its mandated representative; • revenue stamps (XAF100,000 (approximately USD179) for aircraft more than 5,700 kg and XAF20,000 (approximately USD36) for aircraft less than 5,700 kg); • an original of the certificate of registration; • an original of a certificate of airworthiness; • an original of a noise certificate; • an original of an operating certificate of any on- board radio-electric installation; • an original of an aircraft radio licence; • if the applicant is not the last owner registered in the Ivorian register, an original or certified deed of sale between the last registered owner and the applicant; • proof that the applicant, if different from the owner, has been appointed by the latter; and • proof of payment of fees of XAF200,000 (approxi - mately USD357). 2.8.4 Duration of Deregistration Process There is no specific duration for a deregistration pro - cess under the law. 2.8.5 Aviation Authority’s Assurances Advance assurances are not provided to an aircraft owner, mortgagee or lessor as to the prompt deregis - tration of an aircraft. 2.8.6 Costs, Fees and Taxes Relating to Deregistration Deregistration is subject to the payment of fees of
XAF200,000 (approximately USD357). 2.8.7 Deregistration Power of Attorney
A deregistration power of attorney will be recognised. However, it is advisable for a deregistration power of attorney to be translated into French (if in another language) and certified, notarised or legalised to be
enforceable against a domestic party. 2.8.8 Documents Required to Enforce Deregistration Power of Attorney
Apart from the required documents noted in 2.8.3 Required Documentation , no additional documents are required.
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