Application for Pilot School Certification

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 8420-8 Section 141.13, Application Form	Modified
Form 8420-8 Section 141.87 Change of Chief Instructor Form	Modified
Form 8420-8 Section 141.63 Application for Examining Authority Form	Modified
Form 8420-8 Section 141.57 Special Curricula Form	Modified
Form 8420-8 Section 141.53 Training Course Outline Form	Modified
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5, Application Renew Special Curricula Form	Removed
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5 Application New Special Curricula Form	Removed
2120-0009 04-12-22.docx Supporting Statement A	2022-04-12
Statutory Authority 2120-0009.docx Supplementary Document	2022-02-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25491	Section 141.13, Application Form	Modified
233205	Section 141.101 Training Records	Modified
233204	Section 141.87 Change of Chief Instructor Form	Modified
233203	Section 141.63 Application for Examining Authority Form	Modified
233202	Section 141.57 Special Curricula Form	Modified
233201	Section 141.53 Training Course Outline Form	Modified
233200	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5, Application Renew Special Curricula Form	Removed
233199	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5 Application New Special Curricula Form	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0009	ICR Reference No: 202202-2120-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201809-2120-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No: Ready for OST review
Title: Application for Pilot School Certification
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/13/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2022
Responses	977	1,049
Time Burden (Hours)	27,740	28,269
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information is reported and recorded by 14 CFR part 141 certificated pilot schools seeking to maintain their Air Agency Certification. Uncertificated pilot schools seeking certification as a part 141 pilot school are also required by part 141 to report information to the FAA and keep specific records. Part 141 pilot schools train private, commercial, flight instructor, and airline transport pilots, along with training for associated ratings in various types of aircraft. FAA Form 8420-8 is necessary to ensure continuing compliance with part 141, renewal of pilot school certificates every 24 calendar months, and for any amendments to pilot school certificates. The information collected becomes a part of the FAA's official records and is only used by the FAA for certification, compliance, enforcement, and when accidents, incidents, reports of noncompliance, safety programs, or other circumstances requiring reference to records. The requirements of part 141 include reporting and recordkeeping.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44707 Name of Law: Examining and rating air agencies
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 59265	10/26/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 12212	03/03/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5 Application New Special Curricula	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5, Application Renew Special Curricula	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Section 141.101 Training Records
Section 141.13, Application	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Section 141.53 Training Course Outline	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Section 141.57 Special Curricula	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Section 141.63 Application for Examining Authority	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Section 141.87 Change of Chief Instructor	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	977	1,049	0	-72	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	27,740	28,269	0	-7	-522	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: • The collection of information is being revised to the actual title of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 8420-8, Application for Pilot School Certification. • The number of 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 141 pilot schools has been revised as the current number of schools has changed. • The economic burden has been revised based on the number of part 141 pilot schools. • Private-sector and federal wage rates have been adjusted upwards, to account for fringe benefits and overhead. • The FAA is changing the name of the ICR. The former name, “Pilot Schools -- FAR 141,” is misleading, as “FAR” typically refers to Federal Acquisition Regulations, and is no longer in favor as an acronym for “Federal Aviation Regulations.” • This ICR no longer includes 14 CFR 141.5, because that section no longer exists and should not have been included in previous submissions. The burdens previously accounted for under 141.5 are currently under 141.57.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $92,659

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 04/13/2022

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