Reapplication for Letter of Deviation Authority

An applicant must submit a request for deviation authority in a form and manner acceptable to the Administrator at least 60 days before the date of intended operations. A request for deviation authority must contain a complete description of the proposed operation which establishes a level of safety equivalent to that provided under the regulations for the deviation requested, including:

(i) A letter identifying the name and address of the applicant;

(ii) The name and contact information of the individual with ultimate responsibility for operations authorized under the deviation authority;

(iii) Specific aircraft make(s), model(s), registration number(s), and serial numbers to be used;

(iv) Copies of each aircraft’s airworthiness certificate, including the FAA- issued operating limitations, if applicable;

(v) Ejection seat information, if applicable;

(vi) An exemption issued under part 11, if applicable;

(vii) A detailed training program that demonstrates the proposed activities will meet the intended training objectives;

(viii) A description of the applicant’s process to determine whether a trainee has a specific need for formation or aerobatic training, or training leading to the issuance of an endorsement, if those types of training are being requested; and

(ix) Any other information that the Administrator deems necessary to evaluate the application.