Purpose and Procedure for Obtaining a Special Flight Permit

Question 1

What are reasons to obtain a Special Flight Permit?

Answer 1

Flying to a base for repairs

Flying to a point of storage

Delivering or exporting the A/C

Production flight testing

Evacuating A/C from impending danger

Conducting demo flights

To authorize operation of an A/C over its Max certified takeoff weight or flying beyond the normal range over water.
- The excess weight is
limited to additional fuel,
fuel carrying facilities, and
Nav equipment required
for flight.

Question 2

What info is needed when applying for a Special Flight Permit?

Answer 2

Purpose of flight

Proposed Itinerary

Crew required to operate

How it doesn’t comply with AD’s

ANy restriction the applicant considers necessary for safe operation

Any other info deemed necessary by the FAA

FAA may also require certain inspection or tests be performed.