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ffice AFG-SDL-FSDO-07
A Special Flight Permit-SFP (commonly referred to as a Ferry Permit) may be
issued to any U.S. registered aircraft that may not currently meet applicable
Airworthiness Requirements but is capable of safe flight. The SFP will be
issued by the FSDO geographically responsible for the area in which the
flight is to originate.
Note: 1.) A Special Flight Permit is not an authorization to deviate from
the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.
2.) Special Flight Permits will be issued by the FSDO/IFO having
jurisdiction over the geographical area in which the flight is to originate,
this does not apply to 121 or 135 certificate holders.
3.) If an AD requires compliance before further flight and does not
have a provision for issuance of a Special Flight Permits, the operation
of the aircraft to which it applies would not be appropriate, and a Special
Flight Permit will not be issued.
The following is not all inclusive (refer to 14 CFR Part 21.197), but lists the most
common request for Special Flight Permits.
1.) Flying the aircraft to a base where repairs, alterations, or maintenance
are to be performed, or to a point of storage.
2.) Flying an aircraft whose annual inspection has expired to a base where
an annual inspection can be accomplished.
3.) Flying an amateur built aircraft whose condition inspection has expired
to a base where the condition inspection can be accomplished.
4.) Delivering or exporting the aircraft.
5.) Production flight testing of new production aircraft.
6.) Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger.
7.) Conducting customer demonstration flights in a new production aircraft
that have satisfactory completed production flight tests.
8.) To authorize the operation of an aircraft at a weight in excess of its
maximum certificated takeoff weight.
The FAA may issue an applicant an SFP when:
• Applicant submits application to the local FAA servicing office, and
• A certificated mechanic or Repair Station determines the aircraft is
in a condition for safe operation prior to application
• Online via the Airworthiness Certification (AWC) tool
o AWC – Airworthiness Certification online application overview
and quick start guide (PDF) (USE For initial Registration)
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4.
Answer SFP Question
5.
Aircraft Description– Insert Registration number in Drop
down and required data should populate-Correct if required.
6.
Complete all information in categories with RED *
next to them, each has a list of questions
Note: All required information is self-explanatory and may take
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some research to acquire.
7.
Aircraft Location
8.
Choose Special Flight Permit Operations from Drop-down
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9.
Flight destination and Crew Requirements
10.
Document Airworthiness Issues and Restriction during flight (if any)
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11.
Select Designee that you wish to complete the task or select
none and one will be assigned as required
12.
Attached Documents as required
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13.
Add Applicant Information, Owner or Agent, Date and Name
14.
All Categories must have Green prior to submitting the
application
15.
Once all categories are Green, data must be reviewed
carefully prior to submitting.
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Note: Agent letters are required to be notarized
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The Administrator may require the applicant to make appropriate inspections or
test necessary for safety. (This means an FAA certificated Airframe and Power
Mechanic or Part 145 Repair Station will need to inspect the aircraft prior to
flight).
At the request of the applicant, the Ferry Permit may be transmitted via FAX.
The aircraft operator must display, in the aircraft, the current Airworthiness
Certificate and the Special Flight (Ferry) Permit along with its operating
limitations.
For additional information, please refer to 14 CFR Part 21.197 or your
local FSDO.
SFPs (Ferry Permits) for purposes other than production flight testing and customer
demonstration flights will be issued by the FSDO geographically
responsible for the area in which the flight is to originate.
If you reside in the Scottsdale District Office area, call the Scottsdale Flight
Standards District Office at 480-284-7840. Reference: FAA Order 8130.2J, Chapter 18.
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