Task: 3.4.11 Page 1 of 4
Task: 3.4.11 Page 1 of 4
Legal References:
49 USC 40104 Promotion of Civil Aeronautics and Safety of Air Commerce
49 USC 40113 Administrative
49 USC 44702 Issuance of Certificates
49 USC 44707 Examining and Rating Air Agencies
Purpose:
To determine that an air agency meets, or continues to meet, the requirements for certification and merits
issue/renewal of a certificate
Significant Interfaces:
Air Agency Applicant
Certificate Holding District Office (CHDO)
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) Personnel
Procedural Guidance:
14 CFR Part 61, Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors
14 CFR Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules
14 CFR Part 141, Pilot Schools
Order 1380.51, Program Tracking and Reporting Subsystem (PTRS)
Order 8900.1, Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS)
AC 141-1 (as amended), Pilot School Certification
NOTE: Ensure you are using the most current information. The Flight Standards Information
Management System (FSIMS) may be used to obtain current guidance.
Forms:
1. Receive initial inquiry for issue/renewal of pilot school certificate (FAA Form 8420-8)
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
2. Receive application for issue/renewal of pilot school certificate (FAA Form 8420-8)
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
4. Review application for completeness and accuracy, note any changes and/or amendments
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
K: AC 141-1 (as amended)
4.1 If applicant does not meet renewal requirements for a pilot school then, a provisional
pilot school certificate will be issued
K: 14 CFR § 141.27
4.2 If original applicant does not meet initial issuance, then a provisional pilot school
certificate may be issued for a period of 24 months
K: 14 CFR § 141.27
4.3 If applicant is currently a provisional school certificate holder, and has not, or cannot
satisfy renewal requirements, applicant must wait 180 days before reapplying
K: 14 CFR § 141.27
5. Verify applicant has current resources to include 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, and 141 and AC 141-1
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
6.3 Determine applicant's key personnel previous enforcement and accident history through
FAA databases
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
7.1 Determine key personnel qualifications to include chief instructor(s), assistant chief
instructor(s), and check instructor(s)
K: 14 CFR § 141.35
K: 14 CFR § 141.36
K: 14 CFR § 141.37
8.1 Review all documentation submitted by applicant for completeness and accuracy
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
8.2 Advise applicant in writing, of unsatisfactory items and provide corrective guidance
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
10.4 Deny certificate and prepare possible provisional pilot school certificate
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
10.6 Issue Letter Of Authorization (LOA) to operate with Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
K: Order 8700.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 58, Sec. 1 and 2
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1
12. Develop a post-certification plan for surveillance/inspections during organization's first 90 days
K: Order 8900.1, Vol. 2, Chap. 9, Sec. 1