How to Apply For Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Non-Premium War Risk Hull and Liability Insurance

Information for the Insurance Applicant

The FAA, under Section 44305 to Chapter 443 of Title 49 of the United States Code, is authorized to issue insurance, without premium to air operators engaged in operations that the President decides are necessary in the interest of air commerce, or national security, or to carry out the foreign policy of the United States.

The FAA has developed a war risk insurance policy for hull and liability insurance that is issued in and becomes effective upon fulfillment of the following conditions: 1) the Department of Defense requests non-premium insurance from the FAA, 2) the FAA agrees to provide insurance, 3) the FAA notifies the operator of effective coverage. The notice designates an exact time frame the policy is effective, or in some cases specifies coverage for a particular mission and conditions.

In order to conduct insurance business with FAA, an air operator must agree to use the online Aviation Insurance Data Management System (AIDMS). The air operator will sign and return a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the use of the system, which allows the FAA to manage the Aviation Insurance Program and provides each air carrier access to its relevant documentation.

There are seven (7) steps to obtain FAA non-premium war risk insurance:

  1. The air operator completes the application.
    1. A person authorized to bind the air operator completes the online component of the application, starting with the steps below.
    2. The applicant will receive an email confirmation that the application has been submitted.
  2. FAA reviews the submission and, if the application is approved, the air operator will receive, by email, PDF copies of the MOA and of the application with the operator's information filled out.
  3. The air operator signs and returns to FAA
    1. Two (2) original MOAs to agree to do business electronically;
    2. One (1) signed application.
  4. The FAA reviews the submission and provides the air operator with access to the AIDMS.
  5. The air operator uploads into the online data system:
    1. Its fleet information, which is the "Schedule of Aircraft" that are to be insured.
    2. An electronic copy of the operator's current all risk aviation insurance policy.
  6. The air operator must pay a one-time registration fee of $575 per aircraft. This is done through electronic funds transfer only. Once the air carrier has entered its aircraft into the data system, an invoice will be generated with payment information.
  7. FAA issues the Policy electronically through the AIDMS and informs the operator that their policy is available in the AIDMS.

Before you begin the application process, please review the sample MOA to ensure you have all the information necessary to bind your company.

Application for FAA Non-Premium War Risk Hull and Liability Insurance

OMB CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0514
EXPIRATION DATE: 5/31/2025

Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement

A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0514. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 4 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are voluntary submission, but is necessary in order for an operator or air carrier to obtain FAA insurance coverage [Section 44305 of Chapter 443 to Title 49 of the United States Code, as amended (49 U.S.C. § 44305)]. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Aviation Insurance Program Manager, aviationinsurance@faa.gov.


1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT

Application is made for War Risk Hull and Liability Insurance, without premium, pursuant to Section 44305 of Chapter 443 to Title 49 of the United States Code, as amended (49 U.S.C. § 44305), and in accordance with all provisions of law and subject to all limitations thereof, on the aircraft to be entered into the Aviation Insurance Data System by the air operator, and called the "Schedule of Aircraft" with the understanding that this application does not commit the Government of the United States to any liability whatsoever unless the insurance described herein is effected by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Name of Applicant (Full legal name of Air Operator)

Applicant ICAO or IATA 2-3 Letter Code:
State of Incorporation:

Official Mailing Address:
Address:
Address con't:
Address con't:
City:
State:
ZIP Code:

2. TYPES AND AMOUNT OF COVERAGE REQUESTED

HULL INSURANCE

The amounts set forth in the "Schedule of Aircraft" represent the amount of hull war risk insurance requested, not to exceed the amount specified in the Insured’s commercial all risk policy in effect on the date of this application, to which the applicant has insured or self-insured itself against risks other than war risks.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

The amount of coverage requested shall not exceed the corresponding amounts in effect on the Insured’s commercial all risk policy, on the date of this application, by which the applicant has insured or self-insured itself against liability arising from risks other than war risks.

COMMERCIAL LIABILITY LIMIT

Enter the amount of combined single limit from your commercial insurance policy currently in effect (each occurrence)

$

3. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) CONTRACT INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY OF COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

Does the Applicant maintain operational control and operate the aircraft that will be listed in the Carrier's Schedule of Aircraft?
Yes    No

Is the Applicant under contract to the DOD as a participant in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF)?
Yes    No
Contract Name

Contract Number

Date of Award

If the Applicant has not been issued a CRAF contract, but is in the process of applying for war risk insurance in anticipation of a CRAF contract award, provide the Contract Solicitation information:
Solicitation Name

Solicitation Number

Date Issued

If the Applicant is not a CRAF participant, is the Applicant under contract with DOD for other types of airlift business?
Yes    No
Contract Name

Contract Number

Date of Award

If Applicant is in the process of applying for war risk insurance in anticipation of DOD contract award (other than CRAF), provide the Contract Solicitation information.
Solicitation Name

Solicitation Number

Date Issued

Has the Applicant maintained a commercial insurance policy for the past 6 months?
Yes    No

4. CERTIFICATION

  1. The Applicant warrants that the information set forth in this Application is true and complete to the best of his/her knowledge.
  2. The Applicant agrees that this Application and the terms and conditions of the Non-Premium Policy of Insurance issued by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation, for non-premium war risk hull and liability insurance provided under 49 U.S.C. §44305 to U.S. air carriers having agreements with the Department of Defense will constitute the sole basis of any contract of insurance between the Applicant and the United States of America while the aircraft listed and described in the Schedule of Aircraft are under contract to the Department of Defense.
  3. The Applicant warrants that the person signing this Application is an Officer or other employee of the Applicant, who, at the time of signing this Application, is fully authorized to bind by the Applicant by his/her signature.

Applicant name:
Date: 5/24/2024
Address:



Person authorized to bind the Applicant company to a contract with the US Government











5. Review & Submit

When you have completed and submitted this web form, you will receive an email confirmation that your application has been recorded in the Aviation Insurance Data System. Your application will be reviewed by the program officers, and you will be notified of approval or denial and next steps in the process. Before submitting, preview your application using the button below, then go back and make any necessary corrections.

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