Pilot Schools -- FAR 141

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.13, Application Form	Modified
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.87 Change of Chief Instructor Form	New
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.63 Application for Examining Authority Form	New
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.57 Special Curricula Form	New
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.53 Training Course Outline Form	New
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5, Application Renew Special Curricula Form	New
Form 8420-8 Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5 Application New Special Curricula Form	New
040319 Supp Stat 2120-AK28 final rule 2120-0009 Final after pass back.docx Supporting Statement A	2019-04-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25491	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.13, Application Form	Modified
233205	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.101 Training Records	New
233204	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.87 Change of Chief Instructor Form	New
233203	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.63 Application for Examining Authority Form	New
233202	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.57 Special Curricula Form	New
233201	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.53 Training Course Outline Form	New
233200	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5, Application Renew Special Curricula Form	New
233199	Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5 Application New Special Curricula Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0009	ICR Reference No: 201809-2120-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201602-2120-007
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Pilot Schools -- FAR 141
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/23/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2019
Responses	1,049	0	581
Time Burden (Hours)	28,269	0	31,640
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	30,793

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Abstract: Pilot School seeking to maintain certification or who wish to be issued pilot school certificates and associated ratings are mandated to report information to the FAA and to keep specific records. Pilot schools train private, commercial, flight instructor, and airline transport pilots, along with training for associated ratings in various types of aircraft. The form 8240-8 is necessary to assure continuing compliance with Part 141, renewal of certificates every 24 months, and for any amendments to pilot school certificates, FAA approval of pilot school certificate amendments enables schools to provide new training courses not previously approved.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44707 Name of Law: Examining and rating air agencies
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AK28	Final or interim final rulemaking	83 FR 30232	06/27/2018

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 27820	06/14/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 45003	09/04/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 8

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.13, Application	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5 Application New Special Curricula	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.5, Application Renew Special Curricula	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.53 Training Course Outline	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.57 Special Curricula	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.63 Application for Examining Authority	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.87 Change of Chief Instructor	8420-8	Application for Pilot School Certification
Pilot Schools -- FAR 141 - Section 141.101 Training Records

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,049	581	0	0	468	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,269	31,640	0	0	-3,371	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	30,793	0	0	-30,793	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Section 141.5(d) allows pilot schools that hold training course approvals for special curricula courses to renew their certificates based on their students’ successful completion of an end-of-course test for these FAA approved courses. There are currently hundreds of FAA approved special curricula courses in use by active pilot schools. It is likely that with this new allowance, some schools will request new special curricula course approvals. The FAA estimates that of the 581 active 141 pilot schools approximately 25% (145) have FAA approved special curricula courses. The FAA anticipates: (3) a new time burden for the increase in requests for approval of special curricula courses, and (4) a new time burden of including the pass rate of students completing these courses. These burdens are reflected under § 141.57, Special Curricula and Section 141.13, Application. The allowance under §141.5(d) to accept student completions of a special curricula course for pilot school renewal will likely generate some new requests for special curricula approvals from existing pilot schools. We estimate a 10% increase in applicant requests per year. These changes result in an increase of 197 burden hours, from the previously approved 31,640 to 31,837. The agency has separated collection activity into appropriate information collections.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $27,808

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 10/23/2018

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