LODA Template

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of Transportation
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Administration

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Letter of Deviation Authority
Deviation Authority for Conducting Flight Training in
Experimental Category Aircraft (14 CFR Section 91.319 (h))
1. The Operator listed at the bottom of this document is authorized this Letter of Deviation
Authority (LODA) in accordance with the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Section 91.319(h) to the extent necessary to provide aircraft-specific training in an aircraft
certificated in the experimental category in accordance with the limitations and provisions of this
LODA.
2. Aircraft and Equipment . The Operator is authorized to use the following approved aircraft and
equipment for this training program:
Table 1 – Aircraft and Equipment
A/C
Reg.
No.

A/C
Serial
No.

A/C
M/M/S

Regulatory
Experimental
Certification Basis

Purpose of
Training

Restrictions or
Limitations

Date of Airworthiness
Certificate & Operating
Limitations

3. Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance .

a. The aircraft listed in Table 1 above must
(1) Be inspected in accordance with an FAA-approved inspection program that includes
provisions for ensuring continued airworthiness and recording time remaining on life-limited parts in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or
(2) Be inspected in accordance with the provisions of Section 91.409 (b) for a 100-hour
condition inspection for ensuring continued airworthiness and recording time remaining on life-limited
parts in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, or
(3) For turbine-powered or large aircraft, in accordance with an FAA-approved inspection
program that meets the scope and detail of the requirements of Section 91.409 (e), (f)(4), and (g) for
ensuring continued airworthiness and recording time remaining on life-limited parts in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, and
(4) Have completed Phase I flight testing and be operating in Phase II in accordance with
the operating limitations made a part of the airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, and
(5) Must have been granted an experimental certificate in accordance with the provisions of
the appropriate regulatory basis as noted in Table 1 of this LODA.
b. Only an FAA-certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings, a certified
repairman, or a certified repair station may perform this inspection and make the entry in the
maintenance record.

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c. If the aircraft is equipped with operable ejection seats and systems, such systems must be
rigged, maintained, and inspected in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
4. Operating Limitations . The Operator must operate the aircraft in accordance with the operating
limitations made a part of the experimental airworthiness certificate, except for those limitations
modified by this LODA. These operating limitations will be issued in accordance with the guidance
provided in FAA Order 8130.2, as amended, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft and Related
Products, for the appropriate “Group” of aircraft and with experimental certificates issued for the
purpose as listed in Table 1 above.
5. Training Requirements . The Operator must comply with the following training limitations and
conditions for this LODA:
a. The Operator must use aircraft-specific flight and ground training outlines for the training
specified in Table 1 authorized by this LODA. No demonstration flights are authorized.
b. Pilots participating in the training described in 5.a. above training programs must hold an
appropriate category and class rating and must meet the requirements of 14 CFR Section 61.31(d),
(e), (f), and (g).
c. The Operator must keep a record of the training given for a period of 3 years from the
effective date of this LODA as documented on the bottom of this document.
d. Instructors used in the training program described in 5.a. above must hold an Authorized
Instructor Certificate issued by the FAA for the specific aircraft to be used.
e. Before providing training in aircraft equipped with operable ejection systems, the trainee
must complete an acceptable course of ejection seat training conducted under this LODA.
f. When conducting spin and upset training (rotorcraft excepted), the Operator must observe a
minimum recovery altitude of 6,000 feet above ground level. Instructor pilots must be cautioned not
to penetrate this minimum recovery altitude while performing upset maneuvers and training.
6. A copy of this LODA must be carried on board the aircraft during flight training conducted
under this LODA.
7. Responsible Person. The Responsible Person for crew operations may be either an agent for
service (who must be a U.S. citizen) or a person who is a U.S. citizen or holds a U.S. pilot certificate
and accepts responsibility for complying with the stated regulations by signing this document.
a. If the Responsible Person signing this LOA relinquishes responsibility, this LOA becomes
invalid.
b. Enter the name, e-mail address, and telephone number in Table 2 of the Responsible Person
signing this LOA:
Table 2 – Responsible Person

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Name

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E-mail Address

Telephone Number

No responsible person identified

HQ Control:

01/03/2006

HQ Revision:

00a

This Waiver or Authorization is Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and
approved by direction of the Administrator.

I hereby accept and receive this Waiver or Authorization.

Date

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