Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization

The respondents to this collection are airmen and aircraft operators, and responding to the collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit. This collection consists only of reporting, and does not include any recordkeeping or disclosure requirements. Responses are submitted as needed. The information collected by FAA Form 7711-2, Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, is reviewed and analyzed by FAA to determine the type and extent of the intended deviation from prescribed regulations. A certificate of waiver or authorization to deviate is generally issued to the applicant (individuals and businesses) if the proposed operation does not create a hazard to person, property, other aircraft, and includes the operation of unmanned aircraft. Applications for certificates of waiver to the provisions of Parts 91 and 101 are made by using FAA Form 7711-2. Application for authorization to make parachute jumps (other than emergency or military operations) under Part 105, Section 105.15 (airshows and meets) also uses FAA Form 7711-2. Application for other types of parachute jumping activities are submitted in various ways; e.g., in writing, in person, by telephone, etc. Persons authorized to deviate from provisions of Part 101 are required to give notice of actual activities. Persons operating in accordance with the provisions of Part 101 are also required to give notice of actual activities. In both instances, the notice of information required is the same. Therefore, the burden associated with applications for certificates of waiver or authorization and the burden associated with notices of actual aircraft activities are identified and included in this request for clearance. If this information collection was not conducted, FAA would not be able to grant certificates of waiver or authorization for the above mentioned activities. Additionally, the FAA would be unable to control and maintain the consistently high level of civil aviation safety we enjoy.

The latest form for Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization expires 2027-10-31 and can be found here.

Part 91 Waivers

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