Certification and Operations: Airplanes with Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passenger Seats or Maximum Payload of 6,000 Pounds or More Operating under 14 CFR part 125

A letter of application and related documents which set forth an applicant's ability to conduct operations in compliance with the provisions of FAR Part 125 are submitted to the appropriate Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). This submission is mandatory for those aircraft operators who wish to operate under 14 CFR Part 125. This collection includes both reporting and recordkeeping requirements.. These requirements are annual or as needed, depending on the section. Inspectors in FAA FSDOs review the submitted information to determine certificate eligibility. If the letter of application, related documents, and inspection shows that the applicant satisfactorily meets acceptable safety standards, an operating certificate and operations specifications will be issued. If the information were not collected, the FAA could not discharge its responsibilities directed to the safety of large airplane operators during such operations.

The latest form for Certification and Operations: Airplanes with Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passenger Seats or Maximum Payload of 6,000 Pounds or More Operating under 14 CFR part 125 expires 2027-10-31 and can be found here.

Application for an Operating Certificate (125.21)

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