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PA.I.B.K1dFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit

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General airworthiness requirements and compliance for airplanes, including: d. Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit

Bottom line

A special flight permit may allow an aircraft that does not currently meet applicable airworthiness requirements to fly for a specified purpose, but only if it is capable of safe flight. It is not permission to fly an unsafe aircraft.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 21.197(a) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  2. 14 CFR 21.199 — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  3. 14 CFR 21.181(a)(2) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
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