Pre-requisites
Commission Regulation (EU) 748/2012 Subpart P allows for the issue of a Permit to Fly to an EASA aircraft when the
Certificate of Airworthiness (EASA Form 25) or Restricted C of A (EASA Form 24) is temporarily invalid or when an
aircraft is unable to comply with the regulations set for the issue of a C of A but is still capable of safe flight
under defined conditions.
Who can apply?
- Registered Aircraft Owners
- Maintenance Organisations
- Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs)
- Individuals authorised by the Aircraft Owner
Note: For Permanent EASA Permit to Fly aircraft, the application for a Temporary EASA Permit to Fly
must be made by the Registered Aircraft Owner.
How much does it cost?
Application type |
Fee |
Where a CAMO, or Part-21 approved organisation, issues the permit to fly under the privileges of their approval
and notifies the CAA accordingly, the CAMO, or Part-21 approved organisation. |
£28.00 |
Where the CAMO, or Part-21 approved organisation, holding permit to fly privileges, requests CAA approval of
non-design related flight conditions.; |
£91.00 |
Where an application is made for the CAA to issue a Permit to Fly, enclosing EASA approved design-related Flight
Conditions where applicable. |
£146.00 |
Where an application is made to the CAA for the approval of non-design related Flight Conditions and the issue
of a permit to fly concurrently. |
£209.00 |
Where the aircraft owner or operator makes a direct application for an exemption to the CAA, where unforeseen
urgent operational circumstances apply, as defined by Article 14.4 of EC Regulation 216/2008, and the CAA is
required to approve design-related Flight Conditions. |
£985.00 |
Please refer to ORS 5 3.4.2.
In the event of a discrepancy between the information here and the Scheme of Charges, the Scheme of Charges takes precedence.
Same day services
Same day, special delivery and other customised services are available at an additional cost. This service is on
request, which should be made at the time of initial application. Documents are worked to a same day turnaround from
receipt of customer request by 11:00 to completion of the processing of the application by 16:30 on the same working
day. The customer will be able to collect the documents by 16:30 on the same day or the documents shall be sent by
Royal Mail special delivery, where this is included in the service.
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How long will it take for my application to be processed?
The Service Standard for the issue of a temporary permit to fly (including approval of non design related Flight
Conditions) is 5 working days from receipt of a completed application and appropriate fee.
How long is it valid for?
- You will be required to supply a validity period while completing the application.
- Temporary permits are usually issued for less than a month, but you should allow enough time for the flight
to be conducted, taking into account weather conditions etc.