Commission Regulation (EU) 748/2012 Sub-part P allows for the issue of a Permit to Fly to an EASA aircraft when the Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) 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.
An EASA Permit to Fly is valid in all EU Member
States, however, national operational, airspace access and use requirements remain applicable.
There are four separate elements that may be required as part of the process that leads to the issue of
an EASA Permit to Fly:
- The application for approval of flight conditions
- The application for an EASA permit to fly
- The approval of the flight conditions
- The issue of the EASA permit to fly
An EASA permanent Permit to Fly may be issued where
an EASA C of A is not appropriate. It may be
required for an indefinite or extended period of time. Permits of this type are normally issued for the purposes
described under Part 21, point 21A.701 (a)15 i.e. for non-commercial flying activity of individual non-complex types
for which a C of A is not considered appropriate.
Pre-requisites
All applications should include the supporting documentation shown below in the section called 'you will
need to provide'.
For initial issues
The aircraft must be registered in the UK prior to the issue of any Airworthiness Certificate
- Certification status of the aircraft (EASA form 18b,
manufacturers flight conditions, EASA AAN or
UK CAA AAN)
- Pilot's operating handbook or Aircraft Flight Manual reference
-
CAA approved maintenance
programme reference
- Details of who will be presenting the aircraft for survey
For renewals
The aircraft must be registered in the UK prior to the issue of any Airworthiness Certificate and not have been
removed from the register since the last permanent ESA Permit to Fly was issued.
In addition to the requirements listed above for an issue application should include
- Hours flown to 31st December of the previous year
- Confirmation that the aircraft has been maintained by an individual holding a valid Permit Maintenance Release
Authorisation (PMR) - you will need to supply their name and authorisation number
How much does it cost?
Aircraft Weight |
EASA Permanent Permit to Fly - Initial
Issue |
EASA Permit to Fly - Renewal |
Aircraft up to 500kg |
£489.60 |
£244.80 |
Aircraft between 501kg and 2730kg |
£905.40 |
£452.70 |
Aircraft above 2730kg |
£1,202.40 |
£601.20 |
In the event of a discrepancy between the information here and the Scheme of Charges, the Scheme of Charges takes
precedence.
How long will it take for my application to be processed?
Once instructions are lodged with your local Regional Office, you will be contacted to arrange a date for
survey of the aircraft by our Resource Management team. A Permanent EASA Permit to Fly will be issued when the aircraft has been shown to
meet the applicable requirements and is deemed airworthy.
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.
View same day, special and customised delivery charges
How long is it valid for?
A permanent EASA Permit to Fly shall be valid for one
year.