How much does it cost?
See the Official Record Series 5, CAA Scheme of Charges.
In the event of a discrepancy between the information here and the Official Record Series 5, CAA Scheme of Charges (Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and
Aircraft Engine Emissions), the Scheme of Charges takes precedence.
If the number of hours taken by the CAA to carry out its investigations in relation to the application exceeds the
cost shown above, the applicant must pay an excess hourly charge. The CAA shall determine the excess hourly charge by
taking the total number of excess hours taken by the CAA to complete the required investigations in relation to the
application and multiplying that number of hours by an hourly charge. The balance for the excess hourly charge (total
hourly charge less initial charge already paid) is payable by the applicant to the CAA and will be invoiced to the
applicant.
Payments can be made by credit or debit card or by bank transfer. When using bank transfer, please identify what the payment
is for by including your approval reference and receiving department.
How long will it take for my application to be processed?
You will receive an automated email receipt for your online application. Approval certificates will be processed and
dispatched within 20 working days following receipt of a recommendation from a CAA Regional Office.
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?
- Approvals remain valid unless cancelled, suspended or revoked.
- Once granted, an approval requires a recommendation for continuation every 24 months from the date of issue. This
is raised by the CAA Surveyor following a satisfactory audit programme.