To apply for a Special Flight Permit, please complete form, Form AC-AWS004-1 and submit to the Authority Registry Office,Tower A Ground Floor. Procedure
- To obtain an Special Flight Permit, the applicant has to contact the nearest Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Branch Offices.
- The application should be made in writing, and should contain the information required in the application form
- The applicant has to make sure he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and they can be found under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Upon being satisfied that the application meets the requirements, and that the aircraft is appropriately equipped and safe to fly, the KCAA will issue a Special Flight Permit specifying operating limitations and validity period within 3 days.
- The applicant will be advised to pay the prescribed fees found under the “Fees” section of this page or KCAA Charges page.
Required Documents
- Application form
- A properly executed maintenance endorsement in the aircraft permanent record by a person or organization authorized in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations, stating that the subject aircraft has been inspected and found to be safe for the intended flight.
- Application fee
Office Locations & Contacts
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Head Office
Aviation House, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
P.O. Box 30163 -00100
Nairobi
Tel. +254 020 827470-75
Mobile:
+254 728 606 570
+254 709 725000 (E1)
+254 728 606 586 (safaricom)
+254 734 000 491, +254 734 000492 (airtel)
Fax: + 254 020 822300
Email: info@kcaa.or.ke
Website: http://www.kcaa.or.ke
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Branch Offices
Eligibility
The Authority may issue a special flight permit for an aircraft that is capable of safe flight but unable to meet applicable airworthiness requirements for the purpose of:
- flying to a base where weighing, painting, repairs, modifications, maintenance, or inspections are to be performed or to a point of storage;
- flying for the purpose of experimenting with or testing the aircraft including its engines and equipment;
- flying for the purpose of qualifying for the issue, renewal or validation of certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness and the approval of a modification of the aircraft;
- delivering or exporting the aircraft;
- evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger; and
- operating at mass in excess of the aircraft’s maximum certified takeoff mass for flight beyond normal range over water or land areas where adequate landing facilities or appropriate fuel are unavailable with the excess mass limited to additional fuel, fuel-carrying facilities, and navigation equipment necessary for the flight.
Fees
Issue of Special Flight Permit for aircraft where MTOM class is:
- 0 – 5,700 kgs – Kshs 8,000
- 5701 kgs – 50,000 kgs – Kshs 45,000
- Over 50,000 kgs – Kshs 75,000
Validity
A special flight permit is valid for a period of time specified in the permit.
A Special Flight Permit is NOT renewable. When it expires, a new application should be submitted for another permit to be issued.
Documents to Use
Application For Special Flight Permit Form
Processing Time
3 Days
Instructions
For an aircraft that would otherwise qualify for a Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) but is unable to meet the applicable airworthiness requirements (i.e. C of A is not in force), a Special Flight Permit may be issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in accordance with the Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations. Such Permit will have a limited validity period depending on the circumstances under which it is issued.
An application in the form of a letter for a Special Flight Permit should be submitted to the Authority at least ten (10) working days before the date of the intended flight.
An applicant for a special flight permit should show that the aircraft is properly registered and marked and has identification plates affixed to the aircraft.
The operator shall inform the State on the conditions of the aircraft and intended flight and the operator must obtain their consent.
The Authority shall require a properly executed maintenance endorsement statement in the aircraft permanent record by an authorised person stating that the subject aircraft has been inspected and found to be safe for the intended flight.
Required Information
- Details of aircraft owner
- Details of the aircraft
- Details of proposed flight
- Details of crew required to operate the aircraft
- Details of non-compliance with applicable airworthiness requirements
- Any restriction the applicant considers necessary for safe operation of the aircraft
- Any other information relevant for the purpose of prescribing operating limitations.
Need for the Document
A person should not fly an aircraft unless there is in force in respect of that aircraft a certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness or a special flight permit duly issued or rendered valid under the law of the State of Registry and any conditions subject to which the certificate was issued or rendered valid are complied with. The Authority may issue a special flight permit for an aircraft that is capable of safe flight but unable to meet applicable airworthiness requirements for the purpose of:
- flying to a base where weighing, painting, repairs, modifications, maintenance, or inspections are to be performed or to a point of storage;
- flying for the purpose of experimenting with or testing the aircraft including its engines and equipment;
- flying for the purpose of qualifying for the issue, renewal or validation of certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness and the approval of a modification of the aircraft;
- delivering or exporting the aircraft;
- evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger; and
- operating at mass in excess of the aircraft’s maximum certified takeoff mass for flight beyond normal range over water or land areas where adequate landing facilities or appropriate fuel are unavailable with the excess mass limited to additional fuel, fuel-carrying facilities, and navigation equipment necessary for the flight.
Information which might help
Since a Special Flight Permit is issued to cover operation of an aircraft which may not meet airworthiness standards, the KCAA will require the applicant to make appropriate inspections or tests, for the purpose of determining and prescribing appropriate operating limitations.
External Links
The Civil Aviation (Airworthiness) Regulations
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Service Charter
Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations
Others
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) was established on 24th October 2002 by the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2002 with the primary functions towards
- Regulation and oversight of Aviation Safety & Security
- Economic regulation of Air Services and development of Civil Aviation,
- Provision of Air Navigation Services, and
- Training of Aviation personnel KCAA
as guided by the provisions of the convention on international civil aviation, related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the Kenya Civil Aviation Act, 2013 and the civil aviation regulations.
The Authority may issue a special flight permit for an aircraft that is capable of safe flight but unable to meet applicable airworthiness requirements for the purpose of:
- Flying to a base where weighing, painting, repairs, modifications, maintenance or inspections are to be performed or to a point of storage;
- Flying for the purpose of experimenting with or testing the aircraft including its engines and equipment;
- Flying for the purpose of qualifying for the issue, renewal or validation of certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness and the approval of a modification of the aircraft;
- Delivering or exporting the aircraft;
- Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger; and
- Operating at mass in excess of the aircraft’s maximum certified take-off mass for flight beyond normal range over water or land areas where adequate landing facilities or appropriate fuel are unavailable with the excess mass limited to additional fuel, fuel-carrying facilities and navigation equipment necessary for the flight.
To apply for a Special Flight Permit, please complete form, Form AC-AWS004-1 and submit to the Authority Registry Office,Tower A Ground Floor.
You can contact us via email at airworthinessstaff@kcaa.or.ke
