You will need this certificate if you operate an aircraft. This certificate demonstrates that an aircraft complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements. All aircraft require a certificate unless operated under a special flight permit.
A Certificate of Airworthiness is available under two classes:
A standard certificate may be issued in the following categories:
- transport
- normal
- utility
- acrobatic
- commuter
- manned free balloon.
A special certificate is issued to aircraft that do not satisfy the criteria for a standard certificate. Special certificates may be issued in the following categories:
- primary
- intermediate
- restricted
- limited
- amateur
- light sport aircraft (LSA)
- provisional
- experimental.
