Special Airworthiness Certification is performed for aircraft certificated in categories other than "standard." The certificate used is the special airworthiness certificate
FAA Form 8130-7
.
The
FAA Form 8130-6
is used to make application for or amendment to a special airworthiness certificate. This includes changes to operating limitations that may have been prescribed. A
program letter
may also be necessary depending on the type of certification. The regulatory requirements for this type of certification can be found in
FAR Part 21, Subpart H and Subpart L
Certification Procedures
Following is a list of items that apply to all categories of special airworthiness certification: