The FAA provides a special streamlined application process for obtaining FAA Letters of Authorization that facilitate international operations. Part 91 operators making use of prequalified aircraft, training, and manuals may experience a reduction in application processing times. 

Streamlined Part 91 Operational Approval Overview

Eligibility for Streamlined Processing

	Only certain LOA are available in a streamlined application. Click here for a list of LOAs that can be requested in a streamlined LOA application. A single application may be used to request multiple LOAs.
	The aircraft manufacturer of the operator’s aircraft must have an Aircraft Statement of Capability (ASOC) accepted by the Flight Technologies and Procedures Division. Click here for a list of participating OEMs.
	The operator’s training provider must have a Training Statement of Compliance (TSOC) accepted by the FAA. Click here for a list of participating training providers.
	The operator’s manuals must contain a Procedures Statement of Compliance (PSOC) accepted by the Flight Technologies and Procedures Division. Click here for a list of participating procedure providers.

Streamlined Application

Eligible Operators are highly encouraged to submit applications to their responsible Safety Assurance Office using this easy-to-use application guide. Operator’s Application Guide

FAA Inspector Guidance

FAA Inspectors use guidance in FAA Order 8900.1, Volume3, Chapter18, Section 15 to process Streamlined Part 91 Operational Approval Applications.

Statement of Capability/Compliance

Contact the Flight Technologies and Procedures Division's specialist (listed below) for assistance with the Streamlined Part 91 Streamlined Operational Approval process.

Streamlined Operational Approval Specialist: Christopher (Scott) McLellan
Email: 9-AWA-AVS-AFS-400-Flight-Technologies-Procedures@faa.gov