Uganda - Obtain a Special Flight Permit

ProcedureEdit

The special flight permit is given to aircrafts that are capable of safe flight but unable to meet applicable airworthiness requirements.
To obtain a Special Flight Permit, the applicant has to contact the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.
The application should be made in writing, and should contain the information required in the application form. Application for a Special Flight Permit should be made to the Authority on the prescribed Form: AC-AWS 004.
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 UCAA will issue a Special Flight Permit specifying operating limitations and validity period within 7 days.
The applicant will be advised to pay the prescribed fees.

Required DocumentsEdit

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 & ContactsEdit

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority - Head Office
Entebbe International Airport
Airport Road-Entebbe
KAmpala
P.O Box 5536
Kampala
Fax: +256 41 4320964
Tel: +256 (312) 352-000
Email: [email protected]
Website : Link

EligibilityEdit

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.

FeesEdit

(a) Permit to fly general - 200,000 Ugx
(b) Permit to fly A and B conditions – 500,000 Ugx.

ValidityEdit

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. It is issued on a time to time basis.
When it expires the operator shall apply again for another permit to be issued

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Processing time 7 days.

InstructionsEdit

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 Uganda 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 authorized person stating that the subject aircraft has been inspected and found to be safe for the intended flight.

Required InformationEdit

The name and address of the registered owner of the aircraft;
The make, model, serial number and registration marks of the aircraft;
The purpose of the flight;
The proposed itinerary;
The 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; and prescribing operating limitations.

Any other information considered necessary by the Authority.

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

Need for the DocumentEdit

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.