Reminder: Part 137 Operations Are Not Subject to OpSpecs - National Agricultural Aviation Association

NAAA has been made aware that some FAA inspectors are still mistakenly suggesting that Part 137 operations are subject to OpSpecs. The confusion revolves around the use of the LOA A003 form. Remember the following:

You are not subject to the requirements of OpSpecs.
You do not have to have an aircraft inspected before it is added to your LOA A003.
You do not need to provide proof of ownership, lease or any other agreement of use for your Part 137 operation’s aircraft.
Notify your FSDO when you add an aircraft to your operation; they must add the aircraft to your LOA A003 and re-issue the updated form to you.

For more details including complete language on sections in FSIMS relevant to a Part 137 operator’s LOA A003 and OpSpecs, see NAAA’s webpage on the topic by clicking here. A PDF of the full CHG 825 8900.1, Volume 3, Chapter 52, Section 1- Introduction to Part 137 Related Tasks can be viewed here. Be advised this direct link to the PDF may no longer work when FAA updates 8900.1; readers are then advised to check NAAA’s site for the most up-to-date information. If you have any issues finding the information or any other questions, please reach out to NAAA’s Scott Bretthauer at (202) 794-9014.