Application for issuance, amendment, or renewal

This regulation establishes the basic application requirements for pilot schools operating under Part 141.

If you want to start a new Part 141 pilot school, add a training course rating (like instrument or commercial), or renew your school's certificate, you must submit your application using the FAA's prescribed form and process. You can't just send a letter—the FAA specifies exactly how applications must be filed.

Additionally, when applying for a new certificate or adding/changing a rating, you must include two copies of the proposed training curriculum for each course you want approval to teach. This means the complete syllabus, lesson plans, and course outline that show how you'll meet Part 141's training standards.

In practice, this is your first step in the Part 141 approval process. The FAA needs these materials to evaluate whether your proposed training program meets regulatory standards before they'll issue or modify your certificate.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*