AIM Text
- Requests for a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (FAA Form 7711-2), or requests for renewal of a waiver or authorization, may be accepted by any FAA facility and will be forwarded, if necessary, to the appropriate office having waiver authority.
- The grant of a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization from 14 CFR constitutes relief from specific regulations, to the degree and for the period of time specified in the certificate, and does not waive any state law or local ordinance. Should the proposed operations conflict with any state law or local ordinance, or require permission of local authorities or property owners, it is the applicant's responsibility to resolve the matter. The holder of a waiver is responsible for compliance with the terms of the waiver and its provisions.
- A waiver may be canceled at any time by the Administrator, the person authorized to grant the waiver, or the representative designated to monitor a specific operation. In such case either written notice of cancellation, or written confirmation of a verbal cancellation will be provided to the holder.
Source: FAA Aeronautical Information Manual · current edition · paragraph 4-1-22.
The short answer
This AIM section is FAA advisory guidance on requesting a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (FAA Form 7711-2) for relief from 14 CFR. Any FAA facility may accept the request and forward it to the office with waiver authority. A grant relieves specific regulations for the stated period but does not waive state law or local ordinances, and may be canceled at any time.
Research Notes
Common Questions
What form do I use to request a waiver from 14 CFR, and who can accept it?
The AIM advises using a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, FAA Form 7711-2. Requests, including requests for renewal, may be accepted by any FAA facility and will be forwarded, if necessary, to the appropriate office having waiver authority.
Does an FAA waiver also exempt me from state and local laws?
No. The AIM states a grant constitutes relief from specific regulations only, to the degree and for the period specified, and does not waive any state law or local ordinance. Resolving conflicts with state law, local ordinances, or obtaining permission of local authorities or property owners is the applicant's responsibility.
Can my waiver be canceled, and how will I be notified?
Yes. The AIM notes a waiver may be canceled at any time by the Administrator, the person authorized to grant it, or the designated representative monitoring the operation. The holder will receive either written notice of cancellation or written confirmation of a verbal cancellation, and is responsible for compliance with the waiver's terms.