Regulation Text
(a) A person applying to the Administrator for management specifications under this subpart must submit an application—
(1) In a form and manner prescribed by the Administrator; and
(2) Containing any information the Administrator requires the applicant to submit.
(b) Management specifications will be issued to the program manager on behalf of the fractional owners if, after investigation, the Administrator finds that the applicant:
(1) Meets the applicable requirements of this subpart; and
(2) Is properly and adequately equipped in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and is able to conduct safe operations under appropriate provisions of part 91 of this chapter and management specifications issued under this subpart.
(c) An application for management specifications will be denied if the Administrator finds that the applicant is not properly or adequately equipped or is not able to conduct safe operations under this part.
The short answer
(14 CFR § 91.1014) An applicant for management specifications must apply in the form and manner the Administrator prescribes. The Administrator issues them to the program manager on behalf of the fractional owners only after finding the applicant meets Subpart K requirements and can conduct safe operations.
Research Notes
Common Questions
How does a program manager apply for management specifications?
The applicant must submit an application in the form and manner prescribed by the Administrator, containing any information the Administrator requires.
“In a form and manner prescribed by the Administrator; and … Containing any information the Administrator requires the applicant to submit.” — 14 CFR § 91.1014(a)(1)–(2)
What must the FAA find before issuing management specifications?
After investigation, the Administrator must find the applicant meets the applicable Subpart K requirements and is properly equipped and able to conduct safe operations under part 91 and the management specifications.
“Meets the applicable requirements of this subpart; and … Is properly and adequately equipped in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and is able to conduct safe operations under appropriate provisions of part 91 of this chapter and management specifications issued under this subpart.” — 14 CFR § 91.1014(b)(1)–(2)
On what grounds can the FAA deny the application?
The application will be denied if the Administrator finds the applicant is not properly or adequately equipped or cannot conduct safe operations under this part.
“An application for management specifications will be denied if the Administrator finds that the applicant is not properly or adequately equipped or is not able to conduct safe operations under this part.” — 14 CFR § 91.1014(c)
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