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20250718169

Issuance of an Aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness (Initial) (General Aviation)

General Aviation and Light Sports

This service allows beneficiaries (Owners or Operators) who have aircrafts registered in GACA Saudi registry to apply for initial Aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) for Standard and Special. The airworthiness certificate grants authorization to operate an aircraft in flight as the aircraft conforms to its type design.

1. Certificate of Registration

2. Radio License.
3. Assignment of 24-Bit Address for Mode “S” Transponder
4. ELT registration

Online Submission through GACA E-Service Portal

  1. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F002 AIRCRAFT DATA SHEET ( Download )
  2. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F003 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE COMPLIACNE RECORD ( Download )
  3. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F006 APPLICATION FOR AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE ( Download )
  4. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F009 CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTIONS GACAR Part (43.15) ( Download )
  5. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F010 CERTIFICATION OF ALTIMETER SYSTEM AND ALTITUDE REPORTING EQUIPMENT TESTS AND INSPE ( Download )
  6. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F011 CERTIFICATION OF ATC TRANSPONDER TEST AND INSPECTIONS ( Download )
  7. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F012 CERTIFICATION OF THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT OF THE ELT ( Download )
  8. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F013 LIFE LIMITED COMPONENT - PART STATUS ( Download )
  9. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F016 CHECKLIST FOR AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE ( Download )
  10. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F017 MAJOR REPAIRS ALTERATIONS RECORD ( Download )
  11. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F018 MANUFACTURE SERVICE DOCUMENTS RECORD ( Download )
  12. GACA-AVSES-AIR-F019 SELECTION OF INSPECTION PROGRAM ( Download )
  1. AW06- Proof of fee payment
  2. Aircraft acceptance flight for used or new aircraft
  3. Aircraft permanent records and logbooks (Including Last Maintenance Release)
  4. Aircraft production test flight record for new aircraft
  5. Aircraft’s ownership history
  6. Copy of aircraft/ engine maintenance
  7. Copy of flight manual
  8. Copy of the Certificate of Registration
  9. Copy of weight and Balance
  10. Export C of A
  11. FOA08-Insurance certificate
  12. Letter of authorization to conduct operations (RVSM, BRNAV, RNPS, RNP10, RNP 1, NAT/MNPS)
  13. List of Aircraft’s equipment
  14. Maintenance tracking list
  15. Picture showing Aircraft markings, registration and data plate
  16. Statement of conformity
  17. Transmittal letter

  1. Application : The applicant must submit all relevant documents as requested by the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
  2. Review : GACA will review the documents submitted by the applicant and verify if it complies with the regulations and can ask the applicant to update his application.
  3. Issue : GACA will only issue the Certificate/Permit when the E-Service process allows it and GACA is completely satisfied that all regulatory requirements have been adequately addressed.
  4. Delivery : The Certificate/Permit will either be delivered electronically or manually according to the E-Service process.
  5. To create and pay the invoice, please visit the following platform : https://ajwaa.sa

Target Audience

Owner or operator who has registered aircraft in GACA Saudi registry. Or for foreign registered aircraft under 83bis agreement if applicable

Delivery Time

10 Business Days

Frequently Asked Questions

GACA-FAQ's page

Tel

1929

Internal Comments and Notes

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