Who may authorize operating without a type rating for up to 60 days?

Who may authorize operating without a type rating for up to 60 days?

• A. The Administrator
• B. The FAA Inspector
• C. The Aircraft Manufacturer
• D. The Pilot in Command

Answer: (A)

The ability to operate without a type rating for a limited period is a special exemption that only the Administrator can grant. In practice, this allows a flight to occur for up to 60 days while arrangements are made to obtain the proper type rating, often for testing, certification work, or delivery scenarios. The key point is that this authority sits at the top level of the FAA; it isn’t something a flight crew member, an inspector, or the manufacturer can grant on their own. The pilot in command can file or request such an exemption, but the decision to authorize it rests with the Administrator.

The ability to operate without a type rating for a limited period is a special exemption that only the Administrator can grant. In practice, this allows a flight to occur for up to 60 days while arrangements are made to obtain the proper type rating, often for testing, certification work, or delivery scenarios. The key point is that this authority sits at the top level of the FAA; it isn’t something a flight crew member, an inspector, or the manufacturer can grant on their own. The pilot in command can file or request such an exemption, but the decision to authorize it rests with the Administrator.