The FAA streamlined Part 91 operational approval process gives eligible operators a more direct path for obtaining certain Letters of Authorization (LOAs). The process is intended for operators using aircraft, training, and procedures that have already been accepted within the FAA’s streamlined processing environment.
This does not remove the FAA review. Operators still have to submit a complete application and show that the aircraft, training, manuals, and procedures support the authorizations being requested.
As of the FAA’s current eligibility listing, Sky Safety Solutions is the only provider name appearing in both the accepted TSOC and accepted PSOC categories. That means operators working with Sky Safety Solutions can reference one FAA-listed compliance provider for both the training and procedures components of the streamlined LOA process, provided the requested authorizations fall within the accepted TSOC and PSOC scope.
There are three main components involved in a streamlined LOA application:
ASOC: Aircraft Statement of Capability
The ASOC supports aircraft eligibility and capability for the requested LOAs. This is tied to the aircraft manufacturer and the aircraft make, model, and eligibility status.
TSOC: Training Statement of Compliance
The TSOC supports the training required for applicable authorizations. When training verification is required, the training provider must have an accepted TSOC for the relevant authorization.
PSOC: Procedures Statement of Compliance
The PSOC supports the operator’s manuals and procedures. When procedure verification is required, the manuals must contain procedures supported by an accepted PSOC.
Each component serves a different purpose. An eligible aircraft does not replace the need for accepted training or procedures. Likewise, accepted training does not replace the need for manuals and procedures that match the operation being requested.
Sky Safety Solutions is listed by the FAA as both a training provider with accepted TSOCs and a procedure provider with accepted PSOCs.
That distinction is important because training and procedures are reviewed together during the LOA process. If pilots are trained one way but the operator’s manuals describe the procedure differently, the application can slow down while the FAA asks for clarification or corrections.
Using a provider listed in both categories helps create a cleaner connection between the training content and the procedures package. The FAA still reviews the operator’s application, but the training and procedures can be presented from a more aligned foundation.
FAA Resource: FAA Streamlined Part 91 Operational Approval Process
Operators should confirm that the aircraft, requested LOAs, training, and procedures are all eligible before relying on the streamlined process.
If the aircraft does not have an accepted ASOC, or if the requested authorization is outside the accepted TSOC or PSOC scope, the operator may need to use the standard Part 91 LOA process or provide additional support during review.
The streamlined process works best when the application presents one consistent picture: aircraft capability, training, procedures, manuals, and requested authorizations all supporting the same operation.
Sky Safety Solutions supports operators preparing streamlined Part 91 LOA applications by aligning FAA-accepted training and procedures with the authorization package being submitted. For eligible operators, that alignment can reduce avoidable back-and-forth and help the FAA review the application through the intended streamlined process.
If your aircraft is not eligible for streamlined processing through an accepted ASOC, you may still need one or more Part 91 Letters of Authorization. Take the Part 91 LOA Quiz to identify which LOAs may apply to your aircraft and operation.