Category 2 Flight Test Activity Permit Requirements

In plain language

If you are applying for an Activity Permit for a Category 2 flight test (such as production verification), you must submit a comprehensive flight test plan detailing your team, flight path, safety procedures, and emergency cut-off criteria.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that Activity Permit applications for Category 2 flight tests must include a justification for the category and a detailed flight test plan covering personnel, operational procedures, site plans, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.

Original regulatory text

For an AP application involving a flight test, additional information and documents should also be submitted according to the category of flight test... Category 2 (CAT 2)... Proposed flight test category, with justification... Flight test plan that contains the following details: (i) Purpose of flight test (ii) Date and timing... (iii) Details of key personnel... (iv) Responsibilities... (v) Operational Procedures... (vi) Site plan... (vii) Intended flight path... (viii) Risk assessment... (ix) Risk mitigation... (x) Emergency procedures... (xi) Test cut-off criteria