Agri-Tech Consulting Agricultural Aircraft Exemption Petition
Summary
Agri-Tech Consulting, LLC has petitioned the FAA for an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations to conduct agricultural aircraft operations under 14 C.F.R. § 137.3. The petition includes confidential maintenance, training, and operations and safety manuals, and references a rulemaking petition related to aircraft under 55 pounds. The FAA is seeking public comment on this petition which could set precedent for similar exemption requests.
What changed
Agri-Tech Consulting, LLC filed a petition with the FAA requesting exemption from listed FARs to conduct agricultural aircraft operations as defined under 14 C.F.R. § 137.3. The petition is submitted under authority of 14 C.F.R. Part 11 and includes five attachments: a submission summary, a rulemaking petition related to aircraft under 55 pounds, and three confidential business manuals covering operations and safety, training, and maintenance for AG-110 and AG-210 aircraft. The docket number is FAA-2026-3632-0001.
Affected parties should review this petition to understand the scope of requested exemptions and submit relevant comments. This petition may establish precedent for future agricultural aircraft exemption requests, particularly concerning smaller aircraft operations. Interested parties should examine the specific regulatory relief sought and assess potential impacts on their own operations or competitive interests. The FAA will review the petition based on submitted technical documentation and public input before determining whether to grant the exemption.
What to do next
- Review the petition to understand the specific FAR exemptions being requested
- Submit comments to the docket addressing any concerns or support for the requested exemptions
- Assess whether the precedent set by this petition could affect existing or planned agricultural aviation operations
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Comment
Agri-Tech Consulting, LLC petitions for an exemption from the listed FAR’s to conduct agricultural aircraft operations as per 14 C.F.R. § 137.3. The authority for the FAA to grant this petition is from 14 C.F.R. Part 11.
Attachments 5
Attachment5CONFIDENTIALAgri-Tech Consulting LLCAG-110AG-210 Maintenance Manual
Restricted: Confidential Business Information
Attachment4CONFIDENTIALAgri-Tech Consulting LLC_Training Manual
Restricted: Confidential Business Information
Attachment3CONFIDENTIALAgri-Tech Consulting LLC_Operation and Safety Manual
Restricted: Confidential Business Information
Attachment2CONFIDENTIALAgri-Tech Consulting LLCRulemakingUnder_55lb
Restricted: Confidential Business Information
Attachment1Agri-Tech Consulting LLCSubmission Summary
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