## CHAPTER 3. FAA FORM 7711-2, APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION 

Applicants for a Certificate of Waiver (CoW) for banner towing operations will submit a completed FAA Form 7711-2 to the responsible Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) having jurisdiction over the area where the applicant’s principal business office is located. 

Blocks from FAA Form 7711-2 are explained below for the purpose of uniformity of use. However, not all blocks on the form may be applicable to the application request for the banner towing operation. Blocks 11 through 16 apply to air show and air race waiver requests only. 

## FRONT SIDE OF FORM. 

Blocks 1 and 2—Name of Organization/Name of Responsible Person.  If you are a representative of an organization, then the organization’s name should appear in block 1. Your name and title or position, as the organization’s representative, for application purposes should appear in block 2. If you are not representing an organization, enter the term “N/A” in block 1 and your name in block 2. 

Block 3—Permanent Mailing Address.  Enter the permanent mailing address of the organization or responsible person in block 3. 

Block 4—Pending Waiver Application.  State whether you or any of the principal officers or owners currently have an application for waiver pending at any other FAA office. 

Block 5—Denial or Withdrawal of Previous Application.  You should also state whether you have had an application for a waiver denied or if the FAA has ever withdrawn a prior waiver issued to them or to any of the principal officers or owners. 

Block 6—14 CFR Section and Number To Be Waived.  All applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) sections and numbers that are to be waived for the operation to be conducted must be listed in this block. If you are unsure which 14 CFR sections will need to be waived, contact the responsible FSDO for guidance. Verify that 14 CFR part 91, § 91.311 is listed, and if the banner tow aircraft is of the restricted category and plans to operate in areas prohibited by § 91.313(e), also verify that § 91.313(e) is listed. 

Block 7—Detailed Description of Proposed Operation.  Include detailed information on the type of operation, including using the term “aerial advertising/banner towing.” 

Block 8—Area of Operation.  List the geographic area(s) where the banner towing operation will be conducted. If you have a national operation, it is acceptable to request an authorization for “The 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia.” If you wish to include those states or territories outside the contiguous United States, such as Alaska or Puerto Rico, simply add the additional states or territories in block 8, as applicable. 

Block 9—Time Period.  Ensure you have included a beginning date, an ending date, and specific hours (for a one-time event) for the planned operation. Ensure that the requested dates do not exceed 24 calendar-months. The application should be submitted to the responsible FSDO at 

