FAA OpSpecs for Part 135 Operators: What They Mean and How to Stay Compliant

Operations Specifications are the FAA-approved authorizations that define what your certificate holder can and cannot do. They are enforceable and must match day-to-day operations.

If your team needs a baseline control model, start with our Part 135 compliance checklist and map each OpSpecs paragraph to a documented procedure in Navlyt Compliance.

Frequent issues include flying profiles not fully covered by authorization language, outdated manual references, and weak record traceability when an inspector asks for evidence.

Run quarterly OpSpecs-to-procedure reconciliation and assign ownership by function: dispatch, training, maintenance, and DO.

Create a matrix with three columns: paragraph, operational requirement, evidence source. This transforms OpSpecs from static paperwork into a live control system.

For teams managing trips and compliance together, route assignment controls in Navlyt TripDesk should block dispatch when required evidence is missing.

Start with high-risk paragraphs first, then expand to full coverage in 30-day phases. Keep CAPA actions tied to OpSpecs controls so repeat findings decline over time.

If you are building this now, use the Navlyt pricing and trial page to start with a test workflow and onboard your full team in one cycle.