3 3-2 Plane Sense Special Airworthiness Certificate FAA Form 8130-7, Special Airworthiness Certificate, is an FAA authorization to operate an aircraft in  U.S. airspace in one or more of categories in  Figure 3-1 . Category Purpose(s) 14 CFr Primary Aircraft flown for pleasure and personal use Part 21, section 21.24 Part 21, section 21.184 Restricted Aircraft with a “restricted” category type certificate, including: • Agricultural  • Forest and wildlife conservation  • Aerial surveying  • Patrolling (pipelines, power lines)  • Weather control  • Aerial advertising  • Other operations specified by the Administrator Part 21, section 21.25 Part 21, section 21.185 Multiple Multiple airworthiness certificates Part 21, section 21.187 Limited Aircraft with a “limited” category type certificate Part 21, section 21.189 Light-Sport Operate a light-sport aircraft, other than a gyroplane, kit-built,  or transitioning ultralight-like vehicle Part 21, section 21.190 Experimental • Research and development • Showing compliance with regulations  • Crew training  • Exhibition  • Air racing  • Market surveys  • Operating amateur-built aircraft  • Operating kit-built aircraft  • Operating light-sport aircraft  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)  Part 21, section 21.191  Part 21, section 21.193  Part 21, section 21.195 Special Flight  Permit Special-purpose flight of an aircraft that is capable of safe flight Part 21, section 21.197 Provisional Aircraft with a “provisional” category type certificate for special  operations and operating limitations Part 21, subpart C  Part 21, subpart I Part 91, section 91.317 Figure 3-1.  Special Airworthiness Certificate Categories. 