Department of Public Works

Airport Division

3223 Donald Douglas Loop South

Santa Monica, CA 90291

(310) 458-8591

FAX (310) 572-4495

TRAINING AIRCRAFT RETROFIT PROGRAM

This provisional program provides amonetary incentive to flight schools based at Santa Monica Airport that voluntarily retrofit fixed wing propeller aircraft used for flight training with noise mitigation equipment designed to reduce noise levels.

  • The City will provide a reimbursement of up to $3,500 or 50% of the cost of retrofit per aircraft, whichever is less.
  • Eligible aircraft includes aircraft owned or leased for use by the existing flight schools.
  • For leased aircraft operated by the existing flight schools, aircraft retrofitted through this program must be:
  • in operation at the Airport as of September 1, 2013,
  • used at the Airport for at least one year after retrofit, and
  • at least 75% of operations within that year must originate from Santa Monica Airport.

This program is designed to cover some of the costs associated with equipping aircraft with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved devices to reduce their overall noise impact. Funding would be provided for a wide range of technologies. There are several technologies that reduce piston-powered aircraft noise such as: enhanced muffler systems; propeller designs; and devices that reduce propeller revolutions per minute (RPM). This pilot program would not be limited to, or single out, just one vendor or one type of device, but provide funding for a variety of FAA approved devices.

  • The pilot program would require that all noise mitigation equipment be approved by the Public Works Director or his designee prior to reimbursement.
  • Any proposed equipment would have to provide documentation of a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the type of aircraft the device is installed upon.
  • In addition, the device must reduce the noise signature of the aircraft on normal departure profile from runway 21 by 3 dBA Single Noise Exposure Level (SENEL) at the Santa Monica Airport’s Remote monitoring site #1 located approximately 1,500 feet west of the end of the runway.

Once your project hasbeen completed, has passed all inspections, all forms have been completed and accepted by the Airport Director, or designee, andall program criteria to receive a rebate have been met, the customer may apply for the rebate payment.

Training Aircraft Retrofit Program

APPLICATION

Applicant’s Name (Please Print Clearly):
Applicant’s Address
Flight School Name:
Aircraft Information:
Owner’s Name ______
N-Number ______Leased Aircraft? □ Yes □ No
Type:______Model______
Proposed Type of Noise Limiting Device to be installed:
□ Enhanced muffler system
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Propeller design
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Device that reduce propeller revolutions per minute (RPM).
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Other (please provide brief description)
Installation Company/Owner’s Name
Address / Telephone Number
FAA License Number / Website/Email Address
By signing below I understand that this a voluntary program and agree to abide by the criteria of the program and further understand that rebates WILL NOT be paid until all program criteria have been met and I have applied for payment via the Santa Monica Airport Training Aircraft Retrofit Program Payment Request Form.
Applicant’s Signature: / Date:

You will be contacted by Airport Administration regarding acceptance of your applicationand to arrange a pre-installation noise test.

Training Aircraft Retrofit Program

Installation Certificate

Installation certificates are required for each installed Noise Limiting Device. When the installation is complete, the installer mustprovide a copy of a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the type of aircraft the device is installed upon and anyother proof of installation details (such as photographs, product invoices, or diagram(s)) to the Inspector so thatthey are able to verify the installation and cost.

It is the Applicant’s responsibility to have this form completed.

Installation Company/Owner’s Name(Please Print Clearly):
Address Telephone Number
FAA License Number: / Business License:
Aircraft Information:
Owner’s Name ______
N-Number ______
Type:______Model______
Type of Noise Limiting Device installed:
□ Enhanced muffler system
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Propeller design
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Device that reduce propeller revolutions per minute (RPM).
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Other (please provide brief description)
List of items accompanying the Installation Certificate as proof of installation:
□ FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
□ Product and Labor invoices
□ Photos
□ Other ______
By signing below I attest that the above sound mitigation device was installed upon the aircraft listed above in accordance with manufacturer’s specification for both the device and aircraft and that this retrofit conforms to the Santa Monica Airport Training Aircraft Retrofit Program.
Installer’s Signature: / Date:

Training Aircraft Retrofit Program

Test Flight Data Sheet

Aircraft Information
Type / Registration Number / Gross Weight
N-
Flight Conditions
Pre-Installation / Post Installation
Temperature / ˚F ˚C / ˚F ˚C
Atmospheric Pressure
Wind Speed / Knots / Knots
Wind Direction
Flight Time/Date
Departure Time / am/pm(Local) / am/pm (Local)
Date
Over-flight Noise levels
Monitor Number / 1 / 1
Time over monitor / am/pm (Local) / am/pm (Local)
Lmax
SENEL
Duration
Inspector Name/Title

Notes:

Santa Monica Airport

Training Aircraft Retrofit Program

Payment Request Form

Applicant’s Name (Please Print Clearly):
Applicant’s Address
Flight School Name:
Aircraft Information:
Owner’s Name ______
N-Number ______Leased Aircraft? □ Yes □ No
Type:______Model______
The following Noise Limiting Device was installed on the above aircraft in accordance with the program:
□ Enhanced muffler system
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Propeller design
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Device that reduce propeller revolutions per minute (RPM).
Manufacturer/Model ______
□ Other (please provide brief description)
The following documents must accompany this form in order for payment to be processed:
□ Original Application
□ Installation Certificate
□ FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
□ Product and Labor invoices
□ Photos or other proof of installation
□ Test flight data sheet
By signing below I agree to the provisions of the Santa Monica Airport Training Aircraft Retrofit Program.
Customer Signature: / Date:
Approved for Payment of $
X______Date:______
Name: Title: