---
kind: "section"
citation: "14 C.F.R. § 125.27"
title: "14"
number: "125.27"
heading: "Issue of certificate."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/125.27"
---

# §125.27. Issue of certificate.

- (a) An applicant for a certificate under this subpart is entitled to a certificate if the Administrator finds that the applicant is properly and adequately equipped and able to conduct a safe operation in accordance with the requirements of this part and the operations specifications provided for in this part.
- (b) The Administrator may deny an application for a certificate under this subpart if the Administrator finds—
  - (1) That an operating certificate required under this part or part [121](/cfr/14/part121.md), [123](/cfr/14/part123.md), or 135 of this chapter previously issued to the applicant was revoked; or
  - (2) That a person who was employed in a management position under [§ 125.25](/cfr/14/125.25.md) of this part with (or has exercised control with respect to) any certificate holder under part [121](/cfr/14/part121.md), [123](/cfr/14/part123.md), 125, or 135 of this chapter whose operating certificate has been revoked, will be employed in any of those positions or a similar position with the applicant and that the person's employment or control contributed materially to the reasons for revoking that certificate.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44705, 44710-44711, 44713, 44716-44717, 44722.

### Source

Source: Docket 19779, 45 FR 67235, Oct. 9, 1980, unless otherwise noted.