AC 21-2B

Historical

Advisory circular · Export Airworthiness Approval Procedures

A newer version is currentThis is a historical version. AC 21-2L is the version in force, approved January 29, 2010.
Approved
October 2, 1969
Last reviewed
May 8, 2014
Family
AC 21-2 · 8 versions
Revision
B
14 CFR parts
21

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed March 13, 2026.

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AC 21-2B Appendix 2 10/2/69 Page 23

INDIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. When an aircraft/engine/component exported to India is the first of a model, the manufacturer must supply to the Director General of Civil Aviation the following documents and subsequent revisions:

a. Copies of type certification documents and relevant drawings, specification etc.

b. Two sets of maintenance manuals.

c. Two sets of overhaul/shop manuals.

d. Two sets of engine operations manuals.

e. One set of flight manuals, if applicable.

f. One set of repair manuals.

g. Two sets of Service Bulletins and subsequent new issues in addition to revisions.

h. Recommended maintenance schedules.

2. The exporter must show evidence that the products or parts thereof were manufactured under one or more of the following approvals, unless otherwise approved by the Government of India, Director General of Civil Aviation:

a. A current valid FAA Production Certificate for the product involved, as outlined in Subpart G or Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

b. An FAA Approved Production Inspection System (FAA-APIS) letter of approval, as stated in Subpart F of Part 21 of the FAR.

c. An FAA Replacement and Modification Parts Manufacturers Approval (FAA-PMA) letter of approval issued by the FAA in accordance with subpart K of Part 21 of the FAR. In this case, each part (or package I small parts) must be marked with the symbol "FAA-PMA" to indicate approval. In addition, each part (or package of small parts) must be marked with the company's name (or trademark), the part number, and the make and model of the type certificated product on which the part is eligible for installation. The make and model information may be on a tag attached to the part (reference FAR 45.15 and FAA Advisory Circular No. 21.303-1.

d. A Technical Standard Order (TSO) acknowledgment or authorization letter, issued by the FAA per Part 37 of the FAR or those airworthiness parts of the FAR relative to the products involved.

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Appendix 2 AC 21-2B Page 24 10/2/69 Reconditioned, used, or surplus parts must be accompanied by a certification statement signed by an FAA certified repair station holding a currently valid approval certificate, or by a certified aircraft and powerplant mechanic, as provided for under FAR Parts 145 and 65, respectively. The return to service maintenance records required by FAR 43, Appendix B, shall accompany the parts.

4. In all instances, suppliers must certify on the face of their invoice that the product involved was manufactured under one or more of the following procedures; 1.e., FAA PC No._ -; FAA- PMA letter dated .; MIL Spec _; other Government or Industrial Specifications

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AC 21-28 Appendix 2 10/2/69 Page 25

INDONESIA, REPUBLIC OF - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Aircraft and other Class I products, to be eligible for export to Indonesia, should be covered by export certificates of airworthiness issued under Part 2l of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. Export certificates of airworthiness and the supporting data and other material required to be furnished in accordance with these requirements should be delivered to the Indonesian Civil Aviation, Assistant Director for Airworthiness and Operations, Kemajoran Airport, Djakarta V/l7, Indonesia, and should be accompanied, where possible, by certificated logbooks or

2. An aircraft which is being exported to Indonesia via flyaway should display Indonesian nationality and registration marks and carry the following documents on the delivery flight:

a. Indonesian Certificate of Registration.

b. Indonesian Delivery Flight Authorization.

c. U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

d. Signed copy of telegram to Djakarta referred to in paragraph 4a of these special requirements.

e. Letter certifying that the aircraft has been cancelled from the United States Aircraft Registry.

f. Letter of authority to cover the use of the installed radio apparatus for the duration of the delivery flight.

g. Approved flight manual, operation manual, maintenance manual and logbooka.

h. Such other documents as may be essential to the safe operation of the aircraft.

3. It will be the responsibility of the Indonesian purchaser to ensure that the identification markings are properly displayed upon the aircraft prior to departure from the exporter's base and to ensure that the necessary flight documents are installed and carried in the aircraft during the delivery flight.

The Department of Air Communications, Djakarta, should be advised by telegram of the issuance of an export certificate of airworthiness in respect of any aircraft which is to be exported to Indonesia via flyaway.

Advance notification by telegram of the following particulars is required in respect of each aircraft being exported via flyaway: the number of the export certificate of airworthiness being issued; the subject aircraft type, serial number and assigned Indonesian identification markings; the

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Appendix 2 AC 21-2B Page 26 10/2/69 name of the purchaser; the name of the person responsible for the content of the telegram and reference to this person's FAA authority (FAA inspector, DMIR No., etc.). The signature of the responsible FAA representative shall be affixed to the telegram above his typed name as authority reference. The telegram, when so approved, shall be transmitted to Djakarta (Telegraphic address of the Department of Air Communication:

CIVILAIR, DJAKARTA, INDONESIA) by the exporter. A signed copy of the telegram shall be carried in the subject aircraft during the delivery flight as evidence that the Indonesian Government (Department of Air Communications) has been given advance notification of the issuance of a covering export certificate of airworthiness. In addition, a telegram pertaining to the cancellation of the aircraft from the United States Aircraft Registry shall be transmitted to the Indonesian Civil Aviation.

The responsibility for sending these telegrams and any expense involved lies with the exporter.

5. An aircraft which is being exported to Indonesia other than via flyaway, the following documents shall be delivered to the Indonesian Civil Aviation, Assistant Director for Airworthiness and Operations:

a. Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

b. Letter certifying that the U.S. registration of the aircraft has been cancelled.

6. In the case of an aircraft which is the first of its type and model to be exported to Indonesia, the following documents and data should be delivered to the Assistant Director for Airworthiness and Operations, Kemajoran Airport, Djakarta V/17, Indonesia, for retention, at least one month in advance of the intended date of arrival of the aircraft in Indonesia:

a. Two copies of the approved flight manual.

•. iwo copies oi each oi the operating manuals, maintenance manuals, verhaul manuals and repair manuals applicable to the aircraft, its engines, propellers and major units of ancillary equipment as soon after the date of issuance as possible.

c. Iwo copies of each of the Parts Catalogs applicable to the aircraft, its engines, propellers and major units of ancillary equipment as soon after the date of issuance as possible.

d. One copy of the type flight test report.

e. A type record or stress analysis summary showing, for all members of the primary structure, theix design loads, dimensions, materials, strength and margins of safety, or a copy of the static strength test reports when type approval was granted on the basis of such tests.

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f. Drawings of the major assemblies, installations and major components of the primary structure, together with a drawing list.

g. Wiring diagram and load analysis of the electrical system.

h. Wiring diagram and test report of the radio installation.

i. A statement from the aircraft manufacturer to the effect that he will undertake to supply the Assistant Director for Airworthiness and Operations with two copies of all service bulletins and other pertinent engineering service information issued in respect of the aircraft, its engines, propellers, and major units of ancillary equipment as soon after the date of issuance as possible.

J. Aircraft, engine, and propeller specifications or IC data sheets.

k. Fuel Consumption/Cruise Control Data (Phone Book).

1. Weight and Balance Report.

m. Certificate of Airworthiness for Export.

6. Class II and III products, to be eligible for export to Indonesia, should be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part 21.

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Appendix 2 AC 21-2B Page 28 10/2/69

IRELAND - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Aircraft and other ‹ 1ss I products, to be eligible for certification by the Department of Transport and Power should be covered by export certificates of airworthiness, as provided for in Part 2l of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

2. Class II and III products will be exported in accordance with procedures prescribed in Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

Export certificates of airworthiness and other related data should be forwarded to the foreign purchaser, inasmuch as the Department of Transport and Power requires that the applicant (the foreign purchaser) shall submit to that Department such substantiating evidence as may be necessary to establish airworthiness and eligibility for registration and certification by that Department.

In addition to the foregoing, applicable parts of the following special requirements prescribed by Ireland will be complied with when exporting aircraft.

a. If the aircraft is the first- of a model exported to Ireland, the following material will be furnished with the new aircraft.

(1) A copy of the Type Flight Test Report. Flight characteristics of the aircraft shall be described in this report in a manner convenient for calculating the performance of the aircraft over a reasonable range of weights, altitudes, and atmospheric conditions. Performance figures contained in, or furnished with, the Type Flight Test Report shall have been corrected to standard atmospheric conditions, and a statement to this effect shall be made a part of the report. Established operational limitations, speeds, and approved loads shall be indicated.

(2) A copy of the manufacturer's production flight test report applying to the aircraft in question including a copy of the flight checkoff form utilized with respect to the testing of the aircraft.

(3) Three-view drawings of the major assemblies, installations, and primary structure.

(4) A type record or stress analysis summary or equivalent documentation showing, for all members of the primary structure, their design load, dimensions, materials, strength and margins of 1/ When in doubt as to whether an aircraft is the first of a model, contact the air authority of the importing country.

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AC 21-2B Appendix 2 10/2/69 Page 29 safety, or a copy of the static strength test reports when type approval was granted on the basis of such tests.

(5) A statement by an authorized representative of the manufacturer to the effect that all pertinent information, modification service bulletins, and revisions to such bulletins will be automatically distributed to the Department of Transport and Power, Kildare Street, Dublin, Ireland.

(6) One copy of a flight manual for each aircraft, and one copy of the operating, maintenance (including maintenance schedule), overhaul and repair manuals applicable to the aircraft, engine, propeller and equipment installed on the aircraft.

(7) A list of the necessary special tools and equipment (including a tolerance chart) essential to the inspection and servicing of the aircraft engines, propellers, and associated equipment.

(8) A copy of information or instructions essential to the assembly and rigging of the aircraft.

(9) A list of communications equipment installed, including model, capacity, frequency, operating instructions, etc.

b. In case an aircraft of the same model has been exported to, and certificated in Ireland, the following documents or material will be furnished by the exporter or by the government of the country of origin:

(1) The export certificate will list the propeller serial numbers, as well as the engine serial numbers.

One copy of a flight manual for each aircraft; one copy of operating, maintenance (inciuding maintenance schedule), overhaul and repair manuals if not already provided for in a.(5).

(3) A list of communications equipment installed, including model, capacity, frequency, operating instructions, etc.

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Appendix 2 AC 21-2B Page 30 10/2/69

STATE OF ISRAEL - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL •

a. Aircraft and other Class I products to be eligible for export to the State of Israel, in addition to the requirements prescribed in Part 2l of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations must be eligible for airworthiness certification in the United States "standard" classification and comply with the applicable special requirements contained in paragraphs c., d., and e..

NOTE: Aircraft and other Class I units eligible for certification in the U.S. "restricted," "limited," or "experimental" classification may be exported to the State of Israel only if a prior and speciiic approval of the Director, Department of Civil Aviation, is obtained.

b. Class Il and Ill products to be eligible for export to the State of Israel, must be in accordance with the applicable provisions of FAR 21.

The manufacturer or supplier must hold or obtain one or more of the following documents, unless otherwise approved by the Government of Israel, Department of Civil Aviation:

(1) A current valid Federal Aviation Agency production certificate for the product involved, as outlined in FAR Part 21, Subpart G.

(2) An FAA Approved Production Inspection System (FAA-APIS) letter, as provided in FAR 21, Subpart F.

(3) An FAA replacement and modification parts manufacturer approval (FAA-IMA) letter issued by the FAA as per FAR Part 21, Subpart K.

If the manufacturer's ame, addrean, the part number, regiatere i the manuracturer trademark, when described in the FAA approval letter, and the symbo1 FAA-PMA.

(4) Technical Standard Order (TSO) letter of acknowledgement or authorization issued by the FAA per FAR Part 37.

d. Reconditioned, used, or surplus parts must be accompanied by a certificate signed by an appropriately rated FAA certificated repair station holding a currently valid certificate, as provided for under Part 145 of the FAR.

(1) The return to service maintenance records required by FAR 43 shall accompany the parts.

(2) The provisions of this paragraph d. are not applicable to standard parts (such as nuts and bolts) conforming to established

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AC 21-2B Appendix 2 10/2/69 Page 31 industry or Government; e.g., Standard Aircraft Equipment (SAE), and Military Specifications (MIL, Spec.).

In all instances, suppliers must certity on the face of their invoice that the product involved was manufactured under one or more of the preceding procedures; i.e., FAA PC No.. _; FAA-APIS letter dated _; FAA-PMA letter dated _; TSO No._ _; Mil. Spec.

other Government or Industry Specifications.

AIRCRAFT OF FIRST OR SAME MODEL.

a. In addition to the foregoing, applicable parts of the following requirements prescribed by the Government of Israel, Department of Civil Aviation, will be complied with when exporting aircraft:

(1) If the aircraft is the first of a model exported to Israel, the following material shall be furnished with new aircraft:

(a) A copy of the type flight test report. Flight characteristics of the aircraft shall be described in this report in a manner convenient for calculating the performance of the aircraft over a reasonable range of weights, altitudes, and atmospheric conditions. Performance figures contained in, or furnished with the type flight test report shall have been corrected to standard atmospheric conditions, and a statement to this effect shall be made a part of the report. Established operational limitations, speeds, and approved loads shall be indicated.

(b) A copy of the manufacturer's production flight test report applying to the aircraft being operated, including a copy of the flight checkoff form utilized when testing the aircraft.

(c) A type record or stress analysis summary showing, for all members of the primary structure, their design loads, dimensions, materials, strength, and margins of safety, or a copy of the static strength test reports when type approval was granted on the basis of such tests. If the aircraft has been approved for ditching, in its country of origin, appropriate substantiating data shall be submitted.

(d) A statement by an authorized representative of the manufacturer to the effect that all pertinent information, modification service bulletins, and revisions to such bulletins will be automatically distributed to the Aviation Authority of the government of the country ofdestination.

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(e) A catalog of spare parts relating to the aircraft, aircraft engine(s), propeller (s), and major auxiliary equipment installed.

(f) Iwo copies each of operating, maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals applying to the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, and all ofthe equipment installed on the aircraft.

(g) A list of the necessary special tools and equipment (including a tolerance chart) essential to the inspection and servicing of the aircraft, engines, propellers, and associated equipment. This should include inspection timetables, and appropriate charts and instructions relating to the installed systems.

(h) Two copies of information or instructions essential to the assembly and rigging of the aircraft.

(1) A list of communication and navigation equipment installed by make and model, and operating instructions.

1 In the case of an aircraft intended for instrument flight rules (IFR) operation, a statement should be furnished to the effect that the communication and navigation equipment complies with TSO/FAATC specifications.

Manuals are needed for radio equipment exported to Israel for the first time.

(2) In case an aircraft of the same model previously has been exported to and certificated in Israel, the following documents or material shall be furnished by the exporter or by the Government of the country of origin.

(a) A certificate of airworthiness for export listing the propeller serial numbers, when applicable, as well as the engine serial numbers.

(b) A list of communication and navigation equipment installed by make and model, and operating instructions.

In the case of an aircraft intended for IFR operation, a statement should be furnished to the effect that the communication and navigation equipment complies with TSO/FAATC specifications.

Manuals are needed for radio equipment exported to Israel for the first time.

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AC 21-2B Appendix 2 10/2/69 Page 33 Any other information or documentation when specifically asked for.

3. EXPORT - FLYAWAY AIRCRAFT.

a. An aircraft which is being exported to Israel via flyaway should display Israeli nationality and registration marks and should carry the following documents on the delivery flight:

(1) Israeli Certificate of Registration.

(2) Israeli Certificate of Airworthiness or Delivery Flight Authorization.

(3) U.S. certificate of airworthiness for export (if applicable).

(4) Approved flight manual.

(5) Such other documents as may be essential to the safe operation of the aircraft.

b. The Government of Israel, Department of Civil Aviation, requests to be advised by telegram of the issuance of a certificate of airworthiness for export in respect of any aircraft which is to be exported to Israel via flyaway.

NOTE: It will be the responsibility of the Israeli purchaser to ensure that the identification markings are properly displayed upon the aircraft prior to departure from the exporter's base and to ensure that the necessary flight documents are installed and carried in the aircraft during the delivery flight.

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ITALY, REPUBLIC OF - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In addition to the special requirements outlined below, all Class I, Il, and III products should be exported in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations, in order to be eligible for certification by the Government of Italy.

Export certificates of airworthiness and other related data should be forwarded to the toreign purchaser, inasmuch as the air authority of the Government of Italy (Registro Aeronautico Italiano) requires that the applicant (the foreign purchaser) shall submit to that Government such substantiating evidence as may be necessary to establish airworthiness and eligibility for registration and certification by that Government.

In addition to the foregoing, applicable parts of the following special requirements prescribed by the Republic of Italy will be complied with when exporting aircraft.

a. If the aircraft is the first! of a model exported to Italy, the following material shall be furnished with new aircraft:

(1) A copy of the type flight test report. Flight characteristics of the aircraft shall be described in this report in a manner convenient for calculating the performance of the aircraft over a reasonable range of weights, altitudes, and atmospheric conditions. Performance figures contained in, or furnished with, the type flight test report shall have been corrected to standard atmospheric conditions and a statement to this effect shall be made a part of the report. Established operational limitations, speeds, and approved loads shall be indicated.

(2) A copy of the manufacturer's production flight test report applying to the aircraft being operated, including a copy of the flight checkoff form utilized when testing the aircraft.

(3) A type record or stress analysis summary showing, for all members of the primary structure, their design loads, dimensions, materials, strength, and margins of safety, or a copy of the static strength test reports when type approval was granted on the basis of such tests. If the aircraft has been approved for ditching in its country of origin, appropriate substantiating data shall be submitted.

(4) A statement by an authorized representative of the manufacturer to the effect that all pertinent information, modification service bulletins, and revisions to such bulletins will be automatically distributed to the technical section of the air authority of the government of the country of destination.

1/ When in doubt as to whether an aircraft is the first of a model, contact the air authority of the importing country.