AC 21-2D

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
January 15, 1980
Last reviewed
May 8, 2014
Family
AC 21-2 · 8 versions
Revision
D
14 CFR parts
21

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 22, 2025.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. In order to be eligible for certification by the Philippine Government, Class I, II and III products should be covered by export air- Unted States federal testion the upatione e proviaton worthiness approvals in accordance with the applicable provision of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

2. In addition to the data required to be furnished to the purchaser, an aircraft, when a NEW aircraft is the first I of a model to be exported to the Philippines, the following data will be forwarded direct by the exporter to the Administrator, Civil Aeronautice Administration, Manila, Philippines:

a. One copy of the weight and balance report pertaining to the particular aircraft including a loading schedule or chart, if applicable, and an equipment list.

b. One copy of the Approved Aircraft Flight Manual, if applicable, to the particular type of aircraft.

c. One copy of the assembly and rigging instructions, if the aircraft is to be assembled at the point of destination.

d. One copy of the pertinent maintenance manual and service bulletins.

e. The Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4.

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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RHODESIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Aircraft and other Class I products are eligible for export to Rhodesia when, in addition to the export airworthiness approval requirements in Part 2l of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations, they also comply with the requirements contained herein.

a. When the aircraft is exported

(1) direct to Rhodesia, or

(2) to Rhodesia after assembly in another state by the manufacturers' agents or on behalf of the manufacturers' representative in that state, the Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 8013, Causeway, Salisbury, Rhodesia, shall be furnished with the following:

(1) An Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4.

(11) Properly certified aircraft, engine, and propeller logbooks or equivalent historical records showing total time operated.

(iii) A certified statement that all FAA mandatory directives have been complied with.

(1v) A copy of the manufacturers' production flight test report for the aircraft being exported and, in addition, where the aircraft was assembled per paragraph a(2) above, all documentation for the assembly and flight testing of the aircraft.

(v) One copy of the aircraft flight manual and a copy of the weight and balance report when such documents would be required for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in the standard classification for an aircraft of United States registry.

b. If the aircraft is the first of a type to be exported to Rhodesia, in addition to the requirements described in paragraph a, the following shall be furnished with the new model aircraft:

(1) One copy of the Type Flight Test Report. The 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 therein shall be corrected to standard atmospheric conditions.

(2) A spare parts catalog for the aircraft, aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and any other major auxiliary equipment installed.

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(3) Two copies of each operating, maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals for the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, and equipment installed.

(4) A general arrangement drawing of the aircraft.

c. Class II and Class III products, to be eligible for export to Rhodesia, must be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions in Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

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KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL

a. Aircraft and other Class I, Il and Til products to be eligible for export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in addition to the requirements prescribed in Part 21 of the U.S. FARs, must be eligible for airworthiness certification in the "standard" classification and comply with the applicable special requirements.

NOTE: Aircraft eligible for certification in the United States, "restricted," "limited," or "experimental" classification, may be exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia only if a prior and specific approval of the Director General of Civil Aviation 18 obtained.

b. In all instances, manufacturers or suppliers must certify on the face of their invoice that the product involved was manufactured under one or more of the preceding procedures: 1.e., FAA PC No.; FAA - APIS letter dated: FAA - PMA letter dated; TSO No.; MIL. Spec.; other government or industry specifications.

2. AIRCRAFT OF FIRST OR SAME MODEL

a. In addition to the foregoing the following requirements prescribed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be complied with when exporting aircraft:

(1) If the aircraft is the first of a model exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the following material shall be furnished to the DGCA, including revision service.

(a) Approved Flight Manual.

(b) Production Flight Test Report.

(c) Weight and Balance Report.

(d) Aircraft Operating Manual.

(e) Aircraft, Powerplant, Propeller and APU;

1 Maintenance Manual 2 Overhaul Manual 3 Structural Repair Manual 4 Tool and Equipment Manual

(f) Alert and/or Highly Recommended Service Bulletins.

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(g) Maintenance/Inspection Program Planning Document/Data.

(h) Detailed listing of all Airworthiness Directives, method and date of compliance if applicable.

(2) If an aircraft of the same model previously has been exported to, and certificated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the following documents or material shall be furnished by the exporter.

(a) Current Weight and Balance Report

(b) Flight Test Report

(c) Detailed Listing of all Airworthiness Directives and method and date of each compliance

(d) Any other information or documentation when specifically asked for

3. EXPORT - FLYAWAY AIRCRAFT

a. An aircraft which is being exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via flyaway should display Saudi Arabian nationality and registration marks and should carry the following documents on the delivery flight:

(1) Saudi Arabian Certificate of Registration;

(2) Saudi Arabian Certificate of Airworthiness or Delivery Flight Authorization;

(3) U.S. Certificate of Airworthiness for Export;

(4) Approved Flight Manual;

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

b. The Saudi Arabian Director General 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 the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia via flyaway.

NOTE: It will be the responsibility of the Saudi Arabian 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.

Mailing Address:

Directorate General of Civil Aviation Flight Standards Service (Flight Safety), Yousif Qutub P.0. Box 887 Jeddah - Saudi Arabia Cable Address:

CIVILAIR

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA 97

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REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised November 3, 1978)

1. The following identifies those special administrative requirements which must be satisfied at the time of export (in addition to any additional validation Requirements) for a particular product to be eligible for a Singapore registration certification and/or airworthiness validation:

a. New Aircraft.

* (1) Statement of Build Standard. This statement to include the aircraft specification and a list of Service Bulletins incorporated in production.

(2) Statement of Modification status (above 2730 kg). This must include:

(1) Customer options incorporated;

(11) Equipment incorporated;

(111) Service Bulletin including Alert Service Bulletin compliance.

(3) FAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

NOTE: It will be necessary for this to be supplied in advance of the aircraft delivery date, so that the Singapore Certificate of Validation may be issued and accompany the aircraft during training flying and delivery flight.

(4) Airworthiness Directives. A declaration of compliance with all Airworthiness Directives issued by the FAA must be provided. Where optional means of compliance are offered, the means chosen shall be stated.

* (5) Type Certificate Technical Data Sheets or Specifications.

FAA Aircraft, Engine and Propeller Data Sheets including any supplemental type specifications.

(6) Equipment List.

* (7) Wiring Diagram.

(8) Weight schedule and weighing report.

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* (10) MRB program, where applicable.

(ll) Time/Life limitations.

(12) Copy of Production Flight Test Report related to the specific aircraft.

(13) Record of Compass System and Magnetic compass swings.

(14) Detailed list of radio equipment constituting the radio station.

(15) Statement of compliance with mandatory equipment and radio apparatus as specified in the schedules of the Singapore Air Navigation Order.

(16) MANUALS: Number Required * (1) Flight Manual 1 (+1 for each aircraft) * (11) Aircraft Maintenance and Overhaul 1 * (111) Operations 1 * (1v) Engine Maintenance and Overhaul * (v) Maintenance Planning Guide 1 * (vi) Structural Repair * (v11) Parts Catalog 1 * (vi11) Weight and Balance Loading Procedures 1 * (1x) Standard Practices 1 * (x) Propeller Maintenance and Overhaul 1 * (x1) Structurally Significant Items 1 * (x11) Complete set of Service Bulletins (Aircraft) 1 99

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Appendix 2 * (x111) Complete set of Service Bulletins (Engines) 1 * (xiv) Complete set of Service Bulletins (Propellers) 1 NOTE: Amendment service for the above documents must be provided as applicable.

b. Used Aircraft.

In addition to the information referred to above the following is also required for used aircraft:

(1) A complete history of the aircraft, engines, components and equipment including:

(1) The number of landings and pressurization cycles where the aircraft is subject to mandatory life limitations.

(11) The maintenance program to which the aircraft have previously been maintained.

(2) The flight time since new of any components of the aircraft, engines or equipment which are subject to mandatory life limitations.

(3) The flight time since new or overhaul, as appropriate of any components of the aircraft, engines or equipment which are subject to an approved overhaul period.

(4) Details of all changes of major structural components such as wings, tailplanes, helicopter rotors or transmission components and histories of the replacing components.

(5) Details of major structural repairs including the nature of damage in each case.

* Required only with first aircraft of a particular type and model exported to Singapore.

c. Aircraft Parts.

(1) Airworthiness Approval Tag (8130-3);

(2) Compliance with FAR 21 (Subpart L).

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d. Engines/Propellers.

(1) Export Certificate of Airworthiness (8130-4);

(2) Compliance with FAR 21 (Subpart L);

(3) Statement of Service Bulletins complied with.

e. Engine/Propeller Parts.

(1) Airworthiness Approval Tag (8130-3);

(2) Compliance with FAR 21 (Subpart L).

f. Components.

(1) Airworthiness Approval Tag (8130-3);

(2) Compliance with FAR 21 (Subpart L);

(3) Statement of Service Bulletins complied with.

g. Appliances.

(1) Airworthiness Approval Tag (8130-3);

(2) FAA Certificate of Conformity.

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REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. An aircraft or any other Class I product, to be eligible for registration and airworthiness certification by the Government of the Republic of South Africa, must be eligible for certification in the United States standard or restricted category and should be covered by an Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4, in accordance with Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. Class II and Class II!

products, to be eligible for approval and installation on certificated civil aircraft of South African registry, should be exported in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part 2l of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

2. When the aircraft i6 the first of the type or model to be imported into South Africa, the importer will advise the exporter of thia fact and the exporter is to supply the Secretary for Transport, Department of Transport, Private Bag 193, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, with the information and data material as shown below:

(a) A set of maintenance, overhaul, parts, repair and operations manuals issued by the manufacturers of the aircraft, its engine(s), propeller(s), and installed equipment and containing such information as is necessary to assemble, maintain, overhaul, repair and operate the aircraft, its engine(s), propeller(s), and installed equipment.

(b) A set of all current service bulletins, service letters and manufacturer of the aircraft that, as and when they are issued, he will supply the Secretary for Transport with copies of amendments to and new issues or revisions of the publications referred to in this and the preceding subparagraph:

(c) A three-view general arrangement drawing of the aircraft.

(d) A type certificate data sheet or equivalent document;

(e) The approved flight manual or an equivalent document; and the aircraft being exported.

3. The exporter must supply the following documents in respect of every aircraft for which a South African Certificate of Airworthiness is desired:

(a) A certified statement issued by the manufacturer, indicating that all mandatory modifications and special inspections have been complied

(b) A copy of the aircraft weight and balance report and equipment list showing the weights and arms of the main components and installed

(c) An approved flight manual or equivalent document.

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KINGDOM OF SWEDEN - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (New - June 5, 1978)

1. INTRODUCTION

REQUIREMENTS TO BE APPLIED AS APPLICABLE FOR EXPORT OF AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS FROM THE U.S.A. TO SWEDEN. In accordance with bilateral agreement between the United States of America and Sweden on reciprocal acceptance of airworthiness certification, the following Special Requirements are applicable to aeronautical products exported from the na mere, those are in applicable case United States of America to Sweden. Where in the following reference is made to Swedish Civil Air Regulations, BCL, those are in applicable cases

2. GENERAL

a. The Swedish regulations for import of new or used aircraft to Sweden are as follows:

(1) A Certificate of Airworthiness for Export shall be obtained from the aviation authority of the state of export.

(2) The Certificate of Airworthiness for Export must not be older than 60 days from date of issuance.

(3) Swedish interim Certificate of Registration and Swedish temporary Certificate of Airworthiness are needed if the aircraft is not on foreign register and in all cases where the aircraft type has not previously been accepted on the Swedish register.

(4) Acceptable alternatives for aircraft on foreign register, provided the particular aircraft type has been accepted on Swedish register.

(a) As applicable, a Major Repair and Alteration FAA Form 337 issued by an FAA-approved repair station shall be shown at the time of application for a Swedish Certificate of Airworthiness in Sweden.

(b) An airworthiness inspection 1a required by Swedish CAA.

(c) Before application for Swedish Certificate of Airworthiness, the aircraft shall pass a Swedish repair station for carrying out at least a 100-hour inspection and airworthiness inspection by Swedish CAA.

(5) In both cases of (4)(a) and (4)(c), the aircraft 18 flown to Sweden on its foreign documents, it is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the aircraft 1s type accepted in Sweden.

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3. AIRCRAFT. At the 1mport of aircraft the following documents shall be presented.

a. Type Documents, aircraft not previously on Swedish register.

(NOTE: The importer has to inform the FAA if this 18 the case or not)

(1) Type Certificate and Type Certiticate Data Sheet and corresponding documents in accordance with par. 5.a. below for engine and propeller unless this material is already in civil use in Sweden.

(2) Type Certificate and Type Specification, if any, 1ssued for alternative equipment and approved alterations.

(3) List of manufacturer's reports on which type certification 1s based.

(4) Summary of strength data, stating performed static tests and fatigue tests and also safety margins for primary parts of the structure.

(5) Summary of flight type tests reports.

(6) Documentation, verifying that the special additional Swedish Regulations stated in BCL-M 2.1 are complied with.

(7) Flight Manual and possible supplements hereto, approved by the FAA.

(NOTE: Concerning requirements for approved Flight Manual and such manual in the Swedish language, see BCL-M 1.5 (in Swedish).)

Instruction Manual (Operating Manual, Owner's Manual, etc) - other than Flight Manual - for aircraft, engine, and propeller, issued by the manufacturer.

(9) Maintenance Manual or equivalent document issued by the manufacturer, or in the case of used aircraft, issued by the previous user and approved by the FAA.

(10) Declaration regarding information service, 1.e., a statement made by the manufacturer of the aircraft that he undertakes to provide the Board, without charge, with Information in the form of service bulletins or equivalent concerning alterations or other actions recommended by the manufacturer for continued airworthiness of the aircraft,

(b) Amendments to documents referred to in para's 3.a.(7) and 3.a.(9).