AC 21-2E

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
May 18, 1981
Last reviewed
May 8, 2014
Family
AC 21-2 · 8 versions
Revision
E

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed May 8, 2014.

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REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (New - April 1981)

GENERAL Aircrait or any other class i product, to be eligible for cegistration and airworthiness certification by the Government of the Republic of Portugal, must be eligible for certification in the United States, and should be covered by Export Certificates of Airworthiness - FAA Form 8130.4 - in accordance with Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations and should comply with the applicable special requirements contained in paragraphs 3., 4., and 5.

NOTE: Aircrait and other Ciass I products eligible for œertiilcation in the U.S. "Restricted," "Limited," or "Experimental" classification, may be exported to the Republic of Portugal only if a prior and specific approval of the Director, Directorate-General of Civil Aviation, is obtained.

2. Class II and Class III products, to be eligible for approval and installation of certified civil aircraft of Portuguese registry, should be exported in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. An Airworthiness Approval Tag - FAA Form 8130-3 - is acceptable.

3. The Manufacturer of Supplier must hold or obtain one or more of the following documents, unless otherwise approved by the Republic of Portugal, Directorate-General of Civil Aviation:

(a) A current valid Federal Aviation Administration, Production Certificate (FAA-PC) for the product involved, as outlined in FAR Part 21, Subpart G;

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

(c) An FAA replacement and modification Parts Manufacturer Approval (FAA-PMA) letter issued by the FAA as per FAR 21, Subpart K. In this case, parts, containers and invoices, will bear evidence of the manufacturer's name, address, the part number, registered trademark, when described in the FAA approval letter, and the symbol FAA-PMA;

(d) Technical Standard Order (ISO) letter of knowledgement or authorization issued by the FAA as per FAR Part 21, Subpart 0.

4. Reconditioned, used or surplus parts must be accompanied by a certificate signed by an appropriately rated FAA certified repair station holding a currently valid certificate, as provided under Part 145 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

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(a) The return to service maintenance records required by FAR Part 43 shall accompany the parts;

(b) The provisions of this paragraph 4. are not applicable to standard parts (such as nuts and bolts) conforming to established industry or government specifications, e.g. Standard Aircraft Equipment (SAE), and Military Specifications (MIL. Spec.).

5. In all instances, suppliers must certify on the face of their invoice, that the product involved was manufactured under one or more of the preceeding procedures: i.e., FAA PC No._ _; FAA-APIS letter other Government or Industry Specifications _; FAA-PMA letter dated; ISO No._ ; MIL. Spec._

AIRCRAFT OF FIRST OR SAME MODEL

6. In addition to the foregoing, applicable parts of the following requirements prescribed by the Republic of Portugal, Directorate- General of Civil Aviation will be complied with when exporting aircraft:

(a) If the aircraft is the first of a model exported to Portugal, the following material shall 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, must be 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 check-off form utilized when testing the aircraft;

(3) A type record of 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 substantial 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 and up-dates to such bulletins, will be automatically distributed to the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Portugal;

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(5) Two copies of each of the approved flight manual and weight and balance report applicable to the particular aircraft, including aircraft not exceeding 6,000 1bs. M.T.O.W.

(6) One copy of each of the operating manual maintenance and service manual overhaul, wiring diagrams and repair manuals, applying to the aircraft, aircraft engines (s), propeller(s) and major auxiliary equipment installed on the aircraft;

(7) One copy of spare parts relating to the aircraft, aircraft engine(s), propeller(s) and major auxiliary equipment installed;

(8) One copy of maintenance planning data relating to the aircraft;

(9) A list of the necessary special tools and equipment (including a tolerance chart) essential to the inspection and servicing of the aircraft, engine(s), propeller(s) and associated equipment.

This should include inspection timetables and appropriate charts and instructions relating to the installed systems;

(10) One copy of information or instructions essential to the assembly and rigging of the aircraft;

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

NOTES: 1) - FCC Grant Certification, FAA Certification of Conformance (identifying) and Manuals are needed for radio equipment exported to Portugal for the first time;

2) - In the case of an aircraft intended for instrument ilight rules (IFR) operation, a statement should be furnished to the effect that the communication and navigation equipment complies with TSO/FAA IC Specifications.

(12) One copy of the current official aircraft, engine and propeller specifications and special conditions and/or exemptions included in the certification basis.

(13) One copy of minimum equipment list (MEL) for aircraft type certificated in Transport category;

(14) One copy of the record of all "mandatory" modifications accomplished prior to exporting, as well as "non-mandatory;"

(15) Certified aircraft, engine(s) and propeller(s) logbook or other equivalent historical records showing total operating time and time since overhaul;

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(16) A written undertaking shall be furnished by the manufacturers of the aircraft, its engine(s) and propeller(s) to supply as appropriate all amendments and reissues for the data specified in paragraphs (a) (5) through (a) (10);

(17) Any other information or documentation when specifically asked for.

(b) If an aircraft of the same model has previously been exported to and certified in Portugal, the following documents or material shall be furnished with the new aircraft:

(1) One copy of approved flight manual and weight and balance report applicable to the particular aircraft, including aircraft not exceeding 6,000 lbs. M.T.O.W.

(2) Certified aircraft, engine(s) and propeller(s) logbooks or other equivalent historical records, showing total operating time and time since overhaul;

(3) Record of all modifications accomplished prior to exporting, "mandatory" as well as "non-mandatory;"

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

NOTES: 1) - FCC Grant of Certification, FAA Certification of Conformance and Manuals are needed for radio equipment exported to Portugal for the first time instrument flight rules (IFR) operation, a statement should be turnished to the effect that the communication and navigation equipment complies with TSO/FAA TC Specifications.

(5) Any other information or documentation when specifically asked for.

EXPORT - FLYAWAY AIRCRAFT

7. An aircraft being exported to Portugal via flyaway, without U.S.

nationality and registration marks, should display Portuquese nationality and registration marks and should carry the following documents on the delivery flight:

(a) Portuguese Certificate of Registration;

(b) Portuguese Certificate of Airworthiness;

(c) U.S. Certificate of Airworthiness for Export - FAA Form 8130-4;

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(d) FAA Approved Flight Manual;

(e) Portuguese Radio License or a letter of authority to cover the use of radio, valid for the delivery flight, for the radio equipment installed on the aircraft;

(f) Such other documents as may be essential for the safe operation of the aircraft.

NOTES: 1) - (a) and (b) may be replaced by a Special Permit for a delivery flight. The Government or Portugal, the Directorate- General of Civil Aviation, requests to be advised by cable of the issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export in respect to any aircraft which is to be exported to Portugal via flyaway.

2) - It will be the responsibility of the Portuguese purchaser to ensure that the identification marks are properly displayed upon the aircraft prior to the 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.

NOTES

9. The address of the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation of Portugal is as follows:

PORTUGUESE GOVERNMENT

DIRECCAO GERAL DA AVIACAO CIVIL

DIRECCAO DO MATERIAL ABRONAUTICO Rua B - Edificio 6 - Aeroporto 1700 - LISBOA (Portugal) CABLE ADDRESS: AEROCIVIL LISBOA TELEX: 12120 AERCIV P PHONES: 88 81 51 - 88 81 52 - 88 81 53 - 89 66 71

10. The manufacturer or exporter will be advised by purchaser on the basis of information furnished to the purchase by the Directorate- General of Civil Aviation of Portugal when an aircraft is the first of a type or model to be imported into portugal.

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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 the Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 8013, Causeway, Salisbury, Rhodesia, shall be furnished with the following:

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

(ii) 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.

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.

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 2l of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

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KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENIS 1• GENERAL

a. Aircraft and other Class I, II and III products to be eligible for export to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in addition to the requirements prescribed in Part 2l 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 is 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 - IMA letter dated; 1SO 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 DOCA, 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:

(l) 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.O. Box 887 Jeddah - Saudi Arabia Cable Address:

CIVILAIR

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA 99

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

(i) Customer options incorporated;

(ii) Equipment incorporated;

(iii) 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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Appendix 2 * (9) Electrical load analyses.

* (10) MRB program, where applicable.

(l1) 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 * (i) Flight Manual 1 (+1 for each aircraft) * (ii) Aircraft Maintenance and Overhaul 1 * (iii) Operations 1 * (iv) Engine Maintenance and Overhaul 1 * (v) Maintenance Planning Guide 1 * (vi) Structural Repair 1 * (vii) Parts Catalog 1 * (viii) Weight and Balance Loading Procedures 1 * (ix) Standard Practices 1 * (*) Propeller Maintenance and Overhaul 1 * (xi) Structurally Significant Items 1 * (xii) Complete set of Service Bulletins (Aircraft) 1 101

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AC 21-2E Appendix 2 5/18/81 * (xiii) 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.

(ii) 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).