AC 21-2F

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
August 7, 1987
Last reviewed
May 8, 2014
Family
AC 21-2 · 8 versions
Revision
F
14 CFR parts
21, 37

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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Appendix 2 ENCLOSURE 3

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

IN REPLY REFER TO

AIRWORTHINESS DIVISION EXAMPLE FAA LETTER

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

BRABAZON HOUSE REDHILL SURREY RH1 1SQ

ENGLAND Dear Sir:

The Bennett Corporation has requested our assistance in obtaining United Kingdom import acceptance of their Altimeter Model #7, Series 725 under the terms of the bilateral airworthiness agreement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland relating to the reciprocal acceptance of airworthiness certifications.

We would advise you that we have accepted The Bennett Corporation certification that their Altimeter Model #7, Series 725 complies with the performance standards of U.S. TSO 737b (Ref. FAR 21.305(b)) and FAR 21, Subpart 0).

Appliances of this approved design will be manufactured under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quality control surveillance in accordance with FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorizations granted on June 26, 1979, and, July 8, 1979.

A copy of each TSO Authorization is enclosed for your information. Appliances manufactured under these TSO Authorizations will be marked in accordance with FAR 21, Subpart 0 and paragraph (b) of TSO 737b (Ref. FAR 21.305(b)).

In addition, these appliances will be accompanied by an FAA airworthiness approval when exported to the U.K. These approvals will be issued by a representative of the FAA in the form of an Airworthiness Approval Tag, FAA Form 8130-3 (formerly FAA Form 186) in accordance with FAR 21.325(a) (2).

Please advise if any additional requirements must be met and if any additional data are needed for your acceptance. Otherwise, if you find this information sufficient, we would appreciate your confirmation that these appliances will be accepted by the U.K. when accompanied by an FAA Airworthiness Approval Tag.

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Appendix 2 ENCLOSURE 4

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

AIRWORTHINESS DIVISION BRABAZON HOUSE REDHILL SURREY RHI ISQ TelepboDe Redhit 65966 Takes 27100 Telegraros & Cables Bordais Redhill

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF, OR MODIFICATION TO, AN ACCESSORY Name and Address of Applicant Name and Address of Manufature if different from Applican!

Seate whether Initial Full Tille of Acessory Approval or Modification Idenaty or Reference No. • Draming or Specification No. Declaration of Desigs and Performance No.

Bnef Description of Aocessory, or of Modification.

INITLAL APPROVAL - State the coodition of the Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Manuals.

and Repair Manual: obervie sate Nor A feels eaty areadment secery to the Maintenance, Overbu no Repair Manual: obberwise state'

FOR CAA USE ONLY Cheque P.O. value f I/ve bereby apply for approral of the abore Accessory/Modification

• Cast in accordance with British Civil Abrortbiness. Requirements, Chapter A3-3 os A3-4 (es applicable).

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¡ Fatio_ - Dete Laternal Reference No. Signed Dete 166

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SOCIALIST FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS In order to be eligible for certification in SFR Yugoslavia, transport type aircraft must be covered by following documents:

1. DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE TYPE CERTIFICATE

a. A copy of the type certificate for the aircraft type.

b. A copy of the type certificate data sheet.

C. Summary of flight test reports for aircraft type certification, with expanded flight test list.

d. Three-view drawings of the major assemblies, installations, and primary structure.

e. Summary of stress analysis, for principal structural elements, their design loads, dimensions, materials, stresses, and safety margins, or summary oi static test reports, performed for aircraft type certification.

f. Summary of vibration test reports.

g. List of reports and notes prepared for aircraft type certification.

h. A copy of information or instruction necessary for the assembly and rigging of the aircraft, if the aircraft will be exported unassembled.

1. A list of the time limits for first overhaul /TBO/ for: engines, propellers, their relevant rotables including the aircraft ones.

j. The aircraft emergency equipment installation bulletin.

k. The passengers' attention and emergency placards bulletin.

1. Manufacturer's maintenance requirements.

m. A list of the necessary special tools and equipment essential to the inspection and maintenance of the aircratt, its engines, propellers, and principal accessories and other equipment items. This should include a list of permissible tolerance limits, maintenance inspection notes due to aircraft structural parts, and complete information on lubricating, fuel and hydraulic systems.

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n. One copy each of maintenance and service, overhaul, and repair manuals applying to the aircraft, engines, propellers, or to the equipment installed on the aircraft.

A separate parts catalog for the aircraft, the engines, the propellers, and the principal accessories and other equipment items.

p. One copy of the following manuals:

emergency operations, and performanceuld contain: Iimitations, normal operations,

(2) Flight crew operating manual.

(3) Manual wiring diagram.

(4) Weight and balance manual.

q. Complete manufacturer's service bulletins.

r. A statement by an authorized representative of the manufacturer that the lugoslav D.G.C.A., Brankova 25, Beograd, Yugoslavia, will systematically be furnished with all pertinent information, notification of modifications, service bulletins, etc., and notification of any change in such documents, to guarantee the maintenance of an acceptable airworthiness level for the aircraft.

in advance or with imported aircraft, if no Yugoslav standard airworthiness certificate was issued for aircraft of that type prior to the time of aircraft importing, or if Yugoslav standard airworthiness certificate has been issued but abovementioned documents have not been forwarded to Yugoslav D.G.C.A.

2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL NEW AIRCRAFT

a. An Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

b. Manufacturer's production control and test report for individual aircraft.

Manufacturer's production flight test report for the aircraft, including a flight test checklist utilized when testing the aircraft (two copies).

d. A weight and balance report with record containing a complete inventory of all equipment and instruments (two copies).

copies). Manufacturer's production test report for the engines and propellers (two 168

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f. A list of modifications that have been incorporated during production for the aircraft, the engines, and the propellers (two copies).

1. A list of historical records for the aircraft, the engines, and the ropellers (summary operating hours).

h. Last engines run-up report, not older than 10 days.

1. Delivery declaration with aircraft specification containing: data on engines, propellers, their rotables - including the aircraft ones and the equipment installed; flight data recorder, emergency equipment, radio and electrical equipment with following characteristics; model, capacity, frequency, operating instructions, etc. Manufacturer's serial number and summary operating hours must be given for each listed item (two copies).

j. One copy of the documents listed under 1(h) through(q). These documents, which are intended for the purchaser, are required only for first aircraft imported for certain purchaser. For each additional aircraft same type, imported for the same purchaser, all these documents are not required, except flight manual and flight crew operating manual. For these aircraft, the number of each required manual should be determined through the contract between aircraft exporter and purchaser.

issued from airworthiness authority exporter's country, if aircraft will be exported to Yugoslavia via flyaway. The use of aircraft communication transceivers should be also permitted by this document, or by separate ones.

1. Yugoslav certificate of registration and Yugoslav certificate of airworthiness, if aircraft is intended for export to Yugoslavia via flyaway with Yugoslav registration and nationality markings. Mentioned Yugoslav certificates rill be issued after basic airworthiness inspection, as defined in Yuyoslav law lugoslav registration and nationality markings shall be properly displayed on the aircraft before inspection.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THOSE SPECIFIED UNDER ITEM 2, FOR EACH

INDIVIDUAL - USED AIRCRAFT

a. Airworthiness directives status performed on aircraft, list and documents (two copies).

b. A summary of aircraft, engines and propellers modifications, performed during past use.

c. A report of past maintenance and overhaul inspection with a summary of technical data, date and the operating hours since last inspection of each type (two copies).

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d. A report of non-routine work performed on aircraft after failures and damages, list and documents.

e. Aircraft logbook with notified: summary operating hours, number of landings, aircraft historical data concerning technical incidents and accidents, major repairs, periodical inspections and overhauls.

f. Engine and propeller logbooks with notations: summary operating hours, number of cycles and historical data listed above under item 1.e.

g. Acceptance flight test report (two copies).

l. Limitations tor next overhaul, or part of overhaul (in-flight hours anc in calendar periods) for aircraft, engines and propellers (two copies).

1. Documentation on aircraft system reliability and statistical data on inca daily en failures, and aircraft technical daily report book, for the past three months of regular use.

j. Previous owner's maintenance manual with current maintenance schedule (two copies).

k. Maintenance and overhaul work cards.

1. Aircraft and powerplants functional test procedures, if not conducted in work cards or in maintenance manual.

m. Maintenance agreement, if aircraft is leased.

n. A copy of radio license.

0. A certificate of deregistration.

NOTE:

Documents listed above, under Items 3.j., k. and 1., required only for first aircraft type imported for each purchaser;

Documents specified under Items 2 and 3 must be furnished with imported aircraft. They are intended for the purpose of both, D.G.C.A. and purchaser; and All documents specified under these requirements must be issued or approved by airworthiness authority of the manufacturer's country.

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REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL Any aircraft to be eligible for the issue of a Certificate of Registration issued by the Government of the Republic of Zambia must qualify for certification in the United States of America in the standard or restricted category, and an Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4, should have been issued in accordance with Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

b. Class 2 and Class 3 products should be accompanied by documentation which confirms that the item is in accordance with the relevant section of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. An Airworthiness Approval Tag, FAA Form 8130-3, is acceptable.

C. If the aircraft is to be entered on the Zambia Register of Civil Aircraft prior to departure from the United States of America, the importer will make application to the Zambian Department of Civil Aviation for the necessary Certificate of Registration, Permit to Fly and Radio Station License, which must be carried during the delivery flight.

d. Inquiries should be addressed to the Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box RW 137, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia, marked for the attention of the Chief Aircraft Inspector.

2. AIRCRAFT FIRST OF THE TYPE TO BE REGISTERED IN THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA The following documents and data are required:

for: a. Complete set of maintenance and overhaul manuals, and parts catalogs,

(1) Airplane

(2) Engines (s)

(3) Propeller(s)

(4) Any equipment not already installed in an aircraft on the Zambian Register of Civil Afrcraft.

b. Full set of Service Bulletins, Letters, and Modification Leaflets issued by the manufacturers in respect of the airframe, engine(s), propeller(s), and installed equipment.

c. A copy of the Type Certificate, if not already held by the Department.

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d. Three copies of the flight manual for the aircraft.

e. One copy of the production flight test report issued by the manufacturer.

EACH AIRCRAFT FOR WHICH A ZAMBIAN CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS IS TO BE

REQUESTED The following documentation is required:

a. A statement, signed by an official representative of the manufacturers, showing that all mandatory modifications and special Inspections have been complied with.

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

c. Two copies of the Approved Flight Manual.

d. Two copies of the Weight & Balance report showing the weights and arms of the main components, and a list of installed equipment.

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REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Aircraft and other Class I products are eligible for export to Zimbabwe when, in addition to the export airworthiness approval requirements in Part 21 of the contained herein. United States Federal Aviation Regulations, they also comply with the requirements

a. When the aircraft is exported

(1) direct to Zimbabwe, or

(2) to Zimbabwe 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, Zimbabwe, 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.

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

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

(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 Zimbabwe, 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), propellers), and any other major auxiliary equipment installed.

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8/7/87 AC 21-2F Appendix 2 anuats tor che alrcrart r the aircrats, afrcraft engine, propeller, and equipment instalied.

(4) A general arrangement drawing of the aircraft.

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

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Appendix 3 APPENDIX 3 FAA Aircraft Certification Offices Responsible for Civil Aviation Matters In Foreign Countries Country or Area FAA Aircraft Certification Office Address

a. Canada Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Certification Office, ANE-170 181 South Franklin Avenue, Room 202 Valley Stream, New York 11581 Caribbean Area, Federal Aviation Administration Central America, South America, Aircraft Certification Office, ACE-115A 1075 Interloop Road (excluding Mexico) College Park, Georgia 30337 Panama, and the Canal Zone

c. Mexico

d. Area east of East Pakistan and India, including all free nations south and east of China Federal Aviation Administration Afrcraft Certification Division, ASW-100 4400 Blue Mound Road P.0. Box 1689 Fort Worth, Texas 76101 Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Certification Office, ANM-100L 4344 Donald Douglas Drive Long Beach, California 90808

e. Europe, Africa, Federal Aviation Administration of Burma, Iceland, Middle East west Brussels Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100 Greenland, and Bermuda -or- S Rue de La Lo -1040 Brussels, belgiur 1 (and 2)

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Appendix 4 APPENDIX 4 - SUMMARY OF BILI ERAL AIRWORTHINESS AGREEMENTS Revised 1/23/87

BILATERAL COUNTRIES REPLACEMENT/MODIFICATION PARTS REPLACEMENT/MODIFICATION PARTS FOR EXPORTED AIRCRAFT ENGINES REPLACEMENT/MODIFICATION PARTS REPLACEMENT/MODIFICATION PARTS COMPONENTS

AIRCRAFT FOR EXPORTED AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT ENGINES PROPELLERS FOR EXPORTED APPLIANCES MATERIAL PARTS SUBASSEMBLIES THIRD COUNTRY PROVISION MAINTENANCE TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACT SERIES AGREEMENT DATE

AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA (Rof. Notes 4 and 7) 2 2 4219 T959 BELGIUM * × * 7675 1973 Note 4) BRAZIL × * 83฿4 1976 CANADA Note 4) 2 2 1984 CRLCHOSLUOARIX 7091 131 × 6967 1970 DENHARK 10335 1982 3158 FINLAND × 7795 1974 .1 1 5 S FRANCE 7728 1973 (Rof. Note 4) 2 2 GERMANY 7965 1978 Note 4) 2 2 2 INDONESTA * × 1987 E 8 8 ISRAEL 7926 1974 ITALY × 2 2 2 6530 7895 1973 (Ref. Note 4) JAPAN × 2 2 2 ¿934 ТУ77 (Ref. Note 4) 2 2 WETHERLANDS 7869 1974 TER ZEALAND Ref - Note 4 2 2 9440 1979 NORWAY 2 2 9141 6857 1978 POLAND × × 3769 9725 19฿0 6 2 8407 ROMANIA × 8440 1976 SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA Notes 4 and 9) 9 * × 2 2 10203 1981 1984 SPAIN 3906 3200 157ů SWEDEN CRof Note 4) * × 2 2 7611 1973 SEITZERLAND * 8563 7977 (Ref. Note 4) UNITED KINGDOM × 2 2 2 5214 7537 1972 1