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(2) If a French standard airworthiness certificate was issued prior to October 12, 1968, for at least one aircraft of a particular type, then aircraft of that type may continue to be issued French standard airworthiness certificates on the basis of equivalency with the U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness, even though the particular model involved may not have been issued a French type certificate for import. French airworthiness certificates are issued under these conditions subject to compliance with other requirements of the CNAC (reference CNAC Article 5, paragraph 2).
NOTE: An aircraft naving major changes which required approval under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 21, Section 21.97 and/or FAR Part 21, subpart E, is not eligible to obtain a French airworthiness certificate under the proyisions of paragraph 2.a. (2). even though an aircraft of the same model may have been issued a French airworthiness certificate prior to October 12, 1968. In order to obtain a French standard airworthiness certificate, the applicant must comply with the procedures outlined under paragraph 2.a. (1). A French type certificate for import or an extension of a type certificate for import will be issued each time that the FAA issues a new type certificate or an STC for a model based on a model previously imported.
b. Special Airworthiness Certificates. A French special airworthiness certificate may be issued to an aircraft of a model for which application has been made for a French type certificate for import, in order to facilitate its use under the conditions spelled out in Article 5, paragraph 2B of the CNAC, provided that the Secretariat General of Aviation Civil (S.G.A.C.) is familiar with the model. In addition, the procedure required for issuance of special airworthiness certificates will be applied in the case of aircraft in the restricted category.
C. Permit. A permit may be issued by the S.G.A.C. to an aircraft which has provisional French registration markings only to permit the ferrying and tests necessary for aircraft type certification. Normally, the S.G.A.C. will not authorize any private utilization and the permit may, basically, be renewed only for a total period of time not to exceed one year (reference CNAC Article 13 and 19, and Article 5, paragraph 3).
REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF FRENCH TYPE CERTIFICATES FOR IMPORT FOR U.S.-MANUFACTURED AIRCRAFT.
a. Applicant.
(1) The applicant for a French type certificate for import must be the person responsible for maintaining the level of airworthiness for the aircraft.
Generally such person would be the manufacturer who originally obtained, and who holds the U.S. type certificate. If the U.S. type certificate has been transferred by the original holder, the new holder (applicant) must be capable of, and responsible for maintaining the level of airworthiness.
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(2) In exceptional cases, it is possible to accept an application for a French type certificate for import from a person who is not the U.S. type certificate holder, provided that the applicant furnishes proof that he has been duly authorized to take over complete responsibility for the type certificate under the licensing provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 21, Section 21.47.
b. Documents. The required documents are specified in Article 11 of the CNAC and under paragraph 5 of these special requirements.
c. Special Conditions. A U.S. applicant for a French type certificate for import must show compliance with the applicable FARS, plus any special conditions imposed by the S.G.A.C. Three types of special conditions are outlined in paragraphs 3.c. (1), (2), and (3). The primary purpose of the special conditions is to guarantee an airworthiness level equivalent to that of aircraft built and certified in France.
(1) Administrative Special Conditions.
Language. The documents which the S.G.A.C. requires to be furnished may be in English except for the following, which must be provided in French:
1 The type certificate (T.C.), data sheet:
2 The flight manual, and 3 The proposed maintenance guide.
NOTE: The S.G.A.C. will verify the translations of these documents and must approve the T.C. data sheet and the flight manual.
ed to long it be prepared b) Document Format. The T.C. data sheet, Tright manual, and proposed maintenance quide must be prepared in accordance with the formats 1 T.C. Data Sheet. The S.G.A.C. will accept a simple translation into French of the T.C. data sheets approved by the FAA.
2 Flight Manual. The flight manual in French, which must be France and must contain the following sections:
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Appendix 2 C Emergency Operations d Performance (Limited to only the approved performance conforming to the requirements of the applicable airworthiness FAR part).
3 Proposed Maintenance Guide. It is recommended that the proposed maintenance guide correspond to the instructions of the GENERAL DEFINITION OF "ROUTINE MAINTENANCE" INSPECTION of the Bureau Veritas, copies of which are avatlable from the French Embassy.
In terms of legal or accepted French units; however, where other units are used in Aircraft instruments must be graduated accordance with strongly established aeronautical practice, and if failure to comply with this practice would reduce aircraft safety, then such units may be accepted and must be used in the manuals. If illegal or unaccepted units are used, the manuals must contain conversion tables. The following chart outlines legal and acceptable units of measurement.
Legal Units Units Allowed in Aeronautics Measure Name Symbol Name SymboT Length Meter* Nautical Mile NM Area Square Meter* m2 Volume Cubic Meter* m3 Liter* Angles Degree* Mass Kilo* kg Time second, S minute mn hour n Frequency Hertz* (1 cycle per second) Speed Meter per second Feet per minute ft/mn Kilometer per hour Knots Kts Acceleration Meter per second m/sz square Temperature Kelvin degree K Centigrade C Hork Joule* J Power Watt* Pressure (bar) pressure Millibar mb * With decimal multiples and submultiples.
Note: Electrical units: Ampere, Volt, Ohm -- International System 47
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(2) General Technical Special Conditions. These special conditions would be required as a result of differences between the French regulations and the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.
(3) Specific Technical Special Conditions. These conditions would pertain to any possible unusual characteristics in the design, construction, or operation of the aircraft under consideration.
4. HOW TO OBTAIN A FRENCH TYPE CERTIFICATE FOR IMPORT. In the following procedures, any of the required documents and data which would normally be approved by the FAA for issuance of U.S. Type Certificates must also be FAA approved for issuance of French Type Certificates for Import.
a. General.
(1) The French require that the application be submitted to the the application must be submitted to the ta afart carefrication mice th the Directorate in which the applicant is located, attention: Manager, Aircraft Certification Division. The FAA will transmit the application to the S.G.A.C.
(An example of a standard application for is reproduced under paragraph 6 of these special requirements.) A statement including the following information and signed by the Manager of the Afrcraft Certification Division should be provided the S.G.A.C. with the application:
(a) The FAR upon which the issuance of the U.S. Type Certificate is based;
(b) If applicable, a copy of the complete text of each special condition imposed by the FAA in connection with issuance of the type certificate;
(c) If applicable, a copy of the complete text of each exemption which may have been granted.
(2) The manufacturer should provide the S.G.A.C. with all of the officially requested documents (reference paragraph 5).
(3) Following compliance with preceding paragraphs 4.a.(1) and 4.a.(2), the S.G.A.C. will transmit to the FAA Washington Office (AWS-100) the special conditions as provided for under paragraph 3.c., with a copy to the appropriate FAA aircraft certification office and a copy to the applicant.
(4) The aircraft would be considered eligible for a French Type Certificate for Import when the FAA certifies to the S.G.A.C. that the aircraft type meets the French special conditions and the Federal Aviation Regulations upon which issuance of the U.S. Type Certificate is based. This certification does not preclude special requests which the S.G.A.C. might subsequently submit in order to make certain in-flight checks and/or certain technological inspections on its 48
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b. Special Procedures for Delegation Option Manufacturers. Manufacturers holding a Delegation Option Authorization, issued under FAR Part 21, Subpart J, must comply with the general provisions of paragraph 4.a., except as follows:
(1) Applications for a French Type Certificate for Import may be submitted directly the S.G.A.C., with a copy to the FAA aircrart certiTIcation ffice. The manufacturer should state in his application that he holds an FAA Delegation Option Authorization, giving the date of issue, FAA region which issued the authorization, and the number assigned. The French Type Certificate for Import, when issued, will be addressed directly to the manufacturer, with a copy to the aircraft certification office.
(2) The S.G.A.C. will accept statements, certifications, and issuances that are within the scope of FAR Part 21, Subpart J, provided that:
(a) Pertinent documents are signed by personnel approved by the FAA (reference FAR Part 21, Section 21.235(b)); and,
(b) The manufacturer furnishes a list of authorized signatures to the S.G.A.C. and maintains the list in a current condition.
The following documents are normally required for obtaining French type and airworthiness certificates.
a. Iype Certificate for Import.
(1) A copy of the U.S. Type Certificate for the aircraft type.
(2) A copy of the T.C. Data Sheet.
(3) Summary of flight test reports for aircraft type certification. The characteristic data furnished must substantiate operation within a reasonable range of weights, altitudes, and atmospheric conditions.
(4) Summary of static test reports relative to the principal structural elements, specifically giving the loads, the dimensions, the stresses, and the safety margins, or a summary of complete static tests performed prior to issuance of the U.S. type certificate.
(5) Summary of vibration test reports.
(6) Complete index of reports and notes prepared for U.S. type certification of the aircraft, including systems.
(7) A statement by an authorized representative of the manufacturer (applicant) that the Bureau Veritas, 31, rue Henri Rochefort, Paris 17 eme, France, acting for the S.G.A.C., will systematically be furnished with all 49
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(8) A separate parts catalog for the aircraft, the engine(s), the propellers), and the principal accessories and other equipment items.
(9) A list of special installations and equipment necessary for the inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, its engine(s), propeller(s) and principal accessories and other equipment items, together with:
(a) A list of permissible tolerance limits,
(b) A statement of the nature and periodicity of maintenance inspections,
(c) Complete information on lubricating, fuel, and hydraulic circuits.
(10) Two copies of information necessary for the assembly of the aircraft, if the aircraft is of a type which will be exported unassembled and without having had a production flight test.
(11) The following manuals for the aircraft, the engine(s), the propeller(s), and accessories:
(a) Flight manual (two copies).
(b) Maintenance manual (two copies).
b. The documents listed in paragraph 3.c.(1) (a)2 and 3, as well as the following documents, will be required for each individual NEw aircraft imported into France.
(1) One copy of a list of radio and electrical equipment items, with their characteristics and their operating instructions. These equipment items must conform to the applicable categories for which there are French certification requirements.
(2) One copy of the production flight test report for the aircraft involved, including a copy of the flight test checklist utilized when testing the aircraft.
(3) A U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4, for the aircraft.
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(4) A weight and balance record containing a complete inventory of all equipment and instruments.
(5) A list of modifications that have been incorporated, at least those covered by service bulletins, except that, if the manufacturer's information distribution system has been found satisfactory by the S.G.A.C., submittal of such a list is not required.
furnished in additionito those spectered under follgring documents must be
(1) A summary of modifications, including:
(a) A summary of mandatory changes made,
(b) A list of modifications recommended by the manufacturer (service bulletins, etc.),
(c) A list and description of modifications made by the previous owners.
(2) A summary and date of past maintenance inspections and the operating hours since the last inspection of each type.
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6. Example of Standard Application Form for a French Type Certificate for Import.
1. a. Application for Type Certificate for Import:
b. Application for Extension of Type Certificate for Import: (Type Certificate No. ):
2. Name of Applicant:
3. Status of applicant with respect to aircraft to be certificated:
Original Manufacturer: Licensee:
4. Applicant's Complete Address:
5. Address of Production Plant:
6. Aircraft Description:
Make:
Model:
7. Descriptive Documents (enclose copies with application):
a. FAA Type Certificate No. _
b. FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet dated
8. FAA Type Certification Basis (FAR):
9. Date:
10. Applicant's Title and Signature:
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FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY (FRG)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORT OF
AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS FROM THE UNITED STATES (Revised July 30, 1979)
1. INTRODUCTION.
This document prescribes special requirements supplementing the Agreement on the reciprocal acceptance of export certificates of airworthiness. It is based on the Bilateral Agreement between the Governments of the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany of may 3i, 1974, and on the laws, regulations, and requirements applicable in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).
airworthiness authority in the FRG is the Luftfahrt-Bundesant (LBA).
2. ELIGIBILITY.
2.1 Aircraft or other Class I products to be eligible for airworthiness certification by the LBA under the provisions of this document must in addition to the requirements prescribed in Part 21, Subpart L of the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations, be eligible for airworthiness certification in the United States "Standard" classification and comply with the applicable additional requirements under paragraph 6 and of the Enclosure hereto.
Note: Aircraft or other Class I products eligible for certification in the United States "Restricted," "Limited" or "Experimental" classification will be considered on an individual basis.
2.2 Class ll and il products to be eligible for export to the Federal Republic of Germany must comply with the applicable provisions of Part 21, Subpart L of the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations.
3. AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS REQUIRING APPROVAL.
3.1 Deviating from the U.S. - definition of Class I and Class II products, the following aeronautical products require LBA approval by issuance of a Type Certificate:
Rotorcraft (Helicopters, Gyroplanes and Rotodynes) Airships Powered Sailplanes Sailplanes Manned Balloons
(7) Personal Emergency and Auxiliary Parachutes
(8) Aircraft Engines
(9) Aircraft Propellers
(10) Radio Equipment to be installed in aircraft as per Nos. 1 through 6 above.
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3.2 Details on LBA type approval of an aeronautical product listed under para. 3.1 Nos. 1 to 10 and of any change that product may undergo (as f.i. under the provisions of Subpart E of FAR Part 21) are specified in paras. 4.1 to 4.5.
3.3 Items of equipment, which have a major influence on the airworthiness of aircraft or on the safety of the occupants, e.g. flight and navigation available on request from the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA).
3.4 For approval of any other Class Ill product, i.e. standard parts, a certified statement by the product manufacturer (Approval Tag for Class Ill products according to FAR 21.333) will be accepted by the LBA, if the product in question is accepted for use with regular Class I and Class Il products.
equipment list of that aircraft, may be covered by the LBA type certificate of that aircraft (para. 4.5 remains unaffected).
3.6 Items of Class II or Class III equipment as under para. 3.3, which are exported separately to the FRG and which are not spare parts of certificated Super be he rever with at de to one in the e ative t nos
3.7 Each item of LBA approved equipment to be exported to the FRG must be airworthy and must comply with the LBA-approved design. It must be identified by an Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3). The same will apply for each major component as of U.S. Class II to be used as a spare part with a Class I product which had been type certificated by the LBA.
3.8 Radio equipment must in any event be approved separately as a type by the LBA.
3.9 Integrated systems must be certificated with the aircraft.
4. HOW TO OBTAIN A GERMAN TYPE CERTIFICATE.
4.1 Applicant. The applicant for a German type certificate ("Musterzulassung"T or a change thereof must be the manufacturer or, where applicable, the U.S. type certificate holder.
Appendix 2 In some special cases it may be possible to accept an application for an LBA type certificate from a person who is not the manufacturer (type certificate holder), provided the applicant furnishes proof that he has been duly authorized and is capable to assume complete responsibility for the product in regard of continuing airworthiness.
4.2 Competent Authority and Procedure.
4.2.1 The application for an LBA type certificate or change of type certificate (s. para. 4.5) and any documents the LBA may require in this context and as they are listed as a minimum under para. 4.4 must be forwarded to:
Luftfahrt-Bundesamt P.O. Box 370 3300 Braunschweig Federal Republic of Germany Telex: 952701 Phone: (0531) 3902-1 Cable: Bundesluft Braunschweig A copy of the application letter shall be sent to the appropriate FAA aircraft certification office as well as to:
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration turope, Africa, and Middle East Region c/o United States Embassy 15 Rue de La Loi B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
4.2.2 The LBA will acknowledge receipt of the application and establish the procedure, including:
(a) definition of the certification basis (see paragraph 4.3)
(b) details on information and data required in addition to the documents listed under paragraph 4.4
(c) date and place of the LBA visit to the appropriate FAA aircraft certification office and the manufacturer's facilities
(d) date and place of the certification test flight to be performed by the LBA, if applicable, with the relevant FAA offices being informed accordingly.
4.3 Certification Basis.
4.3.1 The basis for the LBA type certification will be the applicable requirements established or adopted by the FRG. Moreover, the additional requirements listed under para. 6 and, where applicable in the Enclosure, must be met. The LBA may grant exemptions, if the level of safety is not impaired.
Appendix 2 Note: "Applicable requirements" means:
for products undergoing certification and for products currently in production,
(i) the applicable FAR including each special condition upon which the issuance of the U.S. type certificate is based; or;
(1i) those airworthiness requirements of the same date at which U.S.
certification was based;
for products no longer in production, such airworthiness requirements as the LBA finds acceptable in the particular case.
4.3.2 In particular cases, especially for aeronautical products of unconventional design, and in order to meet standards required by the German operating regulations, the LBA may establish additional airworthiness requirements which are necessary to ensure an acceptable level of airworthiness.
4.4 Documents Required for Type Certification.
4.4.1 Aircraft. For the issuance of an LBA type certificate for an aircraft, the following or equivalent documentation (copies acceptable) must be submitted:
FAR Type Certificate (T.C.)
(D) The latest issue of the FAA T.C. Data Sheet (advance copy may be accepted)
(c) FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual and/or Pilot's Operating Handbook and "Flughandbuch" in accordance with paras. 6.1 and 6.2, where applicable,
(d) Description of the aircraft (e.g., Aircraft Detail Specification).
(e) A list of all documents submitted for FAA type certification (F) Manufacturer's Compliance Checklist
(g) Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) including all amendments
(h) Type Inspection Report, Part II (Flight,
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