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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REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised November 1, 1976) SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION The development of Aviation in Indonesia in the last few years dictates the special requirements as stated in FAA Circular AC 21-2B, dated 10-2-69 need be revised as follows:

A. Administration and Procedures.

(1) The procedures which must be followed to obtain Indonesian Certification are dealt with in the current issue of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part I.

(2) Aircraft and other Class I products, to be eligible for export to Indonesia, should be covered by Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued under Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

(3) An Export Certificate of Airworthiness and the supporting data and other material required to be furnished in accordance with these requirements should be delivered to the Directorate General of Air Communications, Jalan Hayam Wuruk No. 2, Jakarta, Indonesia.

(4) The Export Certificate of Airworthiness shall be accompanied by documents (e.g. aircraft log book, engine log book, propeller log book, etc.,) furnished by the applicant, which contains entries identifying those applicable Airworthiness Directives (AD's) with which compliance has been achieved. These documents shall also identify those AD's containing repetitive compliance requirements, and when next compliance is due to be satisfied. All AD's must have been complied with, prior to issuance of the U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

_ The applicant for a U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness is also responsible for satisfying all other Indonesian Special Requirements (identified in Section 2), as appropriate, for the particular product being exported to Indonesia and all applicable Sections of FAR 21, before the U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness can be issued.

B. Delivery of Aircraft.

(1) In addition to the requirements stated in the Special Requirements (identified in Section 2), an aircraft which is being exported to Indonesia via flyaway should display Indonesian Nationality and Registration Marks and carry the following documents onboard the aircraft during delivery flight:

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(i) Indonesian Certificate of Registration.

(11) Indonesian Delivery Flight Authorization.

(111) U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

(iv) Signed copy of telegram to Jakarta referred to in Paragraph B3 of this Section.

(v) Certificate of Deregistration or written statement certifying that the aircraft has never been registered in U.S.A., issued by FAA.

(vi) Letter of authority to cover the use of installed radio apparatus for the duration of the delivery flight.

(vii) Approved flight manual, operation manual, maintenance - manual and such other documents as may be essential to the safe operation of the aircraft.

(2) 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 Directorate General of Air Communications, Jakarta 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 reference number of the export Certificate of Airworthiness being issued, the subject aircraft type, serial number and assigned Indonesian identification markings.

The telegram shall be transmitted to the Director General of Air Communications Jakarta (cable address: Civilair, Jakarta - Indonesia) by the exporter. In addition, a telegram pertaining to the cancellation of the aircraft from the United States Aircraft Register, shall be transmitted to the same address.

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

(4) An aircraft which is being exported to Indonesia other than via flyaway, the following documents shall be delivered to the Director General of Air Communications, Jalan Hayam Wuruk No. 2, Jakarta, Indonesia.

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(1) Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

(11) Letter certifying that the U.S. Registration of the aircraft has been cancalled (Certificate of Deregistration).

SECTION 2 SPECIAL - REQUIREMENTS.

The following identifies those special administrative requirements which must be satisfied at the time of export for a particular product/aircraft to be eligible for Indonesian Registration Certification and/or Airworthiness validation.

The following documents and data should be delivered to the Director General of Air Communications, Jakarta, Indonesia:

A. New Aircraft.

* (1) Statement of Build Standard. This statement to include the aircraft specification, differences from previously accepted aircraft on the Indonesian Register (as required by Indonesian Special Conditions) and a list of Service Bulletins incorporated in production. The list of Service Bulletin incorporation is to identify:

(1) Production versions of the Service Bulletins.

(11) Service Bulletin Compliance.

(111) Alert Service Bulletin Compliance.

(2) Modification Standard. This must include:

(1) Customer options incorporated.

(11) Equipment incorporated, including items of equipment not necessarily installed by the manufacturer.

(111) Service Bulletin Compliance.

(iv) Alert Service Bulletin Compliance.

(3) Export Certificate of Airworthiness. Included with the Certificate must be a clear statement of those Indonesian Special Conditions which have been complied with, as well as a statement of those Conditions which have not been complied with.

(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.

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(5) A copy of the aircraft type certificate plus any applicable supplemental type certificates.

(6) A list of defects to be rectified by the Indonesian Operator at the time of issue of the Export C. of A., if any.

(7) Engine/airframe/propeller/APU log books.

* (8) MRB program, where applicable.

(9) Time/life limitations.

* (10) Electrical load analyses.

* (11) Minimum equipment list.

* (12) Wiring diagram.

(13) Weight schedule and weighing report.

(14) Manuals: Number Required * (1) Flight Manual 2 or * (11) Maintenance Pilot Operating 2 Handbook * (1i1) Operations 2 * (iv) Weight and Balance, Loading 1 Procedures * (v) Overhaul 1 * (vi) Structural Repair 1 * (vii) Component Overhaul 1 * (viti) Engine Maintenance and Overhaul 1 * (ix) Standard practices 1 * (x) NDT 1 * (x1) Structurally significant items 1 * (xif) Maintenance Planning Guide 1 * (x111) Parts Catalogue 1 72

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(16) Record of Compass System and Magnetic Compass Swings.

(17) Record of rigging checks.

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

(19) Antenna performance patterns.

(20) List of Serial Numbers of significant component parts, including Serial Numbers, which are not listed in (14) (x111).

NOTE: *-Required only with first aircraft of a particular type and model exported to Indonesia.

B. Used Aircraft.

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

(1) The maintenance program to which these aircraft have previously been maintained including:

(1) Previous check cycle;

(11) Future check cycle;

(111) Compliance with Indonesian list of required Service Bulletins.

(2) Component overhaul life summary, including details of service life remaining and modification standards.

(3) Compliance with structural inspection program. This to include details of any structural sampling program in which these aircraft have been included, together with details of their position in this program.

C. Aircraft Parts.

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

(2) Compliance with FAR 21 (Sub Part L).

D. Engine/Propellers.

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

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

(3) Statement of Service Bulletins complied with.

Engine/Propeller Parts.

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

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

F. Appliances.

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

G. Components.

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

(2) Compliance with FAR 21 (Sub Part L).

(3) A statement of Service Bulletin compliance standard.

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IRELAND - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Aircraft and other Class 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 21 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.

3. 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 1/ 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 safety, or a copy of the static strength test reports when type approval was granted on the basis of such tests.

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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(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 afrcraft, 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 materials 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.

(2) One copy of a flight manual for each aircraft; one copy of operating, maintenance (including maintenance schedule), overnaul and repalr nanuals if not already provided for in a.(b).

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

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8/7/87 AC 21-2F Appendix 2

STATE OF ISRAEL - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised August 2, 1982) The special requirements described below apply to the export to Israel of Aircraft and Aircraft Products manufactured in the United States, and certified as airworthy under a Bilateral Agreement between the United States of America and Israel, as amended on 4 September 1974.

Class I Products, as defined in FAR 21.321(b)(1) are eligible for export to Israel if they comply with the applicable export requirements of FAR Part 21 Subpart L and an Israeli Type Certificate has been issued for them.

Class II and III Products, as defined in FAR 21.321(b)(2) and (3) are eligible for export to Israel, without any additional requirements, if they comply with the applicable export requirements of FAR Part 21 Subpart L.

The following procedures are to be followed in order to obtain an Israeli Type Certificate for a U.S.A.-manufactured Class I product: -

a. The manufacturer applies in writing for the issuance of an Israeli Type Certificate, based on the FAA Type Certificate which he holds for the product. The request is to be transmitted, through the FAA, to the Israel Civil Aviation Administration, Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, P.O. Box 8, Ben Gurion Airport, Israel.

b. The request should be accompanied, as applicable by: -

(1) A photocopy of the FAA T.C. and the T.C. Data Sheet.

(2) One copy each of flight, maintenance and repair manuals, parts catalog and list of recommended spare parts of the aircraft engine, propeller and all relevant installed equipment.

(3) A statement by the applicant that all pertinent operational and maintenance publications, including service bulletins and all revisions to such publications will be automatically sent to the Israel CAA, Chief Surveyor, Alrworthiness Department, P.O. Box 8, sen Gurion Airport, Israel.

c. Required Hebrew markings will be notified to the exporter, or alternatively may be completed in Israel prior to Standard Airworthiness Certification.

d. Operational regulations in Israel may require navigation equipment above that required for basic type certification, such as two-way R/T communication, VOR, transponder, etc. These, and any additional special conditions or request(s) for additional data, if found necessary, will be notified to the applicant through the FAA.

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4. STC's installed on a particular aircraft must obtain Israel CAA Engineering & Manufacturing Branch approval before such aircraft is exported to Israel.

5. Each aircraft exported to Israel must be accompanied by:

a. An Export Certificate of Airworthiness, which should include the engine and propeller make, model and serial number, as applicable.

b. FAA-approved airplane flight manual or equivalent operating instructions.

c. Weight and Balance report with equipment list.

d. Aircraft, engine and propeller logbooks as applicable, or other equivalent historical records.

e. List of installations and modifications approved under STC procedures.

f. A statement regarding the aircraft with respect to airworthiness directives, service bulletins or service letters implemented.

g. Major Repair and Alteration - FAA Form 337 or equivalent, if major repairs and/or alterations have been accomplished on the exported aircraft.

Engines, propellers and Class II and Ill products must be accompanied by the Export Certificate of Airworthiness or Airworthiness Approval Tags, as applicable.

An aircraft which is flight delivered to Israel bearing Israel nationality and registration marks must carry the following documents on the delivery flight: -

a. Israel Certificate of Registration.

b. Israel Certificate of Airworthiness or Delivery Flight Authorization.

c. Israel Aircraft Radio Station License.

d. Approved Flight Manual or equivalent operating instructions.

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

8. Israel CAA-Airworthiness Department, P.O. Box 8, Ben Gurion Airport, Israel requests to be advised by Telex - No. 31103 - of the issuance of any Export Certificate of Airworthiness in respect of any aircraft which is to be exported to Israel via fly-away.

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REPUBLIC OF ITALY - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS In addition to the special requirements outlined below, all Class I, II, 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 foreign 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.

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

(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 indicated. report. Established operational limitations, speeds, and approved loads shall be

(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.

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

(6) Three copies each of the operating, maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals applying to the aircraft, engine, propeller, or to 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. This should include inspection timetables, and appropriate charts and instructions relating to the installed system.

(8) Three copies of information or instructions essential to the assembly and rigging of the aircraft.

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

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

(b) Manuals are needed for radio equipment exported to Italy for the first time.

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

(1) A Certificate of Airworthiness for Export listing the propeller serial numbers, as well as the engine serial numbers.

(2) Three copies each of operating, maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals or other related information, as provided for in 1(a) (6) above.

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

(a) 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/FAA TC specifications.

(b) Manuals are needed for radio equipment exported to Italy for the first time.