AC 21-2G

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
July 9, 1992
Last reviewed
May 8, 2014
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AC 21-2 · 8 versions
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Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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will consist of a review of written applications and related documents, and an inspection of the finished product to determine its eligibility, proper identification, configuration, condition for safe operation, and compliance with importing country special requirements. It should be noted that a finding of conformance is extremely difficult, if not impossible, without the manufacturers requirements of FAR sections 21.329, 21.331, and 21.333 may be exported if the importing country's CAA indicates acceptance in writing, with a copy of the letter attached to the FAA Form 8130-3.

Requirements that are not met should be listed or referenced on FAA Form 8130-4 in the Exceptions block, and referenced on FAA Form 8130-3, as applicable.

12. FAR SECTION 21.339, SPECIAL EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS APPROVAL FOR AIRCRAFT• . When aircraft are exported under the provision of FAR section 21.339, and title of the aircraft has passed to a purchaser from another country, the exporter is to comply with FAR section 21.335 (e) (reference paragraph lla and b of this AC).

13. DETERMINATION OF NEW, NEWLY OVERHAULED, AND USED PRODUCTS.

a. The regulations do not define new or used products. However, there are requirements that are pertinent to both new and used in the regulations and in the special requirements of certain countries.

b. Aircraft engines or propellers not installed, and exported without any previous time in service are considered new.

c. An aircraft may be considered new as long as its ownership is retained by the manufacturer or dealer and there is no intervening private owner, lease or time sharing arrangements, and the aircraft nas not been used in any pilot training school and/or air taxi operation. An aircraft is still considered new regardless of the amount of operating time logged by the manufacturer or dealer when:

(1) The aircraft has been maintained in accordance with the maintenance provisions of FAR Part 43 as applicable; and

(2) The application for the Export Certificate of Airworthiness reflects the serial number of the aircraft and the total number of operating hours accumulated. The aircraft engine(s) and propeller (s) should also be identified by serial numbers followed by the total number of operating hours of each and the total elapsed time since the last 100 hour/annual inspection, if such inspection has been accomplished; and

(3) The U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness reilects the information required by paragraph 13c(2) of this AC.

d. Under FAR section 21.321, the words newly overhauled (when used to describe a product) means that the product has not been operated or placed into service except for functional testing since Par 11 7

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AC 21-2G 7/9/92/ having been overhauled, inspected, and approved for return to service in accordance with the applicable FAR. Class II or Class III products eligible for export approval may only be new or newly overhauled.

NOTE: Although newly overhauled products technically are used, in order to distinguish between products eligible for FAA Form 8130-3, the terms new and newly overhauled are prescribed in FAR Part 21 Subpart L. Any products which are not NEW or NEWLY OVERHAULED are considered USED.

e. If for any reason the previously listed information results in controversy or is contrary to existing special requirements, the issue is to be settled between the exporter, importer, and the CAA of the importing country.

14. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ISSUANCE AND REVISION.

10 a in eatene chang tele a tene as regret ve that by teton the responsibility of the FAA. Interested persons are invited to submit recommendations for revisions or new material to keep this AC current.

b. Proposed material for inclusion in this AC should be forwarded to:

Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Manufacturing Division, AIR-200 800 Independence Avenue, SW.

Washington, DC 20591

c. Information submitted should clearly identify the substance of the material. The CAA of other countries should submit new material or revisions to special requirements in English wording and format to meet the intent of their requirements.

mafian M. C. Beard Director, Aircraft Certification Service 8 Par 13

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APPENDIX 1 - SAMPLE FORMS Appendix 1 FORM APPROVED:

O.M.B. No. 2120-0018

APPLICATION FOR EXPORT CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS Export Cartificate No.

E30016 INSTRUCTIONS - This soplication is to be submıtted to an aurnonzed FAA represeniative (one copy) when the produci(s) to be exported is rarel presen:ed lor inspection. Use Part 1 for Class I products and Part i for Class II. Forcompiele aircialt execute items 1 through 11 as applicable For engines and propellers, omit item SA Part IIl is for FAA use onty.

Part 1 - APPLICATION FOR EXPORT CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS (Complela items 1-11)

1. Application is made for an export certilicate of airworthiness to cover the products) described below which is (are):

• NEW • USED (Aircraft) • NEWLY OVERHAULED

2. Name and address of exporter 3. Name and address of loreign purchaser 4. Country of destination ABC Airplane Corporation Tokyo News Service Cleveland, Ohio 44111 Tokyo, Japan JAPAN

5. Description at produci(s) FAA Operating time (Hours) Type Make and model Identification Senal Nos. Spec. No. (6)

(a) (b) NO. ICI (a) Awarhaul Since Total ABC Airplane Corp.

A. AIRCRAFT Model C-S JA-VOX 2468 6A17 51 (L/H) 18976 50 B. ENGINES AIRECO Model I0-470-2 (R/H) 18978 E-88 51 Senhart (L/H) 21375 50 C. PROPELLERS Hub Model: SC-82XK-2 P-99 Blade Model: X8498C-2 (R/H) 21412 51

6. Does the produci comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Diractives, and other FAA requirements?

1 NO (Explain in "Remarks")

7. Have appilcable special requirements of the importing country been compiled with?

• NO (Explain in "Remarks )

a. Date lille passed or is expected to pass to foreign purchaser: October 30, 1991

9. For overseas shipment, preservation and packaging melhods used to protec products) against corrosion and damage (List Spec. No. or Title):

Effective duration of above methode: Noc applicable có Fly-away delivery.

10. Remaks The aircraft described above complies with all applicable FAA requirements, except that a temporary auxiliary fuel system has been installed for the delivery flight.

Documencs required by FAR 21.327, as applicable, are provided herewith.

Total Time since annual/100 hour inspection:

dircrafe 2 hours Engine (s) 2 hours (L.H) S/N 18976, 2 hours (R/H) S/N 18978.

Propeller (s) 2 hours (L/d) S/N 21375, 2 hours (R/H) S/N 21412.

11. EXPORTER'S CERTIFICATION - The undersiyr +1 ceres that ine above statemenis ara true and ihat the producis) described nereinıs (are) airworny and in condition for sale operation except as may be noted under item to "Remarks." above.

cant or authonzed representative Title Date Signature of a ..R.

J. 8. Saich Sales Manager October 30. 1991 FAA Form 8130-1 (11-88) Supersedes Previous Edition Figure 1. Completed FAA Form 8130-1, Application for Export Certificate of Airworthiness - For Use with Class I Products 1

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Appendix 1 PART I) ~ APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AERONAUTICAL PARTS (Complete items 12-20)

12. Neme and address of exporter 13. Name and address of loreign purchaser 14. Country of destination ABC Airplane Corporation Aviation Supplies Led.

Cleveland, Ohio 44111 London, England United Kingdom

15. Parta are eligible for installation on Make and model Class | produci FAGAT*C No.

ABC Airplane Model C-5

15. The parts are (check one) iS NEW • NEWLY OVERMAULED

17. The parts are described (Check ones Invoice/packing sheet No.

D: Below by name. part number. • On the attached invoice or packing sheel.

and quantity by name, part number and quantry Name Pan number Quantity (a] IDI Aileron A-456-4 (S/N 113 and 2 ва.

114) Elevatory Assy. 4-789-2A (S/N 285 and 2 ea.

290)

18. Have applicable special requirements of the importing country been compiled with? IS YES • NO (Explain in ler 10 "Aemarks")

19. Preservation and packaging meinods used to protect parts agsinst corrosion and damage I List Spec. No. or Tille.

Ellecive duration olabove melhods: ABC Airplane Corporation Specificacion $44, (Preservation-corrosion).

20. EXPORTER'S CERTIFICATION-I certily that ina foregoing statements are true and that ine paris described hereir. are sivorny.

conform to FAA approved design data. and are in condition for sale operation excadi as may be noted in item 10 • Remarks Signaturg of applicant or authorized representative Title Dale initi Smith Sales Manager October 30, 1991 Part III - APPROVAL (FOR FAA USE ONLY)

21. Il is considered that the products) described in Part i or Part il ta (are) airworthy and conform (s) to pertinent requirements except as noted in ilem 10. (Check oner • Part • Part II Sıgnature Number Dale (Check one) - • • OMIR • DAR • DELEGATION OPTION MFR. • FAA INSPECTOR

22. Give quantity of approval tags, FAA For 8130-3, Issued for the parts described in Part II. - Quantily

23. EXPORT FILE SPOT-CHECKED BY:

FAA Supertaing Inspector D.O. No. Date Figure 2. Completed FAA Form 8130-1, Application for Export Certificate of Airworthiness - (Reverse Side) For Use with Class II Products 2

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Appendix 1 The niced States of America Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration No. E30016 20ashtngcon, 29.C.

Export Certificate of Airtuorchiness This ties that the product ide nified dalene and mum particularly deviled in. Specification (s) of the Fedoral Aviation: Idministration, Numbored 6A17, E88, and P99 has been scamined and as of the date of this sortificole, is considoned airenthy in accordance with a comprehensive and detailed airunthiness code of the United Sales Govemment, and is in compliance with those special requivements of the importing country filed with the United Plates Invernment, arepl as nded below. This contificate in no sony attests to compliance with any agreements on contracks belveen the vender and purchaser, men does it constitute autherity le sporale an sincreft.

Preduct: Airplane Engine Model AIRECO I0-470-2 Manufacturer: ABC AIrplane COIP. Serial Nos. 18976 and 18978 Total Time 50 hrs. and 51 hrs.

Model: C-5 terial Ar.: 2468 Propeller Model:

Senhart SC-82XK-2 hub with Ace I Acudy Prentrated • X8498C-2 blades, Hub Serial Nos. 21375 and 21412.

Used Slincrap D Total Time 50 hrs. and 51 hrs.

Gruntry lewhich saported: JaPBN Cace/lions: A temporary auxiliary fuel system has been installed in this aircraft In conformity with ABC Drawing AF-1 to facilitate its delivery flight. This certificate is valid when the temporary installation is removed.

Total Time since annual/100 hour inspection Aircraft 2 hours Engine (s) 2 hours (L/H) S/N 18976, 2 hours (R/H) S/N 18978.

Propeller (s) 2 hours (L/H) S/N 21375, 2 hours (R/H) S/N 21412.

Smith R. Smith: FAA Delegation Option Authorization Signature of Authorized Represeniattre October 1, 1991 ABC Airplane Corp. (PC75) Date District Offue or Designer Aumber Applice spectate of type entice at she Type Caritar to this on set for, tinath een jorand ped to l appropriale governmental ofice of the importing country, FAA Form B130-1 (7-6B) Formerty Fom FAA 20 $ U.8. GOVERNMENT PRINTINO OFFICE: 1974 - 779-238/138/7 Figure 3. Completed FAA Form 8130-4, Export Certificate of Airworthiness - Issued for Class I Products

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Appendix 1

3. Certificate Rof. No. 5. Work Order/Contract/Invoice W.O. # 108432 12. Status/Wrk 11. Serial/Batch No. NEW S/N 64532 NEWLY OVERHAULED S/N 3867 NEW S/N 87-1603 Certifies that the work specified above except as olherwise specified in block 13 was cared out in accordance with the airworthiness regulations of the stated country and the notified special requirements of the importing country and in respect to that work, the parts) is (are) in condition for safe operation and considered ready for release (over) 19. Issued by or on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration. CE FSDO 03 Cross-check eligibility for more details with parts catalog

10. aty.

AIRWORTHINESS APPROVAL TAG 9. Eligibility* a. Part No. G159 159AV10170-1 G-159 159H1305-1 TSO-C62 6.50X8 ITEM 2 - A.D. 88-XX-XX C/W T.S.O. -0 T.S.N.-1345 SEE ATTACHED MAINTENANCE 15. Used Parts: Certifies that the parts) identified above except as otherwise specified in block 13 was (were) manufactured/inspected in accordanca with the airworthiness regulations ot the staled country andror in the case of pars to be exponed with the approved design data and with the notified special requirements of the importing country. to service. 18. Dale 10/1/91

1. Country UNITED STATES US Deporment of transportoson Federal Antation Administrution ABC MANUFACTURING CO. 4. Organization 13976 WEST 47ch ST. SAINT LOUIS, MO 31400 7. Description 6. Item NOSE WHEEL WELL, JUNCTION BOX ASSY. MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK CYLINDER ASSY. TIRE TYPE III, 8 PLY RATING 13. Remarks RELEASE 14. New Parts: 16. Signatur mitt 17. Name (typed or printed) J. R. SMITH A.S.I. FAA Form 8130-3(9-88) Figure 4. Completed FAA Form 8130-3, Airworthiness Approval Tag - Issued for Class II Products 4

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Appendix 2 APPENDIX 2 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF IMPORTING COUNTRIES This appendix contains special requirements which have been stipulated by a number of governments as being applicable to aeronautical products imported into their countries from the United States. Revisions of the appendix will be made from time to time following receipt of official notification and documentation from the governments concerned.

The material in appendix 2 is quoted from the requirements submitted by import countries, therefore, changes were not made to conform to the Government Printing Office Style Manual or FAA directives. where the FAA added information for clarification, the information is enclosed in double brackets.

The following governments have filed their requirements with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Appendix 2 Page No.

Argentina Australia..

Bangladesh Belgium 13 Bolivia 17 Botswana 19 Brazil 21 Brunei Darussalam 30 Canada 37 France 47 Germany, Federal Republic of 56 Guatemala 68 Honduras 69 Hong Kong • 70 India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan • Korea, Republic of 7 Lebanon Malaysia MorOcco Netherlands, The Netherlands Antilles 122 New Zealand 126 Pakistan Panama, Republic of Philippines.

Portugal Saudi Arabia

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Appendix 2 Appendix 2 Page No.

Singapore 147 South Africa, Republic of 151 Spain 153 Sweden 157 Switzerland 162 Syrian Arab Republic 166 Taiwan 167 Tunisia 173 United Kingdom 174 Yugoslavia 192 Zambia 196

zimbabwe .......198

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Appendix 2

REPUBLIC OF ARGENTINA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised January 30, 1976)

1. In order to be eligible for certification by the Argentine Government, Class I aeronautical products must be covered by Export Certificates of Airworthiness as provided for in Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. Complete aircraft (new or used) to be registered in the Argentine Republic will require the following documents:

a. Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4.

b. Record of aircraft and engines, including logbooks.

Copy of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) approved by the Federal Aviation Administration written in accordance with the guidelines contained in International Civil Aviation Organization Circular 65-AN/59. The basic sections of the manual may include I - General, and must include II - Operations Limitations, III - Normal Operating Procedures, IV - Emergency Procedures, V - Performance, and VI - Weight and Balance.

(1) In the case of airplanes certificated in the transport category, this flight manual may be in either English or Spanish.

(2) In the case of airplanes certificated in the normal utility, acrobatic and restricted categories, this flight manual must be written in Spanish, and in addition, must include the following:

(i) Appendix I. A listing of all engines and propellers and all combinations thereof approved for use on the airplane.

(ii) Appendix II. Supplements to Airplane Flight Manual.

(iii) Appendix III. A list of manual revisions incorporated.

(iv) Annex. Three blank pages labeled Reserved for Aircraft Inspector.

d. Copy of the weight and balance report and equipment list.

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

2. Class II and Class III products shall be exported in accordance with the provisions prescribed in Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations.

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Appendix 2

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised March 1991) SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION. A bilateral agreement between Australia and the United States (U.S.) came into effect by the Exchange of Notes in December 1974 and June 1975 and superseded the agreement of 1959 relating to the reciprocal acceptance of aeronautical products.

The manner in which this agreement will be implemented is described below.

A. Administration and Procedures.

(1) The procedures which must be followed to obtain Australian import certification are dealt with in the current issue of Part 100 of Australian Civil Aviation Orders (CAO's).

(2) A U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness for export to Australia (or agreed alternative) with pertinent data will be required in connection with any Class I product and engine modules exported from the United States to Australia. Class Il and Class III products to be eligible for installation on certificated civil aircraft registered in Australia must be processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. The requirement for an Export Certificate of Airworthiness for an aircraft exported to Australia may be waived on production, to the Australian CAA delegate, of:

(i) documentary evidence that the aircraft was registered in a Contracting State and that a standard Certificate of Airworthiness in accordance with ICAO Annex 8 was in force in respect of the aircraft at the time of export from the Contracting State;

(ii) certification by the holder of an appropriately rated Certificate of Approval that the aircraft has been inspected in accordance with manufacturer's instructions for continued airworthiness to the extent necessary to establish that the aircraft is satisfactory for the issue of an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness; and

(111) certification, made in relevant log books by the Certificate of Approval holder that, following an inspection of the WeEd with the relevant type certifiese Doc Sheet and apsicable suppiemental lype Certiricates and all modiiications comply with the applicable design standards.

(3) Where the issue of an Export Certificate of Airworthiness is relevant, the certificate shall be issued within a period of 90 days or 50 operating hours, whichever is the lesser period, immediately preceding the date of application for Australian certification or validation, as appropriate, except as otherwise 4

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Appendix 2 acceptable to Australia in a particular case. The Export Certificate of Airworthiness shall be accompanied by a document (e.g•, aircrait logbook), furnished by the applicant, which contains entries identifying those applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives (AD's) with which compliance has been achieved. This document shall also identify those AD's containing repetitive compliance requirements, and when compliance is next due to be satisfied. All applicable FAA 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 Australian Special Requirements (identified in Section 2), as appropriate, ior the particular product being exported to Australia and all applicable sections of FAR 21, Subpart L, before the U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness can be issued.

(5) Copies of CAO's may be perused at the various aircraft certification or regional offices of the Federal Aviation Administration, or may be obtained by mail from the Civil Aviation Authority Publication Centre, P.O. Box 1986, Carlton South, Victoria, 3053, Australia, Facsimile No. 61-3-3474407.

B. Acceptance of Aircraft.

(1) Prior to issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness to an aircraft exported to Australia, the aircraft must be of a type and model as defined on the FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet or Specification that either:

(a) has previously been issued with a Certificate of Airworthiness by the Australian authority; or

(b) is the subject of a Certificate of Type Approval issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Australia.

(2) The Civil Aviation Authority may require documents other than the FAA Type Certificate and Type Certificate Data Sheet to be supplied for continuing airworthiness control purposes prior to issue of the first Australian Certificate of Airworthiness on a new type or model. Design familiarization for technical specialists may also be required for the same reason.

Compliance with Australian Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations is required. Subsonic jet aircraft added to the Australian register after January 1, 1991, will not be permitted to operate unless they meet ICAO Chapter 3 noise standards.

C. Acceptance of Engines, Auxiliary Power Units, and Propellers.

(1) Aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and propellers which are exported to Australia as spares, i.e., not as parts oi e particular aircraft, to be eligible for use on Australian aircraft 5

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Appendix 2 must comply with the type design, be new or newly overhauled as defined in Part 2l of the United States FAR's and have a relevant logbook. Before installation in, or fitment to, an aircraft in Australia, such products are required to conform with any applicable Australian Airworthiness Directives.

(2) A U.S. Export Certificate of Airworthiness will be accepted as evidence that an engine or propeller conforms with the type design and is either new or newly overhauled as the case may be.

(3) Engines and propellers need not incorporate modifications or manufacturers service documents made mandatory by Australian AD's prior to export of the product to Australia.

However, since it may be difficult to determine in Australia whether the product complies with the mandatory documents, information as to the modification status of a particular product would be of help to the Australian user. An appropriate statement, either in a logbook or separately issued by the person or organization issuing the U.s.

Export Certificate of Airworthiness or appropriate certification document, will be accepted as evidence of the modification status.

D. Acceptance of Appliances and Components.

(1) Items classified as Class II and Class III products by FAR 21 (Subpart L, Section 21.321) and which are exported to Australia as spares, i.e., not as parts oi a particular aircrait, nust conform to the type design and must be new or newly overhaulec as defined in FAR 21 in order to be eligible for use on Australian aircraft. Before installation in, or fitment to, an aircraft in Australia, such products are required to conform with any applicable Australian Airworthiness Directives.

(2) An Airworthiness Approval Tag, FAA Form 8130-3, issued in accordance with the requirements of FAR 21, or other document specified in CAO's Part 100* or otherwise specified or approved by the CAA, will be accepted as evidence that the products conform with the type design and are either new or newly overhauled.

Products need not incorporate modifications or manufacturer's service documents made mandatory by Australian Airworthiness Directives. However, since it may be difficult to determine in Australia whether the product complies with the mandatory documents, information as to the modification status of a product would be of help to the Australian user. A statement by the person issuing the airworthiness approval tag or alternative document will be accepted as evidence of the modification status of the products.

*Documents specified in CAO's Part 100 for this purpose are detailed in Section 2, Special Requirements (paragraph c).