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
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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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Appendix 2 SECTION 2 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 The following data requirements must be satisfied at the time of export for an aircraft to be eligible for New zealand airworthiness certification. The listed data must be supplied to the Aircraft Certification Group, Civil Aviation Authority.

(a) A copy of the Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

(b) Statement of Modification, Service Bulletin and Equipment Standard at build.

(c) Summary of Modifications, Repairs, Service Bulletins, Customer Options, and Equipment incorporated since initial build.

(d) Statement of Compliance with FAA Airworthiness Directives for U.S. manufactured aircraft.

(e) Airframe, engine, propeller and APU logbooks (as applicable).

(1) Copies of any applicable Supplemental Type Certificates.

In addition, the following data associated with foreign type certification will be required for first aircraft of a particular type or model exported to New Zealand.

(a) A copy of the type certificate or equivalent document, which certifies compliance with the applicable airworthiness requirements.

(b) Particulars of the airworthiness design requirements with which the aircraft complies including the airworthiness standards, the effective date of the standards, any special conditions applied and any provisions not complied with, together with the associated compensating factors. A copy of a type certificate data sheet or equivalent will provide such data except that, where special conditions or compensating factors are included, the documents detailing them will also be required.

(c) A listing of all the data submitted to the original type certifying Authority for showing compliance with the airworthiness standards. Identified data will include structural load, strength analysis, structural fatigue, aeroelastic, structural test, and flight test reports.

(d) Such of the data listed by 2.2(c) as the Authority requires.

(e) A copy of the flight manual or, if a flight manual is not required by the applicable airworthiness standards, a document defining operating limitations and providing operational data. Also 127

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Appendix 2 a weight and balance manual if such information is not contained in the flight manual.

(i) Data to identify the type design such as a parts catalogue or drawings.

(g) Data to identify essential and optional equipment and the location of emergency equipment.

(h) Copies of the instructions for continuing airworthiness, required to be prepared under the airworthiness standards, such as maintenance manuals.

(i) Service documentations issued by the manufacturers of the aircrait, engines, propellers and equipment, such as service bulletins, service letters and equivalent documents.

(j) A statement from the type certificate holder or manufacturer, undertaking to provide the Authority with an ongoing revision service for the operating, maintenance and service documentation.

2.3 It is desirable at the time of export certification to supply additional available data which may subsequently be required for such purposes as the approval of design changes, maintenance and air transport operations. These data may include:

(a) Maintenance, overhaul and repair manuals for airframe, engines, propellers and equipment additional to those required under

2.2.

(b) The manufacturer's detailed specification for the type.

(c) The customer's detailed specification for the type.

(d) The manufacturer's specifications for special processes and materials used in manufacture and maintenance.

(e) Electrical load analysis.

(£) Location drawings for all radio antennas.

(9) Operations manual.

(h) Master minimum equipment list (MMEL).

(i) Maintenance planning document (MPD).

(j) Maintenance review board document (MRB).

(k) Manufacturers Maintenance schedule.

(2) Ground and flight type inspection reports (TIR).

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ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised February 7, 1991)

REQUIREMENT FOR IMPORTATION OF AIRCRAFT AND ASSOCIATED STORES aircrait into Pakistan, as well as aircrait stores. The requirements shall also be applicable on foreign registered aircraft already in Pakistan which are intended to be transferred on Pakistan Civil Register.

2. IMPORT OF NEW AIRCRAFT. The importer is required to provide the following, to be eligible for issue of Certificate of Airworthiness in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

2.1. The Certificate of Airworthiness for Export.

2.2. A complete list of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins or similar documents incorporated during production of aircraft engine(s), propeller (s) and installed equipment.

importer shall supply written confirmation from the relevant manuiacturers that amendments, revision and new issues of Service Bulletins, SIL, and other similar documents will be supplied to the CAA free of cost as soon as they are issued.

2.3. Statement of modification status including customer options incorporated (as applicable).

2.4. Production test flight report for that particular type of aircraft.

2.5. Weight and Balance schedule for that particular type of aircraft.

2.6. List of components installed on the aircraft as per paragraph 2.3.

2.7. The under mentioned manual (s)/documents(s) of aircrait, engine, propellers, component/accessories installed are required as applicable

(i) Two sets of maintenance manuals.

(ii) Two sets of overhaul/shop manuals.

(iii) Two sets of flight manuals.

(iv) Two sets of engine operation manuals.

(V) Two sets of structural repair manuals.

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(vi) Master Minimum Equipment List (if applicable) as issued by country of manufacture.

(vii) Recommended Maintenance Schedule highlighting specific maintenance requirements with reference to paragraph 2.3., peculiar to configuration of the aircraft.

(viii) Special instructions issued by the manufacturer, regarding standard practices applicable to the type.

(ix) Parts Catalogue.

(x) Weight and Balance Manual/handbook.

(xi) Wiring Diagrams.

(xii) List of Time/Life controlled items, indicating hard life or 'ON CONDITION.'

3. IMPORT OF USED AIRCRAFT. In addition to the information referred to above, the following is also required for used aircraft:

(i) Aircraft service history along with relevant logbook (airframe, engines, propellers) duly authentical by regulatory authority of the country from where aircraft is being imported.

(11) The maintenance program to which the aircraft have been previously maintained.

(iii) Record of accidents/incidents (if any), all major repairs including nature of damage, i.e., corrosions, cracks, etc.

4. AIRCRAFT PARTS.

(a) Class I Products.

(i) FAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness (FAA Form 8130-4) •

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

(b) Class II and Class III Products.

(i) FAA Airworthiness Approval Tag (FAA Form 8130-3).

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

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REPUBLIC OF PANAMA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS [[Reprinted from AC 21-2F dated August 7, 1987]]

1. GENERAL.

In order to be eligible for certification by the Panama Government the following documents and data shall be submitted to the Direccion de Aeronautica Civil.

(1) 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, will require the following documents:

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

(ii) FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual and Weight and Balance Report with Equipment List.

(iii) Aircraft and Powerplant(s) Logbooks, and when applicable, propeller logbooks with certified annual inspection (large aircraft will require annual inspection certified by an FAA approved repair station).

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

A certified statement that all the airworthiness directives or changes prescribed by the FAA are up-to-date on the exported aircraft.

(vi) A bill of sale notarized by a Panamanian Consul or by one of a friendly nation.

(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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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised - July 1, 1981) The following data shall be forwarded direct by the exporter to the Director of Air Transportation, Manila International Airport, Philippines:

First of a Model. In order to be eligible for certification and registration by the Philippine government, aircraft and other Class I, II, and III products shall be covered by:

a. Applicable provisions of Part 21 of the U.S. FAA regulations,

i.e., Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

b. Basis for type certification.

C. Properly certified aircraft, engine, and propeller logbooks or equivalent historical records indicating total time operated.

d. A certified statement that all mandatory FAA directives have been complied with.

the aircraft to be exported. Copy of the manufacturer's production flight test report for

f. One copy of the weight and balance report pertaining to the particular aircraft including loading schedule or chart, if applicable, and Master Equipment List.

g. One copy of the Approved Flight Manual of the particular type of aircraft.

One copy of the assembly and rigging instructions if aircraft is to be assembled at the point of destination.

1. One copy of the pertinent maintenance/service manuals and service bulletins.

j. General arrangement drawing of aircraft.

k. Aircraft design specification.

1. Sale Documents.

II. If an aircraft of the same model previously has been exported to, and certificated in the Philippines, the following documents or materials shall be furnished by the exporter:

a. Sale documents.

b. Current weight and balance report.

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d. Flight Test Report.

e • Detailed listing of all AD's and method and date of each compliance.

f. Any other documentation when specifically asked for.

III. Export - Flyaway Aircraft (new or used).

a. An aircraft which is being exported to the Philippines shall display the Philippine nationality and registration marks and shall carry on the delivery flight:

1. Philippine Registration Certificate.

2. Philippine Certificate of Airworthiness (provisional).

3. Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

4. Philippine Ferry Permits.

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

IV. It shall be the responsibility of the Philippine 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 documents are carried on board the aircraft at the time of delivery.

Mailing Address:

Director of Air Transportation Aviation Safety Manila International Airport Pasay City, Philippines 133

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REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised March 1987) 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: Aircraft and other Class I products eligible for certification 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 or 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;

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 (TSO) letter of acknowledgement or authorization issued by the FAA as per FAR Part 21, Subpart O.

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 Aircrait 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 preceding procedures: i.e., FAA PC No. _; FAA-APIS letter dater Government or Industry Specifications _; FAA-PMA letter dated; TSO No. _; MIL. Spec.

AIRCRAFT OF FIRST OR SAME MODEL.

In addition to the foregoing, applicable parts of the following requirements prescribed by the Republic ot 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:

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.

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 aircrait 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 updates 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.

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.

12) One copy oi 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 aircrait, engine(s), and propeller(s) logbook or other equivalent historical records showing total operating time and time since overhaul.

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:

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(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 modiiications 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.

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

(c) If the aircraft is certificated in the restricted category, the following material shall be furnished with aircraft in addition to above 6(a):

(1) A statement by the Federal Aviation Administration, describing the manner in which the aircraft has been modified from the "standard category" configuration to make it suitable for "special purpose" operation.

(2) A statement indicating [[the]] part of the Federal Aviation Regulations, the FAA aircraft specifications or type certificate data sheet under which the aircraft would have been eligible for type certification in the "standard category" except for those "special purpose" modifications accomplished by the manufacturer and which are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

SPECIAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

7. Noise Limits. An aircraft will be eligible for a Certificate of Airworthiness only if it complies with the noise standards of ICAO Annex 16, Volume 1, First Edition (1981), Chapters ¿, J, S, or 0, as applicable. The following material shall be furnished with the aircraft, in addition to referred in paragraph 6:

(a) Certified maximum noise levels and their 90 percent confidence limits in accordance with the applicable chapters and appendix of the ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, First Edition (1981).

(b) Description of noise measuring and analyzing procedures including correction methods which should inciude the following items:

(1) A measured and corrected sound pressure levels presented in one-third octave band levels obtained with equipment 137

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(2) The type of equipment used for measurement and analysis of all acoustic aeroplane performance and meteorological data.

(3) The following atmospheric environmental data, measured immediately betore, aiter, or during each test at the observation coints prescribed in applicable chapters and appendices of the ICAO.

Annex 16, First Edition.

(i) Air temperature and relative humidity.

(ii) Maximum, minimum, and average wind velocities.

(iii) Atmospheric pressure.

(4) Comments on local topography, ground cover, and events that might interfere with sound recordings.

(5) The following aeroplane information:

(1) Type, model, and serial number (if any) of aeroplane and engines.

(ii) Gross dimensions of aeroplane and location of engines.

(iii) Aeroplane gross weight for each test run.

(iv) Aeroplane configuration such as flap and landing gear positions.

(V) Airspeed in knots.

Engine performance in terms of net thrust, engine pressure ratios jet exhaust temperatures, and fan or compressor shaft rotational speeds as determined from aeroplane instruments and manufacturer's data.

(vii) Aeroplane height above ground determined by a method independent of cockpit instrumentation such as radar tracking, theodolite triangulation, or photographic scaling techniques approved by the certification authorities.

(6) Aeroplane speed and position and engine performance parameters recorded at an approved sampling rate sufficient to correct to the noise certification reference conditions and synchronized with the noise measurement.

(7) Lateral position relative to the extended center line of the runway, configuration, and gross weight.