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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2. A presentation by the FAA describing the certification basis upon which the USA Type Certificate was (or is to be) based.

3. A briefing by the FAA on the aircraft's service history including corrective measures taken to preclude reoccurrence of incidents or accidents.

4. Ground school training, acceptable to DGAC! Ior DGAC personnel on the aircraft's systems, equipment, and maintenance aspects.

5. Establishment of KOS certification basis. The certification basis will be established as soon as the DGAC is sufficiently familiar with the aircraft design to do so. It will be established to form a basis for comparing the DGAC airworthiness requirements with those applied by the FAA in conducting its own certification, to determine what, if any, additional technical conditions must be met for KOS certification.

6. Submittal of technical documents. The DGAC must receive through the FAA, prior to the issuance of the Spanish Type Airworthiness Certificate, one copy of the technical documents listed below.

1) A statement of the applicable design certification standards.

2) General interior arrangement configuration drawings.

3) Three-view drawing (exterior configuration).

4) Master Drawing List.

5) Master Equipment List.

6) Master Minimum Equipment List.**

7) Aircraft Flight Manual.

8) Configuration Deviation List.**

9) Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.*

10) Listing of service life for critical parts subject to fatigue, if this information is not provided elsewhere in the above data.*

11) Structural Significant Iteme Manual.**

12) Maintenance Planning Data Manual.**

13) Overhaul Manual.** 154

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14) Component Maintenance Manual.**

15) Standard Practices Manual.**

16) Special Tool and Ground Handling Equipment Manual,**

17) Nondestructive Testing Manual.** and major eguipment.** Illustrated Parts Catalog relating to the aircraft

19) Record of rigging checks.

20) Certification compliance (checklist).

21) FAA Type Certificate.

22) FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet or data and descriptive information needed by the DGAC to approve the Type Certificate Data Sheet.

23) Electrical Load Analysis.*

24) Wiring diagram.*

25) List of aircraft markings and placards.

26) Operations Manual.**

27) Structural Repair Manual.**

28) Weight and Balance Loading Procedure Manual.**

29) Antenna performance patterns.

30) A statement from the manufacturer of the aircraft confirming to DGAC the revision service for the technical documents listed in Items 7 through 10 and 26 through 28.

31) Engine Maintenance and Overhaul Manual.*

32) Engine Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.* Listing of service life for critical engine parts subject to fatigue, if this information is not provided elsewhere in the above data.*

34) Propeller Service and Overhaul Manual,*

35) Propeller Instructions for Continued Airworthiness.* 155

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36) Listing of service life for critical propeller parts subject to fatigue, if this information is not provided elsewhere in the above data.* * When required by the KOS certification basis.

** If this document has been prepared by the manufacturer.

If any of the above technical documents will not be available prior to the issuance of the KOS Type Airworthiness Certificate, notification to the DGAC must be made with the new data when the documents will become available. The DGAC may request additional technical documents or equivalent information to issue the KOS Type Airworthiness Certificate.

7. FAA confirmation. An FAA written statement to DGAC confirming that the type design has been examined, tested, and found to meet the KOS certification basis and that the technical documents listed in the previous paragraph and any additional documents requested have been submitted.

8. Ground and flight evaluations. The ground and ilight evaluations will be performed by the DGAC following the completion oi the above items.

9. Issuance of Spanish Type Airworthiness Certificate. The DGAC will, after the above items are completed with satisfactory results, issue the KOS Type Airworthiness Certificate and the Type Certificate Data Sheet for the particular aircraft type and model.

. Restricted Category Aircraft. Spanish Type Airworthiness Certificates for aircraft certificated in the USA in a restricted category will be considered on an individual basis, following the completion of the requirements listed above in Section 3.

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SWEDEN - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised October 11, 1991) INTRODUCTION. In accordance with the bilateral agreement between the United States of America and Sweden, airworthiness certification of aeronautical products are reciprocally accepted.

The following Special Requirements are applicable to such products exported from the United States of America to Sweden.

Luitiartsverket, the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration, is referred to as LFV below.

2 . GENERAL.

2.1 An aircraft type/model/version must be type accepted by LFV before issuance of a Swedish Certificate of Airworthiness for an individual aircraft and its permanent registration in Sweden. The import evaluation leading to type acceptance of a U.S. manufactured aircraft is mainly a familiarization procedure but may lead to additional type specific design, maintenance, operational, or training requirements.

Regarding the procedure for type acceptance of an aircraft, see Appendix I below.

2.2 Engines and propellers installed on an aircraft are type accepted by LFV as part of the aircraft if they are listed in the FAA approved type certificate data sheet. Then, no additional type acceptance procedure is necessary. For type acceptance of engines and propellers not previously accepted as part of an aircraft and not

2.3 An aircraft may not be entered on the Swedish register unless compliance with ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, Aircraft Noise, is shown.

In addition, the following applies:

certificated take-off weight of 9000 kg or less must comply with the An old propeller driven airplane with a maximum equirements of ICAO Annex 16, Chapter 6 or Chapter 10, even 1I no requirements are appiicabie according to the Annex, unless it is specifically designed for aerobatic, agricultural or fire fighting purposes.

A jet airplane entered on the Swedish register after september 15, 1991, may not be operated, unless:

(a) it complies with the requirements of ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, Chapter 3, or

(b) it has a maximum take-off weight of 34000 kg or less and a capacity of 19 or less seats, or 157

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(c) if (a) or (b) is not applicable, it has been granted an exemption by LFV (according to the same principles as applied within the European Communities).

For (b) and (c) compliance with Chapter 2 is normally necessary.

2.4 An aircraft may not be entered on the Swedish register unless its engines, when applicable, comply with ICAO Annex 16, Volume II, Aircraft Engine Emissions.

3. CLASS I PRODUCTS (ref FAR Part 21-Subpart L).

3.1 AIRCRAFT.

3.1.1 For an aircraft type/model/version not previously type accepted by LFV, see Appendix I.

3.1.2 For each individual aircraft of a type/model/version accepted by LFV, the following documents must be presented to LFV.

(a) Airworthiness document:

An Export Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A), issued by FAA within 60 days prior to the date when the aircraft is arriving in Sweden, must be presented to the LFV. The year of manufacture must be stated on the Export C of A or on another supporting document.

Other airworthiness document and procedure may be accepted by LFV on a case by case basis.

(b) Supplemental Type Certificates for approved major modifications, if any, relevant to the exported aircraft and not previously accepted by IFV, accompanied by an application tor type acceptance of the modifications.

3.1.3 An aircraft is normally only accepted for import if the running times of the engine(s) and propeller(s) since new or overhaul do not exceed 80% of the manufacturer's recommended times between overhauls. An aircraft with an engine or propeller having exceeded this running time may only be accepted for import on a case by case basis.

Latest overhaul of an engine or a propeller must have been performed by a Repair Station Certificate holder.

3.1.4 Ferry flight of aircraft with interim Swedish registration.

3.1.4.1 The following documents must be carried on board the aircraft:

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(a) Export Certificate of Airworthiness or other airworthiness document accepted by LFV.

(b) Interim Certificate of Airworthiness and Interim Licence to Operate Radio Station On Board Aircraft, issued by LFV.

(c) Interim Nationality and Registration Certificate, issued by LFV.

(d) Aircraft Journey Log book.

(e) Flight Manual and Operations Manual or equivalent.

(‡) Weight and balance documents.

(g) Approval documents for extra ferry equipment installed, issued under FAA authorization or by LFV.

3.1.4.2 Aircraft marking.

The aircraft must be marked with the assigned Swedish nationality and registration marks and in accordance with Swedish BCL - M1.3.

3.2 ENGINE OR PROPELLER (not installed on an aircraft).

For an engine or a propeller not previously type accepted in Sweden, individually or as part of an aircraft, the documentation required will be established by LFV on a case by case basis following an application for type acceptance.

The following documents are required for type accepted engines and propellers:

(a) Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

(b) Airworthiness release certificate, issued under an appropriate FAA authorization, i.e. a Production Certificate or a Repair Station Certificate.

(c) Modification record.

(d) Equipment list.

(e) Log book or equivalent document.

(f) Lists of applicable and of incorporated airworthiness directives.

(g) Record of life limited parts.

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Latest overhaul of any engine or a propeller must have been performed by a Repair Station Certificate holder.

4. CLASS II PRODUCTS.

The following documents are needed for a Class II product:

(a) Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

(b) Airworthiness release certificate, issued under an appropriate FAA authorization.

(c) Lists of applicable and of incorporated airworthiness directives.

(d) Modification record, if applicable.

(e) Record of life limited parts.

5. CLASS III PRODUCTS.

5.1 For a product with a serial number, an Airworthiness Approval Tag is needed.

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AIRCRAFT TYPE ACCEPTANCE I.1 An application for type acceptance must be presented to LFV.

For a new aircraft, the applicant should be the manufacturer or the holder of the type certificate.

I.2 The documents listed below are necessary to support the application:

(a) Type Certificate Data Sheet, if not already published.

(b) Flight Manual with supplements.

Operating Manual, Owner's Manual, etc., if not combined with the Flight Manual.

(d) Noise Certificate with noise data, if applicable, unless noise data is published in the Flight Manual. See 2.3 above.

(e) A document showing that the engines comply with ICAO Annex 16, Volume II, Aircraft Engine Emissions, if applicable.

(f) Manufacturer's declaration that he undertakes to provide LFV, without charge, with:

- Revisions to the Flight Manual.

- A Maintenance Manual with revision service (not for Part 23 Commuter Category Airplanes, Part 25, Part 29, and equivalent aircraft).

- Service bulletins and other important service information (not for Part 23 Commuter Category Airplanes, Part 25, Part 29, and equivalent aircraft).

(g) Any other document deemed necessary by Lrv ior suiiicient familiarization with the product.

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CONFEDERATION OF SWITZERLAND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised December 31, 1991) Any Class I product, to be eligible for acceptance by the Government of the Confederation of Switzerland, must be eligible for certification in the United States "Standard" or Restricted classification and must be covered by an Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4, in accordance with Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. Class II and III products, to be eligible for acceptance and installation on certificated civil aircraft of Swiss registry, must be exported in accordance with the applicable provisions of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. An Export Airworthiness Approval for used products affected by FAR 21.327 (e)4 relating to

21.329 (e) or 21.331 (a)1 will be validated if accompanied by records documenting previous service history.

2. In addition to the foregoing, applicable parts of the following special requirements must be complied with when exporting aircraft:

2.1 If the aircraft is the first of a model exported to Switzerland, the following documentation shall be furnished:

(1) A list of all documents submitted for FAA type certification.

(2) A copy of Part II (Flight) of the Type Inspection Report. This report is to show the flight characteristics of the aircraft and compliance with the applicable parts of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations Airworthiness Standards.

(3) Copy of the FAA approval of any deviations from the applicable parts of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations Airworthiness Standards (Special conditions/Issue papers).

(4) A structural substantiation summary of the primary structure of the aircraft, showing design loads, dimensions, materials, and safety margins.

If approval was granted on the basis of static load tests, a copy of the test report summary must be provided.

(5) Where required by the applicable parts of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations Airworthiness Standards, a summary of the fatigue or fail-safe strength investigation.

(6) A copy of the updated manufacturing drawing list as of the date of application for export to Switzerland.

(7) A blank copy of the manufacturer's Production Flight Test Report, applicable to the model.

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Appendix 2 One copy each of the maintenance and repair manual applicable to the airframe (see Notes 1 and 2).

(9) One copy of the parts catalog applicable to the airframe (see Notes 1 and 2).

(10) One copy of information regarding reassembly and rigging oi the aircraft, if not contained in (7) above. This requirement is applicable only to aircraft that are shipped disassembled.

(11) One three-view drawing of the aircraft, scaled to not less than 1/50, if not contained in (7) above (see Note 2).

(12) One copy each of the approved Aircraft Flight Manual and/or related manuals required for the safe operation of the aircraft (e.g., Operation/Performance Manuals, Owner's Manuals, Veight and Balance Manua.s, etc.). These documents shall include all approved supplements established by the type certificate holder.

(13) _ Noise certification reports and data in accordance with ICAO Annex 16, Volume I.

(14) Emissions certification reports and data in accordance with ICAO Annex 16, Volume II (for turbine engines only).

(15) One copy each of the applicable Type Certificate and the respective Type Certificate Data Sheet.

Let on in one copy each o (16) A complete set of pertinent manufacturer's information, modifications, service bulletins, service letters and/or similar documentation in one copy each.

A statement by the manufacturer or his authorized representative to the effect that all pertinent operational and maintenance documentation listed above will be automatically updated and kept current free-of-charge for the Swiss FOCA reference files until written cancellation by the Swiss Authority.

2.2 If application is made for acceptance of an aircraft model in Switzerland that was certified in the United States by extension of an existing Type Certificate that was previously documented to the Swiss FOCA, the following shall apply:

(1) If data as already certified and accepted by the Swiss Authority remains unchanged, the manufacturer shall provide a statement to this effect.

(2) If data as already certified and accepted by the Swiss Authority is amended or revised, only those parts shall be documented as required in 2.1.

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(3) Full operational documentation as listed under 2.1(12) is required in any case.

2.3 All Class I products exported to Switzerland, regardless of the conditions set forth under 2.1 and 2.2 (first of a model documentation) must be accompanied by the following documentation:

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

(2) For each individual aircraft, the following documents are required:

- One approved Aircraft Flight Manual.

- Two copies of the required approved Aircraft Flight Manual supplements (see Note 3).

- Two copies of the weight and balance statement and the equipment list or the Weight and Balance Manual (see Note 3).

- One copy each of any related manuals established by the manufacturer and required for the safe operation of the aircraft

(e.g., Owner's Manual, Pilot's Manual, etc.).

(3) Logbooks that show any previous time in service and all maintenance action performed.

(4) A statement or a list to show compliance with any Airworthiness Directives for the airframe, engine, propeller, and the installed accessories.

(5) Full documentation for any alteration incorporated under the provisions of a Supplemental Type Certificate approved by the United States FAA or an authorized representative.

(6) Two copies of any Major Repair and Alteration, FAA Form 337, applicable to the product (see Note 3).

2.4 All Class II products exported to Switzerland shall carry an Airworthiness Approval Tag, FAA Form 8130-3. In case of overhauled or repaired Class II products, one copy of the overhaul or repair report is to be supplied with the product. Any previous time in service shall be documented.

2.5 Class III products, if properly marked and identifiable need no additional documentation.

NOTES:

1) Documentation mentioned under 2.1(1), (2), (4), (7) and (8) may be supplied in microfiche format, if available.

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2) These documents are not required for airline type aircraft certified in the transport category.

These documents are required in one copy only for airline type aircraft certified in the transport category.

4) Documentation for engines, propellers, accessories, and avionic equipment is only to be supplied on special request by the Swiss FOCA.

5) Mailing address for all documentation is:

Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation Division for Aeronautical Material Federal Building Inselgasse 3003 Berne, Switzerland 165