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
Family
AC 21-2 · 8 versions
Revision
G
14 CFR parts
21

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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Appendix 2 Altitude Rating.

Vibration Grade.

Acceleration Grade.

Radiated R.F. Interference.

Magnetic Effect.

Flameproofness.

Compass Safe Distance.

Endurance/Overhaul Period.

Mounting Attitude.

Departures from Specification.

Special Limitations.

Intended Use.

I hereby certify that.......... ........

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Appendix 2

UNITED KINGDOM EXAMPLE 2 Of ENCLOSURE - OTHER TYPES OF EQUIPMENT NAME AND ADDRESS D.D.P.

OF MANUFACTURER REVISION NO..

APPLIANCE REGISTRATION REF.

(TO BE ISSUED BY CAA)

DECLARATION OF DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE OF

NAME OF EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION Overall Dimensions.

Design Specification No.

Production Test Specification No.

Modification Standard.

Drawing Schedule No.

Service and Instruction Manual.

Approval Test Reports.

Any Certificate of Declaration Bearing on this Approval.

Test Factor Used.

Degree of compliance with BCAR.

Limiting Conditions of Use.

Acceleration Grade.

Mounting Attitude.

Departures from Specifications.

Special Limitations. I hereby certify that ... • • Intended Use.

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Appendix 2

UNITED KINGDOM ENCLOSURE 2 - STATEMENT OF CONFORMANCE

FIRM'S NAME AND ADDRESS Nomenclature of appliance. This must include identifying part number which will mean that this particular part number will always conform to the declared state at time of registration.

I certify that:

(1) The above-named appliance meets either the requirements of:

(a) U.S. ISO # (Reference FAR 21, Subpart O and

• . FAR 21.305 (b)); or

(b) Specification # —, with the following exceptions (if any)

(2) The appliance has been accepted by the FAA as meeting the relevant airworthiness requirements of FAR. . . or

(3) The Additional Requirements of CAA letter dated. . .., have been met and that*

(4) The appliance will be manufactured under the quality control system specified in FAR 21.143, and

(5) The CAA will continue to be advised of any modifications affecting the airworthiness of the appliance.

Signed.. .. . .

(Name of firm) *Not required at initial submission. Only required when the applicant has been notified of any Additional Requirements in accordance with Section 3, paragraph B(2).

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UNITED KINGDOM ENCLOSURE 3

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

IN REPLY REFER TO

DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING STANDARDS DIVISION EXAMPLE FAA LETTER

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

AVIATION HOUSE GATWICK RH6 OYR

ENGLAND Dear Sir:

The Bennett Corporation has requested our assistance in obtaining United Kingdom import acceptance of their Altimeter Model #7, Series 725 under the terms of the bilateral airworthiness agreement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland relating to the reciprocal acceptance of airworthiness certifications.

We would advise you that we have accepted The Bennett Corporation certification that their Altimeter Model #7, Series 725 complies with the performance standards of U.S. TSO 737b (ref. FAR 21.305 (b)) and FAR 21, Subpart O).

Appliances of this approved design will be manufactured under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) quality control surveillance in accordance with FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) Authorizations granted on June 26, 1979, and July 8, 1979. A copy of each TSO Authorization is enclosed for your information. Appliances manufactured under these TSO Authorizations will be marked in accordance with FAR 21, Subpart O and paragraph (b) of TSO 737b (ref.

FAR 21.305 (b)).

In addition, these appliances will be accompanied by an FAA airworthiness approval when exported to the U.K. These approvals will be issued by a representative of the FAA in the form of an Airworthiness Approval Tag, FAA Form 8130-3 (formerly FAA Form 186) in accordance with FAR 21.325(a) (2).

Please advise if any additional requirements must be met and if any additional data are needed for your acceptance. Otherwise, if you find this information sufficient, we would appreciate your confirmation that these appliances will be accepted by the U.K. when accompanied by an FAA Airworthiness Approval Tag.

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Appendix 2

UNITED KINGDOM Enclosure 4 Civil Aviation Authority FOR CAA USE ONLY. FILE REFERENCE NO.:- Safety Regulation Group

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF, OR MODIFICATION TO, EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BCAR CHAPTERS A4-8, A4-10, B4-8 OR B4-10?

Name and Address of Applicant Name and Address of Manufacturer (if different from Applicant) State whether Initial Approval Full Title of Equipment or Modification Type/Model No. Part No. Declaration of Design and Performance No.

Brief Description of Equipment, or of Modification INITIAL APPROVAL - State whether the Maintenance, MODIFICATION - Describe briefly any Overhaul and Repair Manuals are prepared and ready for use. complementary amendment necessary to the Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair Manual:

otherwise state 'Not Affected'.

FOR CAA USE ONLY 1/We hereby apply for approval of the above Equipment/Modification in Internal Reference No.: accordance with British Civil Airworthiness Requirements, Chapter A4-8, A4-10, 84-8 or B4-10.

I/We enclose herewith the amount which is required by the current CAr Cheq./PO/Cash/MO Airworthiness Scheme of Charges (reviewed in April annually) to be paid on application. I/We agree to pay any further charges in connection with this application, in accordance with the said Scheme of charges, which may be notified to me by CAA.

Rec'd by Date Ref.

Approval Recommended Signed Date Date NOTE: This form, when completed, should be forwarded to the Civil Aviation Authority, Safety Regulation Group, Aviation House, South Area, Gatwick Airport, Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 OYR 191

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Appendix 2

SOCIALIST FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS [ [Reprinted from AC 21-2F dated August 7, 1987]] In order to be eligible for certification in SFR Yugoslavia, transport type aircraft must be covered by following documents:

1. DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE TYPE CERTIFICATE.

a. A copy of the Type Certificate for the aircraft type.

b. A copy of the Type Certificate Data Sheet.

. Summary of flight test reports for aircraft type certification, with expanded flight test list.

d. Three-view drawings of the major assemblies, installations, and primary structure.

e. Summary of stress analysis, for principal structural elements, their design loads, dimensions, materials, stresses, and safety margins, or summary of static test reports, performed for aircraft type certification.

f. Summary of vibration test reports.

List of reports and notes prepared for aircraft type certification.

h. A copy of information or instruction necessary for the assembly and rigging of the aircraft, if the aircraft will be exported unassembled.

i. A list of the time limits for first overhaul /TBO/ for:

engines, propellers, their relevant rotables including the aircraft

j. The aircraft emergency equipment installation bulletin.

k. The passengers attention and emergency placards bulletin.

1. Manufacturer's maintenance requirements.

m • A list of the necessary special tools and equipment essential to the inspection and maintenance of the aircraft, its engines, propellers, and principal accessories and other equipment items.

This should include a list of permissible tolerance limits, maintenance inspection notes due to aircraft structural parts, and complete information on lubricating, fuel, and hydraulic systems.

n. One copy each of maintenance and service, overhaul, and repair manuals applying to the aircraft, engines, propellers, or to the equipment installed on the aircraft.

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Appendix 2 A separate parts catalog for the aircraft, the engines, the propellers, and the principal accessories and other equipment items.

p. One copy of the following manuals:

(1) Flight manual which should contain: limitations, normal operations, emergency operations, and performance.

(2) Flight crew operating manual.

(3) Manual wiring diagram.

(4) Weight and balance manual.

q. Complete manufacturer's service bulletins.

A statement by an authorized representative of the Brankova 25, Beograd, information, notification of modifications, service bulletins, etc., and notification of any change in such documents, to guarantee the maintenance of an acceptable airworthiness level for the aircraft.

(1) One copy of above documents must be forwarded to Yugoslav D.G.C.A., in advance or with imported aircraft, if no Yugoslav standard airworthiness certificate was issued for aircraft of that type prior to the time of aircraft importing, or if Yugoslav standard airworthiness certificate has been issued but above mentioned documents have not been forwarded to Yugoslav D.G.C.A.

2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL NEW AIRCRAFT.

a. An Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

b. Manufacturer's production control and test report for individual aircraft.

c. Manufacturer's production flight test report for the aircraft, including a flight test checklist utilized when testing the aircraft (two copies).

d. A weight and balance report with record containing a complete inventory of all equipment and instruments (two copies).

e. Manufacturer's production test report for the engines and propellers (two copies).

f. A list of modifications that have been incorporated during production for the aircraft, the engines, and the propellers (two copies).

g. A list of historical records for the aircraft, the engines, and the propellers (summary operating hours).

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h. Last engines run-up report, not older than 10 days.

i. Delivery declaration with aircraft specification containing:

data on engines, propellers, their rotables - including the aircraft ones and the equipment installed; flight data recorder, emergency equipment, radio and electrical equipment with following characteristics; model, capacity, frequency, operating instructions, Manufacturer's serial number and summary operating hours must be given for each listed item (two copies).

j. One copy of the documents listed under 1(h) through (q).

These documents, which are intended for the purchaser, are required only for first aircraft imported for certain purchaser. For each additional aircraft same type, imported for the same purchaser, all these documents are not required, except ilight manual and flight crew operating manual. For these aircraft, the number of each required manual should be determined through the contract between aircraft exporter and purchaser.

k. Blanket of authorization for ferrying aircraft to make export delivery, issued from airworthiness authority exporter's country, if aircrait will be exported to Yugoslavia via ilyaway. The use of aircraft communication transceivers should be also permitted by this document, or by separate ones.

1. Yugoslav certificate of registration and Yugoslav certificate of airworthiness, if aircraft is intended for export to Yugoslavia via flyaway with Yugoslav registration and nationality markings.

Mentioned Yugoslav certificates will be issued after basic airworthiness inspection, as defined in Yuyoslav law. Yugoslav registration and nationality markings shall be properly displayed on the aircraft before inspection.

3. DOCUMENT REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO THOSE SPECIFIED UNDER ITEM 2, FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL USED AIRCRAFT.

and documente the co pesetives status performed on aircraft, list

b. A summary of aircraft, engine and propeller modifications, performed during past use.

c. A report of past maintenance and overhaul inspection with a summary of technical data, date, and the operating hours since last inspection of each type (two copies).

d. A report of non-routine work performed on aircraft after failures and damages, list, and documents.

e. Aircraft logbook with notified: summary operating hours, number of landings, aircraft historical data concerning technical incidents and accidents, major repairs, periodical inspections, and overhauls.

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Appendix 2 Engine and propeller logbooks with notations: summary operating hours, number of cycles, and historical data listed above under Item le.

g. Acceptance flight test report (two copies).

h. Limitations for next overhaul, or part of overhaul (in-flight hours and in calendar periods) for aircraft, engines, and propellers (two copies).

i. Documentation on aircraft system reliability and statistical data on failures, and aircraft technical daily report book, for the past three months of regular use.

]. Previous owner's maintenance manual with current maintenance schedule (two copies).

k. Maintenance and overhaul work cards.

1. Aircraft and powerplant functional test procedures, if not conducted in work cards or in maintenance manual.

m. Maintenance agreement, if aircraft is leased.

n. A copy of radio license.

o. A certificate of deregistration.

NOTE:

Documents listed above, under Items 3j, k and 1, required only for first aircraft type imported for each purchaser.

Documents specified under Items 2 and 3 must be furnished with imported aircraft. They are intended for the purpose of both, D.G.C.A. and purchaser.

All documents specified under these requirements must be issued or approved by airworthiness authority of the manufacturer's country.

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Appendix 2

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

1. GENERAL• Any aircraft to be eligible for the issue of a Certificate of Registration issued by the Government of the Republic of Zambia must qualify for certification in the United States of America in the standard or restricted category, and an Export Certificate of Dith part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Begulation. should have been issued in accordance

b. Class II and Class III products should be accompanied by documentation which confirms that the item is in accordance with the relevant section of Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations. An Airworthiness Approval Tag, FAA Form 8130-3, is acceptable.

If the aircraft is to be entered on the Zambia Register of civil Aircraft prior to departure from the United States of America, the importer will make application to the Zambian Department of Civil Aviation for the necessary Certificate of Registration, Permit to Fly and Radio Station License, which must be carried during the delivery flight.

d. Inquiries should be addressed to the Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box RW 137, Ridgeway, Lusaka, Zambia, marked for the attention of the Chief Aircraft Inspector.

2. AIRCRAFT FIRST OF THE TYPE TO BE REGISTERED IN THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA. The following documents and data are required:

a. Complete set of maintenance and overhaul manuals, and parts catalogs, for:

(1) Airplane.

(2) Engines(s).

(3) Propeller(s).

(4) Any equipment not already installed in an aircrait on the Zambian Register of Civil Aircrait.

b. Full set of Service Bulletins, Letters, and Modification Leaflets issued by the manufacturers in respect of the airframe, engine(s), propeller (s), and installed equipment.

c. A copy of the Type Certificate, if not already held by the Department.

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d. Three copies of the flight manual for the aircraft.

e. One copy of the production flight test report issued by the manufacturer.

EACH AIRCRAFT FOR WHICH A ZAMBIAN CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS IS TO BE REQUESTED. The following documentation is required:

A statement, signed by an official representative of the nanufacturers, showing that all mandatory modifications and special inspections have been complied with.

b. The Export Certificate of Airworthiness, FAA Form 8130-4.

c. Two copies of the Approved Flight Manual.

Two copies of the Weight and Balance report showing the weights and arms of the main components and a list of installed equipment.

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Appendix 2

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

1. Aircraft and other Class I products are eligible for export to Zimbabwe when, in addition to the export airworthiness approval requirements in Part 21 of the United States Federal Aviation Regulations, they also comply with the requirements contained herein.

a. When the aircraft is exported (1) direct to Zimbabwe, or

(2) to Zimbabwe after assembly in another state by the manufacturers agents or on behalf of the manufacturers representative in that state, the Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 8013, Causeway, Salisbury, Zimbabwe, shall be furnished with the following:

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

(ii) Properly certified aircraft, engine, and propeller logbooks or equivalent historical records showing total time operated.

(iii) A certified statement that all FAA mandatory directives have been complied with.

A copy of the manufacturers production flight test report for the aircraft being exported and, in addition, where the aircraft was assembled per paragraph a(2) above, all documentation for the assembly and flight testing of the aircraft.

(v) One copy of the aircraft flight manual and a copy of the weight and balance report when such documents would be required for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in the standard classification for an aircraft of United States registry.

the following one b. If the aircraft is the first of a type to be exported to Zimbabwe, in addition to the requirements described in paragraph a, the following shall be furnished with the new model aircraft:

(1) One copy of the Type Flight Test Report. The 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 therein shail be corrected to standard atmospheric conditions.

(2) A spare parts catalog for the aircraft, aircraft engine(s), propeller (s), and any other major auxiliary equipment installed.

(3) Two copies of each operating, maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals for the aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, and equipment installed.