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.
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July 9, 1992
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May 8, 2014
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AC 21-2 · 8 versions
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Appendix 2 E. Restricted and Limited Category Aircraft. Aircraft certificated in the United States only in the Restricted Category could be eligible for export to and certification in Australia in the Agricultural Category in accordance with Section 101.17 of the CAO's.

Aircraft certificated in the United States only in the Limited Category will not normally be eligible for certification in Australia.

SECTION 2 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. The following identifies those special administrative requirements which must be satisfied at the time of export, for a particular product to be eligible for Australian airworthiness acceptance.

A. Aircraft, First of a Particular Type or Model.

(1) An Export Certificate of Airworthiness may be issued when the aircraft complies with FAA requirements.

(2) An Australian Certificate of Airworthiness will, however, only be issued after issue of an Australian Certificate of Type Approval, flight manuals have been submitted and approved, all maintenance publications have been received and compliance with Civil Aviation Order Section 100.2 established.

FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) are now automatically acceptable in Australia. STC's must be listed on the Export Certificate of Airworthiness and any required Flight Manual Supplements will be required to comply with Australian requirements and be approved by the Australian CAA prior to issue of an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness.

(4) Applicants for first-of-type acceptance of aircraft in the Transport Category should anticipate being expected to comply with an Australian Maintenance Requirements Document.

B. Aircraft Not First of a Particular Type or Model.

(1) An Export Certificate of Airworthiness may be issued when the aircraft complies with FAA requirements.

Australian Certificate of Airworthiness.

C. Aircraft Products and Components.

(1) In the case of FAA Class I products. A United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration Form 8130-4 (Export Certificate of Airworthiness);

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(2) In the case of FAA Class II products. A United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration Form 8130-3 (Airworthiness Approval Tag) ;

(3) In the case of FAA Class III products.

(i) A United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration Form 8130-3 (Airworthiness Approval Tag); or

(ii) A Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization granted under United States of America, Federal Aviation Regulations Part 21, Subpart 0; or

(iii) A document issued by the manufacturer of the component and which contains a certification to the effect that the component was manufactured under;

(a) A Production Certificate granted under United States of America, Federal Aviation Regulations Part 21, Subpart G;

or

(b) An FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) granted under United States of America, Federal Aviation Regulations Part 21, Subpart K.

(4) In the case of any aircraft component. A document issued by an FAA Certificated Repair Station and which quotes the certificate number issued to that Repair Station under United States of America, Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 145.

NOTE: Class I, II, and III are defined in United States of America, Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 21, Subpart L, Section 21.321.

SECTION 3.- VALIDATION. The CAA has the facility to validate a U.S.

Certificate of Airworthiness or Export Certificate of Airworthiness, for the purposes of aircraft delivery to Australia, if the applicant wishes to place the aircraft on the Australian Register of Aircraft, but does not wish that an Australian Certificate of Airworthiness be issued for such delivery. A Flight Manual validation certificate will normally be processed at the time of validation certificate processing. Particular restrictions are applied to flight on a validated foreign Certificate of Airworthiness.

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Appendix 2

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised July 6, 1989)

1. INTRODUCTION.

1.1 To be eligible for certification by the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, all Class I, II, and III products should be issued export Certificate of Airworthiness or Export Airworthiness Approvals in accordance with the provisions of Subpart L of Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

1.2 All correspondence regarding Registration and Certification of civil aircrafts should be address to:

AIRWORTHINESS & ENGINEERING LICENSING DIVISION

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF BANGLADESH

HEADQUARTERS

ZIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

KURMITOLA DHAKA-1206 BANGLADESH AFTN: VGHQYAYL

2. DOCUMENTS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1 In addition to the foregoing, one copy of the following documents/materials shall be furnished by the Manufacturer to the Chairman CAAB and also the subsequent revisions.

A. NEW AIRCRAFT. (DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS).

(a) Type Certificate.

(b) Type Certificate Data Sheet.

(c) Supplemental Type Certificate (if any).

(d) Complete list of Service Bulletins incorporated in the production version of the aircraft.

(e) List of Customer requested modifications incorporated.

(f) Aircraft, Engine, Propeller, and APU log book with total time in service.

(g) A list of the defects, if any, at the time of issue of the Export Certificate of Airworthiness which will require rectification by the Operator.

(h) List of all service bulletins incorporated on the aircraft, engine, propeller, and appliances as applicable.

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(1) Compliance status of all one time Airworthiness Directives (AD), AD amendment number, date or time of compliance, as applicable.

(j) Compliance status of all recurrent AD's stating the time or date of compliance and next due time or date when compliance with the AD is required.

(k) List of all not applicable AD's with brief reason for non-applicability.

(1) List of all published applicable AD's which has not been complied at the time of delivery of the aircraft, as the compliance date or time is not yet due.

(m) A copy of the current major alteration to each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliances as applicable.

(n) Time/Life limitation of the aircraft (if any).

(0) . List of all applicable components or parts by serial number which have HT or retirement life or OC maintenance process along with total time in service.

(P) Equipment List and Weight and Balance Report.

(g) Flight Test Report.

NEW AIRCRAFT (MANUALS REQUTRED).

(a) Maintenance Review Board program where applicable.

(b) Aircraft Maintenance Planning Document or recommended Maintenance Schedule.

(c) Maintenance Manual.

(a) Flight Manual.

(e) Operating Manual.

(£) Master Minimum Equipment List.

(g) Aircraft Service Bulletin.

(h) Engine Service Bulletin.

(1) Propeller Service Bulletin.

C. OLD/USED AIRCRAFT.

In addition to the information referred to above (paragraph 2A and 2B) the following is also required for used aircraft:

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(a) complete history of the aircraft, engine components, and equipment including:

(İ) The number of the landings and pressurization cycles where the aircraft is subject to mandatory life limitations.

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

(b) The flight time, since new, of any components of the aircrait, engines, or equipment which are subject to mandatory life limitations.

(c) The flight time, since new or overhaul, as appropriate of any components of the aircraft, engines, or equipment which are subject to an approved overhaul period.

(d) Details of all changes of major structural components such as wings, tailplanes, helicopter rotor, or transmission components and histories of the replaced components.

(e) Details of major structural repairs including the nature of damage in each case.

D. AIRCRAFT.

(a) Export Certificate of Airworthiness (FAA Form 8130-4) issued not earlier than 30 days before the date of export to Bangladesh.

E. AIRCRAFT PARTS.

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

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

F. ENGINE PROPELLERS.

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

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

(c) Statement of Service Bulletins complied with.

G. ENGINE/PROPELLER PARTS.

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

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

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Appendix 2 H. COMPONENTS.

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

(b) Compliance with FAR (Subpart L).

(c) Statement of Service Bulletins complied with.

I. APPLIANCES.

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

(b) FAA Certificate of Conformity.

3. EXPORT-FLYWAY AIRCRAFT (NEW OR USED).

(a) An aircraft which is being exported to Bangladesh shall display the Bangladesh nationality and Registration Marks and shall carry on the delivery flight.

(b) i. Bangladesh Certificate of Registration.

ii. Bangladesh Certificate of Airworthiness (Provisional).

iii. Bill of Sale or conditional sales contract.

iv. Insurance Certificate.

v. Radio Station License.

vi. Import Permit.

vii. Export Certificate of Airworthiness.

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

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Appendix 2

KINGDOM OF BELGIUM - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Revised January 24, 1979)

1. INTRODUCTION. This document prescribes requirements supplementing the Agreement on the reciprocal acceptance of Export Certificates of Airworthiness. It is based on the Bilateral Agreement between the Governments of the United States and Belgium of May 14, 1973.

2. GENERAL•

2.1. Aircraft and other Class I products to be eligible for export to Belgium must, in addition to the requirements prescribed in Part 21, Subpart L of the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations, be eligible for airworthiness certification in the United States "Standard" classification and comply with the applicable additional requirements under paragraph 4 of this document.

2.2. Class II and III products to be eligible to export to Belgium must comply with the applicable provisions of Part 21, Subpart L of the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations.

3. DOCUMENTS AND DATA REQUIRED. When an aircraft is exported to Belgium, the documents listed below must be provided to the Belgian Civil Aeronautics Administration:

3.1. For each individual new aircraft:

The FAA Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued no longer than 60 days before the date the aircraft is entered into Belgium;

2. The weight and balance report containing a complete inventory of all equipment and instruments;

deta ing intucin m. , in udin make nd com, catach d avuntien, qui mente 4 . The FAA approved flight manual. A pilot's operating handbook or similar manual will be provided when no approved flight manual is required by the FAA.

5. The list of modifications that have been incorporated nuring productlon ior the airirame, the engıne(s), the propeiier(s)r and the major equipment and components (such as APU).

6 - A copy of the manufacturer production flight test report applying to the aircraft being operated.

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Appendix 2 For each individual used aircraft. In addition to the documents listed in paragraph 3.1, the following technical data are required:

1. The certified logbooks, or equivalent historical records, for the aircrait, the engine(s), the propeller (s), the major equipment and components (such as APU), containing information on operational times and cycles (since new and since last overhaul), maintenance, overhaul, repairs and modifications, status of parts

2. A detailed listing of all modifications, including the operator's modifications Service Bulletins or equivalent documents, and Airworthiness Directives complied with.

3. The past maintenance schedule and programs.

4. The components operating and storage limits.

3.3. For aircraft first of the type exported to Belgium. In addition to the documents listed in paragraphs 3.1. and 3.2., the following technical data are required:

One copy of the Type Certificate and Type Certiiicate Data sheets for the aircrait, the engine (s), and the propeller (s).

2. Two copies of the FAA approved flight manual, or the pilot's operating handbook when no flight manual is required by the

3. One complete set of current technical manuals for the aircraft operation, service, maintenance, overhaul and repair manuals, catalog of spare parts.

4. Same technical manuals as in [[paragraph]] 3 above for the engines (s) and the propeller (s), if they are of a model exported to Belgium for the first time.

5. A list of the necessary special tools and equipment (including a tolerance chart) essential to the inspection and servicing of the aircraft, the engine(s), the propeller (s), and associated equipment.

6. Information or instructions essential to the assembly and rigging of the aircraft.

representative, to the effect that all pertinent information, A statement by the manufacturer, or its authorized modification, services bulletins, and revisions of such bulletins and manuals will be automatically distributed to the Aeronautics Administration of Belgium, to guarantee the airworthiness of the aircraft, the engine(s), the propeller(s), and the major components.

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Appendix 2 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.

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

10. A type record of stress analysis summary showing, for all members of the primary structure, their design loads, dimensions, materlals, 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.

11. The list of reports and notes prepared for U.S. type certification of the aircraft.

4. SPECIAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

4.1. Noise limits. An aircraft will be eligible for a Certificate of Airworthiness only if it complies with the noise standards of ICAO Annex 16. Subsonic jet airplanes for which application for U.S. type certification was carried out before October 6, 1977, have to comply with the noise limits laid down in Chapter 2 of Annex 16, regardless of their date of manufacture.

4.2. Radio equipment. Radio equipment must be FAA approved and comply with TSO/FAA TC specifications. When a radio equipment model is exported to Belgium for the first time, one copy of the following documentation will be furnished:

- The manufacturer's statement of conformance submitted to FAA.

- The letter of acceptance issued by FAA.

- The technical manuals and bulletins (Service Bulletins, etc.).

Special technical requirements regarding the radio equipment are:

VHF radio-communication equipment must be compatible ior use with 25 kHz spacing between channels.

VHF radio-navigation equipment must be compatible for use with 50 kHz spacing between VOR and LOC channels and 150 kHz between associated Glide Slope channels.

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- Communication and navigation antennas are to be distinct.

- VOR/LOC and Glide Slope antennas are to be distinct.

4.3. Flight instruments.

- Air Speed Indicators must show airspeed in KNOTS only.

- Altimeters must be of the sensitive type, showing altitude in FEET, with adjustable setting in MILLIBAR scale.

4.4. Flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. Turbine powered transport category airplanes of a maximum weight of over 5,700 kg must be equipped with an approved flight data recorder.

When the maximum weight is over 27,000 kg, an approved cockpit voice recorder is also required. The technical manuals and the last calibration charts pertinent to the installed recorders will be furnished.

5. NOTES.

5.1. The aircraft must be equipped in accordance with the requirements of the Belgian regulations for its intended use.

5.2. Complementary information may be obtained at:

Administration de l'Aeronautique Direction Technique rue de la Fusee, 90 B - 1130 BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) TELEX : 22715 DGAIR B.

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Appendix 2

REPUBLIC OF BOLIVIA - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (New - August 13, 1976)

1. Bolivian Special Requirements are applicable to the import of aeronautical products. The requirements are in accord with the procedural requirements for the issue of U.S. Export Airworthiness Approvals under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 21, Subpart L.

2. The Director General of Civil Aviation requests that the FAA issue export airworthiness approvals applicable to Class I, II anc [II aeronautical products being exported to Bolivia. Eligibility for importing aeronautical products into Bolivia, in addition to the provisions of Subpart L of Part 21 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, must comply with applicable special requirements prescribed below:

All aircraft exported to Bolivia via flyaway should display Bolivian nationality and registration marks and carry the following documents on the delivery flight:

(1) Bill of Sale;

(2) Bolivian Certificate of Registration;

(3) Bolivian authorization for the delivery flight;

(4) Export Certificate of Airworthiness;

the U.s. aircraft registry; Notification of the Aircraft having been canceled from

(6) Authority to cover the use of the installed communication equipment for the duration oi the delivery ilight; and

(7) Approved airplane flight manual, maintenance and operation manuals, logbooks and such documents essential to the safe operation of the aircraft including loading charts.

b. Types and models of aircraft which have been exported to Bolivia previously, shall have the following additional documents and data delivered to the purchaser:

(1) Maintenance, overhaul and repair manuals, including maintenance/inspection schedule.

(2) Airworthiness Directives (AD) and Type Certificate Data Sheets or specifications and manufacturer service bulletins applicable to the aircraft.

(3) List of inventory of equipment installed by make, model, and serial number.

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Appendix 2 Historical records of aircraft, engine(s), propeller (s) and time or life controlled items.

Weight and balance report, including a loading schedule or chart.

(6) Engine(s) must not have operated in excess of 500 hours and propellers (s) 1,000 hours since new or approved overhaul.

(7) Aircraft and FAA time controlled components must not have operated in excess of 50% of whichever is the lesser of the FAA approved or manufacturer recommended overhaul times.

(8) Shall have installed and functional a minimum of:

Single Engine Aircraft:

1-VOR/ILS, 1-ADF, 1-HF, 1-VHF, 1-DME, 1-ELT, 1 altimeter calibrated in inches and millibars.

c. An aircraft being the first of its type and model exported to Bolivia, shall in addition to the above, furnish to the purchaser and to the Director General of Civil Aviation the following documents:

(1) Parts catalog for the aircraft, engine, propellers, and installed major auxiliary equipment.

(2) Instructions or information essential to the assembly and rigging of the aircraft is to be assembled at the point of destination.

(3) List of special tools, equipment and tolerance charts essential to the servicing and maintenance of the aircraft, engines, propeller, and major auxiliary units or components.

(4) General arrangement and three-view drawing of the aircraft.