AC 21-44B

Advisory circular · Issuance of Export Airworthiness Approvals Under 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart L

Approved
July 24, 2026
Last reviewed
July 24, 2026
Cancels
AC21-44A
Family
AC 21-44 · 3 versions
Revision
B
14 CFR parts
21

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed October 23, 2026.

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AC 21-44B A.1.10 Item No. 10. Remarks. This space may be used to convey the information required under item Nos. 6 and 7. This space also may be used by the exporter to convey any other information pertinent to the issuance of the export airworthiness approval.

Additional sheets may be attached, as necessary, and appropriately cross-referenced.

A.1.11 Item No. 11. Exporter’s Certification. The exporter applicant or authorized representative of the exporter should type or print name and ink sign, enter title, and date this certificate. For Airworthiness Certification (AWC) portal users, AWC provides for electronic signatures.

A.2 PART II (FOR AIRCRAFT ENGINES, PROPELLERS, AND ARTICLES).

If not making application orally, complete as follows:

A.2.1 Item Nos. 12-1 5. These items are self-explanatory.

A.2.2 Item No. 16. This item provides for the description and listing of the aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) being exported. Mark the first check box and list the aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) in the space provided. If the list cannot fit in the space provided, mark the second check box and, on the line provided, specifically identify the exporter’s shipping document covering the aircraft engines, propellers, and articles concerned. Attach a copy of this document to Form 8130-1. In either case, if more than one type of aircraft engine, propeller, and article is involved, they are to be listed according to the aircraft engine, propeller, or article for which they are eligible.

List the name, part number (or equivalent means of identifying each physical aircraft engine, propeller, or article), quantity, and serial number of each item.

A.2.3 Item No s. 17 and 18. These items are self-explanatory. If the “No” box is checked, explain the deviations in item No. 10 and attach the original, or a true copy, of the documents from the importing CAA stating that the aircraft engine, propeller, or article will be acceptable with the deviation(s) listed.

A.2.4 Item No. 19. This item provides a means of documenting the preservation and packaging methods used to protect against corrosion and damage. It is recommended that all aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) be appropriately treated for corrosion and damage prevention.

A.2.5 Item No. 20. The certification is signed and dated (above the typed or printed name and title) by the exporter or authorized representative of the exporter.

A.3 PART III. REPRESENTATIVE CERTIFICATION (FOR FAA USE ONLY).

A-3

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AC 21-44B Figure A-1. Sample FAA Form 8130-1 (Front) OME CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0010 Expiration Date: October 31, 2026

9.8. Deportment of To esportorion Application for Export Certificate of Airworthiness Fedeal Aviation Administration INSTRUCTIONS - This application is to be submitted to an authorized FAA representative (one copy) when the aircraft to be exported is (are) presented for inspection. This application may be used, but is not required, to obtain an export airworthiness approval for aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s). Use Part I for aircraft and Part Il for aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s). For complete aircraft, complete items 1 through 11, as applicable, including required information on engine(s) or propeller(s) that are part of the aircraft.

Part I - Application for Export Certificate of Airworthiness for Aircraft (Complete items 1 - 11)

1. Application is made for an export certificate of airworthiness to cover the product(s) described below which (are): NEW USED U.S. Registration N

2. Name and address of exporter 3. Name and address of foreign purchaser 4. Country of destination

5. Description of product(s) Operating time (Hours) FAA T.C.

Type Make and Model Identification Serial Nos. or Spec No. (T)

(a) (b) No. (d) Since

(c) Overhaul Total A. Aircraft B. Engine(s) C Propeller(s)

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

YES NO (Explain in "Remarks")

7. Have applicable special requirements of the importing country been complied with?

YES NO (Explain in "Remarks") B. Date title passed or is expected to pass to foreign purchaser:

8. For overseas shipment, preservation and packaging methods used to protect products) against corrosion and damage.

(List Spec. No. or Title):

Effective duration of above methods:

10. Remarks:

11. EXPORTER'S CERTIFICATION - The undersigned certifies that the above statements are true and that the product(s) described herein is (are) airworthy and in a condition for safe operation except as may be noted under item 10 "Remarks" above.

Signature of applicant or authorized representative Title Date FAA 8130-1 (07124) Supersedes Previous Eddon Fage 1 of 2 A-4

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AC 21-44B Figure A-2. Sample FAA Form 8130-1 (Back) OME CONTROL NUMBER: 2120-0015 Expiration Date: October 31, 2026 Part II - Application for Export Airworthiness Approval of Aircraft Engine(s), Propeller(s), and Article(s) (Complete items 12-20)

12. Name and address of exporter 13. Name and address of foreign purchaser 14. Country of destination

15. The aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) are (check one) NEW • USED

16. The aircraft engine(s), propeller(s) and article(s) are described (check one) Invoicing/packing sheet No.

Below by name, part number, quantity and serial number On the attached invoice or packing sheet by name, part number, quantity and serial number Name Part number Quantity Serial Number

(a) (b) (c) (d)

17. Does the aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, and other FAA requirements? _ YES - NO (Explain in "Remarks")

18. Have applicable special requirements of the importing country been complied with? YES NO (Explain in "Remarks")

19. Preservation and packaging methods used to protect aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) against corrosion and damage (List Spec. No. or Title):

Effective duration of above methods:

20. Exporters Certification - I certify that the foregoing statements are true and that the aircraft engine(s), propeller(s), and article(s) described herein are airworthy, confor to FAA approved design data, are in a condition for safe operation except as may be noted in item 10 "Remarks".

Signature of applicant or authorized representative Title Date Part III - Representative Certification (FOR FAA USE ONLY)

21. It is considered that the products) and article(s) described in Part I or Part Il is (are) airworthy and Denial Letter Issued conform(s) to pertinentrequirements except as noted in Item 10. (check one) • Part I O part II Signature Number Date (check one) ODA DMIR DAR _ FAA Inspector

22. Give quantity of approval tags, FAA Form 8130-3, issued for the aircraft engine(s). propeller(s), and Quantity article(s) described in Part Il

23. Export file spot-checked by:

FAA Supervising Inspector D.O. No. Date FAA 8130-1 (07124) Supersedes Previous Edidion Fage 2 of 2 A-5

AC 21-44B OMB Control Number: 2120-0746 Expiration Date: 12/31/2027 Advisory Circular Feedback Form Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0746. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 20 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, completing, and reviewing the collection of information.

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