22 6 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION.
6.1 Acronyms.
1. 14 CFR Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations
2. AC Advisory Circular
3. ACO Aircraft Certification Office
4. AD Airworthiness Directive
5. AFM Aircraft Flight Manual
6. AFMS Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement
7. ALS Airworthiness Limitations Section
8. AML Approved Model List
9. AMOC Alternate Means of Compliance
10. ASI Aviation Safety Inspector
11. CAA Civil Aviation Authority
12. CAM Civil Aeronautics Manual
13. CAR Civil Air Regulations
14. CFR Code of Federal Regulations
15. CMACO Certificate Management Aircraft Certification Office
16. CMO Certificate Management Office
17. DAH Design Approval Holder
18. DAR Designated Airworthiness Representative
19. DER Designated Engineering Representative
20. ELOS Equivalent Level of Safety
21. FSDO Flight Standards District Office
22. GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
23. ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
24. IFO International Field Office
25. IFR Instrument Flight Rules
26. MRA Major Repair, Alteration, and Airworthiness (a type of ODA)
27. ODA Organization Designation Authorization
28. PMA Parts Manufacture Approval
29. POH Pilot Operating Handbook
30. RFMS Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement
31. RS-DER Repair Specification Designated Engineering Representative
32. SAFM Supplemental Airplane Flight Manual
33. SB Service Bulletin
34. SDP Standard Data Package
35. SL Service Letter
36. SRM Structural Repair Manual
37. STC Supplemental Type Certificate
38. TC Type Certificate
39. TCDS Type Certificate Data Sheet
40. TSO Technical Standard Order
41. VFR Visual Flight Rules
42. W&B Weight and Balance
6.2 Related FAA Orders and Advisory Circulars (current editions).
1. FAA Order 8100.15, Organization Designation Authorization Procedures.
2. FAA Order 8100.17, Field Approval Delegation Handbook.
3. FAA Order 8110.4, Type Certification.
4. FAA Order 8110.37, Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Guidance Handbook.
5. FAA Order 8300.16, Major Repair and Alteration Data Approval.
6. FAA Order 8310.6, Airworthiness Compliance Check Sheets Handbook.
7. AC 20-138, Airworthiness Approval of Positioning and Navigation Systems.
8. AC 20-180, Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC).
9. AC 21-40, Guide for Obtaining a Supplemental Type Certificate.
10. AC 23-8, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes.
11. AC 25.1581-1, Airplane Flight Manual.
12. AC 43.9-1, Instructions for Completion of FAA Form 337.
13. AC 43.13-1, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair.
14. AC 43.13-2, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Alterations.
6.3 Obtaining Copies of Referenced Documents and This AC.
6.3.1 A list of all ACs is available at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/. Applicants can also obtain a copy of current CFRs online at http://www.ecfr.gov.
6.3.2 The Major Repair and Alteration Data Approval Job Aid is available at http://fsims.faa.gov/Wdocs/Other/Major_Repair_Alteration_Job-Aid%20R5.pdf.
Appendix A A-1 APPENDIX A. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FIELD
APPROVAL CHECKLIST When requesting a field approval, you may use the fillable checklist found in Figure A-1, Field Approval Checklist, to provide the requested data, forms, descriptive items, and other information. You can also use an equivalent method for presenting the information and data. The following instructions apply to corresponding items 1 through 12 of the Field Approval Checklist as illustrated in this appendix.
Item 1—Aircraft. The Registration Number is the same as shown on AC Form 8050-3, Certificate of Aircraft Registration. Only U.S.-registered aircraft are eligible for field approvals.
Item 2—Applicant. Enter the applicant’s name, address, and telephone number.
Item 3—Type of Product and Certification Basis. On the upper line, enter a check mark in the appropriate box to identify the item being approved. If you check “Other,” enter the product’s description in the space provided. On the bottom line, check the box that identifies how your aircraft or product was certificated. If you don’t know this information, you can find it on the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) for your aircraft or engine. On the TCDS, look in the section titled Certification Basis.
Item 4—Brief Description of Project. Using the space provided, enter a short summary of the proposed repair or alteration, such as “Installing a GPS in the instrument panel above the right yoke.” If you need additional space, attach a continuation page and note that on the form in this area.
Item 5—Schedule for Completion of Project. On the first line, enter the date you need the field approval. On the second line, enter the date you plan to start the work, and on the last line, enter the date you expect to complete the work.
Item 6—Who Will Perform the Repair or Alteration? On the top line, enter the name of the certificated mechanic who will be doing the work. If a repair station is doing the work, leave the mechanic’s name blank and enter the name of the repair station. On the second line, enter the mechanic’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate number, or if a repair station is doing the work, their certificate number.
Also enter a contact name if you are using a repair station. If the ASI doing the approval has a question and you are not available, this will make it easier for the ASI to find someone knowledgeable about the project. On the third line, give the telephone number of the mechanic or the repair station doing the work. On the bottom line, enter the location where the work will be done. This location information should be as complete as possible.
Item 7—Designees (DARs and DERs). If you are working with any Designated Engineering Representatives (DER) or Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR) for this project, include their names and telephone numbers, in case the ASI needs to contact them for additional information or clarification. DERs have authorization limitations; if you are working with a designee, make sure anticipated work is within the designee’s authorization.
Item 8—Compliance Statement and Compliance Checklist. Before completing the repair/alteration to your aircraft, be aware that the aircraft must still meet its certification basis after alteration/repair. Include an entry in block 8, to include proof, or data, as well as your compliance statement, that it still meets its certification basis. For example, if you want to
Appendix A A-2 modify the wheels of your small airplane, you would ensure the altered wheels still conform to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 23, § 23.731. The compliance checklist will list affected 14 CFR/Civil Air Regulations (CAR) and indicate how the applicant showed compliance. The person doing the repair or alteration creates this checklist, and should address each section of the regulations applicable to the project. Appendix 2 has a sample compliance checklist format.
Item 9—Previous Alterations or Repairs that May be Affected by This Alteration. Review the aircraft’s records to determine if there are any modifications, Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), alterations, or repairs that could conflict with the proposed repair/alteration. If the prior applicant completed an FAA Form 337 for repairs/alterations that might be affected, include it. If the prior applicant made a logbook entry concerning the work done, make a copy of that entry and include it in your package. Photographs and drawings of previous alterations/repairs that might be a factor can also be very helpful.
Item 10—Maintenance Information. In this attachment, describe how to maintain the altered/repaired part of the aircraft airworthy. This might include 100-hour or annual inspections.
These should be specific instructions, including (1) inspection items, (2) minimum or maximum measurements of parts for wear or deterioration, (3) troubleshooting, (4) functional checks, (5) installation and removal procedures, and (6) servicing requirements, such as fluid change intervals or lubrication schedules. Figure 5-1 provides guidance and a sample checklist for creating maintenance information.
Item 11—Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS). If you have an AFMS for your alteration, include a copy of it. Guidance for creating an AFMS is available in Advisory Circular (AC) 23-8, Flight Test Guide for Certification of Part 23 Airplanes, as amended. Appendix 5 of AC 23-8 has a sample format that you can use.
Item 12—Data Attached. If the data you are attaching is included on this list, check the appropriate box. If you have data or information not included in this list, check the box labeled “Other” and enter in the space provided a short description of what you are including.
Item 13—For All the Data Submitted. Review all data submitted and determine if the data meets the requirements listed. Check the appropriate box after review.
Item 14—FAA Use Only. Don’t write or mark in this area—it is for FAA use only.
Appendix A A -3 Figure A-1. Field Approval Checklist
FIELD APPROVAL CHECKLIST Instructions: Print or type all entries. This to an initial discussion with the FAA.
information should be as complete as possible prior
1. Aircraft Make Model Registration Number Serial Number N
2. Applicant Name Address/Telephone Number
3. Type of Product and Certification Basis Airframe Engine Appliance For an appliance or “Other” list:
Other Manufacturer:
Part Number:
Serial Number:
Part 23 Part 25 Part 27 Part 29 Part 31 Part 33 CAR 3 CAR 4(a) CAR 4(b) CAR 6 CAR 7 CAR 8 CAR 13
4. Brief Description of Project Repair Alteration
5. Schedule for Completion of Project Date when field approval is needed:
Date when work is to begin:
Date for ASI visit (projected):
Projected completion date for project:
6. Who Will Perform the Repair or Alteration?
Mechanic’s name: or Repair Certificate no:
station:
Contact person at the facility:
Telephone number:
Location where alteration/repair will be accomplished:
Appendix A A- 4
FIELD APPROVAL CHECKLIST
7. Designees (DARs, DERs, or ODAs) None Designated Engineering Representatives (DER), Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR), or Organization Designation Authorization (ODA):
Name: Telephone number:
Name: Telephone number:
8. Compliance Statement and Compliance Checklist Attach the Compliance Checklist you completed.
9. Previous Repairs or Alterations Affected by This Alteration.
with previously installed equipment?
Is this alteration compatible
10. Maintenance Information and/or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) Maintenance information attached? Yes No Reference these in block 8 of FAA Form 337.
11. Aircraft Do you have Flight Manual Supplement (AFMS) an AFMS? Yes No If yes, attach a copy.
12. Data Attached Proposed FAA Form 337 Description of alteration, including drawings, schematics, and diagrams Material list Processes Specifications Previous field approvals FAA Form(s) 8110-3 Serviceable tags Placards Test data and/or flight test data Load analysis (electrical and/or structural) Other:
Appendix A A- 5
FIELD APPROVAL CHECKLIST
13. For All the Data Submitted:
Are all applicable airworthiness requirements addressed?
Are all exemptions addressed?
Are all special conditions addressed?
Are the requirements of Part 26 addressed?
Are all applicable airworthiness directives addressed?
Are instructions for continued airworthiness addressed?
Are the applicable noise requirements addressed?
Are the applicable emission requirements addressed?
Are all changes to a flight manual addressed?
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
14. FAA Use Only Date:
Assigned inspector:
FAA office:
Is a field approval appropriate?
If a field approval is not performed, Record entry STC Requires ACO concurrence?
Requires AEG ICA review?
Additional information required:
Yes what is the Other:
Yes Yes No proper No No method for alteration?
Appendix B B-1 APPENDIX B. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE COMPLIANCE
CHECKLIST The compliance checklist documents applicable regulations and associated compliance with those regulations.
Note: At your option, you may list applicable regulatory requirements for which you still need to present substantiation data.
Instructions for completing this sample compliance checklist are as follows:
1. Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part/Civil Air Regulations (CAR) Paragraph. You may list specific regulations by number, such as 14 CFR part 23, § 23.1353.
Also include current amendment level.
2. Subject. You should list the subject or title of applicable 14 CFR part/CAR paragraphs, such as storage battery design and installation.
3. Method of Compliance. The method of compliance may include design drawings (D), analyses (A), tests (T), or other methods (O). Some compliance checklists simply list the letter corresponding to a method of compliance. Other checklists reference specific data by title or number. However you format the method of compliance, you and the ASI should agree on the format.
4. Documentation Reference. List the documentation, such as a test report number, analysis, or report number that demonstrated compliance to the subject 14 CFR part or CAR paragraph.
Figure B-1. Compliance Checklist Format 14 CFR Part/CAR Paragraph Subject Method of Compliance Documentation Reference
Advisory Circular Feedback Form If you find an error in this AC, have recommendations for improving it, or have suggestions for new items/subjects to be added, you may let us know by contacting the Aircraft Maintenance Division (AFS-300) at 9-AWA-AFS-300-Division-Directives@faa.gov or the Flight Standards Directives Management Officer.
Subject: AC 43-210A, Standardized Procedures for Obtaining Approval of Data Used in the Performance of Major Repairs and Major Alterations Date: _____________________ Please check all appropriate line items:
An error (procedural or typographical) has been noted in paragraph ____________ on page _______.
Recommend paragraph _____________ on page __________ be changed as follows:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ In a future change to this AC, please cover the following subject:
(Briefly describe what you want added.)
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Other comments:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ I would like to discuss the above. Please contact me.
Submitted by: Date: ______________________