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Help Your DAR Help You.
As this is my blog, I want to talk about a few observations I have noticed lately, but I will keep it on point so as not to go on a rant.
A while back I received my designation from the FAA as a DAR-T. The issue I am seeing is, I have individuals contact me about issuing an airworthiness certificate for their machine, but not wanting or being able to provide the required data necessary.
First let me make a statement that should be redundant but recent interactions have proven otherwise:
“In order to have an Airworthiness Certificate issued, the aircraft must be airworthy.”
This means not disassembled all over the hanger floor, and not in a paint booth with all the placards and markings removed.
Now I will go into Education Mode for a few minutes and try not to be long winded.
Starting July 1st of this year (2020) the FAA has made it a requirement that all applications for Airworthiness Certificates (Except Export) are done via the new FAA AWC portal – https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/airworthiness_certification/aw_cert_proc/media/AWC_Applicant_Registration_Guide.pdf
The above link explains how to register in the system and how the process works.
Also, once you have been assigned or have selected your DAR for your project, he will need certain information. This Information is a requirement for the correct completion of the certification requested. The list is outlined in the Regulations and Guidance and is as follows:
- A notarized agent letter from the registered owner if that is not you.
- AD compliance list
- Airworthiness limitation tracking
- Last major inspection entry & sign off (annual or equivalent OEM )
- Entry stating what inspection program is in use
- Entry showing ADS B compliance
- Current registration
- Current Airworthiness Certificate
- Current equipment list
- Current weight and balance
- Sign off 14CFR§ 91.413
- Sign off 14CFR§ 91.207
- Sign off 14CFR§ 91.411 if accomplished (required for IFR)
- Photo of engine(s) data plate
For Experimental – a program letter.
For Export- all special requirements including:
- Placards installed
- Flight manuals
For Export of an aircraft you must complete the application FAA Form 8130.1. https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Form/FAA_Form_8130-1.pdf
Your chosen DAR may vary his list a little bit but if you put everything on this list together it will expedite the process greatly, saving you time and money. In addition, if you are requesting an Airworthiness Certificate on a newly imported used aircraft be aware that some or all of the maintenance records will probably need to be translated into English (unless Your DAR is Bilingual).
So, in closing, I hope this information will help you (or someone you know) Help Your DAR Help You. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or clarification you may need or want.
