FAA AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION BLOG

Useful Aviation Links

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:01:07 GMT

Here you will find useful aviation links that aviation professionals refer to regularly

Comments and Suggestions?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:46:36 GMT

If you have comments or suggestions on how to improve this site, please use the -Comment- button in the left column of the page to submit them. I would like the site to be as useful as possible. FAA rules change frequently and so does the guidance material related to those rules. It is sometimes a challenge to stay on top of it all. So, even though I try to keep the information on this site up to date, there may be times when the updates are a little behind. If you do find data or a document that is not current, I would appreciate you letting me know using the -Comment- tab on left hand column of the page and I will update the information immediately.

FAA Form 8130-3 for Software

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:29:05 GMT

We have a customer requesting that we have an FAA Form 8130-3 completed for our product, but it is a software product. We believe it would not need an

FAA FORM 8130-3

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:40:13 GMT

Who is authorized to issue this form? ANSWER: The only persons authorized to issue an FAA Form 8130-3 are FAA aviation safety inspectors (ASI), FAA designees

Triennial Aircraft Registration

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:01:24 GMT

The FAA will now require re-registration of all civil aircraft over the next three years and renewal every three years thereafter. They will charge a $5 fee for registrations, and will cancel N-numbers of aircraft that fail to re-register. You can find the FAA Press release by clicking the following link: FAA Press Release

Displaying the Aircraft Registration Certificate in the Aircraft

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:44:16 GMT

If you have an aircraft registration certificate for an aircraft, but you don't display it in the aircraft, what is the fine? ANSWER: FAR 91.203(a)(2)

Re-certification of Aircraft Parts

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:18:12 GMT

Can aircraft parts be re-certified if missing the yellow tag? Are there companies that will do this re-certification? ANSWER: All parts must have a certification

Quick Engine Change (QEC)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:01:01 GMT

Does FAA have an official definition of QEC? ANSWER: The FAA does not have a definition for QEC, however engine manufacturers do. For example: GE defines

Issuance Of Experimental Airworthiness Certificate

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:44:21 GMT

Before the issuance of an Experimental Airworthiness Certificate, must all maintenance, preventative maintenance and alterations be completed. Or may

FAA Form 8130-1 Part II - Application for Approval of Aeronautical Parts

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:19:41 GMT

Since Class II articles are no longer existing per the last regulation change, when is Part II of the FAA Form 8130-1 required to be filled out? ANSWER:

Relief from the requirements of FAR 91.411 and FAR 91.413

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:18:21 GMT

These requirements need to be done every 24 Months, but is it possible to have a tolerance (1 month or 10 ) between each accomplishment? ANSWER I am

US Registered Aircraft Relocated to China

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:09:19 GMT

A corporate aircraft currently registered and located in the US is being relocated to China. Will it be required to have a Chinese registration? ANSWER:

FAA Form 8130-3 Issued by Manufacturer

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:42:51 GMT

I am a distributor and I need to get a component maufacturer to issue an 8130-3 tag for use on a different type of aircraft. The maufacturer is hesitent

Compass Calibration Card

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:50:46 GMT

1) What is the requirement for a compass calibration card? 2) Is it signed, and if so by who? 3) Is it recorded in the airframe logbook? ANSWERS: 1)

Galley Cart Repairs

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:56:13 GMT

To perform repairs on galley carts, are you required to have a repair station certificate? ANSWER: A person who holds a mechanic certificate with an airframe

Building an Amateur Built Aircraft in a Foreign Country

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:52:23 GMT

I want to build a Pitts S1S in Italy, I will buy the factory fuselage and the wing kit from Raven Aircraft or Steen Aerolab and I want to register my plane

Time Since New and Cycles Since New Recording for Life Limited Parts

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:28:58 GMT

Is there a requirement for TSN and CSN data to be entered onto the FAA Form 8130-3 for a life limited part, when the part has been modified and reinstalled

Parts Distributor Certification

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:40:52 GMT

We are not a repair station or maintanance facility. We are just a broker or independent distributor. What kind of certification does the FAA issue to

Inspection Program Used By The Owner/Operator

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:36:22 GMT

With reference to FAA, what does inspection program used by the owner/operator mean? ANSWER: The FAA uses this wording to identify a person who is either

AC Form 805073, Triennial Aircraft Registration Report

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:22:58 GMT

Where can I get this form and do I have to fill it out even though there have been no changes with my registration? ANSWER The FAA Aircraft Registry is

FAA approval or FAR 21/FAR 145 Certification for In-flight Galley Products

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:16:26 GMT

Is it mandatory to obtain an FAA approval or FAR 21/FAR 145 certification for in-flight galley equipment, conforming to standard ATLAS specs, products

Handling of STC's for Small Airplane Power Increase

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:51:09 GMT

AC23-12 provides guidance on structural substantiation of Part 23 airplane modifications involving engine power increases. Is there any corresponding guidance

Aircraft Alterations

Wed, 26 May 2010 18:33:44 GMT

Aircraft alterations are often performed to upgrade avionics or interior configurations, increase aircraft efficiency, or make safety improvements.

Certification of Aircraft Components

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:21:03 GMT

Which FAR governs type certification of aircraft components? ANSWER: FAR Part 21 - Certification Procedures for Products and Parts - is the regulation

FAA Form 8130 for Salvaged Parts

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:08:52 GMT

Is it required to have an FAA 8130 Form prior to installing a salvaged serviceable part, provided the acft it was removed from is identifiable and the

Type Certification of Foreign Manufactured Aircraft

Mon, 24 May 2010 11:01:46 GMT

If a foreign aircraft manufacturer wants to apply for a type certificate from the FAA, will the FAA accept the application if there are currently no buyers

FAR 21.29 Issuance of Type Certificate: Import Products

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:46:47 GMT

FAR 21.29 Issuance of Type Certificate: Import Products

FAA Form 8130-1 Instructions

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:37:20 GMT

Instructions for completion of FAA Form 8130-1

Export Certification

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:15:08 GMT

Procedures for export certification

Export Airworthiness Approvals

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:07:10 GMT

Export Airworthiness Approvals

Aircraft Export Certification

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:44:26 GMT

Aircraft Export Certification

FAA Form 8130-3 for a Windshield

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:59:26 GMT

Is it necessary to get a FAA Form 8130-3 for a windshield? ANSWER: Reference Advisory Circular (AC) 20-62D. You can download a copy of this document in

STC Number Format

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:54:10 GMT

STCs start with ST, SA etc. and some end with a -D. What does the format of the STC numbering system mean with the different letters/numbers and where

Aircraft Inspections

Sat, 08 May 2010 09:43:01 GMT

Aircraft inspections must be performed prior to FAA certification. Here you will find general information related to the aircraft inspection items required.

Various Inspection Program Questions

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:32:31 GMT

1) What does MPD mean? ANSWER: Maintenance Planning Document. 2) Who issues an MPD? ANSWER: The manufacturer of the aircraft. 3) How many types of

Purchasing and Certifying an Amateur Built Aircraft Built by Another Person

Tue, 04 May 2010 06:24:53 GMT

How can I get a Challenger II kitplane registered and inspected for airworthiness when it was built by a person who is in imminent danger of passing on?

FAR Part 21 Revision, effective April 14, 2010

Mon, 03 May 2010 06:37:38 GMT

FAR Part 21 was recently revised. This revision changes the procedures for export airworthiness approvals. I am in the process of updating some pages on this site to reflect the revision Thanks, Don

Inoperative Rotating Beacon

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:49:38 GMT

I fly a 1968 Cessna 206, which has an operable white strobe light system installed on the wing tips and tail cone. I have been reading FAR Part 91.205(c),

Engine Removal and Recertification

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:46:44 GMT

As an A&P Can i remove and certify an engine from a transport catagory aircraft and refit it to another aircraft at the same location assuming correct

Aircraft Records

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:46:32 GMT

Aircraft records are the most important resource used to determine an aircraft's airworthiness. Here you will find information related to aircraft record keeping.

FAR 21.185 Issue of Airworthiness Certificates for Restricted Category Aircraft

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:36:50 GMT

FAR 21.185 Issue of Airworthiness Certificates for Restricted Category Aircraft

Export of US Type Certificated Aircraft

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:27:42 GMT

If a US Type Certificated Aircraft is exported to Japan but not type certificated in Japan, therefore following section 3.2 of AC 21-2J, does an exception

FAA Definitions

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:12:54 GMT

Here you will find FAA definitions for a variety of terms used by the FAA

Compass Swing Requirements

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:49:34 GMT

What FAR requires a compass swing? ANSWER: The compass calibration requirements for small aircraft (less than 12,500 lbs maximum take-off weight) can

Field Approvals (FAA Form 337) on Aircraft Being Exported

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:46:47 GMT

Do field approved (FAA Form 337) installations have to be listed on the Export Certificate of Airworthiness Form 8130-4 when exported to Japan? COMMENTS:

Display of Airworthiness Certificate

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:37:45 GMT

FAR 91.203(b) states No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special

FAA DAR

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:17:42 GMT

Finding an FAA DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative)

Written -vs- Computer Generated Signatures on Aircraft Maintenance Records

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:58:26 GMT

Is there a requirement for a written signature on an aircraft work card or log entry, when the operator is using an electronic system? ANSWER: NO, hand

A & P Mechanic Maintenance Certification

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:03:44 GMT

In Europe a U.S. registered helicopter (AS350-B2) has been maintained by a U.S. foreign repair station (FAR 145) maintenance organisation using the maufacturers

FAA Repair Station Functions

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:45:01 GMT

What functions may be performed by an FAA certified repair station? ANSWER: An FAA repair station can perform the functions (tasks) necessary to inspect,