[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45169-45170]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-16905]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Request for Comments on Advisory Circular (AC) 183-35H, 
Airworthiness Designee Function Codes and Consolidated Directory for 
DMIR/DAR/ODAR/DAS/DOA and SFAR No. 36

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document announces a proposed change to AC 183-35H. The 
change will add a new authorized Function Code to the AC. This Code 
will be identified as Data Management Function Code 50 (pending). It 
will allow a Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR) and 
Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representatives (ODAR) 
responsible for managing alterations programs leading to the issuance 
of a FAA Field Approval and/or approval for return to service to alter 
U.S.-registered aircraft. It also provides a certification of 
completeness (FAA Form 337 or equivalent) when all requirements are 
met.
    Qualification criteria and experience required are as follows:
    Qualifications. DAR/ODAR applicants must meet the general and 
specialized experience (as appropriate) listed below:
    1. General. Current and thorough working knowledge of pertinent 
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), directives, and related material.
    a. Current technical knowledge and experience commensurate with 
that required for the particular function (e.g., Boeing Airplane Model 
707-100, Bell Model 47B), and/or related parts/components, appliance, 
etc.).
    b. Unquestionable integrity, cooperative attitude, and ability to 
exercise sound judgement.
    c. Ability to maintain the highest degree of objectivity while 
performing authorized functions on behalf of the FAA.
    d. Two years of satisfactory experience working directly in the 
type of work to be covered in the authorized function.
    e. Good command of the English language, both oral and written.
    f. Persons applying for Data Management Function Code 50 must hold 
a current DAR/ODAR certificate for a period of at least one year with 
Function Code 08 and/or Function Code 23. The person must have used 
current publications and demonstrated sound judgement when issuing 
standard airworthiness certificates on behalf of the FAA. The person 
must also have attended the FAA Part 21 Seminar 27903, the 
Flight Standards Alteration Course 21811 and, if applying for 
an Avionics function code, the person must also have attended the 
Avionics Certification Procedures Course 21846.
    2. Specialized Experience. A DAR or ODAR applicant for Data 
Management Function Code 50 must meet the specialized experience listed 
below. Individuals who are to perform authorized functions under an 
ODAR need only meet the specialized experience required for the 
specific function to be performed.
    a. A DAR applicant.
    (1) A DAR applicant must have five years of experience as an FAA 
Airworthiness Inspector involved in the actual issuance of an FAA Field 
Approval, or as an airworthiness inspector responsible for managing 
programs leading to the issuance of an FAA Field Approval, for aircraft 
or avionics components and systems. The aircraft or avionics components 
and systems must be of the same type and complexity as those for which 
authorization is sought.
    (2) A DAR applicant must be responsible for managing alteration

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programs leading to the issuance of an FAA Field Approval and/or 
approval for return-to-service (e.g. Chief Inspector or Director of 
Maintenance at an FAA-approved repair station or at the facility of the 
holder of an air carrier or commercial operator's certificate). He must 
hold a current mechanic certificate with Airframe and Power plant (A&P) 
ratings or an Avionics Certificate (Associate Degree in Electronics) 
with the proper qualifications, skills and the ability to perform 
maintenance, repairs, alterations, and operational checks on aircraft 
or avionics components and systems in accordance with FAA regulations. 
He must also demonstrate the ability to determine that the aircraft or 
avionics components and systems (of the same type and complexity as 
those for which authorization is sought) submitted for FAA Field 
Approval have remained in or have been returned to their FAA-approved 
type design configuration and meet pertinent CFR requirements; or
    (3) The specialized experience outlined in FAA Order 8100.8A, Table 
II (give location of order) may be used when an applicant has a minimum 
of two additional years experience leading to the issuance of a 
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for aircraft or avionics components 
and systems of the same type and complexity as those for which 
authorization is sought. The applicant's experience must demonstrate 
his direct involvement in determining that an aircraft or avionics 
components and systems conform to the FAA-approved type design 
configuration and meet pertinent CFR requirements.
    b. An ODAR applicant. an ODAR applicant must be the holder of a 
domestic Aircraft or Avionics maintenance repair station certificate 
under 14 CFR part 145 with the appropriate ratings and have a person(s) 
certificated under part 65 in its employ with five years experience in 
and a history of the qualifications specified in paragraphs 1a, b, and 
c.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 6, 2002.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to the attention of George 
Torres, Federal Aviation Administration, Designee Standardization 
Branch, AFS-640, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125. Comments also 
may be submitted electronically at the following e-mail address: 
[email protected] or Fax: (405) 954-4104. All comment letters 
should refer to proposed Function Code 50.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Torres, AFS-640, at the above 
address or telephone (405) 954-6923 (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As explained in Amendment 183-6 of 14 CFR 
part 183, it is not possible to specify by regulation all areas in 
which a DAR/ODAR may serve. As written in the amendment, the FAA will 
seek public comment each time that it is proposed to add or delete an 
authorized function. Additional areas of delegation will be selected 
and authorized by the Director of Flight Standards based on 
recommendations from other FAA elements and the aviation community.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on June 26, 2002.
Louis C. Cusimano,
Deputy Director, Flight Standards Service.
[FR Doc. 02-16905 Filed 7-5-02; 8:45 am]
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