[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65340-65341]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28819]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Proposed Advisory Circular 183-35K, Airworthiness Designee 
Information

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed advisory circular AC 183-
35K, and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of and requests 
comments on a proposed advisory circular, Advisory Circular (AC) 183-
35K, Airworthiness Designee Information, that announces a new Function 
Code 49, Aging Airplane: Inspection and Records Review. Function Code 
49 will allow a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) or the 
Organizational Designated Representative (ODAR) to conduct ``* * * 
structural spot inspections and focused records reviews. * * *'' 
required by the Aging Airplane Safety Rules (14 CFR parts 121, 129, and 
135, sections 121.368, 129.33, 135.422, or 135.423). (For more 
information regarding Function Code 49, see the paragraph entitled 
``Qualifications.'') This AC also provides information regarding 
Internet access for FAA directives, a designee directory, and the 
Designee Web Site. This AC also provides guidance concerning designee 
application, authorized functions, and initial and subsequent 
certificates of authority for Designated Manufacturing Inspection 
Representatives (DMIR), Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DAR), 
Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representatives (ODAR), Data 
Management Designated Airworthiness Representatives (MDAR), Designated 
Alteration Stations (DAS), manufacturing organizations with a 
Delegation Option Authorization (DOA), and organizations authorized 
under the provisions of Special Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR) No. 
36.

Qualifications

    DAR and ODAR applicants must meet applicable general and 
specialized experience listed below.

General Requirements

    a. Applicants must be proficient in and have current and thorough 
working knowledge of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 
CFRs), FAA Directives, and other related materials.
    b. Applicants must have unquestionable integrity, a cooperative 
attitude, and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
    c. Applicants must have the ability to maintain the highest degree 
of objectivity while performing authorized functions on behalf of the 
FAA.
    d. These applicants must have 5 years of experience as a quality 
auditor involved in airplane structural inspections and records review.
    e. A good command of the English language, both oral and written is 
required.
    f. Applicants applying for this new function code must be 
thoroughly familiar with the appropriate chapters of FAA Order 8300.10, 
Airworthiness Inspectors Handbook, and have satisfactorily completed 
on-the-job training from the local Certificate Holding Office.
    g. Selected applicants must have specific knowledge in airplane 
structures and airplane corrosion. Other training will be required 
through the FAA Directives system as determined by the Administrator.

Specialized Requirements

    A DAR or ODAR applicant for the Aging Airplane: Inspection and 
Review function code 49 must meet the following specialized experience. 
Individuals who are to perform authorized functions under an ODAR need 
only meet the specialized experience required for the specific function 
to be performed.

DAR Applicants

    (1) DAR applicants must have 5 years of Structural Spot Inspection 
and Air-Carrier Records Review experience as an FAA airworthiness 
maintenance inspector. These applicants must have experience on the 
same type and complexity of airplane for which the authorization is 
sought, a current airman certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant 
ratings, or
    (2) The applicants must possess advanced airplane maintenance 
experience at the level of supervisor/lead in structural inspections 
and airplane records review leading to an ``approval for return to 
service.'' (Examples would include Chief Inspector or Director of 
Maintenance at an FAA-approved repair station or at the facility of the 
holder of an air-carrier certificate.) The applicant must hold a 
current airman certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings or an 
appropriate repairman's certificate with the proper qualifications and 
skills, and the ability to determine maintenance, repairs, alterations, 
and operational checks on airplanes are in accordance with FAA 
regulations.

ODAR Applicants

    An ODAR applicant must be:
    (1) The holder of a Certified Repair Station under part 145 with 
the appropriate class ratings, or
    (2) An air-carrier certified under parts 121, 129, or 135. Both 
must have person(s) certificated under part 65 in its employ that meet 
the qualifications

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specified in paragraphs ``a.'' through ``g.'' under General 
Requirements. The collective technical and management experience of the 
authorized representatives must pertain to the type of authorizations 
sought.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 1, 2003.

ADDRESSES: If possible, please submit your comments electronically to 
John M Rice/AMC/FAA. Otherwise, send all comments on the proposed AC 
to: FAA, Attention: Mr. John M. Rice, AFS-640, P.O. Box 25082, Oklahoma 
City, OK 73125. Comments may be inspected at the above address between 
7:30 and 4 p.m. weekdays, except Federal holidays. All comments should 
contain the name and telephone number of the individual or company 
making the comment, the paragraph and page number that the comment 
references, the reason for comment, and the recommended resolution.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FAA, Attention: Mr. John M. Rice, AFS-
640, PO Box 25082, Oklahoma City, OK 73125, telephone (405) 954-6484, 
fax: (405) 954-4748.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Interested persons are invited to comment on 
the proposed AC by submitting such written data, views, or arguments as 
they may desire. Commenters should identify AC 183-35K and submit 
comments, in duplicate, to the address specified above. All 
communications received on or before the closing data for comments will 
be considered by the Regulatory Support Division before issuing the 
final AC. The proposed AC can be found and downloaded from the Internet 
at http://av-info.faa.gov/dst/reference.htm and taking the following 
steps: Select ``Advisory Circulars,'' next scroll down to and select 
``Draft AC 183-35K.'' A paper copy of the proposed AC may be obtained 
by contacting the person named above under the caption FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Issued in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on November 12, 2003.
Joseph K. Tintera,
Manager, Regulatory Support Division.
[FR Doc. 03-28819 Filed 11-18-03; 8:45 am]
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