[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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