Export Airworthiness Approval Process
You may get an export airworthiness approval dependent upon the class of item you wish to export:
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Class I – a complete aircraft, aircraft engine, or aircraft propeller that:
- Has a current type certificate and FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet; or
- Is identical to a type certificated product specified in 14 CFR section 21.329 in all respects except as is otherwise acceptable to the importing civil aviation authority.
- Class II – a major component of a class I product (e.g., wing, fuselage, or landing gear) whose failure would jeopardize the safety of a class I product; or, any part, material, or appliance approved and manufactured under a Technical Standard Order in the "C" series.
- Class III – any part or component that is not a class I or class II product and includes standard parts.
For class I products or class II parts, the exporter or his authorized representative submits FAA Form 8130-1 (PDF), Application for Export Certificate of Airworthiness, to the local FAA Flight Standards District Office having geographical responsibility for the applicant's geographical area or the nearest international field office.
For class III parts, there is no FAA application form designated for requesting export airworthiness approvals. A product manufacturer may apply orally, or by other means, to the designated representative of the Administrator within its employ who is authorized to issue such approvals. An FAA inspector will not issue an export approval for a class III product.
FAA Form 8130-4, Export Certificate of Airworthiness, is issued for class I products, but does not authorize operation of an aircraft.
FAA Form 8130-3 (PDF), Authorized Release Certificate, Airworthiness Approval Tag, is issued for class II and III parts.
- FAA Form 8130-3 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
