Designees & Delegations

Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Applications

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Thank you for your interest in becoming an Designated Engineering Representative.

Instructions – Order 8100.8D, Designee Management Handbook

The following items make up the DER application package:

1. Cover Letter.  A DER applicant must submit a cover letter requesting appointment.
   
   
2. FAA Form 8110-14, Statement of Qualifications (DAR-DMIR-DER)
   
   
3. DER Authorized Functions (General Regulatory & Technical Criteria) (MS Word)
   
   
4. DER Application Evaluation Technical Criteria – Complete an evaluation for each technical area for which you are applying.
   • Acoustical Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Electrical Systems and Equipment Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Engine Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Flight Analyst Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Flight Test Pilot Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Mechanical Systems and Equipment Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Powerplant Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Propeller Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Radio Technical Criteria (MS Word)
   • Structural Technical Criteria (MS Word)

Submit Application package to your local managing office:

Aircraft Certification Offices (ACO)

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