Information for DERs
Designated Engineering Representatives
Latest News
- Use of DERs on § 21.17(b) Projects, March 3, 2023
- Deviation from Order 8110.37F, DER Handbook, February 10, 2022
- (Update) NACIP 3.0 Released February 17, 2021, updated February 18, 2021
- Use of Remote Technology During the Performance of Inspections and Tests, May 28, 2020
Regulations and Policy
- Current Aircraft Certification Regulations - Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)
- Regulatory and Guidance Library (RGL)
- Orders & Notices
- FAA Order 8100.8, Designee Management Handbook
- FAA Order 8110.4, Type Certification
- FAA Order 8110.37, Designated Engineering Representative (DER) Handbook
- FAA Order 8110.42, Parts Manufacturer Approval Procedures
- FAA Order 8110.49, Software Approval Guidelines
- FAA Order 8110.54, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Responsibilities, Requirements, and Contents
- FAA Order 8110.101, Type Certification Procedures For Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft
- FAA Order 8110.103, Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOC)
- FAA Order 8110.105, Simple and Complex Electronic Hardware Approval Guidance
- FAA Order 8110.113, Approval of Flammability Test Data in Support of Major Repairs or Major Alterations
Library
This library contains procedural, technical, and supplemental information that may be of interest to DERs. Job aids, orders, and other often-used technical reference materials are found under the Resources tab.
- Lessons Learned from Civil Aviation Accidents
- Aircraft Certification Service Makes Major Organizational Changes (PDF)
- The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification, 3rd edition (CPI Guide) (PDF)
- Introduction to new landing pages for designees (video)
- Part 23 - What a Designee Should Know (video)
- DER Use of Discretion (video)
Training
- Designee Training and Requirements
- Training Program News
- Technical Training Course Descriptions
- Register for Initial and Recurrent FAA Sponsored Training
- Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
- FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification (PDF)
- National Automated Conformity Inspection Process (NACIP)
- Designee Information Network (DIN) Portal
- Repair Specification Cover Sheet (MS Word)
- Aircraft Certification Information
- Job Aids
- Participating in the Conformity Process (PDF) (FAA Form 8100-1)
- Documenting Compliance Findings (PDF) (FAA Form 8110-3)
- Requesting Conformity Inspections (PDF) (FAA Form 8120-10)
- Navigating the DIN Portal (PDF)
Feedback
Use the Suggested Spotlight Topic Form (PDF) or send your comments and questions on designees to 9-avs-air-designee-feedback@faa.gov.
Last updated: Friday, March 3, 2023