Manufacturing and Airworthiness Designees
Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives (DMIR)
A DMIR is an individual appointed in accordance with 14 CFR section 183.31. A DMIR conducts conformity inspections during the manufacturing process. DMIRs also issue certificates such as airworthiness certificates for aircraft, export certificates for aircraft and parts, and special flight permits. A DMIR must possess aeronautical knowledge and experience, be employed by a Production Approval Holder (PAH), or a PAH's approved supplier, and meet the qualification requirements of FAA Order 8000.95, Designee Management Policy.
Designated Airworthiness Representatives - Manufacturing (DAR-F)
A DAR is an individual appointed in accordance with 14 CFR section 183.33 who may perform examination, inspection, and testing services necessary to the issuance of certificates.
Manufacturing DARs perform mostly the same functions as DMIRs but work as individual consultants. They must possess aeronautical knowledge, experience, and meet the qualification requirements of FAA Order 8000.95.
- Specialized Experience — Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Category DARs. Manufacturing DARs may be authorized to perform airworthiness certification of light-sport category aircraft. DAR qualification criteria and selection procedures for amateur-built and light-sport category airworthiness functions are provided in FAA Order 8000.95.
- FAA Order 8000.95, Designee Management Policy
- FAA Order 8110.4, Type Certification
- FAA Order 8130.2, Airworthiness Certification of Aircraft
- FAA Order 8130.21, Completion of FAA Form 8130-3 under Part 21
- FAA Order 8130.34, Airworthiness Certification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Optionally Piloted Aircraft
- FAA Accepted Consensus Standards/Notices of Availability
All applicants must now apply in the Designee Management System. Click on MyAccess Login/Register to begin the process. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
- Aircraft Certification Information
- MOSAIC
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Aeronautical Information (VFR Charts, IFR Charts, etc.)
- Airworthiness Certification (AWC) Designee/ODA Portal
- National Automated Conformity Inspection Process (NACIP)
- International Aircraft Certification
- Lessons Learned from Civil Aviation Accidents
- The FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification, 3rd edition (CPI Guide) (PDF)
Feedback
Use the Suggested Spotlight Topic Form (PDF) or send your comments and questions on DMIRs or DAR-Fs to 9-avs-air-designee-feedback@faa.gov