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AC 21-12C - Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate, FAA Form 8130–6

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Date issued
September 07, 2012
Responsible office
AIR-200,  Aircraft Certification Service - Production & Airworthiness Certification Division
Description

This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance and information needed to prepare and submit Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Form 8130-6, Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate. This application is required to obtain an airworthiness certificate or to amend a current certificate. In some cases, an application may be required for the issuance of a replacement airworthiness certificate. This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation. It describes an acceptable means, but not the only means, to comply with requirements. However, if you use the means described in the AC, you must follow it in all respects.

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