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December 19, 2004    - Apply Immediately for Your DAR Status!

Dear Designated Airworthiness Candidate,

On December 13, 2004 the FAA issued order 8130.33 which combines the existing FAA Amateur-Built Aircraft DAR application process with the new LSA-DAR procedures.  There are several FAA function codes that you may apply to receive.  These function codes will determine which aircraft that you may inspect.   The codes are as follows: Amateur Built (AB DAR) code 46, Experimental LSA or ELSA, code 47 or Special LSA or SLSA, code 48.  You may apply for one or all of these codes.

The procedure for applying for these rating are covered within FAA Order 8130.33, which can be found on the FAA website: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/10472cca18fc50fb86256f62005d56c2/$FILE/Order8130-33.pdf

Overview

1)     Apply to NEB.

2)     Be accepted into NEB pool.

3)     Your FSDO or MIDO requests a DAR

4)     NEB forward names of three top candidates in region.

5)     FSDO or MIDO interviews and selects a candidate.

6)     Candidate takes DAR course, and passes.

7)     FSDO or MIDO initializes new DAR.

8)     FSDO or MIDO assesses during first inspection.

9)     FSDO or MIDO member serves as direct supervisor to DAR.

You must apply to the National Examiners Board (NEB).  The NEB is responsible for creating and maintaining a national designee candidate pool, which contains the application files for all DAR applicants who meet applicable requirements for the designation sought.   The NEB will evaluate your application comparing it to the minimum eligibility requirements of Order 8130.33 based on the information you provide.  Make sure that your application covers these minimum eligibility requirements. 

Applicants who meet the minimum eligibility requirements will be added to the candidate pool and ranked.  These ranking will not be provided to anyone outside the NEB.

The regional office FSDO or MIO/MIDO will determine if a need exists for a DAR with amateur-built or light-sport category functions.  The NEB will send the requesting office copies of applicant file(s) for the three most highly qualified DAR candidates appropriate for the designation needed and the geographic area to be served. 

The managing office may accept or decline any applicant referred by the NEB.  You will only be allowed to hold DAR status in the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) or Manufacturing Inspection District Office, (MIDO) area in which you reside.  These are the offices that are within the location of your personal address. 

Limitations

DARs with the function codes of 46, 47, and 48 will be limited by class, (i.e., airplane, glider, weight-shift control, balloon, helicopter, powered parachute, powered lift and seaplane).  There will also be limitations according to complexity, metal, tube and fabric, composite, wood and tube and sail on the Certificate of Authority and annotated in the Designee Information Network (DIN).  These limitations will be defined by the FSDO or MIO/MIDO based on your experience as provided in the application.

Once you are selected you will attend a 3 day class and then be initialized by your FSDO, or MIO/MIDO.  A specific staff member will assess your first inspection and serve as your supervisor and chief inspector.

Applying through ASC

Your application must be the formal FAA application, form FAA 8110-14 (Do not use the sub-size forms shown in 8130.33) and the appropriate forms from FAA 8130.33 Appendix 1, three verifiable references both for character and three verifiable references for technical merit.  You may use the same person for both character and technical, but remember there must be three different references who may be contacted.  

There are special forms that you may use, page 10, FAA order 8130.33 Appendix 1 for technical reference and page 13 FAA order 8130.33, Appendix 1 for character references.   Note: you should have both technical and character references listed on the compilation form, FAA Order 8130.33 Appendix 1, page 12.  A letter of recommendation from an organization is suggested.  ASC will provide the organizational recommendation based on your previous application to ASC.

Below is an outlined step-by-step guideline for applying. 

All necessary forms will be found on the FAA website:

http://forms.faa.gov/forms/faa8110-14.pdf

http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgOrders.nsf/0/10472cca18fc50fb86256f62005d56c2/$FILE/Order8130-33.pdf

1.      Obtain FAA for 8110-14 from the website and download. Fill out form accurately and completely. 

2.      Obtain Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Qualification Supplement FAA Order 8130.33 from the website – This is FAA Order 8130.33 and the first 13 pages are background and guidelines.  Appendix 1, Figure 2 starts the Application Package, and pages 2-19 must be accurately filled out.  Page 20 is also to be filled out.    

3.      A letter from a recommending Organization is suggested.  ASC will provide correct form.

4.      Obtain three verifiable character references.  You may use the forms on page 10 Appendix 1.  There must be one form for each reference. 

5.      Obtain three verifiable Technical References, again you may use the form located on page 13, Appendix 1 of FAA order 8130.33.  There must be one form for each separate reference. 

6.      You must complete the AB/LSA Dar Applicant General Knowledge test, which is located on pages 14-19 of FAA Order 8130.33 Appendix 1.

When you have filled out this application completely you will need to mail it to ASC, PO Box 589 , Marshall , MI 49068-0589 . 

Questions call 269-209-1466. 

We will then fill out the Recommendation Letter Appendix 1, FAA Order 8130.33 and submit the entire package directly to the FAA.  We will also be reviewing your forms for accuracy to the best of our ability. 

Within 30 days, applicants will be notified by the NEB by letter of their acceptance to the pool or with a listing the reason(s) for denial.

Sincerely,

James G. Stephenson

CEO/President Aero Sports Connection

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