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GACA العامه للطيبان المضاحي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 1. TYPE CERTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS & DESIGN CHANGES Section 1. Type Certificate Procedures 3 Section 2. Supplemental Type Certification Procedures 4 Section 3. Repair Design Approval Procedures 5 CHAPTER 2. AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT & ARTICLES Section 1. Issue Airworthiness Certificate for an Aircraft 6 Appendix A. Determining Required Instruments and Equipment Job Aid 26 Appendix B. Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Checklist 28 Appendix C. Airworthiness Certificate Mapping 42 Section 2. Issue Aircraft Condition Notice 43 Section 3. Issue a Special Airworthiness Certificate for Unmanned Aircraft Systems 45 Section 4. Issue Special Flight Permit 57 Section 5. Parts Accepted for Use on Saudi Arabian-Registered Aircraft 63 Section 6. Issue a Special Airworthiness Certificate for Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) …66 CHAPTER 3. AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION Section 1. Aircraft Registration Process and KSA National Aircraft Register 81 Section 2. Aircraft Registration – General 84 Section 3. Aircraft De-registration 87 Section 4. Change in Ownership or Owner's Particulars 91 Section 5. Maintenance of KSA National Aircraft Register 94 Section 6. Display of Registration Mark 96 APPENDIX A – Application for Registration 98 APPENDIX B – Checklist for Registration of Aircraft 99 APPENDIX C – Certificate of Registration 100 APPENDIX D – Checklist for Aircraft De-registration 101 APPENDIX E – Aircraft De-Registration Certificate 102 APPENDIX F – Checklist for Change of Ownership and Particulars of Owner …… 103 APPENDIX G – KSA National Aircraft Register 104 CHAPTER 4. SAUDI ARABIAN PARTS MANUFACTURER APPROVALS (SAPMA) Section 1. Issue a SAPMA 105 CHAPTER 5. SAUDI ARABIAN TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER APPROVALS (SATSOA) Section 1. Issue a SATSOA 107 Page 1 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطيران المضي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 6. SERVICE DIFFICULTIES Section 1. Process Service Difficulty Report 112 Section 2. Process Malfunction or Defect Report 116 CHAPTER 7. EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS APPROVALS Section 1. Issue Export Airworthiness Approval 119 Page 2 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الطبيه العامه للطبیان المحدي General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 1. TYPE CERTIFICATE OF PRODUCTS & DESIGN CHANGES Section 1. Type Certificate Procedures NOTE: This guidance to be developed at a later date. Page 3 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الطبيه العامه للطبیان المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 1. TYPE CERTIFICATE OF PRODUCTS & DESIGN CHANGES Section 2. Supplemental Type Certification Procedures NOTE: This guidance to be developed at a later date. Page 4 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA اللغه العربيه للطبع والن الصحي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 1. TYPE CERTIFICATE OF PRODUCTS & DESIGN CHANGES Section 3. Repair Design Approval Procedures NOTE: This guidance to be developed at a later date. Page 5 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الحياء للطبيه والن المحترف General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 2. AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT & ARTICLES Section 1. Issue Airworthiness Certificate for an Aircraft 6.2.1.1. GACA ACTIVITY REPORT (GAR). A. 3402 (AW) (Standard Airworthiness Certificate – Initial Issue) B. (TBD) (AW) (Standard Airworthiness Certificate – Renewal) C. 3406 (AW) (Special Airworthiness Certificate – Initial Issue) D. (TBD) (AW) (Special Airworthiness Certificate – Renewal) E. (TBD) (AW) (Experimental Certificate – Issue/Renew) F. 3412 (AW) (Airworthiness Certificate – Replacement/Amendment) 6.2.1.3. OBJECTIVE. This section provides guidance to General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) aviation safety inspectors (Inspectors) on the policies, objectives, procedures and general practices concerning the issuance of an airworthiness certificate for an aircraft. 6.2.1.5. GENERAL. A. Background. There are two types of airworthiness certificates issued under General Authority of Civil Aviation Regulation (GACAR) Part 21: Standard and Special. Standard airworthiness certificates are airworthiness certificates issued for aircraft type certificated in the normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category; for manned balloons; and for aircraft designated by the President under GACAR Part 21 as special classes of aircraft. Special airworthiness certificates are airworthiness certificates issued for aircraft type certificated in the primary or restricted category, light-sport aircraft, and for experimental aircraft. Article 31 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (ICAO), to which the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a signatory, requires every aircraft engaged in international navigation to be provided with an airworthiness certificate (often called a Certificate of Airworthiness) issued or rendered valid by the state in which the aircraft is registered. In the development of procedures and directives concerning airworthiness certificates, the GACA considered two basic situations according to ICAO Annex 8 and related ICAO guidance material: - The issuance of a new airworthiness certificate when an aircraft is first registered in the KSA (this can be a newly manufactured aircraft or a used aircraft being imported from a foreign State) - The renewal of an airworthiness certificate issued by the GACA Note: The GACA does not validate an airworthiness certificate issued by a foreign State. Note. The airworthiness certificate for aircraft registered in the KSA also includes provisions to indicate if the aircraft is in compliance with applicable noise emission standards in accordance with GACAR Part 36 and ICAO Annex 16, Volume I. Page 6 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الطبيه العامه للطبيه وال按 General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION B. References. The following regulatory references are related to issuance of airworthiness certificates: - GACAR § 21.165(a), (b), and (c) provides the basis for the issuance of initial and renewal standard airworthiness certificate - GACAR § 21.167 provides the basis for the issuance of special airworthiness certificate - GACAR § 21.179 provides the basis for the issuance of Special Flight Permit, when an aircraft does not meet the requirements for the issuance of a standard airworthiness certificate that conforms to Article 31 of the ICAO Convention. The GACA imposes operating conditions on special flight permits where the conditions are required to ensure the safety of the aircraft, other aircraft, persons, animals or property. See Section 6.2.4 for additional guidance on Special Flight Permits. 6.2.1.7. CLASSIFICATION AND CATEFORY OF AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE. An airworthiness certificate issued to a Saudi Arabian-registered aircraft will be either a standard airworthiness certificate or a special airworthiness certificate. See Appendix C to this section, “Airworthiness Certificate Mapping” for an illustration of the applications for these two types of certificates. A. Standard Classification. A standard airworthiness certificate may be issued for an aircraft that fully complies with all of the requirements applicable to the normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category, manned balloons or any other special class of aircraft designated by the President. B. Special Classification. A special airworthiness certificate may be issued for an aircraft that does not meet the requirements for a standard airworthiness certificate. The special airworthiness certificate may be issued for an aircraft that meets the following: 1) Restricted. Aircraft that satisfy the requirements of GACAR § 21.169. 2) Light Sport. Aircraft that satisfy the requirements of GACAR § 21.170. 3) Experimental. For any category of aircraft that meets the requirements of GACAR §§ 21.173, 21.175, and 21.177. See Section 3 for additional guidance on the issuance of a Special Airworthiness Certificate for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) an experimental aircraft. 4) Special Flight Permits. An operating limitations letter attached to the GACA special airworthiness certificate may be issued for an aircraft that does not currently meet applicable airworthiness requirements; however, is capable of safe flight and meets the requirements of GACAR § 21.179. In certain cases, the special flight permit is authorized through issuance of an OpSpec. See Section 4 for guidance on issues relating to special flight permits. 6.2.1.9. STANDARD AIRWORTHNESS CERTIFICATE - INITIAL ISSUANCE. A. Basic Eligibility Requirements. The standard airworthiness certificate is used for all original and recurrent airworthiness certification of aircraft that are eligible for a standard airworthiness certificate. A standard airworthiness certificate remains valid for the validity period prescribed on the certificate (generally one Hegira year), as long as maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations are performed in accordance with GACAR Part 21, 43 and 91. Before a standard airworthiness certificate can be issued, the applicant must show the following: 1) The aircraft was type certificated under GACAR Part 21 in the balloon, normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or Page 7 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الطبيه العامه للطبیان المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION transport category or in the special class. 2) The aircraft conforms to its approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation. 3) Any major alterations were accomplished in accordance with an approved STC or other GACA-approved data. (See GACA AC 021-03 for a listing of types of approved data). 4) All applicable ADs have been complied with. 5) If altered while in another category, the aircraft continues to meet or has been returned to its approved type design configuration and is in a condition for safe operation. 6) The aircraft meets any additional airworthiness requirements required under the GACAR part for which the aircraft will be operated. 7) The aircraft is properly equipped according to the minimum prescribed requirements under the GACAR part for which the aircraft will be operated. 8) Any other additional item required by the President. B. Application for Airworthiness Certificate. An applicant must submit an Application for Airworthiness Certificate and a Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification whenever an airworthiness certificate is to be issued or amended. The application for an airworthiness certificate must be made by the registered owner or an agent who has a letter of authorization from the registered owner. The applicant must complete the appropriate sections of the application before submitting it to the GACA. Use of Appendix B of this section, “Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Checklist,” may also assist the applicant during the application phase. C. Documentation and Records Review. 1) Inspectors should confirm the eligibility of make, model, and serial number of the aircraft for airworthiness certification by ensuring that the aircraft has been type certificated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (reference the FAA TCDS) or otherwise validated by the GACA under GACAR Part 21 (consult GACA Airworthiness Engineers for further guidance in this area). 2) Obtain a properly executed Application for Airworthiness Certificate and Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification from the applicant, and any other forms or documents required by the GACA to process the certification, such as: a) Selection of Inspection Program Form. b) Certification of Inspection Form. c) Certification of Altimeter System and Altitude Reporting Equipment Test and Inspections Form. d) Certification of ATS Transponder Tests and Inspection Form. e) Certification of Battery Replacement of ELT Form. f) In addition, the Inspector should request the following information from the applicant if they are not listed on Page 8 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الطبيه العامه للطبیان المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION the Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification: - Aircraft flight manual (AFM) revision status - Mass and balance report (including aircraft equipment list) • Electrical load analysis • Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) NOTE: The applicant must have the forms completed before submitting the application to the GACA. 3) Coordinate with the Director of Airworthiness to determine that a previously submitted Application for Airworthiness Certificate has not been denied. If it was denied, the reasons stated in the denial letter must be rectified before issuing an airworthiness certificate. 4) Arrange with the applicant to make the aircraft, aircraft records, and any other data necessary to establish conformity to its type design available for inspection and review. 5) Determine that the aircraft is properly registered under GACAR Part 47. NOTE: Certification & Licensing Division (C&LD) should be contacted to ensure that the HZ registration has been properly issued, or whether it is a temporary or reserved registration that has not been permanently issued. 6) When all of the required records and documentation have been provided for the aircraft, review records and documentation to the extent necessary to establish the following: a) The aircraft flight manual is up-to-date. b) A mass and balance report is up-to-date and the aircraft empty mass has been established by periodic weighed within the time intervals prescribed by GACAR § 91.11. c) The aircraft is properly equipped for the applicable operating rules (i.e. Part 91, 121, 125, 133, 135, as applicable). Inspectors should use Appendix A, “Determining Required Instruments and Equipment Job Aid,” to assist them in establishing the applicable equipment and instrument requirements. d) The maintenance records are complete and accurate. e) The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAW) are available, complete and current. f) For aircraft operated under GACAR Part 121 or 125 all additional airworthiness requirements prescribed in these parts have been complied with. g) The inspection records and technical data reflect that the aircraft conforms to the type design accepted/validated under GACAR Part 21, that all required inspections and tests have been satisfactorily completed, and that the records are complete and reflect no unapproved design changes. h) Statement of alteration and repair status: Completed. This includes the Manufacturers Service Documents Form, Major Alteration Status Form, and Major Repair Status Form, as applicable. These forms must reflect the actual Page 9 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطبيعات المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION status of the aircraft and all alterations and repairs have been performed in accordance with approved data. i) Airworthiness Directives status: Completed. The Airworthiness Directive Compliance Record Form must reflects the actual status of the aircraft and all applicable airworthiness directives have been complied with. j) Statement of Life Limited component/part status: Completed. The applicable GACA forms must reflect the actual status of the aircraft and all components/parts are within time limits. k) Airplanes with a maximum takeoff mass greater than 5700 kg, turbine powered multi engine airplanes, and turbine powered rotorcraft that were certificated in other than the transport or commuter categories, comply with the aircraft inspection program requirements of GACAR§ 91.449(e). D. Aircraft Inspection. Inspectors must arrange with the applicant to make the aircraft available and ready for the initial inspection. Before the GACA inspection, the person responsible to present the aircraft for inspection shall remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing, and cowling to allow the Inspector to carry out the required inspection. The aircraft should be available with a Ground Power Unit. He shall also thoroughly clean the aircraft and aircraft engine as required. The Inspector should inspect the aircraft to determine, among other things, the following: 1) The ID plate meets the requirements of GACAR Part 45, as applicable. 2) The information on the ID plate is correct and matches the information on the Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification. 3) The aircraft registration marks are in accordance with GACAR Part 45. 4) The aircraft is properly equipped for the intended operations. 5) The instruments are marked in accordance with the aircraft flight manual. 6) The aircraft is in a condition for safe operation. Inspectors should carry out the airworthiness certificate inspection in a comprehensive manner according to the type of operation. The goal is to confirm that the general airworthiness of the aircraft, records, and technical data reflect that the aircraft conforms to the type design, the type of operation, that all required inspections and tests have been satisfactorily completed, and that the records are complete and reflect no unapproved design changes. E. Certificate Issuance. If the aircraft meets the requirements for the initial airworthiness certification requested, the Inspector should: 1) Complete the applicable sections of the Application for Airworthiness Certificate, as appropriate. 2) Complete the Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Checklist (see Appendix B). 3) Issue the airworthiness certificate. For all normal, utility, commuter and transport category airplanes and rotorcraft including it will also be necessary to add the applicable “Chapter” reference from ICAO Annex 16 in the noise certification statement block on the airworthiness certificate. The following guidance can be used to determine the applicable “Chapter”. Page 10 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الجماعه للطيران المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION Selected “Chapter 3” for the following situations: - Subsonic jet airplanes — Application for Type Certificate submitted on or after 6 October 1977 and before 1 January 2006 - Propeller-driven airplanes over 5 700 kg — Application for Type Certificate submitted on or after 1 January 1985 and before 17 November 1988 - Propeller-driven airplanes over 8 618 kg — Application for Type Certificate submitted on or after 17 November 1988 and before 1 January 2006 Selected “Chapter 4” for the following situations: - Subsonic jet airplanes — Application for Type Certificate submitted on or after 1 January 2006 - Propeller-driven airplanes over 8 618 kg — Application for Type Certificate submitted on or after 1 January 2006 Selected “Chapter 5” for the following situations: - Propeller-driven airplanes over 5 700 kg — Application for Type Certificate submitted before 1 January 1985 Selected “Chapter 6” for the following situations: - Propeller-driven airplanes not exceeding 8 618 kg — Application for Type Certificate submitted before 17 November 1988 Selected “Chapter 7” for the following situations: - Propeller-driven STOL airplanes Selected “Chapter 8” for the following situations: • Transport Category Rotorcraft Selected “Chapter 10” for the following situations: - Propeller-driven airplanes not exceeding 8 618 kg — Application for Type Certificate or derived version submitted on or after 17 November 1988 Selected “Chapter 11” for the following situations: • Normal Category Rotorcraft Selected “Chapter 13” for the following situations: - Tilt-rotor aircraft EXAMPLE FOR A TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT: Page 11 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العلانيه للطبيه والن الصحيه General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION This aircraft complies with the aircraft noise requirements of ACAR Part 36 which is considered to be equivalent to the noise requirements of ICAO Annex 16, Volume I, Chapter 8. [Consult the Aircraft Flight Manual for Certificated Noise Levels]. 4) Place all relevant documents in the aircraft file. For initial certifications a new aircraft file must be created. The aircraft file should contain the following documents: a) A copy of the Application for Airworthiness Certificate and Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification and all related GACA forms. b) A copy of the Aircraft Airworthiness Certificate Checklist. c) A copy of the FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS), or acceptable equivalent documents. d) A copy of the export airworthiness certificate, and when issued, a copy of the current airworthiness certificate. e) A copy of the mass and balance report (including equipment list). f) An electrical load analysis covering all services. F. Certificate Denial. Should the aircraft not meet the requirements for the certification requested and the airworthiness certificate is denied, the Inspector should write a letter to the applicant stating the reason(s) for denying the certificate. The Inspector should also attach a copy of the denial letter to the application and include that documentation in the aircraft file. 6.2.1.11. STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE – RENEWAL. A. General. The requirements that must be satisfied for renewal of an airworthiness certificate are as follows: 1) The aircraft must continue to conform to its approved type design and is in a condition for safe operation. 2) Any major alterations installed since last airworthiness certification (initial or most recent renewal) were accomplished in accordance with approved as per GACAR Part 21. (See Volume 6, Chapter 1, Sections 2 3). 3) All applicable ADs have been complied with (See Volume 6, Chapter 6, Sections 6.6.3 and 6.6.4). 4) If altered while in another category, the aircraft continues to meet or has been returned to its approved type design configuration and is in a condition for safe operation. 5) The aircraft continues to meets any additional airworthiness requirements required under the GACAR part for which the aircraft will be operated. 6) The aircraft continues to be properly equipped according to the minimum prescribed requirements under the GACAR part for which the aircraft will be operated. 7) Any other additional item required by the President. B. Application. Application for the renewal of a standard airworthiness certificate shall be made by the registered owner (or an agent of the owner) using Application for Airworthiness Certificate and Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification, and using the applicable GACA forms, as described below. The GACA also requires operators to submit the following Page 12 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA الطبيه العامه للطبیعان المحتري General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION documents in support of all airworthiness certificate renewals: 1) Logbooks and Maintenance Records. Current logbooks and maintenance records must be provided. 2) Mass & Balance Report. The aircraft must be accompanied by a current mass and balance report including the aircraft equipment list. 3) Additional documents that may be required are; but not limited to, the following: • Selection of Inspection Program Form • Certification of Inspection Form • Certification of Altimeter System and Altitude Reporting Equipment Test and Inspections Form • Certification of ATS Transponder Tests and Inspection Form • Certification of Battery Replacement of ELT NOTE: The applicant must have the forms completed and the appropriate sections signed before submitting it to the GACA. C. Document and Records Review. Obtain a properly executed Application for Airworthiness Certificate and Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification from the applicant, as well as any other documents the President may require for certification. 1) When all of the required records and documentation have been provided for the aircraft, review records and documentation to the extent necessary to establish the following: • The aircraft flight manual is up-to-date • The mass and balance report is current - An equipment list is current and shows that the operator meets the applicable operating rules (i.e. Part 91, 121, 125, 135) • The maintenance records are complete and current 2) Inspectors should check all the updated documentation to ensure the inspection records and technical data reflect that the aircraft conforms to the type design, that all required inspections and tests have been satisfactorily completed, and that the records are complete and reflect no unapproved design changes. D. Aircraft Inspection for Certificate Renewal. The Inspector should arrange with the applicant to make the aircraft available and ready for the renewal inspection. NOTE: The GACA airworthiness certificate renewal is not usually carried out for an aircraft located outside the KSA unless the GACA finds no undue burden in administering the applicable regulations. Before the GACA renewal inspection, the person responsible to present the aircraft for inspection shall remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing, and cowling to allow the Inspector to carry out the required renewal Page 13 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العلانيه الحاميه للطيران المضي General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION inspection. The aircraft should be available with a Ground Power Unit. He shall also thoroughly clean the aircraft and aircraft engine as required. The Inspector should inspect the aircraft to determine, among other things, the following: 1) That the aircraft has been maintained according to the requirements prescribed under GACAR Part 91, 121, 125, 133 and 135, as applicable. The owner/operator must retain a record identifying the current inspection status of the aircraft. This record must show the time-in-service since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. Inspectors should verify that the aircraft inspection intervals are respected. 2) The ID plate still meets the requirements of GACAR Part 45. 3) The information on the ID plate is still correct and matches the information on the Data Sheet for Airworthiness Certification. 4) The aircraft nationality and registration marks are still in accordance with GACAR Part 45. 5) The instruments are still marked in accordance with the aircraft flight manual. 6) All modifications have been inspected and recorded, and are in a condition for safe operation. 7) Inspectors should carry out the airworthiness certificate renewal inspection in a comprehensive manner according to the type of operation. The goal is to confirm that the general airworthiness of the aircraft, records, and technical data reflect that the aircraft conforms to the type design, the type of operation, that all required inspections and tests have been satisfactorily completed, and that the records are complete and reflect no unapproved design changes. E. Issuance or Denial of Renewal Airworthiness Certificate. 1) If it is determined that the aircraft meets the requirements for the renewal certification requested, the Inspector should: a) Renew the standard airworthiness certificate with appropriate information. b) Complete applicable sections the Application for Certificate of Airworthiness. c) After reviewing for consistency and completeness, place all relevant certification documents in the aircraft file. d) The following documentation in the aircraft file should be replaced, as applicable, by the latest ones in order to keep a clear/unambiguous aircraft file status: 1. Selection of Inspection Program Form. 2. Certification of Inspection Form. 3. Certification of Altimeter System and Altitude Reporting Equipment Test and Inspections Form. 4. Certification of ATS Transponder Tests and Inspection Form. 5. Certification of Battery Replacement of ELT Form. Page 14 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطبيعات General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION 6. Completed statements of modification and repair status: GACA Manufacturers Service Documents Form, GACA Major Alteration Status Form, and GACA Major Repair Status Form. 7. Airworthiness Directives: Completed GACA Airworthiness Directive Compliance Record Form. 8. Statement of Life Limited component/part status: Completed Life Limited Component/Part Status Form. 2) If the aircraft does not meet the requirements for the certification requested and the airworthiness certificate is denied, the Inspector should issue a letter to the applicant stating the reason(s) for denying the certificate. The Inspector should also attach a copy of the letter, to the application and include that documentation in the aircraft file. 6.2.1.13. STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE - REPLACEMENT OR AMENDMENT. A. Certificate Replacement. 1) The GACA may issue a replacement airworthiness certificate when a certificate is declared lost, has been mutilated, or is no longer legible. Replacement certificates may also be issued when the aircraft registration marks has been changed. In these cases, a new Application for Airworthiness Certificate is not required. 2) Request for a replacement certificate will be made to the President by the registered owner or certificate operator, who will certify the loss by submitting a signed statement containing the registration information, serial number, make, and model of the aircraft, and a reason the replacement certificate is needed. Replacement of airworthiness certificates must not be accomplished by verbal agreement with the assigned Inspectors or through procedures contained in air carriers' manuals that allow the continued operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. Such actions are contrary to GACAR §§ 91.301(b), 121.189(a) (1), and § 135.109(a) (1). 3) A replacement airworthiness certificate may be issued without supporting documentation if the date of issuance and the airworthiness classification and/or category of the lost or mutilated certificate can be positively established from the aircraft records, or from the remains of the certificate. If there is insufficient data on which to base issuance of the replacement certificate, the Inspector must review the aircraft records and, if necessary, inspect the aircraft to ensure that the applicant's request is justified and the aircraft remains eligible for the airworthiness certificate requested. B. Certificate Amendment. A standard or special airworthiness certificate may be amended when there is a change to any of the following data contained in the original certificate: - A modification to the aircraft, such as one that has been approved by an STC or amended TC, that changes the category of the aircraft specified in the standard airworthiness certificate - A change to the exceptions specified in the standard airworthiness certificate - A change in the aircraft model specified in the standard airworthiness certificate 1) When a certificate is amended, the issuance date will be the current date. 2) Any amendment of an airworthiness certificate will require the submission of a new Application for Airworthiness Certificate. An appropriate record entry will be made in the aircraft records documenting the issuance of the amended certificate. Page 15 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العلانيه العامه للطيران المدن General Authority of Civil Aviation [Non-Text] EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION 3) Operating limitations letters that were issued initially may be updated to include limitations contained elsewhere in this chapter. The GACA does not require a new aircraft certification inspection for this type of administrative paperwork amendment. 6.2.1.15. SURRENDERED AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE. A. Voluntarily. Airworthiness certificates voluntarily surrendered by written authorization from an aircraft owner or authorized representative must state why the certificate is being surrendered. The authorization and the certificate must be forwarded to GACA Airworthiness Division for retention in the permanent airworthiness files for that aircraft. B. Sold Aircraft. When a Saudi Arabian-registered aircraft is sold to a purchaser in another country or is leased for operations and registered in another country and is removed from the Saudi Arabian register, the airworthiness certificate is no longer effective. Therefore, the airworthiness certificate must be surrendered to the GACA by the aircraft owner or operator as specified in GACAR § 21.251(e). 6.2.1.17. MODEL CHANGES. A. Modification. When an aircraft has been modified to conform to another model of the same make, the aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate, and aircraft Identification Plate (ID) must reflect the new model designation. In addition to the existing ID plate, a new fireproof plate with the new model designation must be attached as close as physically possible to the original ID plate without obscuring it. B. Identification (ID) Plate. To maintain an accurate and continuous operating history for the aircraft, the original ID plate must not be altered in any manner. The normal procedures, including any applicable inspections, apply when processing Application for Airworthiness Certificate. If ownership of the aircraft has not changed, an application for aircraft registration reflecting the new model designation need not be submitted. The GACA will issue an amended registration certificate. C. Identification (ID) Plates. 1) Original ID Plate. Each aircraft presented for airworthiness certification must meet the requirements of GACAR § 21.163. Each aircraft must be identified with the information specified in GACAR Part 45. 2) Replacement ID Plate. Inspectors should respond in writing when they receive inquiries regarding replacement, removal, or destruction of ID plates. When a new ID plate is required, the owner or the owner's authorized representative must contact the GACA. The GACA determines whether the request is valid and provides a letter to the applicant with the GACA's finding. If the GACA determines that the request is valid, the applicant includes the GACA letter with his request for the replacement data plate from the appropriate manufacturer. Upon notification by the applicant, which must include the GACA's letter, the product manufacturer may then issue the replacement ID plate. The old ID plate, when available, must be voluntarily surrendered by the owner with a written statement to the GACA. The GACA must make a copy of the plate and then physically destroy it. The GACA must then add a letter in the permanent aircraft records file stating that the surrendered plate has been destroyed. 3) Removal of ID Plate. GACAR § 45.27 permits persons performing maintenance operations under GACAR Part 43, to remove an aircraft data plate. The removal must be done in accordance with the methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the GACA. The ID plate removed may be reinstalled only on the product from which it was removed. 4) Misuse of ID Plate. Inspectors should be on alert for any indication of ID plate misuse, alteration, or suspicious activity, such as the building of a complete aircraft by a person performing work under GACAR Part 43. Installation of Page 16 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطبي الاحيان General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION an ID plate by a person performing work under GACAR Part 43, where the ID plate has been purchased or salvaged from another aircraft, is not approved unless written approval is obtained from the GACA. a) Before issuing an Airworthiness Certificate for an aircraft that appears to be a repair or restoration of an aircraft that previously has been destroyed or demolished, the Inspector should seek the assistance of the Director of Airworthiness. He can assist the Inspector in determining whether the serial number of the aircraft on which certification is sought is the serial number of an aircraft previously classified as destroyed or demolished by the GACA or the Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB). b) If the Inspector determines that the ID plate comes from a previously destroyed or demolished aircraft, the Inspector must initiate an investigation to determine whether a violation of the GACARs has occurred before the airworthiness certificate may be issued. If a violation of GACAR § 45.27(c) or (e) is found, the Inspector should deny the airworthiness certificate and initiate a compliance enforcement action. NOTE: When the ID plate is surrendered, the ID plate is no longer considered personal property. 6.2.1.19. SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE – ISSUANCE. A. General. Special airworthiness certificates are airworthiness certificates issued for aircraft type certificated in the primary or restricted category, for light-sport category aircraft, and for experimental aircraft. The procedures in this sub-paragraph provide guidance for the issuance of a special airworthiness certificate for aircraft type-certificated in the restricted category (GACAR § 21.169), light sport aircraft (GACAR § 21.170), and experimental aircraft (GACAR § 21.173). B. Restricted Category, Primary Category or Light Sport Category Aircraft - Application. Application for a special airworthiness certificate for a restricted category, primary category or light sport category aircraft is the same as for a standard airworthiness certificate described earlier in sub-paragraph 6.2.1.9. C. Restricted Category, Primary Category or Light Sport Category Aircraft - Certification Procedures. Inspectors should follow the appropriate procedures described in sub-paragraph 6.2.1.9 of this section for issuance of a standard airworthiness certificate to issue a special airworthiness certificate for a restricted category, primary category or light sport category aircraft with the following exceptions: - All restricted category aircraft must only be operated for the same special purpose(s) for which it was type certificated - Experimental aircraft will not be type certificated under GACAR Part 21 but they must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed in GACAR § 21.173 - Instead of requiring a type certificate under GACAR Part 21, all light sport category aircraft must meet eligibility requirements of GACAR § 21.170(b) NOTE: The definition of light sport category aircraft can be found in GACAR Part 1. D. Special Purpose Operations – Restricted Category. As authorized under the provisions of GACAR § 21.41(g), special purpose operations for restricted category aircraft include the following: - Agricultural (spraying, dusting, seeding, and livestock and predatory animal control), - Forest and wildlife conservation Page 17 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطبيعات المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION - Aerial surveying (photography, mapping, and oil and mineral exploration) - Patrolling (pipelines, power lines, and canals) - Weather control (cloud seeding) - Aerial advertising (skywriting, banner towing, airborne signs, and public address systems), and - Any other operation specified by the President. When an applicant wishes to obtain approval for a new special purpose operation previously not approved, application with supporting justification should be made by letter to the President. 1) Operating Limitations. All aircraft type-certificated in the restricted category must be operated in compliance with GACAR § 91.261. In addition, for turbine-powered aircraft, piston-powered aircraft over 800 horsepower, rotorcraft, large aircraft, and any other aircraft as deemed necessary, a limitation concerning pilot qualifications should be prescribed. The President also may prescribe additional operating limitations as deemed necessary for the special purpose involved. The additional limitations will be enumerated on a separate sheet, and then dated, signed, and attached to the GACA special airworthiness certificate. 2) Special Airworthiness Certificate. When an application is made for a restricted category special airworthiness certificate requesting one of the special purposes listed in GACAR § 21.41(g)(1) through (6), the purpose will be entered in the special airworthiness certificate. If the requested purpose is to include the carriage of cargo that is incidental to the owner/operator's business, the special airworthiness certificate must have the following words entered as the purpose: - “GACAR § 21.41(g)(7) (other), SEE ATTACHED LIMITATIONS” - For all purposes listed in GACAR § 21.41(g)(1) through (7), the following words must be entered in Block E “SEE ATTACHED OPERATING LIMITATIONS” NOTE: In no case will “Carriage of Cargo” (or similar language) be entered as a purpose. a) When the carriage of cargo is incidental to the aircraft owner/operator's business, the prescribed limitations will then identify the authorized cargo that may be carried. b) The additional limitations attached to the special airworthiness certificate will specify the aircraft model, HZ-registration, and serial number. All restricted category special airworthiness certificates issued for aircraft whose special purpose operation includes the carriage of cargo will include the following limitations: 1. This aircraft is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire. Carriage of cargo is limited to such cargo that is incidental to the aircraft owner/operator's business, which is other than air transportation. The authorized cargo that may be carried on this aircraft is ____. (Applicability: All) 2. This rotorcraft is prohibited from carrying cargo for compensation or hire unless it is engaged in GACAR Part 133 external load operations. (Applicability: Rotorcraft conducting GACAR Part 133 external load operations) 3. This aircraft may not be operated over any foreign country without the special permission of that country. Page 18 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطبيعات General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION Evidence of that permission must be carried aboard the aircraft along with the KSA airworthiness certificate, and made available to the GACA or CAA in the country of operation upon request. (Applicability: All) 4. This aircraft has not been shown to meet the requirements of the applicable comprehensive and detailed airworthiness code as provided by ICAO Annex 8. (Applicability: All) 5. Additional operating limitations may be prescribed by the President for special purposes of restricted category aircraft operations and become part of additional limitations attached to the airworthiness certificate. 6. Inspectors should ensure that the owner/operator is briefed and clearly understands that the restricted aircraft is prohibited from the carriage of cargo for compensation or hire. A record of this briefing should remain with the certification file. E. Display of Marks (Restricted). Inspectors should determine that the aircraft displays nationality and registration marks in accordance with GACAR § 45.41 and that the word “RESTRICTED” is displayed in accordance with GACAR § 45.45. F. Multiple Airworthiness Certificate – Standard Airworthiness Certificate and Special Airworthiness Certificate (Restricted Category). The primary requirements for issuance of a standard airworthiness certificate are that the aircraft is found to be in conformity with its type design and in a condition for safe operation. Special airworthiness certificates for restricted category aircraft are issued in order to permit special purpose operations that do not fully comply with the type certification requirements for primary, normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter or transport categories. In order to retain eligibility for return to the standard airworthiness classification after being operated in the restricted category, the following applies: 1) While being operated under restricted category operating limitations, any changes made to the aircraft that are to be retained when returned to y operation under a standard airworthiness certificate, must be approved in accordance with the regulations and procedures applicable to an aircraft having a standard airworthiness certificate. 2) If the TCDS for an aircraft includes both the normal and restricted categories, and the maximum gross and/or operating limitations for the restricted category are higher than that for the normal category, the aircraft is NOT eligible for operation under a standard airworthiness certificate after having been operated in the restricted category unless: a) The TCDS specifically states that the aircraft is eligible for operation in the normal category after having been operated at the limitations applicable to the restricted category; or b) If the TCDS does not have such a note or any other reference, the operations outside of the normal category operating limitations, including increased gross mass, must be approved by the President. G. Special Airworthiness Certificate – Experimental. Under the provisions of GACAR § 21.173(a), Research and Development (R&D) aircraft are defined as aircraft that test new design concepts, aircraft equipment, installations, operating techniques, or new uses for aircraft. Under the provisions of GACAR § 21.173(b), Show Compliance aircraft are defined as aircraft that conduct flight tests and other operations to show compliance with the regulations. This includes flights to show compliance for the issuance of STCs. Under the provisions of GACAR § 21.173(c), Crew Training aircraft are defined as aircraft involved in the training of the applicant’s flight crews. Under the provisions of GACAR § 21.173(f), Market Survey aircraft are defined as aircraft that are used for conducting market surveys, sales demonstrations, and customer crew training as provided for in GACAR § 21.177. 1) Research and Development. Most aircraft would be eligible for an experimental certificate under this purpose. In Page 19 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العلانيه الحاميه للطيران المضي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION addition to the operations specified in GACAR § 21.173(a), the operation of a chase plane, a tanker used for in-flight icing tests, or other aircraft not otherwise eligible for a standard or an experimental certificate (R&D), but necessary for use in direct connection with the R&D project, is considered to be within the scope of this purpose. Aircraft currently certificated in the experimental category for the purposes of exhibition or air racing also may be eligible for a special airworthiness certificate for the experimental purpose of R&D. Also, former military aircraft are often used in R&D projects, and it is appropriate to use the guidance in this chapter when performing R&D certification of former military aircraft. 2) Showing Compliance with Regulations. This purpose may be considered valid when the applicant for a TC or an aircraft modifier has revised the TC design data or has applied for an STC approval. The purpose is to show compliance to the GACARs after the applicant has completed testing under R&D, if applicable, and has completed flight testing by the GACA. In addition to the operations specified in §21.173(b), the operation of a chase plane or other aircraft not otherwise eligible for a standard or experimental certificate, but necessary for use in direct connection with a type certification project, is considered to be within the scope of this purpose. 3) Crew Training. Under GACAR § 21.173(c), this purpose is limited only to the applicant's flight crews, which normally would be the manufacturer's or aircraft modifier employees necessary to be trained in experimental aircraft. These flight crews operate aircraft being flight tested in type certification programs or for production flight testing. 4) Market Surveys. A person that alters aircraft may apply for a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category for the purpose of market surveys, sales demonstrations, and customer crew training under GACAR § 21.177. The applicant must provide the GACA representative with the estimated time or number of flights required for the market survey operation as well as the area or itinerary over which the operations are to be conducted under GACAR § 21.175(d)(2) and (3). The duration of the certificate should be limited to the time needed for the described operations, normally not to exceed 90 days. The President has the option to extend the duration for other situations. H. Operating Limitations – Experimental Certificates. 1) Issuance of an experimental certificate operating limitations for Research and Development (R&D), Showing Compliance with Regulations, Crew Training and Market Surveys must be designed to fit the specific situation encountered. The President may impose any additional limitations deemed necessary in the interest of safety. Inspectors should review each imposed operating limitation with the applicant to ensure that the operating limitations are understood by the applicant. 2) The following operating limitations should be prescribed, as applicable, in the special airworthiness certificate: NOTE: The applicability is identified in parentheses at the end of each limitation. a) No person may operate this aircraft unless this special airworthiness certificate is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance and visible to passengers or flight crew members. (Applicability: All) b) No person may operate this aircraft for other than the purpose of R&D, showing compliance with regulations, crew training, or market surveys, to accomplish the flight operation outlined in the program letter dated ____, which describes compliance with GACAR § 21.175(d), and has been made available to the pilot in command of the aircraft. In addition, this aircraft must be operated in accordance with applicable air traffic and general operating rules of GACAR Part 91, and all additional limitations herein prescribed under the provisions of GACAR § 91.421(e). (Applicability: All) Page 20 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العليه العامه للطيران المدني General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION c) All flights must be conducted within the geographical area described as follows: The area must be described by radius, coordinates, and/or landmarks. The designated area must be over open water or sparsely populated areas having light air traffic. The size of the area must be that required to safely conduct the anticipated manoeuvres and tests. Multiple-purpose certificates may require individually prescribed geographical areas. (Applicability: All) NOTE: This applies to all certificates issued to show compliance with GACAR § 91.421(b). When the GACA finds compliance, the operating limitations will be revised to remove the limitation. The aircraft will not be allowed to operate over densely populated areas or in congested airways in accordance with GACAR § 91.421(c). The GACA may permit takeoffs and landings to be conducted over densely populated areas or in congested airways. If this operating limitation is issued, it should say, “Except for takeoffs and landings, this aircraft must not be operated over densely populated areas or in congested airways.” d) All flights of this aircraft must be conducted within the geographic area indicated on the chart as follows: (list description of area) (Applicability: All) NOTE: This limitation will be prescribed to expand the area after the GACA finds compliance with GACAR § 91.421(b). This limitation applies to the following purposes: R&D, showing compliance, crew training, and market surveys. e) All flights must be conducted in accordance with [describe the aircraft modifier approved operating procedure. For example, ABC Aircraft Co. Experimental Operating Procedure No. 12 (dated)]. (Applicability: All) f) When changing between operating purposes of a multiple-purpose certificate, the operator must determine that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation and appropriate for the purpose intended. A record entry will be made by an appropriately rated person to document that finding in the aircraft logbook. (Applicability: All) g) This aircraft must not be operated unless it is inspected and maintained in accordance with appropriate technical publications and/or manufacturer's recommendations. The owner/operator must select, establish, identify, and use an inspection program as set forth in GACAR §§ 91.449(e), (f), (g), and (h). This inspection program must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance records. (Applicability: All) h) The pilot in command of this aircraft must hold an appropriate category/class rating. If required for the type of aircraft to be flown, the pilot in command also must hold either an appropriate type rating or a letter of authorization issued by a GACA Inspector (Operations). (Applicability: All) NOTE: A letter of authorization is issued in accordance with the procedures described in Volume 9, Chapter 6, and Section 2 for all training and eligibility requirements. NOTE: This limitation is applicable to any turbine-powered or reciprocating engine-powered aircraft with a total power greater than 800 horsepower, rotorcraft, aircraft with a maximum takeoff mass exceeding 5700 kg, or any other aircraft when deemed necessary by the President. i) This aircraft is to be operated under VFR, day only. (Applicability: All) NOTE: GACAR § 91.421(d)(2) provides for VFR, day only. If other operations are requested, the authorization will be prescribed by the President as a specific operating limitation in the Operating Limitations letter and by deleting this limitation. Page 21 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العلانيه العامه للطيران المحتري General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION j) This aircraft may be operated under VFR, day and/or night. (Applicability: All) NOTE: GACAR § 91.421(d)(2) provides for VFR, day only, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the GACA. This limitation gives that authorization. If other operations are requested, the aircraft must be equipped in accordance with GACAR § 91.303. k) This aircraft may be operated under IFR and must be properly equipped for instrument flight in accordance with GACAR § 91.303. (Applicability: All) 1) No person may operate this aircraft for carrying persons or property for compensation or hire. (Applicability: All) m) No person may be carried in this aircraft during flight unless that person is essential to the purpose of the flight. (Applicability: R&D and Show Compliance only) n) The pilot in command of this aircraft must advise each passenger of the experimental nature of this aircraft, and explain that it does not meet the certification requirements of a standard certificated aircraft. (Applicability: All) o) This aircraft must contain the placards, markings, etc., (or other operating instructions developed for an STC modification) required by GACAR § 91.13. (Applicability: All) NOTE: Inspectors should also identify the flight manual, flight manual supplements, markings, drawings, etc., as required. p) This aircraft is prohibited from aerobatic flight, that is, an intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in the aircraft's attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration not necessary for normal flight. (Applicability: All) NOTE: Aerobatic flights may be permitted in an assigned test area. The applicant should be advised that aerobatics or violent maneuvers should not be attempted until sufficient flight experience has been gained to establish that the aircraft is satisfactorily controllable under such conditions. These operating limitations may be modified to include only those aerobatics/maneuvers that have been satisfactorily accomplished and recorded in the aircraft records during the flight test period. These aerobatics/maneuvers may be permitted upon leaving that assigned test area. Appropriate limitations identifying the aerobatics/maneuvers and conditions under which they may be performed should be prescribed. The GACA may witness aerobatics/maneuvers when deemed necessary. q) This aircraft may conduct aerobatic flight in accordance with GACAR § 91.417. Aerobatics must not be attempted until sufficient flight experience has been gained to establish that the aircraft is satisfactorily controllable and in compliance with GACAR § 91.421(b). Aerobatic maneuvers intended to be performed must be satisfactorily accomplished and recorded in the aircraft records during the flight test period. (Applicability: All) r) The GACA must be notified and its response received in writing prior to flying this aircraft after incorporation of a major change. (Applicability: All except for R&D and Show Compliance) s) This aircraft must not be used for glider towing, banner towing, or intentional parachute jumping. (Applicability: All) t) No person must operate this aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had a condition Page 22 EBOOK VOLUME 6 UNCONTROLLED DOCUMENT WHEN DOWNLOADED Consult the GACA website for current version VERSION 8.0 GACA العامه للطبيعات المحلي General Authority of Civil Aviation EBOOK VOLUME 6. AIRCRAFT & EQUIPMENT - CERTIFICATION inspection performed in accordance with Appendix C to GACAR Part 43, or other GACA-approved programs, and was found to be in a condition for safe operation. 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