Designated Airworthiness Representative
DARSection 05: Delegation & Roles
Definition
An individual designated by the FAA under 14 CFR 183.33 to perform examination, inspection, and testing services necessary to the issuance of airworthiness certificates. DARs may be authorized for manufacturing (DAR-F) or maintenance (DAR-T) functions. A manufacturing DAR inspects new or modified aircraft and issues original or amended airworthiness certificates, export airworthiness approvals, and related documentation. A maintenance DAR performs inspections and may return aircraft to service after major repairs or alterations.
Where This Shows Up
DARs are critical for the issuance of airworthiness certificates, particularly for newly manufactured aircraft. Without DARs, the FAA would need to perform every airworthiness inspection directly, which would be impractical given the volume of aircraft production and modification.
Primary Sources
Establishes the authority and functions of DARs for manufacturing and maintenance activities.
Provides policy and guidance for the management of all FAA designees, including DARs.
Artifacts Produced
The certificate issued by a DAR or the FAA certifying that an aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation.
A DAR-F may issue this document to certify that a product, part, or appliance conforms to an approved design and is in condition for safe operation for export.
Across Jurisdictions
14 CFR Part 183, Subpart D
FAA designates DARs for manufacturing (DAR-F) and maintenance (DAR-T) functions. DAR-F representatives are authorized to issue original airworthiness certificates, amended airworthiness certificates, and export certificates of airworthiness.
Part M, Part CAMO
EASA does not use individual DAR designations. Airworthiness review and certificate issuance functions are handled by Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMO) and national aviation authorities.
In EASA, airworthiness certificates are issued by the competent authority or through organisations approved under Part CAMO, not through individually designated representatives.
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