FAQ Regarding The Use Of FAA Form 8130-3 - European Union Related
Which Block should be checked when returning an article to service after maintenance when the organization that performed the service is both FAA and CAA certified?
When FAA Form 8130-3 is used as an approval for return to service to meet the terms and conditions of a bilateral agreement’s Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) or the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG), the air agency or air carrier must check both boxes in Block 14a stating: “14 CFR 43.9 Return to Service” and “Other regulations specified in Block 12” and provide the appropriate information in Blocks 11 and 12.
This is considered a dual release FAA Form 8130-3. This action should also be contained in the air agency’s supplement. The regulations of the other CAA must be specifically identified in Block 12.
The completed work can be accomplished in accordance with the regulations of the FAA, or the regulations of the FAA and another CAA. The data used to complete the work must be clearly stated in Block 12 or attached to the form, and the attachment must be identified in Block 12. If the work has been done in accordance with the regulations of both the FAA and another CAA, both boxes must be checked. Attachments should include the form tracking number of the corresponding FAA Form 8130-3.
Aviation Authorities (AA) in the European Union (EU) may recognize an approval for return-to-service FAA Form 8130-3 only from Part 145 repair stations or air carriers that also obtained a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval appropriately rated for the product or article at the time the product or article was approved for return to service.
When a repair station is certificated by the FAA and EASA, is an FAA Form 8130-3 (or C of C for a standard part) required to move a new article transferred within the facility from one certificate to the other?
Yes. Movement of a part from the FAA Part 145 repair station to the EASA repair station constitutes an export even though the part may never leave the facility. As an export, the aviation safety agreement between the United States and the European Union (“the Agreement”) requires issuance of an authorized release certificate in this scenario.
Are there eligibility requirements for components and standard parts regarding EU-registered aircraft?
- For a new engine, the provisions of Annex 1 of the Agreement and the Technical Implementation Procedures (TIP) apply, meaning parts installed during the production process and the final product release should be in accordance with 14 CFR.
- A used engine returned to service by a U.S.-based repair station that also holds EASA Part 145 approval and is eligible for installation on EU-registered aircraft should be returned to service with a dual release FAA Form 8130-3. In the process of the repair of a used engine, each new component installed requires an FAA Form 8130-3 as a new part (or equivalent documents as listed in Section B, Appendix 1 of the MAG).
- Standard parts are accepted if accompanied by a C of C issued by the manufacturer.
- If all the used parts installed on a higher assembly with either a dual release EASA Form 1 or a dual release FAA Form 8130-3, the higher assembly can be returned to service with a dual release FAA Form 8130.
A product or article approved for return to service with a dual release on FAA Form 8130-3 is eligible for installation on a U.S.- or EU-registered aircraft. For a dual release, check both boxes in Block 14a and include the following statement in Block 12: “Certifies that the work specified in Block 11/12 was carried out in accordance with EASA part 145 and in respect to that work the [product/article] is considered ready for release to service under EASA Part 145 approval no. [insert number: EASA 145-XXX]”. The FAA approval/certification number must be entered in Block 14c. A dual release certificate can only be issued by repair stations located in the United States and Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO) located in the EU Member States listed in Appendix 2 of the safety agreement.
- If any one of the used components is installed with a single release on a higher assembly, in Block 14a only check the box mentioning “Other regulation specified in block 12”. Do not check the box that states compliance to 43.9.
In block 12, the following text should be inserted:
“Certifies that the work specified in Block 11/12 was carried out in accordance with EASA Part 145 and in respect to that work the component is considered ready for release to service under EASA Part 145 approval no.________.
This product/article meets part 43.9 requirements, except for the following items, and therefore is “not” eligible to be installed on U.S.-registered aircraft:”
(List the items)
Does a commercial part require an FAA Form 8130-3 to meet the requirements of the MAG?
No. The MAG does not address commercial parts. However, when produced under an FAA production approval, a standard or commercial part is eligible for issuance of an FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness approval. Use of FAA Form 8130-3 for this purpose is recommended, but not mandatory. The inclusion of FAA Form 8130-3 helps document the airworthiness and traceability of these parts.
Where is the guidance for the use of FAA Form 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 single release for special cases referenced?
This guidance is referenced in the MAG under the Agreement. Refer to Section B, Appendix 1 of the MAG for the United States, and Section C, Appendix 1 of the MAG for the European Union.
What information pertains to issuing FAA Form 8130-3 for a rebuilt engine to the EU?
Under the aviation safety agreement between the United States and the European Union, EASA recognizes the term “rebuilt engines” as a manufacturing certification practice, not a maintenance release by the FAA. The TIP places the same import requirements on rebuilt engines that are on new aircraft engines.
Refer to paragraph 3-5 of FAA Order 8130.21 for procedures for issuing FAA Form 8130-3 for rebuilt engines for export to the EU. The appropriate term to be entered in Block 11 will be “See Block 12”. A comment will be added to Block 12 stating, “Rebuilt to original PAH’s specification”. The box stating “Approved design data and are in a condition for safe operation” will be checked in Block 13a once the aircraft engine is rebuilt to the manufacturer’s approved design specifications. Block 13b will be completed by an authorized person at the PAH, and Block 13c will include the PAH’s certificate number.
Can an FAA Form 8130-3 be issued for a “USED” aircraft engine, propeller, or article for purpose of export to the EU?
Yes. The EU requires a dual release FAA Form 8130-3 to be issued for the purpose of return to service by a repair station/maintenance organization when “USED” products or articles are being shipped to an EU member country under the Agreement.
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