Airworthiness Services
- Restorations or Rebuilding projects.
- Imported aircraft, U.S. or foreign manufacture.
- Ferry Permits
- Restricted category aircraft
- Prototype, R&D, Flight Testing
- Replacement of Airworthiness Certificates
Annual and/or progressive/Phase inspections (IA)
Pre Purchase inspections
Return-to-service after major repairs or Modifications
Maintenance Management services
- Aircraft maintenance tracking
- Part 135 or 145 manual assistance
- Quality Assurance inspections
Preparation of aircraft MMEL & MELs.
Reconstruction of Aircraft Records
Photo-documentation of aircraft damage or failures
Aircraft records research
"Second Opinion" maintenance consultation
Post incident damage assessment
Expert Witness Services
Pre Ferry safety inspections.
FAA Compliance consultation
Airworthiness Services Pricing page
Inspection Authorization Services
Annual/Progressive Inspections:
Providing the "Quality Assurance" inspection to verify compliance and mechanical integrity. I can provide both "in progress" and "Final" pre-close-up inspection services.
FAA Form 337:
In Process and Final inspections for Major Repairs or Alteration, including document preparation, approval for return service and submission to FAA.
Aircraft Data & Records:
Research and verification of maintenance records, history, A.D.s and TCDS research. Reconstruction of lost or missing records.
Pre-Purchase inspections
Post incident damage assessment
- Certified Flight Instructor CFI CCFII MEI
- Mechanic, Airframe & Powerplant
- Commercial Pilot, SEL MEL Inst.
Qualifications and Experience
I have over thirty years experience in the Aviation world. I hold the following FAA certificates & ratings:
- Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR-T)
- Inspection Authorization
- Certified Flight Instructor CFI CCFII MEI
- Mechanic, Airframe & Powerplant
- Commercial Pilot, SEL MEL Inst.
My experience and training include a wide range of General Aviation and Military aircraft including King Air series (PT6-A Qualified) CL-600, Most Cessna, Piper Raytheon/Beechcraft and Mooney. Military experience includes F-111, F-4, F-105, T-38, F-16 and B-52 types.
I also have extensive background in Flight Test support, Instrumentation and Avionics installations, and the Technical Data verification studies that accompany such activities.
As a DAR-T and IA I have the training and ability to assist with the Compliance needs of the General Aviation world.
As the former Owner-Operator of a Part 145 repair station and former Part 135 Director of Maintenance I can assist in any compliance issues you may have.
Certifications
Maintenance DAR-T Services
I am a Designated Airworthiness Representative with the following function codes:
Function Code 23 – Issue recurrent standard airworthiness certificates for U.S. registered aircraft, including recurring approvals for engines, propellers, parts and appliances that conform to the approved design requirements and are in a condition for safe operation. Limitations: Limitations: Fixed-wing 12,500 lbs.
Function Code 24 – Issue recurrent standard airworthiness certificates for non-U.S. manufactured aircraft imported from countries other than the country of manufacture with whom the United States has a bilateral agreement(s). Limitations: Fixed-wing 12,500 lbs.
Function Code 25 – Issue recurrent special airworthiness certificates for U.S . registered restricted category aircraft. Limitations: Fixed-wing 12,500 lbs.
Function Code 28 – Issue recurrent/original special airworthiness certificate, in the Experimental Category, for the purpose of market survey, research and development, and crew training on U.S. registered aircraft. Limitations: Fixed-wing 12,500 lbs.
Function Code 29 – Issue special flight permits for U.S. registered aircraft for the purposes outlined in section 21.197(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), and 21.197(b). (Ferry Permit). Limitations: None. As DAR I can issue Ferry Permits in many foreign countries.
Function Code 33 – Issue replacements for lost, stolen, or mutilated standard or special airworthiness certificates if the proper documentation can be obtained from the applicant. Limitations: None.
