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SUBCHAPTER K—ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS 

PART 183—REPRESENTATIVES OF 

THE ADMINISTRATOR 

Subpart A—General 

Sec. 
183.1

Scope. 

Subpart B—Certification of Representatives 

183.11

Selection. 

183.13

Certification. 

183.15

Duration of certificates. 

183.17

Reports. 

Subpart C—Kinds of Designations: 

Privileges 

183.21

Aviation Medical Examiners. 

183.23

Pilot examiners. 

183.25

Technical personnel examiners. 

183.27

Designated aircraft maintenance in-

spectors. 

183.29

Designated engineering representa-

tives. 

183.31

Designated manufacturing inspection 

representatives. 

183.33

Designated Airworthiness Represent-

ative. 

Subpart D—Organization Designation 

Authorization 

183.41

Applicability and definitions. 

183.43

Application. 

183.45

Issuance of Organization Designation 

Authorizations. 

183.47

Qualifications. 

183.49

Authorized functions. 

183.51

ODA Unit personnel. 

183.53

Procedures manual. 

183.55

Limitations. 

183.57

Responsibilities of an ODA Holder. 

183.59

Inspection. 

183.61

Records and reports. 

183.63

Continuing requirements: Products, 

parts or appliances. 

183.65

Continuing requirements: Oper-

ational approvals. 

183.67

Transferability and duration. 

A

UTHORITY

: 31 U.S.C. 9701; 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 

106(g), 40113, 44702, 45303. 

S

OURCE

: Docket No. 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 

26, 1962, unless otherwise noted. 

E

DITORIAL

N

OTE

: For miscellaneous amend-

ments to cross references in this part 183, see 
Amdt. 183–1, 31 FR 9211, July 6, 1966. 

Subpart A—General 

§ 183.1 Scope. 

This part describes the requirements 

for designating private persons to act 
as representatives of the Administrator 
in examining, inspecting, and testing 
persons and aircraft for the purpose of 
issuing airman, operating, and aircraft 
certificates. In addition, this part 
states the privileges of those represent-
atives and prescribes rules for the exer-
cising of those privileges, as follows: 

(a) An individual may be designated 

as a representative of the Adminis-
trator under subparts B or C of this 
part. 

(b) An organization may be des-

ignated as a representative of the Ad-
ministrator by obtaining an Organiza-
tion Designation Authorization under 
subpart D of this part. 

[Doc. No. FAA–2003–16685, 70 FR 59946, Oct. 
13, 2005] 

Subpart B—Certification of 

Representatives 

§ 183.11 Selection. 

(a) The Federal Air Surgeon, or his or 

her authorized representatives within 
the FAA, may select Aviation Medical 
Examiners from qualified physicians 
who apply. In addition, the Federal Air 
Surgeon may designate qualified foren-
sic pathologists to assist in the med-
ical investigation of aircraft accidents. 

(b) Any local Flight Standards In-

spector may select a pilot examiner, 
technical personnel examiner, or a des-
ignated aircraft maintenance inspector 
whenever he determines there is a need 
for one. 

(c)(1) The Aircraft Certification Serv-

ice may select Designated Engineering 
Representatives from qualified persons 
who apply by a letter accompanied by 
a ‘‘Statement of Qualifications of Des-
ignated Engineering Representative.’’ 

(2) The Aircraft Certification Service 

may select Designated Manufacturing 

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Inspection Representatives from quali-
fied persons who apply by a letter ac-
companied by a ‘‘Statement of Quali-
fications of Designated Manufacturing 
Inspection Representative.’’ 

(d) The Associate Administrator for 

Aviation Safety, may select Designated 
Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Ex-
aminers. 

(e) The Aircraft Certification Service 

may select Designated Airworthiness 
Representatives from qualified persons 
who apply by a letter accompanied by 
a ‘‘Statement of Qualifications of Des-
ignated Airworthiness Representa-
tive.’’ 

(Approved by the Office of Management and 
Budget under control number 2120–0035) 

(Secs. 313(a), 314, 601, 603, 605, and 1102, Fed-
eral Aviation Act of 1958, as amended (49 
U.S.C. 1354(a), 1355, 1421, 1423, 1425, and 1502); 
sec. 6(c) Department of Transportation Act 
(49 U.S.C. 1655(c))) 

[Doc. No. 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 26, 1962, as 
amended by Amdt. 183–7, 45 FR 32669, May 19, 
1980; Amdt. 183–8, 48 FR 16179, Apr. 14, 1983; 
Amdt. 183–9, 54 FR 39296, Sept. 25, 1989; Amdt. 
183–13, 73 FR 43066, July 24, 2008; Docket 
FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 183–17, 83 FR 9176, Mar. 
5, 2018; Doc. No. FAA–2022–1355; Amdt. 183–18; 
87 FR 75848, Dec. 9, 2022] 

§ 183.13 Certification. 

(a) A ‘‘Certificate of Designation’’ 

and an appropriate Identification Card 
is issued to each Aviation Medical Ex-
aminer and to each forensic patholo-
gist designated under § 183.11(a). 

(b) A ‘‘Certificate of Authority’’ 

specifying the kinds of designation for 
which the person concerned is qualified 
and stating an expiration date is issued 
to each Flight Standards Designated 
Representative, along with a ‘‘Certifi-
cate of Designation’’ for display pur-
poses, designating the holder as a 
Flight Standards Representative and 
specifying the kind of designation for 
which he is qualified. 

(c) A ‘‘Certificate of Authority,’’ 

stating the specific functions which the 
person concerned is authorized to per-
form and stating an expiration date, is 
issued to each Designated Airworthi-
ness Representative, along with a 

‘‘Certificate of Designation’’ for dis-
play purposes. 

(Secs. 601 and 602, 72 Stat. 752, 49 U.S.C. 1421– 
1422; secs. 313(a), 314, 601, 603, 605, and 1102, 
Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended (49 
U.S.C. 1354(a), 1355, 1421, 1423, 1425, and 1502); 
sec. 6(c) Department of Transportation Act 
(49 U.S.C. 1655(c))) 

[Doc. No. 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 26, 1962, as 
amended by Amdt. 183–2, 32 FR 46, Jan. 5, 
1967; Amdt. 183–8, 48 FR 16179, Apr. 14, 1983] 

§ 183.15 Duration of certificates. 

(a) Unless sooner terminated under 

paragraph (b) of this section, a designa-
tion as an Aviation Medical Examiner 
or as a Flight Standards or Aircraft 
Certification Service Designated Rep-
resentative as described in §§ 183.21, 
183.23, 183.25, 183.27, 183.29, 183.31, or 
183.33 is effective until the expiration 
date shown on the document granting 
the authorization. 

(b) A designation made under this 

subpart terminates: 

(1) Upon the written request of the 

representative; 

(2) Upon the written request of the 

employer in any case in which the rec-
ommendation of the employer is re-
quired for the designation; 

(3) Upon the representative being sep-

arated from the employment of the em-
ployer who recommended him or her 
for certification; 

(4) Upon a finding by the Adminis-

trator that the representative has not 
properly performed his or her duties 
under the designation; 

(5) Upon the assistance of the rep-

resentative being no longer needed by 
the Administrator; or 

(6) For any reason the Administrator 

considers appropriate. 

[Doc. No. FAA–2007–27812, 73 FR 43066, July 
24, 2008] 

§ 183.17 Reports. 

Each representative designated under 

this part shall make such reports as 
are prescribed by the Administrator. 

Subpart C—Kinds of Designations: 

Privileges 

§ 183.21 Aviation Medical Examiners. 

An Aviation Medical Examiner 

may— 

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(a) Accept applications for physical 

examinations necessary for issuing 
medical certificates under part 67 of 
this chapter; 

(b) Under the general supervision of 

the Federal Air Surgeon or the appro-
priate senior regional flight surgeon, 
conduct those physical examinations; 

(c) Issue or deny medical certificates 

in accordance with part 67 of this chap-
ter, subject to reconsideration by the 
Federal Air Surgeon or his or her au-
thorized representatives within the 
FAA; and 

(d) [Reserved] 
(e) As requested, participate in inves-

tigating aircraft accidents. 

(Secs. 601 and 602, 72 Stat. 752, 49 U.S.C. 1421– 
1422) 

[Doc. No. 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 26, 1962, as 
amended by Amdt. 183–2, 32 FR 46, Jan. 5, 
1967; Amdt. 183–5, 38 FR 12203, May 10, 1973; 
Docket FAA–2010–1127, Amdt. 183–15, 81 FR 
1307, Jan. 12, 2016] 

§ 183.23 Pilot examiners. 

Any pilot examiner, instrument rat-

ing examiner, or airline transport pilot 
examiner may— 

(a) As authorized in his designation, 

accept applications for flight tests nec-
essary for issuing pilot certificates and 
ratings under this chapter; 

(b) Under the general supervision of 

the appropriate local Flight Standards 
Inspector, conduct those tests; 

(c) In the discretion of the appro-

priate local Flight Standards Inspec-
tor, issue temporary pilot certificates 
and ratings to qualified applicants; and 

(d) Accept an application for a re-

mote pilot certificate with a small 
UAS rating and verify the identity of 
the applicant in a form and manner ac-
ceptable to the Administrator. 

[Docket 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 26, 1962, as 
amended by Docket FAA–2015–0150, Amdt. 
183–16, 81 FR 42214, June 28, 2016] 

§ 183.25 Technical personnel exam-

iners. 

(a) A designated mechanic examiner 

(DME) (airframe and power plant) 
may— 

(1) Accept applications for, and con-

duct, mechanic, oral and practical 
tests necessary for issuing mechanic 
certificates under part 65 of this chap-
ter; and 

(2) In the discretion of the appro-

priate local Flight Standards Inspec-
tor, issue temporary mechanic certifi-
cates to qualified applicants. 

(b) A designated parachute rigger ex-

aminer (DPRE) may— 

(1) Accept applications for, and con-

duct, oral and practical tests necessary 
for issuing parachute rigger certifi-
cates under part 65 of this chapter; and 

(2) In the discretion of the appro-

priate local Flight Standards Inspec-
tor, issue temporary parachute rigger 
certificates to qualified applicants. 

(c) A designated air traffic control 

tower operator examiner may— 

(1) Accept applications for, and con-

duct, written and practical tests nec-
essary for issuing control tower oper-
ator certificates under part 65 of this 
chapter; and 

(2) In the discretion of the Associate 

Administrator for Aviation Safety 
issue temporary control tower operator 
certificates to qualified applicants. 

(d) A designated flight engineer ex-

aminer (DFEE) may— 

(1) Accept applications for, and con-

duct, oral and practical tests necessary 
for issuing flight engineer certificates 
under part 63 of this chapter; and 

(2) In the discretion of the appro-

priate local Flight Standards Inspec-
tor, issue temporary flight engineer 
certificates to qualified applicants. 

(e) A designated flight navigator ex-

aminer (DFNE) may— 

(1) Accept applications for, and con-

duct, oral and practical tests necessary 
for issuing flight navigator certificates 
under part 63 of this chapter; and 

(2) In the discretion of the appro-

priate local Flight Standards Inspec-
tor, issue temporary flight navigator 
certificates to qualified applicants. 

(f) A designated aircraft dispatcher 

examiner (DADE) may— 

(1) Accept applications for, and con-

duct, written and practical tests nec-
essary for issuing aircraft dispatcher 
certificates under part 65 of this chap-
ter; and 

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(2) In the discretion of the appro-

priate local Flight Standards Inspec-
tor, issue temporary aircraft dis-
patcher certificates to qualified appli-
cants. 

[Doc. No. 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 26, 1962, as 
amended by Amdt. 183–9, 54 FR 39296, Sept. 
25, 1989; Doc. No. FAA–2022–1355; Amdt. No. 
183–18; 87 FR 75849, Dec. 9, 2022] 

§ 183.27 Designated aircraft mainte-

nance inspectors. 

A designated aircraft maintenance 

inspector (DAMI) may approve mainte-
nance on civil aircraft used by United 
States military flying clubs in foreign 
countries. 

§ 183.29 Designated engineering rep-

resentatives. 

(a) A structural engineering rep-

resentative may approve structural en-
gineering information and other struc-
tural considerations within limits pre-
scribed by and under the general super-
vision of the Administrator, whenever 
the representative determines that in-
formation and other structural consid-
erations comply with the applicable 
regulations of this chapter. 

(b) A power plant engineering rep-

resentative may approve information 
relating to power plant installations 
within limitations prescribed by and 
under the general supervision of the 
Administrator whenever the represent-
ative determines that information 
complies with the applicable regula-
tions of this chapter. 

(c) A systems and equipment engi-

neering representative may approve 
engineering information relating to 
equipment and systems, other than 
those of a structural, powerplant, or 
radio nature, within limits prescribed 
by and under the general supervision of 
the Administrator, whenever the rep-
resentative determines that informa-
tion complies with the applicable regu-
lations of this chapter. 

(d) A radio engineering representa-

tive may approve engineering informa-
tion relating to the design and oper-
ating characteristics of radio equip-
ment, within limits prescribed by and 
under the general supervision of the 
Administrator whenever the represent-
ative determines that information 

complies with the applicable regula-
tions of this chapter. 

(e) An engine engineering representa-

tive may approve engineering informa-
tion relating to engine design, oper-
ation and service, within limits pre-
scribed by and under the general super-
vision of the Administrator, whenever 
the representative determines that in-
formation complies with the applicable 
regulations of this chapter. 

(f) A propeller engineering represent-

ative may approve engineering infor-
mation relating to propeller design, op-
eration, and maintenance, within lim-
its prescribed by and under the general 
supervision of the Administrator when-
ever the representative determines 
that information complies with the ap-
plicable regulations of this chapter. 

(g) A flight analyst representative 

may approve flight test information, 
within limits prescribed by and under 
the general supervision of the Adminis-
trator, whenever the representative de-
termines that information complies 
with the applicable regulations of this 
chapter. 

(h) A flight test pilot representative 

may make flight tests, and prepare and 
approve flight test information relat-
ing to compliance with the regulations 
of this chapter, within limits pre-
scribed by and under the general super-
vision of the Administrator. 

(i) An acoustical engineering rep-

resentative may witness and approve 
aircraft noise certification tests and 
approve measured noise data and eval-
uated noise data analyses, within the 
limits prescribed by, and under the 
general supervision of, the Adminis-
trator, whenever the representative de-
termines that the noise test, test data, 
and associated analyses are in con-
formity with the applicable regulations 
of this chapter. Those regulations in-
clude, where appropriate, the meth-
odologies and any equivalencies pre-
viously approved by the Director of En-
vironment and Energy, for that noise 
test series. No designated acoustical 
engineering representative may deter-
mine that a type design change is not 
an acoustical change, or approve 

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§ 183.31 

equivalencies to prescribed noise proce-
dures or standards. 

[Doc. No. 1151, 27 FR 4951, May 26, 1962, as 
amended by Amdt. 183–7, 45 FR 32669, May 19, 
1980; Amdt. 183–9, 54 FR 39296, Sept. 25, 1989] 

§ 183.31 Designated manufacturing in-

spection representatives. 

A designated manufacturing inspec-

tion representative (DMIR) may, with-
in limits prescribed by, and under the 
general supervision of, the Adminis-
trator, do the following: 

(a) Issue— 
(1) Original airworthiness certificates 

for aircraft and airworthiness approv-
als for engines, propellers, and product 
parts that conform to the approved de-
sign requirements and are in a condi-
tion for safe operation; 

(2) Export certificates of airworthi-

ness and airworthiness approval tags in 
accordance with subpart L of part 21 of 
this chapter; 

(3) Experimental certificates for air-

craft for which the manufacturer holds 
the type certificate and which have un-
dergone changes to the type design re-
quiring a flight test; and 

(4) Special flight permits to export 

aircraft. 

(b) Conduct any inspections that may 

be necessary to determine that— 

(1) Prototype products and related 

parts conform to design specifications; 
and 

(2) Production products and related 

parts conform to the approved type de-
sign and are in condition for safe oper-
ation. 

(c) Perform functions authorized by 

this section for the manufacturer, or 
the manufacturer’s supplier, at any lo-
cation authorized by the FAA. 

[Doc. No. 16622, 45 FR 1416, Jan. 7, 1980] 

§ 183.33 Designated Airworthiness 

Representative. 

A Designated Airworthiness Rep-

resentative (DAR) may, within limits 
prescribed by and under the general su-
pervision of the Administrator, do the 
following: 

(a) Perform examination, inspection, 

and testing services necessary to issue, 
and to determine the continuing effec-
tiveness of, certificates, including 
issuing certificates, as authorized by 
the Executive Director, Flight Stand-

ards Service in the area of mainte-
nance or as authorized by the Execu-
tive Director, Aircraft Certification 
Service in the areas of manufacturing 
and engineering. 

(b) Charge a fee for his or her serv-

ices. 

(c) Perform authorized functions at 

any authorized location. 

(Secs. 313(a), 314, 601, 603, 605, and 1102, Fed-
eral Aviation Act of 1958, as amended (49 
U.S.C. 1354(a), 1355, 1421, 1423, 1425, and 1502); 
sec.6(c) Department of Transportation Act 
(49 U.S.C. 1655(c))) 

[Doc. No. 23140, 48 FR 16179, Apr. 14, 1983, as 
amended by Amdt. 183–9, 54 FR 39296, Sept. 
25, 1989; Amdt. 183–11, 67 FR 72766, Dec. 6, 
2002; Docket FAA–2018–0119, Amdt. 183–17, 83 
FR 9176, Mar. 5, 2018] 

Subpart D—Organization 

Designation Authorization 

S

OURCE

: Docket No. FAA–2003–16685, 70 FR 

59947, Oct. 13, 2005, unless otherwise noted. 

§ 183.41 Applicability and definitions. 

(a) This subpart contains the proce-

dures required to obtain an Organiza-
tion Designation Authorization, which 
allows an organization to perform spec-
ified functions on behalf of the Admin-
istrator related to engineering, manu-
facturing, operations, airworthiness, or 
maintenance. 

(b) 

Definitions. 

For the purposes of 

this subpart: 

Organization Designation Authoriza-

tion 

(ODA) means the authorization to 

perform approved functions on behalf 
of the Administrator. 

ODA Holder 

means the organization 

that obtains the authorization from 
the Administrator, as identified in a 
Letter of Designation. 

ODA Unit 

means an identifiable 

group of two or more individuals with-
in the ODA Holder’s organization that 
performs the authorized functions. 

§ 183.43 Application. 

An application for an ODA may be 

submitted after November 14, 2006. An 
application for an ODA must be sub-
mitted in a form and manner pre-
scribed by the Administrator and must 
include the following: 

(a) A description of the functions for 

which authorization is requested. 

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§ 183.53 

(b) A description of how the applicant 

satisfies the requirements of § 183.47 of 
this part; 

(c) A description of the applicant’s 

organizational structure, including a 
description of the proposed ODA Unit 
as it relates to the applicant’s organi-
zational structure; and 

(d) A proposed procedures manual as 

described in § 183.53 of this part. 

§ 183.45 Issuance of Organization Des-

ignation Authorizations. 

(a) The Administrator may issue an 

ODA Letter of Designation if: 

(1) The applicant meets the applica-

ble requirements of this subpart; and 

(2) A need exists for a delegation of 

the function. 

(b) An ODA Holder must apply to and 

obtain approval from the Adminis-
trator for any proposed changes to the 
functions or limitations described in 
the ODA Holder’s authorization. 

§ 183.47 Qualifications. 

To qualify for consideration as an 

ODA, the applicant must— 

(a) Have sufficient facilities, re-

sources, and personnel, to perform the 
functions for which authorization is re-
quested; 

(b) Have sufficient experience with 

FAA requirements, processes, and pro-
cedures to perform the functions for 
which authorization is requested; and 

(c) Have sufficient, relevant experi-

ence to perform the functions for which 
authorization is requested. 

§ 183.49 Authorized functions. 

(a) Consistent with an ODA Holder’s 

qualifications, the Administrator may 
delegate any function determined ap-
propriate under 49 U.S.C. 44702(d). 

(b) Under the general supervision of 

the Administrator, an ODA Unit may 
perform only those functions, and is 
subject to the limitations, listed in the 
ODA Holder’s procedures manual. 

§ 183.51 ODA Unit personnel. 

Each ODA Holder must have within 

its ODA Unit— 

(a) At least one qualified ODA admin-

istrator; and either 

(b) A staff consisting of the engineer-

ing, flight test, inspection, or mainte-
nance personnel needed to perform the 

functions authorized. Staff members 
must have the experience and expertise 
to find compliance, determine con-
formity, determine airworthiness, issue 
certificates or issue approvals; or 

(c) A staff consisting of operations 

personnel who have the experience and 
expertise to find compliance with the 
regulations governing the issuance of 
pilot, crew member, or operating cer-
tificates, authorizations, or endorse-
ments as needed to perform the func-
tions authorized. 

§ 183.53 Procedures manual. 

No ODA Letter of Designation may 

be issued before the Administrator ap-
proves an applicant’s procedures man-
ual. The approved manual must: 

(a) Be available to each member of 

the ODA Unit; 

(b) Include a description of those 

changes to the manual or procedures 
that may be made by the ODA Holder. 
All other changes to the manual or 
procedures must be approved by the 
Administrator before they are imple-
mented. 

(c) Contain the following: 
(1) The authorized functions and lim-

itations, including the products, cer-
tificates, and ratings; 

(2) The procedures for performing the 

authorized functions; 

(3) Description of the ODA Holder’s 

and the ODA Unit’s organizational 
structure and responsibilities; 

(4) A description of the facilities at 

which the authorized functions are per-
formed; 

(5) A process and a procedure for peri-

odic audit by the ODA Holder of the 
ODA Unit and its procedures; 

(6) The procedures outlining actions 

required based on audit results, includ-
ing documentation of all corrective ac-
tions; 

(7) The procedures for commu-

nicating with the appropriate FAA of-
fices regarding administration of the 
delegation authorization; 

(8) The procedures for acquiring and 

maintaining regulatory guidance mate-
rial associated with each authorized 
function; 

(9) The training requirements for 

ODA Unit personnel; 

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(10) For authorized functions, the 

procedures and requirements related to 
maintaining and submitting records; 

(11) A description of each ODA Unit 

position, and the knowledge and expe-
rience required for each position; 

(12) The procedures for appointing 

ODA Unit members and the means of 
documenting Unit membership, as re-
quired under § 183.61(a)(4) of this part; 

(13) The procedures for performing 

the activities required by § 183.63 or 
§ 183.65 of this part; 

(14) The procedures for revising the 

manual, pursuant to the limitations of 
paragraph (b) of this section; and 

(15) Any other information required 

by the Administrator necessary to su-
pervise the ODA Holder in the perform-
ance of its authorized functions. 

§ 183.55 Limitations. 

(a) If any change occurs that may af-

fect an ODA Unit’s qualifications or 
ability to perform a function (such as a 
change in the location of facilities, re-
sources, personnel or the organiza-
tional structure), no Unit member may 
perform that function until the Admin-
istrator is notified of the change, and 
the change is approved and appro-
priately documented as required by the 
procedures manual. 

(b) No ODA Unit member may issue a 

certificate, authorization, or other ap-
proval until any findings reserved for 
the Administrator have been made. 

(c) An ODA Holder is subject to any 

other limitations as specified by the 
Administrator. 

§ 183.57 Responsibilities of an ODA 

Holder. 

The ODA Holder must— 
(a) Comply with the procedures con-

tained in its approved procedures man-
ual; 

(b) Give ODA Unit members suffi-

cient authority to perform the author-
ized functions; 

(c) Ensure that no conflicting non- 

ODA Unit duties or other interference 
affects the performance of authorized 
functions by ODA Unit members. 

(d) Cooperate with the Administrator 

in his performance of oversight of the 
ODA Holder and the ODA Unit. 

(e) Notify the Administrator of any 

change that could affect the ODA Hold-

er’s ability to continue to meet the re-
quirements of this part within 48 hours 
of the change occurring. 

§ 183.59 Inspection. 

The Administrator, at any time and 

for any reason, may inspect an ODA 
Holder’s or applicant’s facilities, prod-
ucts, components, parts, appliances, 
procedures, operations, and records as-
sociated with the authorized or re-
quested functions. 

§ 183.61 Records and reports. 

(a) Each ODA Holder must ensure 

that the following records are main-
tained for the duration of the author-
ization: 

(1) [Reserved] 
(2) For any approval or certificate 

issued by an ODA Unit member (except 
those airworthiness certificates and ap-
provals not issued in support of type 
design approval projects): 

(i) The application and data required 

to be submitted under this chapter to 
obtain the certificate or approval; and 

(ii) The data and records docu-

menting the ODA Unit member’s ap-
proval or determination of compliance. 

(3) A list of the products, compo-

nents, parts, or appliances for which 
ODA Unit members have issued a cer-
tificate or approval. 

(4) The names, responsibilities, quali-

fications and example signature of 
each member of the ODA Unit who per-
forms an authorized function. 

(5) A copy of each manual approved 

or accepted by the ODA Unit, including 
all historical changes. 

(6) Training records for ODA Unit 

members and ODA administrators. 

(7) Any other records specified in the 

ODA Holder’s procedures manual. 

(8) The procedures manual required 

under § 183.53 of this part, including all 
changes. 

(b) Each ODA Holder must ensure 

that the following are maintained for 
five years: 

(1) A record of each periodic audit 

and any corrective actions resulting 
from them; and 

(2) A record of any reported service 

difficulties associated with approvals 
or certificates issued by an ODA Unit 
member. 

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Federal Aviation Administration, DOT 

§ 183.67 

(c) For airworthiness certificates and 

approvals not issued in support of a 
type design approval project, each ODA 
Holder must ensure the following are 
maintained for two years; 

(1) The application and data required 

to be submitted under this chapter to 
obtain the certificate or approval; and 

(2) The data and records documenting 

the ODA Unit member’s approval or de-
termination of compliance. 

(d) For all records required by this 

section to be maintained, each ODA 
Holder must: 

(1) Ensure that the records and data 

are available to the Administrator for 
inspection at any time; 

(2) Submit all records and data to the 

Administrator upon surrender or ter-
mination of the authorization. 

(e) Each ODA Holder must compile 

and submit any report required by the 
Administrator to exercise his super-
vision of the ODA Holder. 

[Doc. No. FAA–2003–16685, 70 FR 59947, Oct. 
13, 2005, as amended by Amdt. 183–14, 76 FR 
8893, Feb. 16, 2011] 

§ 183.63 Continuing requirements: 

Products, parts or appliances. 

For any approval or certificate for a 

product, part or appliance issued under 
the authority of this subpart, an ODA 
Holder must: 

(a) Monitor reported service prob-

lems related to certificates or approv-
als it holds; 

(b) Notify the Administrator of: 
(1) A condition in a product, part or 

appliance that could result in a finding 
of unsafe condition by the Adminis-
trator; or 

(2) A product, part or appliance not 

meeting the applicable airworthiness 
requirements for which the ODA Hold-
er has obtained or issued a certificate 
or approval. 

(c) Investigate any suspected unsafe 

condition or finding of noncompliance 
with the airworthiness requirements 
for any product, part or appliance, as 
required by the Administrator, and re-
port to the Administrator the results 
of the investigation and any action 
taken or proposed. 

(d) Submit to the Administrator the 

information necessary to implement 

corrective action needed for safe oper-
ation of the product, part or appliance. 

[Doc. No. FAA–2003–16685, 70 FR 59947, Oct. 
13, 2005, as amended by Amdt. 183–14, 76 FR 
8893, Feb. 16, 2011] 

§ 183.65 Continuing requirements: 

Operational approvals. 

For any operational authorization, 

airman certificate, air carrier certifi-
cate, air operator certificate, or air 
agency certificate issued under the au-
thority of this subpart, an ODA Holder 
must: 

(a) Notify the Administrator of any 

error that the ODA Holder finds it 
made in issuing an authorization or 
certificate; 

(b) Notify the Administrator of any 

authorization or certificate that the 
ODA Holder finds it issued to an appli-
cant not meeting the applicable re-
quirements; 

(c) When required by the Adminis-

trator, investigate any problem con-
cerning the issuance of an authoriza-
tion or certificate; and 

(d) When notified by the Adminis-

trator, suspend issuance of similar au-
thorizations or certificates until the 
ODA Holder implements all corrective 
action required by the Administrator. 

§ 183.67 Transferability and duration. 

(a) An ODA is effective until the date 

shown on the Letter of Designation, 
unless sooner terminated by the Ad-
ministrator. 

(b) No ODA may be transferred at 

any time. 

(c) The Administrator may terminate 

or temporarily suspend an ODA for any 
reason, including that the ODA Holder: 

(1) Has requested in writing that the 

authorization be suspended or termi-
nated; 

(2) Has not properly performed its du-

ties; 

(3) Is no longer needed; or 
(4) No longer meets the qualifications 

required to perform authorized func-
tions.