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§ 39.25 

they are not codified in the annual edi-
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as amendments to § 39.13. 

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since 2001, see the entries for 14 CFR 39.13 in 
the List of CFR Sections Affected, which ap-
pears in the ‘‘Finding Aids’’ section of the 
printed volume and at 

www.govinfo.gov.  For 

citations to prior amendments, see the en-
tries for 14 CFR 39.13 in the separate publica-
tions List of CFR Sections Affected, 1973– 
1985, List of CFR Sections Affected, 1964–1972, 
and List of CFR Sections Affected, 1986–2000, 
and the entries for 14 CFR 507.10 in the List 
of Sections Affected, 1949–1963. See also the 
annual editions of the Federal Register Index 
for subject matter references and citations 
to FAA airworthiness directives. 

§ 39.15

Does an airworthiness directive 

apply if the product has been 
changed? 

Yes, an airworthiness directive ap-

plies to each product identified in the 
airworthiness directive, even if an indi-
vidual product has been changed by 
modifying, altering, or repairing it in 
the area addressed by the airworthi-
ness directive. 

§ 39.17

What must I do if a change in a 

product affects my ability to accom-
plish the actions required in an air-
worthiness directive? 

If a change in a product affects your 

ability to accomplish the actions re-
quired by the airworthiness directive 
in any way, you must request FAA ap-
proval of an alternative method of 
compliance. Unless you can show the 
change eliminated the unsafe condi-
tion, your request should include the 
specific actions that you propose to ad-
dress the unsafe condition. Submit 
your request in the manner described 
in § 39.19. 

§ 39.19

May I address the unsafe condi-

tion in a way other than that set 
out in the airworthiness directive? 

Yes, anyone may propose to FAA an 

alternative method of compliance or a 
change in the compliance time, if the 
proposal provides an acceptable level of 
safety. Unless FAA authorizes other-
wise, send your proposal to your prin-

cipal inspector. Include the specific ac-
tions you are proposing to address the 
unsafe condition. The principal inspec-
tor may add comments and will send 
your request to the manager of the of-
fice identified in the airworthiness di-
rective (manager). You may send a 
copy to the manager at the same time 
you send it to the principal inspector. 
If you do not have a principal inspector 
send your proposal directly to the man-
ager. You may use the alternative you 
propose only if the manager approves 
it. 

§ 39.21

Where can I get information 

about FAA-approved alternative 
methods of compliance? 

Each airworthiness directive identi-

fies the office responsible for approving 
alternative methods of compliance. 
That office can provide information 
about alternatives it has already ap-
proved. 

§ 39.23

May I fly my aircraft to a re-

pair facility to do the work re-
quired by an airworthiness direc-
tive? 

Yes, the operations specifications 

giving some operators authority to op-
erate include a provision that allow 
them to fly their aircraft to a repair fa-
cility to do the work required by an 
airworthiness directive. If you do not 
have this authority, the local Flight 
Standards District Office of FAA may 
issue you a special flight permit unless 
the airworthiness directive states oth-
erwise. To ensure aviation safety, FAA 
may add special requirements for oper-
ating your aircraft to a place where the 
repairs or modifications can be accom-
plished. FAA may also decline to issue 
a special flight permit in particular 
cases if we determine you cannot move 
the aircraft safely. 

§ 39.25

How do I get a special flight 

permit? 

Apply to FAA for a special flight per-

mit following the procedures in 14 CFR 
21.199. 

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