14 C.F.R. Subpart B—Certification of Representatives
Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space
(a) The Federal Air Surgeon, or his authorized representative within the FAA, may select Aviation Medical Examiners from qualified physicians who apply. In addition, the Federal Air Surgeon may designate qualified forensic pathologists to assist in the medical investigation of aircraft accidents. (b) Any local Flight Standards Inspector may select a pilot examiner, technical personnel examiner, or a designated aircraft maintenance inspector whenever he determines there is a need for one. (c)(1) The Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, or the Manager's designee, may select Designated Engineering Representatives from qualified persons who apply by a letter accompanied by a “Statement of Qualifications of Designated Engineering Representative.” (2) The Manager, Aircraft Certification Directorate, or the Manager's designee, may select Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives from qualified persons who apply by a letter accompanied by a “Statement of Qualifications of Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative.” (d) The Associate Administrator for Air Traffic, may select Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Examiners. (e) The Director, Aircraft Certification Service, or the Director's designee, may select Designated Airworthiness Representatives from qualified persons who apply by a letter accompanied by a “Statement of Qualifications of Designated Airworthiness Representative.” (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. 183–7, 45 FR 32669, May 19, 1980; Amdt. 183–8, 48 FR 16179, Apr. 14, 1983; Amdt. 183–9, 54 FR 39296, Sept. 25, 1989] (a) A “Certificate of Designation” and an appropriate Identification Card is issued to each Aviation Medical Examiner and to each forensic pathologist 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 “Certificate of Designation” for display purposes, 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 perform and stating an expiration date, is issued to each Designated Airworthiness Representative, along with a “Certificate of Designation” for display 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] (a) Unless sooner terminated under paragraph (c) of this section, a designation as an Aviation Medical Examiner is effective for one year after the date it is issued, and may be renewed for additional periods of one year at the Federal Air Surgeon's discretion. A renewal is effected by a letter and issuance of a new identification card specifying the renewal period. (b) Unless sooner terminated under paragraph (c) of this section, a designation as Flight Standards or Aircraft Certification Service Designated Representative as described in §§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. (c) 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 recommendation of the employer is required for the designation; (3) Upon the representative being separated from the employment of the employer who recommended him for certification; (4) Upon a finding by the Administrator that the representative has not properly performed his duties under the designation; (5) Upon the assistance of the representative being no longer needed by the Administrator; or (6) For any reason the Administration considers appropriate. (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. 183–3, 33 FR 1072, Jan. 27, 1968; Amdt. 183–8, 48 FR 16179, Apr. 14, 1983; Amdt. 183–9, 54 FR 39296, Sept. 25, 1989; Amdt. 183–12, 70 FR 59947, Oct. 13, 2005; 71 FR 28774, May 18, 2006] Each representative designated under this part shall make such reports as are prescribed by the Administrator.
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space
PART 183—REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
Subpart B—Certification of Representatives
§ 183.11 Selection.
§ 183.13 Certification.
§ 183.15 Duration of certificates.
§ 183.17 Reports.
