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Part 5
Airworthiness
Civil Aviation Regulations

Part 5 - Airworthiness
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Part 5 Airworthiness
AMENDMENTS
Location Date Description
Introduction
Part 5 presumes that the Zimbabwe does not presently have the capabilities or demand to issue its own original type
certification and will therefore not be the State of Design or State of Manufacture. Part 5 of the Regulations presents
regulatory requirements for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft expected to operate in Zimbabwe using the
standards and recommended practices in ICAO Annexes 6 and the continuing airworthiness SARPS in Annex 8., and
in earlier versions of the Regulations.
CONTENTS
5.1 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1.1 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1.2 Definitions .....................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1.3 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................13
5.2 ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT AND AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS ................................13
5.2.1.1 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................13
5.2.1.2 CODE OF AIRWORTHINESS .....................................................................................................13
5.2.1.3 ACCEPTANCE/VALIDATION OF THE TYPE CERTIFICATE ..................................................14
5.3 SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES ..................................................................................................14
5.3.1.1 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................14
5.3.1.2 Issuance of a Supplemental Type Certificate .............................................................................14
5.4 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS ...........................................................................14
5.4.1.1 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................14
5.4.1.2 Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................15
5.4.1.3 Aircraft Identification.....................................................................................................................16
5.4.1.4 Classifications of Airworthiness Certificates ...............................................................................16
5.4.1.5 Issuance or Validation of a Standard Airworthiness Certificate.................................................17
5.4.1.6 Issuance of Special Airworthiness Certificates...........................................................................17
5.4.1.6A TEMPORARY LOSS OF AIRWORTHINESS. DAMAGE OF AIRCRAFT ...................................17
5.4.1.7 Issuance of Special Flight Permits ..............................................................................................18
5.4.1.8 Duration of Certificates of Airworthiness.....................................................................................19
5.4.1.9 Cooperation Among States for Continuing Airworthiness Information, Including Airworthiness
Directives ......................................................................................................................................19
5.4.1.10 Amendment of Airworthiness Certificate .....................................................................................21
5.4.1.11 Transfer or Surrender of a Certificate of Airworthiness .............................................................22
5.4.1.12 Commercial Air Transport ............................................................................................................22
5.5 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT AND COMPONENTS .................................................22
5.5.1.1 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................22
5.5.1.2 Responsibility ...............................................................................................................................22
5.5.1.3 General .........................................................................................................................................23
5.5.1.4 Reporting of Failures, Malfunctions, and Defects ......................................................................23
5.6 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................25
5.6.1.1 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................25
5.6.1.2 General Requirements for Maintenance and Inspections .........................................................25
5.6.1.3 Persons Authorised to Perform Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations .......26
5.6.1.4 Authorised Personnel to Approve for Return to Service or issue A CERTIFICATE of compliance
26
5.6.1.5 Persons Authorised to Perform Inspections ...............................................................................27
5.6.1.6 Performance Rules: Maintenance ...............................................................................................27
5.6.1.7 Performance Rules: Inspections ................................................................................................28
5.6.1.8 Performance Rules: Airworthiness Limitations ...........................................................................29
5.7 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION RECORDS AND ENTRIES .............................................................29
5.7.1.1 Content, Form, and Disposition of records for Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding,
and alteration of aircraft and life limited parts .............................................................................29
5.7.1.2 Content, Form and Disposition of Records for Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Overhaul
and Rebuilding of a Product ........................................................................................................30
5.7.1.3 Content, Form, and Disposition of Records of Inspections for return to service ......................31
5.8 TYPE ACCEPTANCE AND PRODUCTION CERTIFICATION ..................................................................32
SUBPART A — GENERAL 32
5.8.1 Purpose 32
5.8.2 RESERVED ...............................................................................................................................................32

5.8.3 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................................32
5.8.5 RESERVED ...............................................................................................................................................33
5.8.7 OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS..............................................................................................................33
5.8.8 REQUIRED DESIGN CHANGES .......................................................................................................33
SUBPART B — TYPE CERTIFICATES AND TYPE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATES 33
5.8.11 PURPOSE ...............................................................................................................................................33
5.8.15 RESERVED.............................................................................................................................................33
5.8.17 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE ...............................................................................................34
5.8.19 ISSUE OF CERTIFICATE ..................................................................................................................34
5.8.23 SPECIAL CONDITIONS .....................................................................................................................35
5.8.25 DURATION OF CERTIFICATE ........................................................................................................35
5.8.27 TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE .......................................................................................................35
TYPE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 35
5.8.31 AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................35
5.8.32 AIRCRAFT NOISE AND ENGINE EMISSION CERTIFICATION .........................................36
5.8.33 TYPE DESIGN .......................................................................................................................................37
5.8.35 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS .............................................................................................................38
5.8.37 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................................38
5.8.39 FLIGHT TESTS ......................................................................................................................................39
TYPE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATION OR VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS 40
5.8.41 AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................40
5.8.43 DATA REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................41
SUBPART C — DESIGN CHANGES 42
5.8.71 PURPOSE ...............................................................................................................................................42
5.8.73 APPROVAL OF DESIGN CHANGES ............................................................................................42
5.8.75 CONTINUATION OF DESIGN CHANGES...................................................................................43
5.8.77 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS RESPONSIBILITIES ..........................................................43
5.8.79 ACCEPTANCE OF DESIGN CHANGES BY THE ISSUE OF AN AIRWORTHINESS
CERTIFICATE ......................................................................................................................................................43
5.8.81 CAA FORM – APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS .....................................................................43
SUBPART D — CHANGES TO TYPE CERTIFICATES AND TYPE ACCEPTANCE
CERTIFICATES 43
5.8.91 PURPOSE ...............................................................................................................................................43
5.8.93 CHANGES TO CERTIFICATES ......................................................................................................43
5.8.95 DESIGN CHANGES REQUIRING A NEW CERTIFICATE ....................................................44
5.8.97 LIMITATIONS OF CHANGES TO TYPE CERTIFICATES .....................................................44
5.8.99 ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................................................45
5.8.101 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL..................................................................................................45
5.8.103 APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO TYPE CERTIFICATE.............................................................45
SUBPART K — MATERIALS, PARTS, PROCESSES, AND APPLIANCES 45

5.8.301 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................45
5.8.303 REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION MATERIALS, PARTS, AND APPLIANCES.45
5.8.305 APPROVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF PROCESSES ...............................................................46
SUBPART L — EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES 47
5.8.321 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................47
5.8.323 RESERVED ..........................................................................................................................................47
5.8.325 RESERVED ..........................................................................................................................................47
5.8.327 EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE EXCEPTIONS..............................................47
5.8.329 ELIGIBILITY ..........................................................................................................................................47
5.8.331 APPLICATION FOR EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE ..................................47
5.8.333 ISSUE OF EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE .....................................................48
5.8.335 VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE .........................................................................................................49
5.8.337 TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE .....................................................................................................49
5.8.339 USE OF CAA AAT – AUTHORIZED RELEASE CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT ..........49
5.8.341 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EXPORTER..................................................................................50
SUBPART M — REPAIRS 50
5.8.431 APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................................................50
5.8.433 APPROVAL OF DESIGNS FOR REPAIRS ...............................................................................50
SUBPART N — TECHNICAL DATA AND AIRWORTHINESS SPECIFICATIONS 51
5.8.501 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................51
5.8.503 ACCEPTABLE TECHNICAL DATA ..............................................................................................51
5.8.505 CAA FORM – APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL DATA ...............................................................51
5.8.507 APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................52
5.8.509 ACCEPTANCE OF SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................53
5.8.511 APPLICATION FOR DEVIATION FROM SPECIFICATION ................................................53
SUBPART O — ZIMBABWE TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER AUTHORIZATIONS 54
5.8.601 APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................................................54
5.8.603 DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................54
5.8.605 REQUIREMENT FOR TSO AUTHORIZATION .......................................................................54
5.8.607 ELIGIBILITY ..........................................................................................................................................54
5.8.609 APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION .....................................................................................55
5.8.611 ISSUE OF AUTHORIZATION ........................................................................................................55
5.8.613 PRIVILEGES OF AUTHORIZATION ...........................................................................................55
5.8.615 VALIDITY OF AUTHORIZATION ..................................................................................................56
5.8.617 DURATION OF AUTHORIZATION ...............................................................................................56
5.8.619 TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZATION ..............................................................................................56
5.8.621 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORIZATION HOLDER .........................................................56
5.8.623 DESIGN CHANGES ..........................................................................................................................57
5.8.625 RECORDS ............................................................................................................................................57
SUBPART P — ZIMBABWE PARTS MANUFACTURING APPROVAL AUTHORIZATIONS

58
5.8.701 APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................................................58
5.8.703 REQUIREMENT FOR PMA AUTHORIZATION .......................................................................58
5.8.705 ELIGIBILITY ..........................................................................................................................................58
5.8.707 APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION .....................................................................................58
5.8.709 ISSUE OF AUTHORIZATION ........................................................................................................59
5.8.711 PRIVILEGES OF AUTHORIZATION ...........................................................................................59
5.8.713 VALIDITY OF AUTHORIZATION ..................................................................................................60
5.8.715 DURATION OF AUTHORIZATION ...............................................................................................60
5.8.717 TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZATION ..............................................................................................60
5.8.719 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORIZATION HOLDER .........................................................60
5.8.720 RECORDS ............................................................................................................................................60
SUBPART Q — IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS AND PARTS 61
5.8.801 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................61
5.8.803 IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT ENGINES, AND PROPELLERS ........61
5.8.805 IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ...............................................................................................62
5.8.807 REMOVAL, ALTERATION AND REPLACEMENT OF IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION62
5.8.809 REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF DATA PLATE........................................................63
5.8.811 IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL PARTS...................................................................................63
5.8.813 IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION MATERIALS, PARTS,
AND APPLIANCES ............................................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX A — RESERVED 64
APPENDIX B — RESERVED 64
APPENDIX C 64
AIRWORTHINESS DESIGN STANDARDS ..............................................................................................64
APPENDIX D 68
ACCEPTABLE TECHNICAL DATA ..............................................................................................................68
5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1.1 APPLICABILITY
(a) This regulation prescribes the requirements for—
(1) Original certification of aircraft and aeronautical products
(2) Supplemental type certificates;
(3) Issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness;
(4) Continued airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical components;
(5) Aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements; and
(6) Maintenance records and entries.
5.1.1.2 DEFINITIONS
(a) For the purpose of Part 5, the following definitions shall apply—
(1) Aeronautical product.. Any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or subassembly, appliance,
material, part or component to be installed thereon.
(2) Airworthiness approval tag (CAA form). A tag (CAA Form AAT) that may be attached to a
part. The tag must include the part number, serial number, and current life status of the part.
Each time the part is removed from a type certificated product, a new tag must be created or
the existing tag must be updated with the current life status. The CAA Form AAT has two
distinct purposes – (1) is as a certification of release to service of a part, component or
assembly after maintenance, preventive maintenance, overhaul or rebuilding, and (2) the other
is as shipping of a newly manufactured part.
(3) Airworthiness directive. Continuing airworthiness information that applies to the following
products: aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances. An airworthiness directive is
mandatory if issued by the State of Design.
(4) Alteration. The alteration of an aircraft/aeronautical product in conformity with an approved

standard.
(5) Appropriate airworthiness requirements. The comprehensive and detailed airworthiness

codes established, adopted or accepted by a Contracting State for the class of aircraft, engine
or propeller under consideration.
(6) Design Landing Mass. The maximum mass of the aircraft at which, for structural design
purposes, it is assumed that it will be planned to land.
(7) Design Take off Mass. The maximum mass at which the aircraft, for structural design
purpose, is assumed to be planned to be at the start of the take-off run.
(8) Design Taxing Mass. The maximum mass of an aircraft at which structural provision is made
for load liable to occur during use of aircraft on the ground prior to the start of take-off.
(9) Final approach and take-off area (FATO). A defined area over which the final phase of the
approach to hover or landing is approached and from which the take-off manoeuvre is
commenced. Where the FATO is used by performance class 1 helicopters, the defined area
includes the rejected take- off area available.
(10) Life-limited part. Any part for which a mandatory replacement limit is specified in the type
design, the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, or the maintenance manual.
(11) Limit Loads. The maximum loads assumed to occur in the anticipated operating conditions.
(12) Load Factor. The ratio of a specified load to the weight of the aircraft, the former being
expressed in aerodynamic forces, inertia forces, or ground rections.
(13) Maintenance. The performance of tasks required to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an
aircraft, including any one or combination of overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect
rectification, and the embodiment of a modification or repair.
(14) Major alteration. Major alteration means an alteration not listed in the aircraft, aircraft engine,
or propeller specifications – (1) that might appreciably affect weight, balance, structural
strength, performance, powerplant, operations, flight characteristics, or other qualities affecting
airworthiness; or (2) that cannot be done by elementary operations. Described in
IS: 5.1.1.2(a)(8).
(15) Major repair. Major repair means a repair: (1) that if improperly done might appreciably
affect weight, balance, structural strength, performance, powerplant, operations, flight
characteristics, or other qualities affecting airworthiness; or (2) that is not done according to
accepted practices or cannot be done by elementary operations. Described in
IS: 5.1.1.2(a)(9).
(16) Overhaul. The restoration of an aircraft/aeronautical product using methods, techniques, and
practices acceptable to the Authority, including disassembly, cleaning, and inspection as
permitted, repair as necessary, and reassembly; and tested in accordance with approved
standards and technical data, or in accordance with current standards and technical data
acceptable to the Authority, which have been developed and documented by the State of
Design, holder of the type certificate, supplemental type certificate, or a material, part,
process, or appliance approval under a Technical Standard Order (TSO).
(17) Preventive maintenance. Simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of
small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations. Described in
IS: 5.1.1.2(a)(11).
(18) Rebuild. The restoration of an aircraft/aeronautical product by using methods, techniques,

and practices acceptable to the Authority, when it has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected
as permitted, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances and
limits as a new item, using either new parts or used parts that conform to new part tolerances
and limits.
(19) Rendering (a Certificate of Airworthiness) valid. The action taken by a Contracting State,
as an alternative to issuing its own Certificate of Airworthiness, by accepting an Airworthiness
Certificate issued by any other Contracting State as the equivalent of its own Certificate of
Airworthiness.
(20) Repair. (1) The restoration of an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition as defined by
the appropriate airworthiness requirements. (ICAO Annex 8 definition); (2) The restoration of
an aeronautical product to an airworthy condition to ensure that the aircraft continues to
comply with the design aspects of the appropriate airworthiness requirements used for the
issuance of the type certificate for the respective aircraft type, after it has been damaged or
subjected to wear.
(21) Required inspection items. Maintenance items and/or alterations that must be inspected by
a qualified and authorized person other than the one performing the work, and include at least
those that could result in a failure, malfunction, or defect endangering the safe operation of the
aircraft, if not properly performed or if improper parts or materials are used.
(22) Standard Atmosphere. An atmosphere defined as follows:
(a) the air is a perfect dry gas;
(b) the physical constants are: - Sea level mean molar mass MO= 28,964420 x 10-3kg mol-1 -
Sea level atmospheric pressure: PO=1013.250 kPa - Sea level Temperature: tO= 15
degrees Celsius; T0=288,15K - Sea level atmospheric density: p0=1,2250 kg m-3. –
Temperature of the ice point Ti=273,15K. Universal gas constant: R*=8,31432JK –
1mol-1.
(c) The temperature gradients are: Geopotential altitude (km)/ Temperature gradient
From To / (Kelvin per standard geopotential kilometer.
–5.0 11.0 -6.5
11 20 0
20 32 +1.0
32 47 +2.8
47 51 0.0
51 71 -2.8
71 80 -2.0
(23) State of Design. The State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the type
design.
(24) State of Manufacture. The State having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the
final assembly of the aircraft.
(25) State of Registry. The State on whose register the aircraft is entered.
(26) Type Certificate. A document issued by a Contracting State to define the design of an aircraft
type and to certify that this design meets the appropriate airworthiness requirements of that
State.
(27) Ultimate Load. The limit load multiplied by the appropriate factor of safety.
(28) Validation of a Certificate of Airworthiness. The action taken by a Contracting State, as an

alternative to issuing its own Certificate of Airworthiness, in accepting a Certificate of
Airworthiness issued by any other Contracting State as the equivalent of its own Certificate of
Airworthiness.
5.1.1.3 ABBREVIATIONS
(a) The following acronyms are used in Part 5:
(1) AOC – Air Operator Certificate
(2) AMO – Approved Maintenance Organization
(3) AMT – Aviation Maintenance Technician
(4) IA – Inspection Authorization
(5) MEL – Minimum Equipment List
(6) PIC – Pilot in command
(7) STC – Supplemental type Certificate
(8) TSO – Technical Standard Order
5.2 ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT AND AERONAUTICAL

PRODUCTS
Note: Zimbabwe does not presently have the capabilities or demand to issue its own original type
certification and will therefore not be the State of Design or State of Manufacture. Therefore
Zimbabwe will either issue its own Certificate of Airworthiness or validate the Certificate of
Airworthiness issued by another State in accordance with this part. In either case, Zimbabwe is
responsible for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft on its registry and for ensuring that non-
Zimbabwe registered aircraft operated within Zimbabwe are maintained in accordance with continuing
airworthiness requirements of the State of Registry.
(1) This Subpart describes the procedures and designation of applicable rules for original type
certification of aircraft and related aeronautical products.
(2) This Subpart is reserved.
5.2.1.2 CODE OF AIRWORTHINESS

a) Zimbabwe adopted the FAA and JAA(EASA) comprehensive and detailed code of airworthiness
(appropriate airworthiness requirements) according to IS 5.2.1.2.
5.2.1.3 ACCEPTANCE/VALIDATION OF THE TYPE CERTIFICATE

a) As Zimbabwe is not a State of Design it shall issue an acceptance/validation of type certificate for an
aircraft type. It shall do so on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the aircraft type is in compliance
with the design aspects of the appropriate airworthiness requirements according to 5.2.1.2(a) above
and Part 5.8 of this part.
5.3 SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES

(a) This Subpart prescribes procedural requirements for the issue of supplemental type certificates.
5.3.1.2 ISSUANCE OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE

(a) Any person who proposes to alter a product by introducing a major change in type design, not great
enough to require a new application for a type certificate, shall apply for a Supplemental Type
Certificate to the regulatory agency of the State of Design that approved the type certificate for that
product, or to the State of Registry of the aircraft provided that the State of Registry has the technical
expertise to evaluate the proposed change in accordance with the type design. The applicant shall
apply in accordance with the procedures prescribed by that State.
(b) Zimbabwe, upon receiving a request for a supplemental type certificate for an aircraft registered in
Zimbabwe shall forward the request to the State of Design.
5.4 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS

(a) This Subpart prescribes procedures required for the issue of airworthiness certificates and other
certifications for aeronautical products registered in Zimbabwe
(b) The Authority shall issue a certificate of airworthiness for aircraft registered in Zimbabwe based on
satisfactory evidence that the aircraft complies with the design aspects of the appropriate
airworthiness requirements (type certificate).
(c) An aircraft shall not fly in or over Zimbabwe unless it is airworthy and there is in force in respect
thereof a certificate of airworthiness duly issued or rendered valid under the law of the country in
which the aircraft is registered, and any conditions subject to which the certificate was issued or
rendered valid are complied with:
Provided that the foregoing prohibition shall not apply to flights, beginning and ending in Zimbabwe
without passing over any other country of:
1) A tethered balloon;
2) A kite;
3) An aircraft flying in accordance with the “A” Conditions set forth in this Part or with the
conditions permit to fly issued by the Authority in respect of that aircraft, in accordance with
5.4.1.4(b)
(d) In the case of an aircraft registered in Zimbabwe the certificate of airworthiness referred to in
5.4.1.1(c) of this section shall be a certificate issued or rendered valid in accordance with the
provisions of these regulations.
(e) ‘A” Conditions
The “A” condition referred to in 5.4.1.1(c) (3) of this Schedule are as follows:
1) The aircraft shall be either an aircraft in respect of which a certificate of airworthiness or

validation has previously been in force under these regulations, or an aircraft identical in
design with an aircraft in respect of which such certificate is or has been in force;
2) The aircraft shall fly in accordance with a permit to fly issued by the Authority and, unless
otherwise specifically authorised
3) by the Authority, only for the purpose of enabling it to:
i. Qualify for the issue or renewal of a certificate of airworthiness or of the validation

thereof or the approval of a modification of the aircraft , after an application has
been made for such issue, renewal, validation or approval as the case may be; or
ii. Proceed to or from a place at which any inspection, approval, test or weighing of, or
the installation of equipment in, the aircraft is to take place for the purpose referred
to in (i) above, after such an application has been made, or at which the installation
of furnishings in, or the painting of, the aircraft is to be undertaken; or
4) Proceed to or from a place at which the aircraft is to be or has been stored;
5) Demonstrating that aircraft with a view to the sale thereof; or
6) Testing the aircraft and its equipment.
(f) The aircraft shall carry the minimum flight crew specified in the aircraft type data certificate
(g) The aircraft shall not carry any person or cargo except persons performing duties in the aircraft in
connection with the flight or persons who are carried in the aircraft to perform duties in connection
with a purpose referred to in 5.4.1.1.(c)(2) of these conditions.
(h) the aircraft shall no fly over any congested area of a city , town or settlement except to the extent
that it is necessary to do so to take off from land at a government aerodrome or an aerodrome
owned or managed by the authority , or a licensed aerodrome in accordance with normal aviation
practice
(i) Without prejudice to the provisions of Part 8 of this schedule, the aircraft shall carry such flight crew
as may be necessary to ensure the safety of the aircraft
5.4.1.2 ELIGIBILITY
(a) Any registered owner of Zimbabwe registered aircraft, or agent of the owner, may apply for an
airworthiness certificate for that aircraft.
(b) Each applicant for an airworthiness certificate shall apply in a form and manner acceptable to the
Authority.
5.4.1.3 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION

(a) Each applicant for a certificate of airworthiness shall show that the aircraft has the proper
identification plates.
5.4.1.4 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES

(a) The following standard Certificate of Airworthiness
(b) categories will be issued by the Authority. Every certificate of airworthiness shall specify such
categories as are, in the opinion of the Authority, appropriate to the aircraft in accordance with
paragraph (1) to (5) below and the certificate shall be issued subject to the condition that the aircraft
shall be flown only for the purposes as indicated in relation to those categories:
(1) “transport category (passenger)” for any purpose;
(2) ‘transport category (cargo)”, for any purpose other than the commercial air transport of
passengers;
(3) “aerial work category”, for any purpose other than commercial air transport;
(4) “private category” for any purpose other than commercial air transport, aerial work or special
category;
(5) “special category’, for any purpose, other than commercial air transport, which the certificate of
airworthiness may specify, but not including the carriage of passengers unless expressly
permitted.
(c) The Authority may issue a permit in the form of a restricted certificate in respect of very light aircraft
(including micro –light aircraft) that are not type certificated and in respect of which the Authority is
unable to issue a certificate of airworthiness.—
(1) A permit to fly shall be issued subject to such limitations as to use and operating conditions as
the Authority shall think fit.
(2) An aircraft to which the Authority has issued a permit to fly may be used only for private, sport
or recreational purposes but may not be used for any form of commercial air transport.
(3) An aircraft to which the Authority has issued a permit to fly may not be used for the purposes
of aerial work unless expressly authorised by the Authority.
5.4.1.4A ISSUANCE OF A FIRST CERIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS
a) The first Certificate of Airworthiness when the aircraft is first registered in the State (This can be newly
manufactured aircraft or an aircraft coming from foreign State) shall be issued by the Authority on the
basis of satisfactory evidence that the aircraft complies with the design aspects of the appropriate
airworthiness requirements established/accepted by the State of registry.
b) The Authority shall ensure that, when it first enters on its register an aircraft
of a particular type for which it is not the State of Design and issues or validates a Certificate of
Airworthiness in accordance with article a) of this paragraph, it shall advise the State of Design that it
has entered such an aircraft on its register
5.4.1.5 ISSUANCE OR VALIDATION OF A STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

(a) The Authority will issue a standard certificate of airworthiness if—
(1) The applicant presents evidence to the Authority that the aircraft conforms to a type design
approved under a type certificate or a supplemental type certificate and to the applicable
Airworthiness Directives of the State of Manufacture;
(2) The aircraft has been inspected in accordance with the performance rules of section 5.6 of this
regulation for inspections and found airworthy by persons authorized by the Authority to make
such determinations within the last 30 calendar days; and
(3) The Authority finds after an inspection that the aircraft conforms to type design and is in
condition for safe operation.
(b) The Authority may validate a certificate of airworthiness issued by another Contracting State upon
registration of the aircraft in Zimbabwe for the period specified in that validation certificate. The
validation certificate shall be carried with the Certificate of Airworthiness and, together, shall be
considered as the equivalent of a Certificate of Airworthiness issued by Authority. The validity of the
validation certificate shall not extend beyond the period of validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness
or one year, whichever is less.
(c) The Standard Airworthiness Certificate shall contain the information in IS: 5.4.1.5
(d) The Standard Airworthiness Certificate or validation certificate shall be issued in English language.
5.4.1.6 ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES
(a) The Authority may issue a Special Airworthiness Certificate to the aircraft that does not qualify for a
Standard Certificate of Airworthiness.
(b) Aircraft holding Special Airworthiness Certificates shall be subject to operating limitations within
Zimbabwe and may not make international flights. The Authority shall issue specific operating
limitations for each Special Airworthiness Certificate.
5.4.1.6A TEMPORARY LOSS OF AIRWORTHINESS. DAMAGE OF AIRCRAFT

a) Any failure to maintain an aircraft in an airworthy condition as defined by the appropriate
airworthiness requirements shall render the aircraft ineligible for operation until the aircraft is
restored to an airworthy condition.
b) When an aircraft has sustained damage, the Authority of the State of Registry shall judge whether
the damage is of a nature such that the aircraft is no longer airworthy as defined by the appropriate
airworthiness requirements.
c) If the damage is sustained or ascertained when the aircraft is in the territory of another Contracting
State, the authorities of the other Contracting State shall be entitled to prevent the aircraft from
resuming its flight on the condition that they shall advise the State of Registry immediately,
communicating to it all details necessary to formulate the judgement referred to in b)
d) When the Authority of the State of Registry considers that the damage sustained is of a nature such
that the aircraft is no longer airworthy, it shall prohibit the aircraft from resuming flight until it is
restored to an airworthy condition. The Authority of the State of Registry may, however, in
exceptional circumstances, prescribe particular limiting conditions to permit the aircraft to fly a non-
commercial air transport operation to an aerodrome at which it will be restored to an airworthy
condition. In prescribing particular limiting conditions the Authority of the State of Registry shall
consider all limitations proposed by the Contracting State that had originally, in accordance with c),
prevented the aircraft from resuming its flight. That Contracting State shall permit such flight or
flights within the prescribed limitations.
e) When the Authority of the State of Registry considers that the damage sustained is of a nature such
that the aircraft is still airworthy, the aircraft shall be allowed to resume its flight.
5.4.1.7 ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMITS

(a) The Authority may issue a Special Flight Permit to an aircraft that is capable of safe flight, but unable
to meet applicable airworthiness requirements, for the purpose of—
(1) Flying to a base where repairs, alterations, maintenance, or inspections are to be performed,
or to a point of storage;
(2) Testing after repairs, alterations, or maintenance have been performed;
(3) Delivering or exporting the aircraft;
(4) Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger; and
(5) Operating at weight in excess of the aircraft's maximum Certified Takeoff Weight for flight
beyond normal range over water or land areas where adequate landing facilities or appropriate
fuel is not available. The excess weight is limited to additional fuel, fuel-carrying facilities, and
navigation equipment necessary for the flight.
(b) The Authority may issue a special flight permit with continuing authorization issued to an aircraft that
may not meet applicable airworthiness requirements but are capable of safe flight, for the purpose of
flying aircraft to a base where maintenance or alterations are to be performed. The permit issued
under this paragraph is an authorization, including conditions and limitations for flight, which is set
forth in the AOC Holder's specific operating provisions. This permit under this paragraph may be
issued to an AOC Holder certificated under Part 9.
(c) In the case of Special Flight Permits, the Authority shall require a properly executed maintenance
endorsement in the aircraft permanent record by a person or organization, authorized in accordance
to Part 5, stating that the subject aircraft has been inspected and found to be safe for the intended
flight.
(d) The operator shall obtain all required over-flight authorizations from countries to be over flown on
flights outside Zimbabwe
5.4.1.8 DURATION OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS

(a) A certificate of airworthiness or special airworthiness certificate is effective as follows unless sooner
surrendered, suspended or revoked, or a special termination date is otherwise established by the
Authority —
(1) A Certificate of Airworthiness shall be renewed or shall remain in effect, subject to the laws of
Zimbabwe,
(2) The validity of a validation certificate issued by Authority shall not extend beyond the period of
validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness issued by the State of Registry, or one year,
whichever is less.
(3) A special airworthiness certificate, such as a special flight permit, is valid for the period of time
specified in the permit.
(b) The continuing airworthiness of the aircraft shall be determined by a periodical inspection at
appropriate intervals having regard to lapse of time and type of service.
(c) Failure to maintain an aircraft in an airworthy condition as defined by the appropriate airworthiness
requirements of the State of Registry shall render the aircraft ineligible for operations until the aircraft
is restored to an airworthy condition.
5.4.1.9 COOPERATION AMONG STATES FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION,

INCLUDING AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
(a) The State of Design of an aircraft shall:
(1) Transmit to every Contracting State which has advised the State of Design that it has entered
the aircraft on its register, and to any other Contracting State upon request, any generally
applicable information which it has found necessary for the continuing airworthiness of the
aircraft, including its engines and propellers when applicable, and for the safe operation of the
aircraft, (hereinafter called mandatory continuing airworthiness information) and notification of
the suspension or revocation of a Type Certificate;
Note 1.— The term “mandatory continuing airworthiness information” is intended to

include mandatory requirements for modification, replacement of parts or inspection of
aircraft and amendment of operating limitations and procedures. Among such information
is that issued by Contracting States in the form of airworthiness directives.
Note 2.— The Continuing Airworthiness of Aircraft in Service (Circular 95) provides the
necessary information to assist Contracting States in establishing contact with competent
authorities of other Contracting States for the purpose of maintaining continuing
airworthiness of aircraft in service.
(2) Ensure that, in respect of aeroplanes over 5 700 kg and helicopters over 3 175
kg maximum certificated takeoff mass, there exists a system for:
i) receiving information submitted by the States of Registry;
ii) deciding if and when airworthiness action is needed;

iii) developing the necessary airworthiness actions;
iv) promulgating the information on those actions including that required in (1);
(3) Ensure that, in respect of aeroplanes over 5 700 kg maximum certificated take-
off mass, there exists a continuing structural integrity programme to ensure the
airworthiness of the aeroplane. The programme shall include specific information
concerning corrosion prevention and control;
(4) Ensure that, where the State of Manufacture of an aircraft is other than the State
of Design, there is an agreement acceptable to both States to ensure that the
manufacturing organization cooperates with the organization responsible for the
type design in assessing information received on experience with operating the
aircraft.
b) The State of Design of an engine or a propeller, where it is different from the State of Design of the
aircraft, shall transmit any continuing airworthiness information to the State of Design of the aircraft and
to any other Contracting State upon request.
c) The State of Manufacture of an aircraft shall ensure that where it is not the State of Design there is an
agreement acceptable to both States to ensure that the manufacturing organization cooperates with the
organization responsible for the type design in assessing information received on experience with
operating the aircraft.
d) The State of Registry shall:
(1) Ensure that, when it first enters on its register an aircraft of a particular type for
which it is not the State of Design and issues or validates a Certificate of
Airworthiness, it shall advise the State of Design that it has entered such an
aircraft on its register;
(2) Determine the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft in relation to the appropriate

airworthiness requirements in force for that aircraft;
(3) Develop or adopt requirements to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the

aircraft during its service life, including requirements to ensure that the aircraft:
i) continues to comply with the appropriate airworthiness requirements after a

modification, a repair or the installation of a replacement part; an
ii) is maintained in an airworthy condition and in compliance with the

maintenance requirements of Annex 6, and where applicable, Parts III, IV and V
of Annex 8;
(4) Upon receipt of mandatory continuing airworthiness information from the State of
Design, adopt the mandatory information directly or assess the information
received and take appropriate action;
(5) Ensure the transmission to the State of Design of all mandatory continuing
airworthiness information which it, as the State of Registry, originated in respect
of that aircraft;
(6) Ensure that, in respect of aeroplanes over 5 700 kg and helicopters over 3 175 kg
maximum certificated take-off mass, there exists a system whereby information on
faults, malfunctions, defects and other occurrences that cause or might cause
adverse effects on the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft is transmitted to the
organization responsible for the type design of that aircraft.
Note.— Guidance on interpretation of “the organization responsible for the type

design” is contained in the Airworthiness Manual (Doc 9760).
e) Each Contracting State shall establish, in respect of aeroplanes over 5 700 kg and helicopters
over 3 175 kg maximum certificated take-off mass, the type of service information that is to be
reported to its airworthiness authority by operators, organizations responsible for type design and
maintenance organizations.
Procedures for reporting this information shall also be established.
f) Whenever the State of Design considers that a condition in an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine,
propeller, appliance, or component part is unsafe as shown by the issuance of an airworthiness directive by
that State, the Authority will make the requirements of such directives apply to Zimbabwe registered civil
aircraft of the type identified in that airworthiness directive.
g) The Authority may identify manufacturer's service bulletins and other sources of data, or develop and
prescribe inspections, procedures and limitations, for mandatory compliance pertaining to affected aircraft
in Zimbabwe.
i) No person may operate any Zimbabwe registered civil aircraft to which the measures of this
subsection apply, except in accordance with the applicable directives.
j) Each owner, operator, of a Zimbabwe registered shall ensure that he receives all Airworthiness
Directives and Mandatory Service Bulletins that affect his aircraft that are issued by the Authority, the
authority in the State of Manufacture of the manufacturer.
k) On the issue of applicable Airworthiness Directives or Mandatory Service Bulletins the owner or
operator of an aircraft shall take such action as required by the Authority and shall record the details of all
actions taken in the log book and other technical records of the aircraft. Mandatory or optional repairs or
modifications shall be embodied only in accordance with approved data specified and in accordance with
the instructions issued by the Authority or the authority of the State of manufacture, or the manufacturer, as
the case may be.
l) All modifications or major repairs carried out shall be subject to approval by the Authority in
accordance with detailed drawings and other technical data adequate to define completely the
proposed modification and using approved materials, parts and processes conforming to the
manufacturer’s specification and in accordance with a technical assessment showing compliance with
an approved design standard.
5.4.1.10 AMENDMENT OF AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

(a) The Authority may amend or modify a Certificate of Airworthiness or a special airworthiness
certificate-
(1) Upon application from an owner or operator.
(2) On its own initiative.
(b) Amendment may be made under the following conditions:
(1) Alteration; (STC or amended TC)
(2) A change to the authority and basis for issue;
(3) A change in the aircraft model
(4) A change in the operating limitations for an aircraft with a special airworthiness certificate.
5.4.1.11 TRANSFER OR SURRENDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS

(a) An owner shall transfer a certificate of airworthiness—
(1) To the lessee upon lease of an aircraft within or outside Zimbabwe
(2) To the buyer upon sale of the aircraft within Zimbabwe.
(b) An owner shall surrender the certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft to the Authority upon sale of
that aircraft outside of Zimbabwe.
5.4.1.12 COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORT

(a) The Authority will consider an airworthiness certificate valid for commercial air transport only when
accompanied by operations specifications issued by the Authority which identifies the specific types
of commercial air transport authorised.
5.5 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT AND COMPONENTS

(a) This Subpart prescribes rules governing the continued airworthiness of civil aircraft registered in
Zimbabwe whether operating inside or outside the borders of Zimbabwe.
5.5.1.2 RESPONSIBILITY
(a) The owner of an aircraft or, in the case of a leased aircraft, the lessee, shall be responsible for
maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition by ensuring that—
(1) All maintenance, overhaul, alterations and repairs which affect airworthiness are performed as
prescribed by the State of Registry;
(2) Maintenance personnel make appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance records certifying
that the aircraft is airworthy;
(3) The approval for return to service (maintenance release) is completed to the effect that the
maintenance work performed has been completed satisfactorily and in accordance with the
prescribed methods; and
(4) In the event there are open discrepancies, the maintenance release includes a list of the
uncorrected maintenance items for which temporary relief of provided in the MEL and these
items are made a part of the aircraft permanent record.
5.5.1.3 GENERAL
(a) No person may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on an aircraft other
than as prescribed in this regulation.
(b) No person may operate an aircraft for which a manufacturer’s maintenance manual or instructions for
continued airworthiness has been issued that contains an airworthiness limitation section unless the
mandatory replacement times, inspection intervals, and related procedures specified in that section
or alternative inspection intervals and related procedures set forth in the operations specifications
approved under part 9, or in accordance with the inspection program approved under Part 8 have
been complied with.
(c) No person may operate an aircraft, aeronautical product, or accessory to which an Airworthiness
Directive applies, issued either by the State of Design, or State of Manufacture and adopted for
Zimbabwe registered aircraft by the Authority, or by the State of Registry for aircraft operated within
Zimbabwe, except in accordance with the requirements of that Airworthiness Directive.
(d) When the Authority determines that an airframe or aeronautical product has exhibited an unsafe
condition and that condition is likely to exist or to develop in other products of the same type design,
the Authority may issue an Airworthiness Directive prescribing inspections and the conditions and
limitations, if any, under which those products may continue to be operated.
(e) The Authority shall report any airworthiness directives or continuing additional airworthiness
requirements that it issues or any malfunction or defect reports to the State of Design.
5.5.1.4 REPORTING OF FAILURES, MALFUNCTIONS, AND DEFECTS

(a) Owners or operators of aircraft over 5,700 kg and helicopters over 3 175 kg maximum take-off weight
shall report to the Authority any failures, malfunctions, or defects that result in at least the following—
(1) Fires during flight and whether the related fire-warning system properly operated;
(2) Fires during flight not protected by a related fire-warning system;
(3) False fire warning during flight;
(4) An engine exhaust system that causes damage during flight to the engine, adjacent structure,
equipment, or components;
(5) An aircraft component that causes accumulation or circulation of smoke, vapour, or toxic or
noxious fumes in the crew compartment or passenger cabin during flight;
(6) Engine shutdown during flight because of flameout;
(7) Engine shutdown during flight when external damage to the engine or aircraft structure occurs;
(8) Engine shutdown during flight due to foreign object ingestion or icing;
(9) Shutdown during flight of more than one engine;
(10) A propeller feathering malfunction or inability of the system to control overspeed during flight;
(11) A fuel or fuel-dumping system failure that affects fuel flow or causes hazardous leakage during
flight;
(12) An unintended landing gear extension or retraction, or opening or closing of landing gear
doors during flight;
(13) Brake system components failure that result in loss of brake actuating force when the aircraft
is in motion on the ground;
(14) Aircraft structure that requires major repair;
(15) Cracks, permanent deformation, or corrosion of aircraft structure, if more than the maximum
acceptable to the manufacturer or the Authority;
(16) Aircraft components or systems malfunctions that result in taking emergency actions during
flight (except action to shut down an engine);
(17) Each interruption to a flight, unscheduled change of aircraft en route, or unscheduled stop or
diversion from a route, caused by known or suspected technical difficulties or malfunctions;
(18) Any abnormal vibration or buffeting caused by a structural or system malfunction, defect, or
failure; and
(19) A failure or malfunction of more than one attitude, airspeed, or altitude instrument during a
given operation of the aircraft.
(b) Owners or operators of aircraft over 5,700 kg maximum take-off weight shall report to the Authority—
(1) The number of engines removed prematurely because of malfunction, failure or defect, listed
by make and model and the aircraft type in which it was installed; and
(2) The number of propeller featherings in flight, listed by type of propeller and engine and aircraft
on which it was installed.
(c) Each report required by this Subsection shall—
(1) Be made within 3 days after determining that the failure, malfunction, or defect required to be
reported has occurred; and
(2) Include as much of the following information as is available and applicable—
(i) Aircraft serial number;
(ii) When the failure, malfunction, or defect is associated with an article approved under a
TSO authorisation, the article serial number and model designation, as appropriate;
(iii) When the failure, malfunction or defect is associated with an engine or propeller, the
engine or propeller serial number, as appropriate;
(iv) Product model;
(v) Identification of the part, component, or system involved, including the part number; and
(vi) Nature of the failure, malfunction, or defect.
(d) The Authority, if it is the State of Registry of the aircraft, will submit all such reports upon receipt to
the State of Design.
(e) The Authority, if it is not the State of Registry of the aircraft, will submit all such reports upon receipt
to the State of Registry.
5.6 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

(a) This Subpart prescribes rules governing the maintenance and inspection of any aircraft having a
Certificate of Airworthiness issued by Zimbabwe or associated aeronautical products.
5.6.1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS

(a) No person may operate an aircraft unless the aircraft and its components are maintained in
accordance with a maintenance program established by the operator and approved by the Authority
and the aircraft is inspected according to an inspection program approved by the Authority.
(b) The maintenance program shall include a description of the aircraft and components and
recommended methods for the accomplishment of maintenance tasks. Such information shall
include guidance on defect diagnosis.
(c) The maintenance program shall include the maintenance tasks and the recommended intervals at
which these tasks are to be performed.
(d) Maintenance tasks and frequencies that have been specified as mandatory by the State of Design in
approval of the type design shall be identified in the maintenance program.
(e) The maintenance program shall have a maintenance release process, including signed
documentation, in a manner satisfactory to the Authority, indicating that the maintenance performed
has been completed satisfactorily. A maintenance release shall contain a certification including—
(1) Basic details of the maintenance carried out;
(2) Date such maintenance was completed;
(3) When applicable, the identity of the approved maintenance organisation, AMT, or AOC holder;
and
(4) The identity of the person or persons signing the release.
(f) The owner or operator shall use one of the following inspection programs as appropriate for the
aircraft and the type operation.
(1) Annual inspection,
(2) Annual/100 hour inspections,
(3) Progressive, or
(4) Continuous airworthiness maintenance program.
(g) All maintenance shall be conducted under AMO or an AOC holder approved for to perform the
specified maintenance
5.6.1.3 PERSONS AUTHORISED TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE,

AND ALTERATIONS
(a) No person may perform any task defined as maintenance on an aircraft or aeronautical products,
except as provided in the following—
(1) A person working under the supervision of an aviation maintenance technician, may perform
the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations that the supervisory aviation
maintenance technician is authorised to perform—
(i) If the supervisor personally observes the work being done to the extent necessary to
ensure that it is being done properly, and
(ii) If the supervisor is readily available, in person, for consultation.
(2) A licensed aviation maintenance technician may perform or supervise the maintenance or
alteration of an aircraft or aeronautical product for which he or she is rated subject to the
limitation of Part 2 of these regulations.
(3) An AMO may perform aircraft maintenance within the limits specified by the Authority.
(4) The AOC holder may perform aircraft maintenance as specified by the Authority.
(5) A manufacturer holding an AMO may—
(i) Rebuild or alter any aeronautical product manufactured by that manufacturer under a
type or production certificate;
(ii) Rebuild or alter any aeronautical product manufactured by that manufacturer under a
TSO Authorisation, a Parts Manufacturer Approval by the State of Design, or Product
and Process Specification issued by the State of Design; and
(iii) Perform any inspection required by Part 8 on aircraft it manufacturers, while currently
operating under a production certificate or under a currently approved production
inspection system for such aircraft.
5.6.1.4 AUTHORISED PERSONNEL TO APPROVE FOR RETURN TO SERVICE OR ISSUE A

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
(a) No person or entity, other than the person or entity approved by the Authority, may approve an
aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part for return to service after it
has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, except as provided in

the following:
(1) A licensed aviation maintenance technician may approve aircraft and aeronautical products for
return to service after he or she has performed, supervised, or inspected its maintenance
subject to the limitation of Part 2, Section 2.4.4 of these regulations.
(2) An AMO may approve aircraft and aeronautical products for return to service as provided in
the operations specifications approved by the Authority.
(3) An AOC holder may approve aircraft and aeronautical products for return to service as
specified by the Authority.
(4) In relation only to the adjustments compensation of direct reading magnetic compasses , the
holder of an Airline Transport Pilots License, granted or rendered valid under these
regulations; or
(5) In respect of unscheduled maintenance carried out on a Zimbabwe registered aircraft
in another contracting state, by the holder of an aircraft maintenance technicians
license issued by the authority of that state and approved by the authority
5.6.1.5 PERSONS AUTHORISED TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS

(a) No person, other than the Authority, may perform the inspections required by 8.2.1.7 for aircraft and
aeronautical products prior to or after it has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance,
rebuilding, or alteration, except as provided in the following:
(1) An aviation maintenance technician may conduct the required inspections of aircraft and
aeronautical products for which he or she is rated and current.
(2) An AMO may perform the required inspections of aircraft and aeronautical products as
provided in the operations specifications approved by the Authority.
(3) An AOC holder may perform the required inspections of aircraft and aeronautical products in
accordance with specifications issued by the Authority.
5.6.1.6 PERFORMANCE RULES: MAINTENANCE

(a) Each person performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration on an aeronautical
product shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in—
(1) The current manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions for Continued Airworthiness
prepared by its manufacturer; and
(2) Additional methods, techniques and practices required by the Authority; or methods,
techniques and practices designated by the Authority where the manufacturer’s documents
were not available.
(b) Each person shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of
the work in accordance with accepted industry practices. If the manufacturer involved recommends
special equipment or test apparatus, the person performing maintenance shall use that equipment or
apparatus or its equivalent acceptable to the Authority.
(c) Each person performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alteration on an aeronautical

product shall do that work in such a manner, and use materials of such a quality, that the condition of
the aeronautical product worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition
with regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration and deterioration, and
other qualities affecting airworthiness.
(d) The methods, techniques, and practices contained in an AOC holder’s maintenance control manual
and continuous maintenance program, as approved by the Authority, will constitute an acceptable
means of compliance with the requirements of this subsection.
5.6.1.7 PERFORMANCE RULES: INSPECTIONS

(a) General. Each person performing an inspection required by the Authority shall-
1) Perform the inspection so as to determine whether the aircraft, or portion(s) thereof under
inspection, meets all applicable airworthiness requirements; and
2) If the is an inspection program required or accepted for the specific aircraft being inspected,
perform the inspection in accordance with the instructions and procedures set forth in the
inspection program.
(b) Rotorcraft. Each person performing an inspection required on a rotorcraft shall inspect the following,
but not limited to those systems in accordance with the maintenance manual or Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness of the manufacturer concerned—
(1) The drive shafts or similar systems,
(2) The main rotor transmission gear box for obvious defects,
(3) The main rotor and centre section (or the equivalent area), and
(4) The auxiliary rotor on helicopters.
(c) Maintenance Inspection/Annual and 100-hour inspections.
(1) Each person performing an annual or 100-hour inspection shall use a checklist while
performing the inspection. The checklist may be of the person's own design, one provided by
the manufacturer of the equipment being inspected, or one obtained from another source. This
checklist shall include the scope and detail of the items prescribed by the Authority. See IS:
5.6.1.7 for components to be included in an annual or 100-hour inspection.
(2) Each person approving a piston-engined aircraft for return to service after an annual or
100-hour inspection shall, before that approval, run the aircraft engine or engines to determine
satisfactory performance in accordance with the current manufacturer's recommendations of—
(i) Power output (static and idle rpm);
(ii) Magnetos;
(iii) Fuel and oil pressure; and
(iv) Cylinder and oil temperature.

(3) Each person approving a turbine-engined aircraft for return to service after an annual or 100-
hour inspection shall, before that approval, run the aircraft engine or engines to determine
satisfactory performance in accordance with the current manufacturer's recommendations.
(d) Progressive inspections.
(1) Each person performing a progressive inspection shall, at the start of a progressive inspection
shall, at the start of a progressive inspection system, inspect the aircraft completely. After this
initial inspection, routine and detailed inspections must be conducted as prescribed in the
progressive inspection schedule. Routine inspections consist of visual examination or check
of the appliances the aircraft and its components and systems, insofar as practicable without
disassembly. Detailed inspections consist of a thorough examination of the appliances, the
aircraft, and its components and systems, with such disassembly as is necessary. For the
purposes of this subparagraph, the overhaul of a component or system is considered to be a
detailed inspection.
(2) If the aircraft is away from the station where inspections are normally conducted, an
appropriately rated AMT, an AMO or the manufacturer of the aircraft may perform inspections
in accordance with the procedures and using the forms of the person who would otherwise
perform the inspection.
(e) Continuous airworthiness maintenance program inspections.
(1) Each person performing the inspection program required for an AOC holder’s aircraft or
aircraft maintained under a continuous airworthiness maintenance program, shall perform the
inspection in accordance with the instructions and procedures set forth in the inspection
program.
(f) Maintenance of Very Light Aircraft (VLA)
(1) Maintenance of Very Light Aircraft shall be done in accordance with the requirements of
specified in the CAR VLA document.
(2) For non Type Certified VLA’s the Microlight Association is delegated oversight function.
5.6.1.8 PERFORMANCE RULES: AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS

(a) Each person performing an inspection or other maintenance specified in an airworthiness limitations
section of a current manufacturer's maintenance manual, or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness,
shall perform the inspection or other maintenance in accordance with that section, or in accordance
with specifications approved by the Authority.
5.7 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION RECORDS AND ENTRIES

5.7.1.1 CONTENT, FORM, AND DISPOSITION OF RECORDS FOR MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION OF AIRCRAFT AND LIFE LIMITED PARTS
(a) Each person who maintains, performs preventive maintenance, rebuilds, or alters an aircraft or life
limited parts shall, when the work is performed satisfactorily, make an entry in the maintenance
record of that equipment as follows—
(1) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Authority of work performed, including-
(i) The total time in services (hours, calendar time and cycles, as appropriate) of the
aircraft and all life-limited components;
(ii) The current status of compliance with all mandatory continuing airworthiness
information;
(iii) Appropriate details of alterations and repairs;
(iv) Time in service (hours, calendar time and cycles, as appropriate) since last overhaul of
the aircraft or its components subject to a mandatory overhaul life;
(v) The current status of the aircraft’s compliance with the maintenance program; and the
detailed maintenance records to show that all requirements for signing of a maintenance
release have been met.
(2) Completion date of the work performed;
(3) Name, signature, certificate number, and kind of license held by the person approving the
work.
Note: The signature constitutes the approval for return to service only for the work performed.
(b) In addition to the entry required by paragraph (a), major repairs and alterations shall be entered on a
form, and the form disposed of, in the manner prescribed in IS: 5.7.1.1, by the person performing the
work.
5.7.1.2 CONTENT, FORM AND DISPOSITION OF RECORDS FOR MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE, OVERHAUL AND REBUILDING OF A PRODUCT
(a) No person shall approve for return to service any aeronautical product that has undergone
maintenance, preventive maintenance, overhaul or rebuilding of a product unless—
(1) The appropriate maintenance record entry has been made;
(2) The repair or alteration form authorised by or furnished by the Authority has been executed in
a manner prescribed by the Authority;
(3) If a repair or alteration results in any change in the aircraft operating limitations or flight data
contained in the approved aircraft flight manual, those operating limitations or flight data are
appropriately revised and set forth as prescribed.
(b) Additional entries for overhaul and rebuilding.
(1) No person shall describe in any required maintenance entry or form, an aeronautical product
as being overhauled or rebuilt unless—
(i) It has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected as permitted, repaired as necessary, and
reassembled using methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Authority; and
(ii) It has been tested in accordance with approved standards and technical data, or in
accordance with current standards and technical data acceptable to the Authority, which
have been developed and documented by the holder of the type certificate,
supplemental type certificate, or a material, part, process, or appliance manufacturing
approval.
(2) No person shall describe in any required maintenance entry or form an aircraft or other
aeronautical product as being rebuilt unless it has been disassembled, cleaned, inspected as
permitted, repaired as necessary, reassembled, and tested to the same tolerances and limits
as a new item, using either new parts or used parts that conform to new part tolerances and
limits.
(c) If the maintenance, preventive maintenance, overhaul or rebuilding of a product is performed by an

AMO, the AMO shall complete an airworthiness approval tag (CAA form) as prescribed in Part 6.
5.7.1.3 CONTENT, FORM, AND DISPOSITION OF RECORDS OF INSPECTIONS FOR RETURN TO

SERVICE
(a) Inspection record entries. The person approving or disapproving the return to service of an
aeronautical product after any inspection performed in accordance with Part 8, shall make an entry in
the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following information—
(1) Type of inspection and a brief description of the extent of the inspection;
(2) Date of the inspection and aircraft or component total time in service;
(3) Signature, the license number, and kind of license held by the person approving or
disapproving for return to service the aeronautical product;
(4) If the aircraft or component is found to be airworthy and approved for return to service, the
following or a similarly worded statement— “I certify that this aircraft/ component has been
inspected in accordance with (insert type) inspection and was determined to be in airworthy
condition”;
(5) If the aircraft or component is not approved for return to service because of needed
maintenance, non-compliance with the applicable specifications, airworthiness directives, or
other approved data, the following or a similarly worded statement—I certify that this
aircraft/component has been inspected in accordance with (insert type) inspection and a list of
discrepancies and unairworthy items dated (date) has been provided for the aircraft owner or
operator; and
(6) If an inspection is conducted under an inspection program provided for in Part 8, the person
performing the inspection shall make an entry identifying the inspection program
accomplished, and containing a statement that the inspection was performed in accordance
with the inspections and procedures for that particular program.
(b) Listing of discrepancies. The person performing any inspection required in Part 8 who finds that the
aircraft is not airworthy or does not meet the applicable type certificate data sheet, airworthiness
directives or other approved data upon which its airworthiness depends, shall give the
owner/operator a signed and dated list of those discrepancies.
5.8 TYPE ACCEPTANCE AND PRODUCTION CERTIFICATION
SUBPART A — GENERAL
5.8.1 PURPOSE
This Part prescribes regulations governing—
(1) the type certification of a product to be manufactured in Zimbabwe:

(2) the type acceptance certification of a product to be imported into Zimbabwe:
(3) the approval or authorization of a design change, material, part, process, appliance, technical data, and a
critical part:
(4) the issue of a document for the export of a product, critical part, or appliance:
(5) the identification of a product or a critical part.
5.8.2 RESERVED
5.8.3 DEFINITIONS
In this Part:
Critical part means an aircraft part for which a replacement time, inspection interval, or related procedure is
specified in the Airworthiness Limitations section of a manufacturer's Maintenance Manual or Instructions for
Continued Airworthiness:
Type certificate includes—
(1) the type design; and

(2) the operating limitations; and
(3) the type certificate data sheet; and
(4) the applicable airworthiness design standards specified in Appendix C; and
(5) for an aircraft type, the flight manual; and Civil Aviation Regulations Part 5.8
(6) any other conditions or limitations prescribed for the product type under this Part.
5.8.5 RESERVED
5.8.7 OVERSEAS APPLICATIONS

Applications for certificates, approvals, or authorizations from persons located outside of Zimbabwe shall only be
considered for approval if the Authority is satisfied that there is a need for the certificate, approval, or authorization.
5.8.8 REQUIRED DESIGN CHANGES

(a) Where the Authority issues an airworthiness directive for a product under this Part, the holder of the type
certificate for the product type shall—
(1) if the Authority determines that design changes are necessary to correct the unsafe condition of the
product, upon the Authority’s request, submit appropriate design changes to the Authority for
approval; and
(2) upon approval of the design changes, make the descriptive data covering the changes available to all
operators of the product.
(b) If there are no current unsafe conditions of the product but it is found through service experience that
changes in the type certificate will contribute to the safety of the product, the holder of the type certificate
for a product type shall—
(1) upon the Authority’s request, submit appropriate design changes to the Authority for approval; and
(2) upon approval of the design changes, make the descriptive data covering the changes available to all
operators of the product.
SUBPART B — TYPE CERTIFICATES AND TYPE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATES
5.8.11 PURPOSE
This Subpart prescribes regulations governing—
Civil Aviation Regulations Part 5.8
(1) the type certification of a product to be manufactured in Zimbabwe:

(2) the type acceptance certification of a product to be imported into Zimbabwe:
(3) the responsibilities of a holder of a type certificate.
5.8.15 RESERVED
5.8.17 APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE

(a) An applicant for the issue of a type certificate for a product type must complete CAA form and submit it to the
Authority with—
(1) a payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by regulations made under the Act; and
(2) the following information—
(i) for an aircraft type, a three-view drawing of the aircraft type and any available preliminary basic
data; and
(ii) for an aircraft engine or propeller type, a description of its design features, its operating
characteristics, and its proposed operating limitations; and
(iii) any further particulars relating to the product as required by this Subpart or may be required by
the Authority.
(b) An application for the issue of a type certificate for a product type remains in effect for a period of—
(1) 3 years; or
(2) 5 years for an aeroplane type with a MCTOW greater than 5700 kg; or
(3) 5 years for a rotorcraft type with a MCTOW greater than 2730 kg; or
(4) a longer period that may be approved by the Authority.
(5) An applicant for the issue of a type acceptance certificate for a product type must complete CAA form
and submit it to the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by
regulations made under the Act.
5.8.19 ISSUE OF CERTIFICATE

(a) An applicant is entitled to the issue of a type certificate or a type acceptance certificate for a product type if
the Authority is satisfied that—
(1) the applicant meets the applicable certification requirements in regulations 5.8.31 to 5.8.43; and
(2) the issue of the certificate is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
(3) for a type certificate for a product type—
(i) the inspections and tests required under regulation 5.8.35 confirm that the product type meets
the applicable airworthiness requirements; and either
(ii) the applicant holds or has applied for a design organization certificate; or
(iii) the applicant holds or has applied for a Production Certificate
(b) If a type certificate is not issued within the time period specified in regulation 5.8.17(b) for the application, the
applicant may, in accordance with regulation 5.8.17(a),—
(1) submit a new application for a type certificate; or
(2) submit an application to extend the original application.

(c) If an application submitted under paragraph (b)(2) to extend an application for a type certificate is accepted,
the effective date of the original application is deemed to be a date that precedes the actual date of issue of
the type certificate by a period not greater than the period established under regulation 5.8.17(b) for the
original application.
5.8.23 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The Authority may prescribe special conditions for a product to establish a level of safety equivalent to the
airworthiness design standards specified in Appendix C if the Authority determines that the airworthiness standards
do not contain adequate or appropriate safety levels because—
(1) the product has novel or unusual design features relative to the design practices on which the
applicable airworthiness design standards are based; or
(2) the intended use of the product is unconventional.
5.8.25 DURATION OF CERTIFICATE

(a) A type certificate remains in force unless the certificate is suspended or revoked.
(b) A type acceptance certificate remains in force unless the type certificate or other equivalent document required
under regulation 5.8.43(a)(1)(i) for the issue of the type acceptance certificate is no longer valid.
5.8.27 TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE

(a) A holder of a type certificate must not transfer the certificate to another person unless the person to hold the
type certificate is acceptable to the Authority and the person holds—
(1) a design organization certificate or
(2) a Production Certificate .
(b) A holder of a type certificate must, before transferring a type certificate,—
(1) notify the Authority in writing of the name and address for service of the transferee; and
(2) produce the type certificate to the Authority for amendment.
TYPE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
5.8.31 AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

An applicant for the grant of a type certificate for a product type must provide the Authority with evidence that—
(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), the product type design complies with—
(i) the applicable airworthiness design standard specified in Appendix C or any later amendment of
that standard as selected by the applicant; and
(ii) any special conditions prescribed by the Authority under 5.8.23; and
(iii) any other airworthiness requirement the Authority considers to be consistent with Annex 8 Part
II; lllA; lllB or lV and
(iv) the applicable aircraft noise and engine emission standards specified in Appendix C or any later
amendment of those standards as selected by the applicant; and
(v) the production of such aircraft or aircraft equipment was performed in a controlled manner
including the use of a quality system so that the construction and assembly are satisfactory
(vi) records are maintained such that the identification of aircraft or aircraft parts with their approved
design and production can be established.
(2) any airworthiness requirement not complied with is compensated for by factors providing an equivalent
level of safety; and
(3) no feature or characteristic of the product type makes it, when operated in accordance with the correctly
amended flight manual or other prescribed limitations, unsafe for the intended use.
5.8.32 AIRCRAFT NOISE AND ENGINE EMISSION CERTIFICATION

An applicant for the grant of a type certificate for a product type must provide the Authority with—
(1) for an aircraft type, aircraft noise certification information consisting of—
(i) the manufacturer's type and model designation, engine type and model, and if applicable the
propeller type and model; and
(ii) a statement identifying the applicable noise standard for the aircraft type in accordance with the
standard category aircraft noise standard specified in Appendix C; and
(iii) a list of any modifications that have been incorporated in the aircraft design to ensure
compliance with the noise standard identified by the applicant under paragraph (1)(ii); and
(iv) a statement specifying the average aircraft noise levels measured in accordance with the
standards and procedures prescribed for the noise standard identified by the applicant under
paragraph (1)(ii); and
(v) a statement specifying the maximum weight of the aircraft during the noise level measurements
required in paragraph (1)(iv); and
(2) for turbojet and turbofan engine types, engine emission certification information meeting the standard
category engine emission standards specified in Appendix C, including —
(i) the manufacturer's type and model designation; and
(ii) a statement identifying the applicable engine emission standard for the engine type, in accordance with
the standard category aircraft engine emission standard specified in Appendix C; and
(iii) a list of any modifications that have been incorporated in the engines to ensure compliance with the
emission standard identified by the applicant under paragraph (2)(ii); and
(iv) a statement of the rated output as prescribed in the emission standard identified by the applicant under
(v) a statement of the reference pressure ratio as required by the emission standard identified by the
applicant under paragraph (2)(ii); and
(vi) a statement identifying compliance with the Smoke Number requirements in the emission standard
identified by the applicant under paragraph (2)(ii); and a statement identifying compliance with the
gaseous pollutant requirements in the emission standard identified by the applicant under paragraph
(2)(ii).
5.8.33 TYPE DESIGN

An applicant for the grant of a type certificate for a product type must—
(1) provide the Authority with a type design that consists of—
(i) the drawings, specifications, and information necessary to define the configuration and the design
features of the product type which have been shown to comply with the applicable airworthiness
requirements; and
(ii) a list of those drawings and specifications provided under paragraph (1)(i); and
(iii) the information on dimensions, materials, and processes necessary to define the structural
strength of the product type; and
(iv) the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, required in
the applicable airworthiness design standards specified in Appendix C; and
(v) any other data necessary to allow the determination of the airworthiness of later products of the
same type; and identify each type design and each variant within the type design.
(2) the Authority shall take steps to withhold approval of design if the aircraft or aircraft product is known or
suspected to have dangerous features not specifically guarded against by the appropriate requirements.
5.8.35 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

(a) Each applicant for the grant of a type certificate for a product type shall inspect and test a product of the type
to ensure that—
(1) the product complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements; and
(2) the materials and product conform to the specifications in the type design; and
(3) all parts of the product conform to the drawings in the type design; and
(4) the manufacturing processes, construction and assembly conform to those specified in the type design.
(b) The applicant shall, after making the inspections and tests required under paragraph (a)—
(1) permit the Authority to perform any inspection and flight and ground testing that the Authority may
require; and
(2) provide evidence that the product meets the requirements in paragraphs (a)(2), (3) and (4); and
(3) ensure that the product remains unchanged between the time that the product is shown to meet the
requirements in paragraphs (a)(2), (3) and (4) and presentation to the Authority for testing.
5.8.37 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
(a) Each applicant for the grant of a type certificate presenting a product to the Authority for tests under 5.8.35(b)
shall provide the Authority with a statement of compliance stating that the applicant has complied with the
requirements of 5.8.35(b)(2) and (3).
(b) Each applicant for the grant of a type certificate for a product type shall provide the Authority with a statement
of compliance stating that the product complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements.
5.8.39 FLIGHT TESTS

(a) Subject to paragraph (b), an applicant for the issue of a type certificate for an aircraft type must make a flight
test that the Authority may require to verify that—
(1) the aircraft type complies with the applicable airworthiness requirements; and the aircraft type and the
aircraft components are reliable and function properly.
(b) The applicant must ensure that—
(1) before a flight test that is required under paragraph (a) is made—
(i) the aircraft complies with the structural requirements of the applicable airworthiness design
standards specified in Appendix C; and
(ii) the aircraft has undergone the necessary ground inspections and tests; and
(iii) the aircraft conforms to the type design; and
(2) every flight test that is required under paragraph (a) is conducted—
(i) by a person who meets the requirements prescribed in these regulations ; and
(ii) in accordance with applicable procedures that are acceptable to the Authority.
TYPE ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATION OR VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS
5.8.41 AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

An applicant for the issue of a type acceptance certificate or validation of a type certificate
for a product type must provide the Authority with evidence that—
(1) the product type meets the applicable —
a. airworthiness design standards; and
b. aircraft noise and engine emission standards—specified in Appendix C, and effective at the date
assigned in the foreign type certificate or an equivalent document, unless another date is specified
in writing by the Authority; and
c. no feature or characteristic of the product type makes it, when operated in accordance with the
correctly amended flight manual or other prescribed limitations, unsafe for the intended use.
d. a list of any modifications that have been incorporated in the aircraft design to ensure compliance
with the noise standard identified by the applicant under paragraph (1)(ii); and
e. a statement specifying the average aircraft noise levels measured in accordance with the
standards and procedures prescribed for the noise standard identified by the applicant under
f. a statement specifying the maximum weight of the aircraft during the noise level measurements
required in paragraph (1)(iv); and
(2) for turbojet and turbofan engine types, engine emission certification information meeting the standard
category engine emission standards specified in Appendix C, including —
(i) the manufacturer's type and model designation; and
(ii) a statement identifying the applicable engine emission standard for the engine type, in accordance
with the standard category aircraft engine emission standard specified in Appendix C; and
(iii) a list of any modifications that have been incorporated in the engines to ensure compliance with
the emission standard identified by the applicant under paragraph (2)(ii); and
(iv) a statement of the rated output as prescribed in the emission standard identified by the applicant
under paragraph (2)(ii); and
(v) a statement of the reference pressure ratio as required by the emission standard identified by the
applicant under paragraph (2)(ii); and
(vi) a statement identifying compliance with the Smoke Number requirements in the emission standard
identified by the applicant under paragraph (2)(ii); and
(vii) a statement identifying compliance with the gaseous pollutant requirements in the emission
standard identified by the applicant under paragraph (2)(ii).
(3) the product type meets any special conditions imposed under the foreign type certification or as specified
in writing by the Authority under regulation 5.8.23; and
(4) any airworthiness requirement not complied with is compensated for by a factor that provides an
equivalent level of safety; and
(5) there is no feature or characteristic of the product type that makes it unsafe for the intended use.
5.8.43 DATA REQUIREMENTS

(a) An applicant for the issue of a type acceptance certificate for a product type must provide the Authority with—
(1) evidence that—
(i) the type design has been approved by an ICAO contracting State of Design by the issue of a type
certificate or an equivalent document; and
(ii) the type certificate or equivalent document is considered to be valid by the State of Design; and
(2) details of the airworthiness requirements complied with, for the issue of the type certificate or equivalent
document specified in paragraph (a)(1), including—
(i) the airworthiness design standards; and
(ii) the effective date of the standards; and
(iii) any special condition imposed under the foreign type certification; and
(iv) any requirement not complied with and any compensating factor that provides an equivalent level
of safety acceptable to the Authority; and
(v) any airworthiness limitation; and
(3) details of the information required in regulation 5.8.32(1) and (2) regarding aircraft noise and engine
emission certification; and
(4) a list identifying the data submitted for the issue of the type certificate or equivalent document specified
in paragraph (a)(1), showing compliance with the applicable airworthiness design standards; and
(5) for an aircraft, a copy of the flight manual approved under the type certificate or equivalent document
specified in paragraph (a)(1) or, if the applicable design standards do not require a flight manual to be
provided, a flight manual meeting the standards prescribed in Appendix C; and
(6) if required by the Authority,—

(i) a copy of the maintenance manual for the product type;
(ii) a copy of the current service information issued by the manufacturer of the product type;
(iii) a copy of an illustrated parts catalogue for the product type;
(7) evidence that the manufacturer, or holder of the type certificate or equivalent document specified in
paragraph (a)(1), has agreed to provide the Authority with a copy of every amendment and re-issue of the
documents prescribed in paragraphs (a)(5) and (a)(6).
(b) If the product type referred to in paragraph (a) is an aircraft type, the information required under paragraph (a)(6)
must include the aircraft engine, and propeller, if applicable.
(c) The Authority may specify in writing the range of serial numbers or models of products to which the type
acceptance certificate relates, or redefine the applicability of the certificate if the requirements under regulations
5.8.41 and 5.8.43 are satisfied for any additional product.
SUBPART C — DESIGN CHANGES

5.8.71 PURPOSE
This Subpart prescribes regulations governing the approval of a design change.
5.8.73 APPROVAL OF DESIGN CHANGES

(a) A design change may be approved by—
(1) including it in an Airworthiness Directive; or
(2) the approval of a modification; or
(3) the approval of a change to the type certificate or type acceptance certificate under Subpart D; or
(4) the issue of a supplemental type certificate under Subpart E.
(b) Design changes are acceptable to the Authority if they are—
(1) described by technical data listed in Appendix D; or
(2) evidently showing that the aircraft will continue to comply with the design aspects of the
appropriate airworthiness requirements used for the type certification of that aircraft type or amended type
certificate
(3)accepted by the issue of an airworthiness certificate.
5.8.75 CONTINUATION OF DESIGN CHANGES

Each design change that has been approved by the Authority at the time this Part comes into force shall be deemed
to have been approved under this Part.
5.8.77 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS RESPONSIBILITIES

The organization under which the statement of compliance for a design change was issued shall undertake the
continued airworthiness responsibilities required in respect of the change.
5.8.79 ACCEPTANCE OF DESIGN CHANGES BY THE ISSUE OF AN AIRWORTHINESS

CERTIFICATE
(a) A design change embodied on an aircraft may be accepted by the issue of an airworthiness certificate for that
aircraft if —
(1) the design change is recorded in the maintenance records for the aircraft at the time of issue of the
airworthiness certificate; and
(2) there is sufficient evidence that the design change meets the applicable airworthiness requirements; and
(3) there is sufficient evidence that the design change meets the applicable aircraft noise and engine
emission standards specified in Appendix C.
(b) A design change accepted under this regulation may only be embodied on the individual aircraft for which the
airworthiness certificate has been issued.
5.8.81 CAA FORM – APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS

The Authority shall approve a modification by approving the modification’s technical data under 5.8.505.
SUBPART D — CHANGES TO TYPE CERTIFICATES AND TYPE ACCEPTANCE

CERTIFICATES
5.8.91 PURPOSE
This Subpart prescribes regulations governing the approval of a change to a type certificate and a type acceptance
certificate.
5.8.93 CHANGES TO CERTIFICATES

(a) A change to a type certificate in accordance with this Subpart may include a change to any of the following:
(1) the type certificate category:
(2) the type design:
(3) the flight manual:
(4) the operating limitations:
(5) the type certificate data sheet:
(6) any special condition specified in the type certificate.
(b) A change to a type acceptance certificate must be made in accordance with regulation 5.8.95(b).
5.8.95 DESIGN CHANGES REQUIRING A NEW CERTIFICATE

(a) Each applicant for a design change approval shall make a new application for a type certificate where—
(1) the Authority determines that the proposed change in the design, configuration, power, power
limitations for engines, speed limitations for engines, or weight, is so extensive that a substantially
complete investigation of compliance with the airworthiness requirements is required; or
(2) for an aircraft type, the proposed change is to—
(i) the number of engines or rotors; or
(ii) engines or rotors using different principles of propulsion; or
(iii) rotors using different principles of operation; or
(3) for an aircraft engine type, the proposed change is in the principle of operation; or
(4) for a propeller type, the proposed change is in—
(i) the number of blades; or
(ii) the principle of pitch change operation; or
(iii) the blade material.
(b) Each applicant for the approval of a change to a type acceptance certificate shall make a new application for a
type acceptance certificate in accordance with Subpart B and provide the Authority with evidence that the
applicable foreign authority has approved the change to its type certificate in accordance with the applicable
airworthiness requirements.
5.8.97 LIMITATIONS OF CHANGES TO TYPE CERTIFICATES

An approved change to a type certificate shall be limited to the specific configuration upon which the change is made
unless the applicant provides the Authority with—
(1) the identification of the other configurations of the same type for which approval is requested; and
(2) evidence that the change is compatible with the other configurations.
5.8.99 ELIGIBILITY
The applicant for a change to a type certificate shall be the certificate holder.
5.8.101 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

Each applicant for a change to a type certificate shall complete CAA form which shall require—
(1) the name and address for service in Zimbabwe of the applicant; and
(2) the information requested in 5.8.505; and
(3) any descriptive data for inclusion in the certificate; and
(4) such further particulars relating to the product and applicant as may be required by the Authority as
indicated on the form and submit it to the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee
prescribed by regulations made under the Act.
5.8.103 APPROVAL OF CHANGE TO TYPE CERTIFICATE

The Authority may approve a change to a type certificate and an applicant is entitled to the approval of a change to a
type certificate if—
(1) the applicant meets the applicable requirements of this Subpart in a manner acceptable to the Authority; and
(2) the change to the type certificate is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
(3) any airworthiness requirement not complied with is compensated for by a factor that provides a level of
safety acceptable to the Authority for the intended continuing use of the aircraft; and
(4) there is no feature or characteristic of the changed product that makes it unsafe for the intended use if it is
operated in accordance with the correctly amended flight manual or other specified limitations.
SUBPART K — MATERIALS, PARTS, PROCESSES, AND APPLIANCES
5.8.301 PURPOSE
This Subpart prescribes regulations governing the approval or acceptance of a material, part, process, and
appliance.
5.8.303 REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION MATERIALS, PARTS, AND APPLIANCES

A replacement or modification material, part, or appliance to be installed into a type certificated product must—
(1) be authorized by the holder of the type certificate for the product as complying with the type design;
or
(2) be manufactured by a person performing maintenance on the product and the replacement or
modification material, part, or appliance must be —
(i) certified by the person to conform to an approved type design including any embodied
design change; and
(ii) identified in accordance with Subpart Q, or
(3) be issued with a CAA AAT – authorized release certificate issued by the holder of a maintenance
organization certificate issued in accordance with Part 6 who established the conformity and
traceability of, and performed maintenance on, the part or appliance; or
(4) be issued with a CAA AAT – authorized release certificate issued by the holder of a manufacturing
organization certificate issued in accordance with this Part who manufactured the part or appliance
in accordance with a—
(i) TSO authorization; or
(ii) PMA authorization; or
(iii) supplemental type certificate issued under Subpart E; or
(5) be issued with a release note, by the organisation, who established the conformity of the material,
part, or appliance; or
(6) be a standard part; or
(7) be an imported part accepted for the purpose by the Authority.
5.8.305 APPROVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF PROCESSES
If a process is required to meet the airworthiness requirements for the issue of a type certificate or of any CAR, then
it shall be—
1. included in the exposition of the holder of a maintenance organization certificate issued under Part
6; or
2. included in the exposition of the holder of a manufacturing organization certificate issued under this
Part; or
3. otherwise acceptable to the Authority.
SUBPART L — EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES
5.8.321 PURPOSE
This Subpart prescribes regulations governing the issue of—
1. an export airworthiness certificate for the export of a product:

2. CAA AAT – authorized release certificates for the export of a part and an appliance.
5.8.323 RESERVED
5.8.325 RESERVED
5.8.327 EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE EXCEPTIONS

If the applicant for an export airworthiness certificate provides a written statement by the State of the importer, in
accordance with 5.8.333(b), the Authority may issue the export airworthiness certificate with listed exceptions of—
(1) the requirements of this Subpart that have not been met; and
(2) any differences in configuration between the exported product and the relative type approved or
type accepted product.
5.8.329 ELIGIBILITY
Any exporter or exporter’s authorized representative may apply for the issue of an export airworthiness certificate for
a product.
5.8.331 APPLICATION FOR EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

(a) An applicant for the issue of an export airworthiness certificate must complete a CAA form, and submit it to
the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by regulations made under the
Act and provide the Authority with—
(i) the product conforms to a type design acceptable to the State of the importer; and
(ii) any special certification condition of the State of the importer has been met; and
(iii) the State of the importer accepts any exception to be listed in the certificate; and
(iv) the product has been identified in accordance with Subpart Q; and
(v) the applicable airworthiness directives have been complied with; and
(2) any log book, modification and repair form, and historical record that the Authority may require for
other than a new product; and
(3) a description of any method used, including the duration of the effectiveness of the method, for the
preservation and packaging of a product, to protect it against corrosion and damage while in transit
or storage; and
(4) the date when ownership passed, or is expected to pass, to a purchaser in the State of the
importer; and
(5) the date on which any document that is not available at the date of application is expected to
become available; and
(6) supporting documentation for any variance to this Subpart; and
(7) further particulars relating to the product and the applicant, if required by the Authority as indicated
in the form.
(b) An applicant for the issue of an export airworthiness certificate for an aircraft must, in addition to paragraph
(a), provide the Authority with—
(i) for a new aircraft, it has been manufactured under the authority of a manufacturing organization
certificate issued in accordance with this Part; and
(ii) for other than a new aircraft, it possesses or qualifies for an airworthiness certificate under
Subpart H; and
(iii) the aircraft is issued with the appropriate flight manual and, for a new aircraft, maintenance
manual; and
(iv) a weight and balance report has been completed, with a loading schedule if applicable; and
(v) the aircraft has, within 60 days before the application for the export airworthiness certificate,
undergone a 100-hour, or equivalent, inspection in accordance with a manufacturer’s
maintenance schedule, or an equivalent inspection acceptable to the Authority; and
(vi) any installations incorporated for the purpose of export delivery comply with the applicable
airworthiness requirements or have been approved by the issue of a special category – special
flight permit airworthiness certificate under Subpart H; and
(2) confirmation that any installation described in paragraph (b)(1)(vi) is to be removed and the aircraft
restored to the approved type configuration upon completion of the delivery flight.
(c) The applicant must make the product that is the subject of the export airworthiness certificate and
associated data available for inspection if required by the Authority.
5.8.333 ISSUE OF EXPORT AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

(a) The Authority may issue an export airworthiness certificate for a product and an applicant is entitled to an
export airworthiness certificate if the Authority is satisfied that—
(1) the applicant meets the applicable requirements of this Subpart; and
(2) the issue of the certificate is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
(3) any airworthiness requirement that is not complied with is compensated for by a factor that
provides an acceptable level of safety.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(1), the Authority may issue an export airworthiness certificate for a product
that does not meet every airworthiness requirement of regulation 5.8.331 if the applicant provides written
evidence that the non-compliance with any particular requirement is acceptable to the State of the importer.
(c) An export airworthiness certificate issued by the Authority under this Subpart—
(1) may be subject to conditions as the Authority considers appropriate in each particular case; and
(2) does not authorize the installation or use of a product.
5.8.335 VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE

(a) An export airworthiness certificate issued under this Subpart shall remain valid, providing there is no
subsequent design change to the product, until the completion of delivery to the importer’s State.
(b) The holder of an export airworthiness certificate invalidated because of a design change shall forthwith
surrender the certificate to the Authority.
5.8.337 TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE

An export airworthiness certificate is transferred with the product.
5.8.339 USE OF CAA AAT – AUTHORIZED RELEASE CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT

(a) The CAA AAT – authorized release certificate must only be used for the export of a part or appliance if—
(1) the part or appliance—
(i) is new, has been newly overhauled, or was last installed in an aircraft which possesses a valid
standard or restricted category airworthiness certificate and the part or appliance is fit for release to
service; and
(ii) conforms to approved design data; and
(iii) is in a condition for safe operation; and
(iv) meets any special conditions for import required by the State of the importer; and
(2) the CAA AAT – authorized release certificate has been issued in accordance with the procedures of—
(i) an aircraft maintenance organization certificated in accordance with Part 6; or
(ii) an aircraft manufacturing organization certificated in accordance with this Part.
(b) A part or appliance does not need to meet every requirement under paragraph (a) if the State of the importer
indicates in writing that the part or appliance is acceptable to the State.
5.8.341 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN EXPORTER

(a) When title to an aircraft passes or has passed to a foreign purchaser, the exporter who was granted an export
airworthiness certificate shall—
(1) where applicable, request the cancellation of the Zimbabwe registration and airworthiness certificates,
giving the date of transfer of title and the name and address of the foreign owner; and
(2) return the registration and airworthiness certificates to the Authority; and
(3) submit a statement certifying that the Zimbabwe nationality and registration marks have been removed from
the aircraft.
(b) Unless otherwise agreed with the State of the importer, the exporter who was granted an export airworthiness
certificate shall—
(1) forward to the appropriate authority of the State of the importer—
(i) all documents and information necessary for the proper operation of the product and any other material
as is stipulated in the special requirements of the State of the importer; and
(ii) the applicable manufacturer's assembly instructions for un-assembled aircraft and an approved flight test
check list; and
(2) preserve and package products to protect them against corrosion and damage whilst in transit or storage;
and
(3) upon completion of an export delivery of an aircraft, remove, or have removed, any temporary installation
incorporated for the purpose of delivery and restore the aircraft to the approved type configuration.
SUBPART M — REPAIRS
5.8.431 APPLICABILITY
This Subpart prescribes the means for the approval of repair designs.
5.8.433 APPROVAL OF DESIGNS FOR REPAIRS
A repair, the design of which has not been approved under the type certificate or type acceptance certificate, shall be
treated as a design change to be approved in accordance with Subparts C, D, or E.
SUBPART N — TECHNICAL DATA AND AIRWORTHINESS SPECIFICATIONS
5.8.501 PURPOSE
(1) the approval or acceptance of technical data:

(2) the approval or acceptance of specifications for a material, part, process, or appliance:
(3) the approval of a deviation from specifications for a material, part, process, or appliance.
5.8.503 ACCEPTABLE TECHNICAL DATA

(a) Technical data shall only be used if it is approved, or is acceptable to the Authority.
(b)Acceptable technical data are listed in Appendix D to this Part.
5.8.505 CAA FORM – APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL DATA

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), an applicant for the approval of technical data must complete
CAA form, and submit it to the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by
regulations made under the Act and provide the Authority with—
(2) any documentation necessary to define the data; and
(3) a description of any design change including—
(i) sufficient data to identify the change; and
(ii) the identification of every part of a product, component, or appliance affected by the change;
and
(4) for a product, component, or appliance to be changed in accordance with the data,—
(i) details of any investigation, test or analysis that may be necessary to show compliance with the
applicable airworthiness requirements; and
(ii) adequate maintenance and operating data to ensure the product, component, or appliance can
be properly maintained and operated; and
(5) any further particulars relating to the applicant, the technical data, and any design change, if required by
the Authority as indicated in the form; and
(6) one of the following:
i. a statement of compliance provided by a design organisation stating that the technical data meets
the airworthiness requirements of regulation 5.8.31, and the applicable additional airworthiness
requirements, and the applicable aircraft noise and engine emission requirements prescribed in
regulation 5.8.32, and that the associated design change is fit for embodiment:
ii. a statement equivalent to that required by paragraph (a)(6)(i) issued in accordance with the
requirements of an appropriate foreign authority:
iii. a written request that a statement of compliance be provided during the technical data approval
process.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(6)(i), a statement of compliance may state that the technical data—
(1) meets the airworthiness, aircraft noise and engine emission requirements incorporated by reference in
the type certificate; or
(2) if special conditions are applied, meets a level of safety equivalent to that required under paragraph
(a)(6)(i).
(c) An aircraft design organization may use a document other than CAA form to record the information required
under paragraph (a).
(d) The Authority may approve technical data and an applicant is entitled to the approval of technical data if the
Authority is satisfied that—
1. the applicant meets the applicable requirements under paragraph (a); and (2)the approval of the data is not
contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
2. any airworthiness requirement that is not complied with is compensated for by a factor that provides an
acceptable level of safety; and
3. there is no feature or characteristic of a product, component, or appliance that makes it unsafe for its
intended use when the product, component, or appliance is—
(i) changed in accordance with the data; and
(ii) operated in accordance with the correctly amended flight manual or other specified limitations.
(e) Notwithstanding paragraph (d)(1), the Authority may approve technical data without the applicant meeting every
requirement of paragraph (a) if—
(1) the application is limited to an individual product, component, or appliance; and
(2) the technical data for an aircraft that holds a special category airworthiness certificate meets the standards
that applied for the issue of the airworthiness certificate; and
(3) the data provided by the applicant is sufficient to identify the associated design change.
5.8.507 APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS

The specification for a material, part, process, or appliance shall be approved by—
(1) the issue of an TSO if sufficient information is available to show that the specification defines an acceptable
minimum performance standard; or
(2) the application of that specification in an approved design or design change but only for that design or
design change; or
(3) another method acceptable to the Authority.
5.8.509 ACCEPTANCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

A specification for a material, part, process, or appliance may be acceptable to the Authority if—
(1) it is applied by, or accepted for use in, an airworthiness design standard listed in Appendix C and is used
only for that airworthiness design standard; or
(2) it has been approved or accepted by a foreign aviation authority; or
(3) it is a specification for a standard part and it is—
(i) an established industry specification; or
(ii) a Zimbabwe national specification; or
(iii) a foreign national specification.
5.8.511 APPLICATION FOR DEVIATION FROM SPECIFICATION

(a) Each applicant for a deviation to the performance standard of a TSO or accepted specification shall complete
CAA form, which shall require—
(2) the identification of the product, component, or appliance to which the deviation is to apply; and
(3) any documentation necessary to support the deviation and its suitability for application to the product,
component, or appliance; and
(4) evidence that the standard from which a deviation is requested is compensated for by factors or design
features providing—
(i) an equivalent minimum performance standard; and
(ii) a level of safety acceptable to the Authority; and
(5) such further particulars relating to the applicant as may be required by the Authority as indicated on the
form— and submit it to the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by
(b) An applicant is entitled to an approval of a deviation from specification if—
(1) the applicant meets the applicable requirements of this Regulation in a manner acceptable to the Authority;
and
(2) the approval of the deviation is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
(3) any airworthiness requirements not complied with are compensated for by factors that provide a level of
safety acceptable to the Authority.
SUBPART O — ZIMBABWE TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER AUTHORIZATIONS
(1) the approval of designs for articles by the issue of a TSO authorization; and
(2) the responsibilities of the holder of a TSO authorization.
5.8.603 DEFINITIONS
In this Part:
Article means any material, part, process, or appliance.
5.8.605 REQUIREMENT FOR TSO AUTHORIZATION

(a) A TSO authorization is—
(1) a design approval issued to the manufacturer of an article that has been found to meet a TSO; and
(2) an authorization to mark an article with the letters TSO.
(b) No person may identify an article with a TSO marking unless that person holds a TSO authorization in respect of
that article and the article meets the TSO performance standards.
5.8.607 ELIGIBILITY
(a) The applicant for the grant of a TSO authorization shall—
(1) be the holder of, or the applicant for, a manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part;
and
(2) have made all necessary preparations to, or be able to, produce the article.
(b) In addition to paragraph (a), if the Authority determines that the specification includes significant airworthiness
requirements, the applicant for the grant of a TSO authorization shall—
(1) be the holder of, or the applicant for, a design organization with a rating appropriate to the article to be
produced; or
(2) arrange for the holder of a design organization certificate with a rating appropriate to the article to be
produced to show compliance with the specification; or
(3) have an equivalent procedure acceptable to the Authority.
5.8.609 APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION

Each applicant for the grant of a TSO authorization shall complete CAA form, which shall require—
(2) evidence that the applicant can—
i. comply with the design and performance requirements of the TSO; and
ii. reliably reproduce each article in accordance with the technical conditions of the applicable
specification; and
(3) one copy of the technical data required by the applicable TSO; and
(4) a statement of compliance by the applicant, or for an article that the Authority determines includes
significant airworthiness requirements, by the holder of a design organization certificate issued under
Part 146, stating that each article to be produced will comply with the technical conditions of the
applicable specification; and
(5) such further particulars relating to the applicant as may be required by the Authority as indicated on the
form— and submit it to the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee prescribed by
5.8.611 ISSUE OF AUTHORIZATION

An applicant is entitled to a TSO authorization if—
(1) (1) the applicant meets the applicable requirements of this Subpart in a manner acceptable to the
Authority; and
(2) the granting of the certificate is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
(3) the applicant has obtained a manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part.
5.8.613 PRIVILEGES OF AUTHORIZATION
(a) The holder of a TSO authorization for an article may—

(1) manufacture the article subject to compliance with 5.8.65.8 and 5.8.623(a) and (b); and
(2) identify the article with the TSO marking.
5.8.615 VALIDITY OF AUTHORIZATION

The TSO authorization may be suspended or revoked if the Authority determines that—
(1) the conditions required under this Subpart for the grant of an authorization are no longer being
observed; or
(2) the specification has been—
(i) cancelled; or
(ii) revised to such an extent that the existing authorization is no longer appropriate; or
(3) the manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part is suspended or revoked; or
(4) the responsibilities of the holder specified in 5.8.65.8 are no longer being discharged; or
(5) the article has been shown to give rise to unacceptable hazards in service.
5.8.617 DURATION OF AUTHORIZATION

(a) A TSO authorization issued under this Subpart shall remain in force until it is suspended or revoked.
(b) The holder of a TSO authorization that is revoked shall forthwith surrender the certificate to the Authority.
(c) The holder of a TSO authorization that is suspended shall forthwith produce the certificate to the Authority for
appropriate endorsement.
5.8.619 TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZATION

A TSO authorization issued under this Subpart is not transferable.
5.8.621 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORIZATION HOLDER

Each manufacturer of an article who is the holder of a TSO authorization for that article shall—
(1) manufacture each part in accordance with this Part; and
(2) ensure that each completed article conforms to its design data and is safe for installation; and
(3) prepare, maintain, and update master copies of all manuals required for the maintenance and
operation of the product; and
(4) make available to the users of the article those maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals necessary
for the maintenance and operation of the article; and
(5) permanently and legibly mark each article with the following information—
i. (i) the information prescribed in 5.8.813; and
ii. the name, type, or part number of the article; and
iii. the applicable TSO number; and

(6) upon the Authority’s request, make the maintenance, overhaul, and repair manuals and any other
records required by 5.8.625 available to the Authority.
5.8.623 DESIGN CHANGES

(a) No person shall make design changes to an article under this Subpart unless—
(1) they are the holder of the appropriate TSO authorization; or
(2) they apply for a separate TSO authorization.
(b) The holder of a TSO authorization may make design changes to an article it manufactures, other than significant
design changes, without further authorization by the Authority provided the holder—
(1) retains the basic model number of the article; and
(2) identifies any design change by a model number suffix or part number change; and
(3) forwards to the Authority any revised data that is necessary to identify the design change and show
continued compliance with the TSO.
(c) The holder of a TSO authorization intending to make a significant design change to an article it manufactures
shall—
(1) assign a new type or model designation to the article; and
(2) apply for a new TSO authorization.
5.8.625 RECORDS
(a) Each holder of a ZTSO authorization shall establish procedures to—

(1) identify, collect, index, store, maintain, and dispose of—
(i) records of each model of each article manufactured by the holder under a TSO authorization; and
(ii) all relevant design information, drawings, specifications, tests, analyses, and reports that show the
articles comply with the applicable TSO and this Part; and
(2) ensure that—
(i) all records are legible and of a permanent nature; and
(ii) except as provided in paragraph (b), the records required by paragraph (1) are retained for a period
of 2 years from the date the last example of the article is permanently withdrawn from service.
(b) The Authority may permit records to be retained for a lesser period than that required by paragraph (a)(2)(ii).
SUBPART P — ZIMBABWE PARTS MANUFACTURING APPROVAL AUTHORIZATIONS

(1) approval of designs for replacement or modification parts by the issue of a PMA authorization; and
(2) the responsibilities of the holder of a PMA authorization.
5.8.703 REQUIREMENT FOR PMA AUTHORIZATION

(a) A PMA authorization is—
(1) a design approval issued to the manufacturer of a replacement or modification part that has been
found by the Authority to comply with the applicable airworthiness requirements; and
(2) an authorization to mark a part with the letters PMA.
(3) No person may identify a part with a PMA marking unless that person holds a PMA authorization in
respect of that part and the part meets the applicable airworthiness requirements.
5.8.705 ELIGIBILITY
The applicant for the grant of a PMA authorization shall—
(1) be the holder of a manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part and have applied
for changes to their exposition for the manufacture of the part; or
(2) have applied for the grant of a manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part for the
manufacture of the part.
5.8.707 APPLICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION
(a) Each applicant for the grant of a PMA authorization shall complete CAA form, which shall require—
(2) the identity of the product onto which the part is to be installed; and
(3) a design that consists of—
(i) the drawings and specifications necessary to define the configuration and the design features
of the part; and
(ii) evidence that the configuration and the design features of the part comply with the applicable
airworthiness requirements; and
(iii) a list of those drawings and specifications specified in paragraph (a)(3)(i); and
(iv) the information on dimensions, materials, and processes necessary to define the structural
strength of the part; and
(4) evidence that the applicant can reliably reproduce each part in accordance with the design referred
to in paragraph (a)(3); and
(5) a statement of compliance by the applicant, or for an article that the Authority determines includes
significant airworthiness requirements, by the holder of a design organisation, stating that—
(i) the design of the part referred to in paragraph (a)(3) is identical to the design of the part that it
is to replace or complies with the airworthiness design standards that apply to the product
referred to in paragraph (a)(2); and
(ii) any inspections, tests, and computations required to show that the part complies with the
technical conditions of the applicable airworthiness standards have been completed and
documented; and
(6) such further particulars relating to the applicant as may be required by the Authority as indicated on
the form— and submit it to the Authority with a payment of the appropriate application fee
prescribed by regulations made under the Act.
(b) The applicant shall make the part and associated data available for any inspections that the Authority may
require.
5.8.709 ISSUE OF AUTHORIZATION

An applicant is entitled to a PMA authorization if—
(1) the applicant meets the applicable requirements of this Subpart in a manner acceptable to the
Authority; and
(2) the granting of the certificate is not contrary to the interests of aviation safety; and
(3) the applicant has obtained a manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part .
5.8.711 PRIVILEGES OF AUTHORIZATION
The holder of a PMA authorization for a part may—

(1) manufacture the part subject to compliance with 5.8.719; and
(2) identify the part with the PMA marking.
5.8.713 VALIDITY OF AUTHORIZATION

The PMA authorization may be suspended or revoked if the Authority finds that—
(1) the conditions required when the authorization was granted are no longer being observed; or
(2) the manufacturing organization certificate issued under this Part is suspended or revoked; or
(3) the responsibilities of the holder specified in 5.8.719 are no longer being discharged; or
(4) the article has been shown to give rise to unacceptable hazards in service.
5.8.715 DURATION OF AUTHORIZATION

(a) A PMA authorization issued under this Subpart shall remain in force until it is suspended or revoked.
(b) The holder of a PMA authorization that is revoked shall forthwith surrender the certificate to the Authority.
(c) The holder of a PMA authorization that is suspended shall forthwith produce the certificate to the Authority for
appropriate endorsement.
5.8.717 TRANSFER OF AUTHORIZATION

A PMA authorization issued under this Subpart is not transferable.
5.8.719 RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORIZATION HOLDER

Each holder of a PMA authorization for a part shall—
(1) manufacture each part in accordance with this Part; and
(2) ensure that each completed part conforms to its design data and is safe for installation; and
(3) permanently and legibly mark each part with the following information:
(i) the information prescribed in 5.8.813; and
(ii) the name, type, or part number of the article; and
(iii) the applicable PMA number; and
(4) upon the Authority’s request, make the records required by 5.8.75.8 available to the Authority.
5.8.720 RECORDS
(a) Each holder of a PMA authorization shall establish procedures to—
(1) identify, collect, index, store, maintain, and dispose of—
(i) records of all parts manufactured by the holder under a PMA authorization; and
(ii) all relevant design information, drawings, specifications, tests, analyses, and reports that show the
parts comply with the applicable PMA and this Part; and
(2) ensure that—
(i) all records are legible and of a permanent nature; and

(ii) except as provided in paragraph (b), the records required by paragraph (1) are retained for a period
of 2 years from the date the last example of the article is permanently withdrawn from service.
(b) The Authority may permit records to be retained for a lesser period than that required by paragraph (a)(2)(ii).
SUBPART Q — IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS AND PARTS
5.8.801 PURPOSE
This Subpart prescribes regulations governing the identification of—
(1) aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers:

(2) critical parts:
(3) certain replacement and modification parts.
5.8.803 IDENTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT ENGINES, AND PROPELLERS

(a) Each person who manufactures an aircraft or aircraft engine under this Part shall identify the aircraft or engine
by means of a fireproof data plate that is—
(1) marked with the identification information prescribed in 5.8.805 by etching, stamping, engraving, or
other method of fireproof marking; and
(2) secured in such a manner that it is not likely to be—
(i) defaced or removed during normal service; or
(ii) lost or destroyed in an accident; and
(3) for an aircraft other than a manned free balloon, secured to the fuselage so that it is legible to a
person on the ground—
(i) at an accessible location near an entrance; or
(ii) externally on another part of the fuselage; and
(4) for an aircraft engine, secured to the engine at an accessible location; and
(5) for a manned free balloon—
(i) secured to the balloon envelope; and
(ii) located where it is visible to the operator when the balloon is inflated.
(b) Each person who manufactures a manned free balloon shall, in addition to paragraph (a), permanently and
legibly mark the basket and any heater assembly with—
(1) the manufacturer's name; and
(2) a part number or an equivalent; and

(3) a serial number or an equivalent.
(c) Each person who manufactures a propeller, propeller blade or propeller hub under this Part; shall identify it by
means of a fireproof data plate, or by etching, stamping, engraving, or other method of fireproof marking, that—
(1)contains the identification information prescribed in 5.8.805; and
(2) is placed on a non-critical surface; and
(3) is not likely to be—
(i) defaced or removed during normal service; or
(ii) lost or destroyed in an accident.
5.8.805 IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

The identification information that is required to be marked on the data plate under regulation 5.8.803(a)(1), and for
the identification of a propeller, propeller blade, or propeller hub under regulation 5.8.803(c)(1) must include—
(1) the manufacturer's name; and
(2) the model designation; and
(3) the manufacturer's serial number; and
(4) if applicable, the type certificate or type acceptance certificate number; and
(5) if applicable, the manufacturing organization certificate number or foreign equivalent; and
(6) for an aircraft engine, the established rating; and
(7) any other information that the Authority may require.
5.8.807 REMOVAL, ALTERATION AND REPLACEMENT OF IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person must not remove, alter, or replace any of the following without the
approval of the Authority—
(1) the identification information that is required under regulation 5.8.803(a)(1) to be marked on a data
plate:
(2) the identification information that is required under regulation 5.8.803(c)(1) to identify a propeller,
propeller blade, or propeller hub:
(3) the part number and serial number that is required under regulation 5.8.811 for the identification of
a critical part.
(b) A person performing maintenance in accordance with Part 5 may remove, alter, or replace the identification
information referred to in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) and the part and serial number referred to in paragraph
(a)(3) if the removal, alteration, or replacement is carried out in accordance with a method, technique, or practice
that is acceptable to the Authority.
5.8.809 REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF DATA PLATE

(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b), a person shall not remove or reinstall the data plate containing the
identification information prescribed in 5.8.805 without the approval of the Authority.
(b) A person performing maintenance in accordance with Part 8 may remove or reinstall the data plate containing
the identification information prescribed in 5.8.805 if—
(1) the removal of the data plate is necessary during the maintenance; and
(2) the data plate is removed and reinstalled in accordance with methods, techniques, and practices
acceptable to the Authority; and
(3) the removed data plate is reinstalled on the product or part from which it was removed.
5.8.811 IDENTIFICATION OF CRITICAL PARTS

Each person who manufactures a critical part shall permanently and legibly mark the part with—
(1) a part number or an equivalent; and
(2) a serial number or an equivalent.
5.8.813 IDENTIFICATION OF REPLACEMENT AND MODIFICATION MATERIALS, PARTS,

AND APPLIANCES
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), each person who manufactures a replacement or modification part or
appliance under an authorization required by Subpart K shall, in addition to the identification information
prescribed in 5.8.805, permanently and legibly mark the part or appliance with—
(1) the letters ‘TSO’ or ‘PMA’ as appropriate; and
(2) the name, trademark, or symbol of the holder of the authorization; and
(3) the part number; and
(4) the name and model designation of each product issued with a type certificate or type acceptance
certificate, on which the part is eligible for installation.
(b) Each person who manufactures a replacement or modification material, part, or appliance under 5.8.303(2) shall
permanently and legibly mark the material, part, or appliance in such a manner as to ensure it can be—
(1) identified separately to those otherwise acceptable materials, parts, and appliances; and
(2) clearly related to its manufacturing data.
(c) If a material, part, or appliance is too small or it is otherwise impractical to mark the material, part, or appliance with the
information required by paragraphs (a) or (b), the information shall be recorded on a tag attached to the material, part,
appliance, or its container.
(d) here the marking required by paragraph (a)(4) is so extensive that to record it on a tag is impractical, the tag attached
to the material, part, appliance, or the container may refer to a specific readily available manual or catalogue for the
name and model designation of each product issued with a type certificate or type acceptance certificate, on which the
material, part, or appliance is eligible for installation.
APPENDIX A — RESERVED
APPENDIX B — RESERVED
APPENDIX C
AIRWORTHINESS DESIGN STANDARDS
(a) Subject to paragraph (c), the standard category airworthiness design standards are—
(1) any of the following Federal Aviation Regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United
States of America:
(i) Part 23 — Airworthiness Standards: Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Aeroplanes,
excluding 23.785(a) and 23.807(b)(5):
(ii) Part 25 — Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Aeroplanes:
(iii) Part 27 — Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft:
(iv) Part 29 — Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft:
(v) Part 31 — Airworthiness Standards: Manned Free Balloons:
(vi) Part 33 — Airworthiness Standards: Aircraft Engines:
(vii) Part 35 — Airworthiness Standards: Propellers; or
(2) Joint Aviation Requirements-JARs (Airworthiness standards and associated requirements):

See: www.jaa.nl: publications: JARs: Section 1
A fee may be required.
(i)Airworthiness standards
- JAR-22 Sailplanes & Powered Sailplanes

-JAR-23 Normal, Utility, Aerobatic and Commuter Category Aeroplanes

- JAR-25 Large Aeroplanes
-JAR27 Small Rotocraft
-JAR-29 Large Rotocraft
-JAR-APU Auxiliary Power Units
-JAR-E Engines
- JAR-P Propellers
-JAR-TSO Joint Technical Standard Orders
-JAR-VLA Very Light Aeroplanes
-JAR-VLR Very Light Helicopters
(ii) Associated requirements
-JAR-21 Certification Procedures for Aircraft, Products and Related Parts

-JAR-34 Aircraft Engine Emissions
-JAR-36 Aircraft Noise
-JAR-39 Airworthiness Directives
-JAR-AWO All Weather Operations
- JAR-M Continuing Airworthiness
(3) a set of airworthiness design standards that the Authority determines—

(i) comply with ICAO Annex 8; and
(ii) provide an equivalent level of safety to those airworthiness design standards specified in paragraph
(a)(1).
(iii) Gliders, power-assisted gliders, and touring gliders must be designed to and comply with the following
standards for the issuing of a type certificate: Joint Airworthiness Requirements Part 22: Sailplanes and
powered sailplanes.
(iv) Very Light Aeroplanes (VLA) must be designed to and comply with the following standards for the issuing
of a type certificate: Joint Airworthiness Requirements – Very light aeroplanes.
(v) Equipment:
i. Any other component, instrument, appliance, material, etc. installed or intended to be installed or
used in or on an aircraft is considered as equipment. Note that Unit Load Devices (ULD) are
included in this group.
ii. Compliance must be shown with FAA standards and test procedures as stated in FAR Part 21
(as amended on the date of application for certification).
iii. Equipment imported from a foreign country and assembled in Zimbabwe must meet at least the
FARs as stated above or equivalent and have been certified by an appropriate authority and
released as such. Equipment manufactured to requirements other than the FARs may be
accepted by the Authority if considered practical as regards language, standard, etc.
(b) Subject to paragraph (c), the restricted category airworthiness design standards are—
(1) any of the design standards specified in paragraph (a), and any relevant standards specified in paragraphs (d) and
(e), excluding those requirements that the Authority determines inappropriate for the purpose for which the aircraft
is to be used; or
(2) a set of airworthiness design standards that the Authority determines appropriate for the purpose for which the
aircraft is to be used.
(c) The airworthiness design standard for a standard category or a restricted category aircraft must include a flight
manual that contains—
(1) the operating limitations and information required to be provided by the applicable airworthiness design
standard, in the form of a manual, markings, or placards; and
(2) for an aeroplane and rotorcraft, the maximum ambient atmospheric temperatures for which engine cooling was
demonstrated, in the performance information section of the flight manual; and
(3) the information required under regulation 5.8.32 in the form of a certificate or a page in the flight manual.
(d) The standard category aircraft noise standards are—
(1) the standards specified in the applicable chapter of ICAO Annex 16 Volume I —
(i) every subsonic turbo-jet and turbo-fan powered aeroplanes must comply with the standards specified
in Chapter 3 of Annex 16 Volume I; and
(ii) if a higher standard has been specified in the aircraft type certificate, noise certificate or equivalent
document, then that standard applies; or
(2) a set of equivalent airworthiness design standards acceptable to the Authority.
(e) The standard category aircraft engine emission standards are—
(1) the standards specified in the applicable chapter of ICAO Annex 16 Volume II; or
(2) a set of equivalent airworthiness design standards acceptable to the Authority.
APPENDIX D
ACCEPTABLE TECHNICAL DATA

(a) Subject to paragraph (b), the following are acceptable technical data:
(1) a type certificate data sheet:

(2) a foreign type certificate data sheet used for the issue of a type acceptance certificate:
(3) type design data for a type certificated product:
(4) design change data that supports a design change approved by the means specified in regulation 5.8.73:
(5) data approved by the Authority under regulation 5.8.505:
(6) data provided by the Authority in an Advisory Circular:
(7) an airworthiness directive that gives a specific instruction for modification or repair:
(8) a supplemental type certificate issued by the following:
(i) the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America:

(ii) Transport Canada:
(iii) Any EASA member States:
(iv) Other STC from Signatories of the Convention may require further evaluation:
(9) supplemental type approvals issued by Transport Canada:

(10) data giving a specific instruction for modification or repair contained in a maintenance manual, repair
manual, overhaul manual, instruction for continued airworthiness, service bulletin, or an equivalent
provided by the manufacturer of the product for which it is to be used and which is listed in the type
certificate, or by reference in the type acceptance certificate:
(11) AC43.13-1B, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America:
(12) data included in and specific to the category of an airworthiness certificate.
(b) The technical data listed in paragraph (a) are acceptable if—
(1) the data is appropriate to the product, component, or appliance, and is directly applicable to the work being
carried out; and
(2) for a foreign supplemental type certificate or supplemental type approval—
(i) a complete new flight manual is not introduced; and

(ii) the aircraft type is not re-designated; and
(iii) the data is supplemental to the particular type certificate accepted by the Authority and that type
certificate is referenced on the supplemental type certificate or supplemental type approval; and
(3) the installer has the written permission of the holder of the supplemental type certificate or supplemental
type approval to install the STC; and
(4) data provided by the manufacturer of a component does not conflict with data provided by the manufacturer
of the product or assembly of which the component is to form a part.
PRODUCTION CERTIFICATES
Requirements for production certificate
5.9.07.1 An applicant (manufacturer), may apply for the issuing of a production certificate if the manufacturer holds–
(a) a valid type certificate; or
(b) a valid supplemental type certificate, for the product concerned or
(c) has an agreement with the holder of a approved and valid design data
Application for production certificate or amendment thereof
5.9.07.2 An application for the issuing of a production certificate, or an amendment thereof, shall be –
(a) made to the Authority in the appropriate form as prescribed by the Authority; and
(b) accompanied by –
(i) the appropriate fee as prescribed;
(ii) data describing the inspection and test procedures necessary to ensure that each article
produced conforms to the type design and is in a condition for safe operation;
(iii) a description of inspection procedures for raw materials, purchased items, and parts and
assemblies produced by any partner or subcontractor, including methods used to ensure
acceptable quality of parts and assemblies which cannot be completely inspected for conformity
when delivered by the partner or subcontractor to the applicant.;
(iv) a description of the methods used for production inspection of individual parts and complete
assemblies, including –
(aa) the identification of any special manufacturing processes involved;
(bb) the means used to control the processes;
(cc) the final test procedure for the complete product, and
(dd) in the case of an aircraft, a copy of the applicant’s production flight test
procedures and check off list;
(v) an outline of the materials review system, including the procedure for recording review board
decisions and disposing of rejected parts;
(vi) an outline of a system for informing the personnel responsible for inspections of current changes
in the engineering drawings, specifications and quality control procedures;
(vii) a list or chart showing the location of all inspection stations; and
(viii) the terms of approval referred to in Regulation 5.9.07.5, for which application is being made.
Issuing of production certificate
5.9.07.3 (1) An application in terms of Regulation 5.9.07.2 shall be granted and a production certificate issued if
the applicant complies with the requirements prescribed in Regulation 5.9.07.1.
(2) The Authority may authorise more than one type certificated product to be manufactured under the
terms of approval referred to in Regulation 5.9.07.5, if the products have similar production
characteristics.
Form of production certificate
5.9.07.4 A production certificate shall be issued on the appropriate form as prescribed by the Authority
Terms of approval
5.9.07.5 The terms of approval shall –

(a) be issued as part of the production certificate;
(b) specify the type certificated product to be manufactured; and
(c) contain a production limitation record, listing the type certificate of each product which the holder of
the production certificate is authorised to manufacture.
Duties of holder of production certificate
5.9.07.6 The holder of a production certificate shall –

(a) display the certificate in a prominent place at such holder’s manufacturing facility for the product
concerned and, if a copy of the certificate is displayed, shall produce the original certificate to an
airworthiness inspector if so requested by such inspector ; and
(b) maintain the quality control of each product which such holder is authorised to manufacture, in
conformity with the data and procedures approved by the Authority for such certificate.
Privileges of holder of production certificate
5.9.07.7 The holder of a production certificate shall be entitled to –

(a) in the case of an aircraft, obtain a certificate of airworthiness; or
(b) in the case of any other product, obtain approval for installation on certificated aircraft .
Transferability and period of validity
5.9.07.8 (1) A production certificate issued in terms of Regulation 5.9.07.3 shall –

(a) not be transferable; and
(b) be valid until it is surrendered by the holder thereof, or is suspended by an airworthiness inspector,
or cancelled by the Authority, in terms of Regulation 5.9.01.6.
(2) The holder of a production certificate which is suspended, shall forthwith produce the certificate upon
suspension thereof, to the airworthiness inspector concerned for the appropriate endorsement.
(3) The holder of a production certificate which is cancelled, shall, within 30 days from the date on which the
certificate is cancelled, surrender such certificate to the Authority.
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5.8.2 RESERVED ...............................................................................................................................................32

SUBPART K — MATERIALS, PARTS, PROCESSES, AND APPLIANCES 45

SUBPART P — ZIMBABWE PARTS MANUFACTURING APPROVAL AUTHORIZATIONS

(1) Original certification of aircraft and aeronautical products

(2) Supplemental type certificates;

(3) Issuance of a Certificate of Airworthiness;

(4) Continued airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical components;

(5) Aircraft maintenance and inspection requirements; and

(6) Maintenance records and entries.

(4) Alteration. The alteration of an aircraft/aeronautical product in conformity with an approved

(5) Appropriate airworthiness requirements. The comprehensive and detailed airworthiness

(18) Rebuild. The restoration of an aircraft/aeronautical product by using methods, techniques,

(22) Standard Atmosphere. An atmosphere defined as follows:

(a) the air is a perfect dry gas;

(28) Validation of a Certificate of Airworthiness. The action taken by a Contracting State, as an

(1) AOC – Air Operator Certificate

(2) AMO – Approved Maintenance Organization

(3) AMT – Aviation Maintenance Technician

(4) IA – Inspection Authorization

(5) MEL – Minimum Equipment List

(6) PIC – Pilot in command

(7) STC – Supplemental type Certificate

(8) TSO – Technical Standard Order

5.2 ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT AND AERONAUTICAL

(2) This Subpart is reserved.

5.2.1.2 CODE OF AIRWORTHINESS

5.2.1.3 ACCEPTANCE/VALIDATION OF THE TYPE CERTIFICATE

5.3 SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATES

5.3.1.2 ISSUANCE OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE

5.4 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS

1) The aircraft shall be either an aircraft in respect of which a certificate of airworthiness or

i. Qualify for the issue or renewal of a certificate of airworthiness or of the validation

5.4.1.3 AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION

5.4.1.4 CLASSIFICATIONS OF AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES

(1) “transport category (passenger)” for any purpose;

5.4.1.4A ISSUANCE OF A FIRST CERIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS

5.4.1.5 ISSUANCE OR VALIDATION OF A STANDARD AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

5.4.1.6A TEMPORARY LOSS OF AIRWORTHINESS. DAMAGE OF AIRCRAFT

5.4.1.7 ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMITS

(2) Testing after repairs, alterations, or maintenance have been performed;

(3) Delivering or exporting the aircraft;

(4) Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger; and

5.4.1.8 DURATION OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS

5.4.1.9 COOPERATION AMONG STATES FOR CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION,

Note 1.— The term “mandatory continuing airworthiness information” is intended to

i) receiving information submitted by the States of Registry;

ii) deciding if and when airworthiness action is needed;

iii) developing the necessary airworthiness actions;

d) The State of Registry shall:

(2) Determine the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft in relation to the appropriate

(3) Develop or adopt requirements to ensure the continuing airworthiness of the

i) continues to comply with the appropriate airworthiness requirements after a

ii) is maintained in an airworthy condition and in compliance with the

Note.— Guidance on interpretation of “the organization responsible for the type

5.4.1.10 AMENDMENT OF AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATE

(1) Upon application from an owner or operator.

(2) On its own initiative.

(b) Amendment may be made under the following conditions:

(1) Alteration; (STC or amended TC)

(2) A change to the authority and basis for issue;