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Export Information

Aircraft exported from Canada shall be issued an Export Airworthiness Certificate as per Canadian Aviation Regulation 509 and Standard 509.

Maintenance and Manufacturing Staff Instruction MSI 38 shall be used as an exportation checklist.

The issue of an Export Airworthiness Certificate does not constitute an authority to fly the aircraft. There must be a valid Certificate of Airworthiness in effect.

Below is list of documents that must be compiled and submitted at time of export:
  1. Copy of the Application form 24-0050.
    Note: Fill out as per Appendix A of Standard 509.
  2. Copy of the weight and balance, equipment list and electrical load analysis.
    Note: This shall include a copy of the last actual aircraft weighing report and subsequent amendments and addendums.
  3. Exportation worksheet Maintenance and Manufacturing Staff Instruction MSI 38
  4. Copies of the appropriate portions of the maintenance Records.
    Note: This shall include copies of Canadian Airframe, Engine and Propeller Logbooks.
  5. List of Modifications.
    Note: This shall include a copy of all Major Modification And Repair Reports, FAA 337 Forms, Supplemental Type Certificate’s Limited Supplemental Type Certificate’s etc. All repairs and modifications must be approved as per CAR 571.
  6. List of applicable Airworthiness Directives.
    Note: This shall include all Canadian Airworthiness Directives and all AWD’s applicable from country of manufacture.
  7. Current aircraft times and cycles.
  8. Verification of all life limited and TBO parts and components.
  9. Engine data respecting last overhaul, HSI Inspection etc.
  10. Details of any special requirements of importing country.
    Note: These “Special Requirements” will be in the form of a letter issued by the importing countries aviation regulatory authority or Appendix B of Standard 509 as applicable.
  11. Copy of the aircraft maintenance schedule.
    Note: This will include a Transport Canada approved Maintenance Schedule Approval if the aircraft is Private Operator Passenger Transportation or Commercially operated. Private aircraft will comply with Appendix B of Standard 625. All aircraft shall comply with Standard 625 Appendix C requirements.
  12. Details of deficiencies noted during the inspection.
  13. Copy of the work report required to bring the aircraft into compliance.
  14. Details of aging aircraft/ supplemental structural inspection programs etc.
  15. Additional Information.
    Note: This shall include a copy of the current Certificate of Airworthiness, Certificate of Registration, coversheet of current Flight Manual etc.
  16. Copy of Type Certificate that was utilized.
    Note: This shall include Aircraft, Engine and Propeller type Certificates.
  17. List of flight manuals, maintenance manuals, service bulletins, assembly instructions required by Type Certificate or any material stipulated by the importing country.
  18. List of temporary installations for delivery.
    Note: This includes instructions for removal of ferry tank systems etc.

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