Arab Republic of Egypt ECAR Part 21

Ministry of Civil Aviation Subpart H

SUBPART H
Airworthiness Certificates

21.241 Applicability
This Part prescribes eligibility and procedural requirements for the issuance of
airworthiness certificates for all aircraft .

21.243 Eligibility of persons

Any registered owner of an Egyptian registered civil aircraft (or the agent of the owner)
may apply for an airworthiness certificate for that aircraft. An application for an
airworthiness certificate must be made and submitted to the ECAA in a manner acceptable
to the ECAA

21.245 Eligibility of aircraft

Each aircraft must have been built to Egyptian standards established by the ECAA and
in conformity with ICAO Annex 8 requirements. Each aircraft must be certified, by the
regulatory agency of the country of manufacture, as meeting established airworthiness
requirements and approved type design.

21.247 Airworthiness certificates: Classification

(a) Standard airworthiness certificates are airworthiness certificates issued for aircraft
type certificated in the normal, utility, acrobatic, commuter, or transport category,
and for manned free balloons, and for aircraft designated by the Administrator as
special classes of aircraft.
(b) Special airworthiness certificates are, restricted airworthiness certificates, special
flight permits, and experimental certificates.

21.249 Amendment or modification

The registered owner (or agent) may apply in a form and manner acceptable to the
ECAA for an amendment or modification to the airworthiness certificate issued to that
aircraft.

21.251 Transferability
(a) An airworthiness certificate is not transferable from one aircraft to another.
(b) An airworthiness certificate shall remain with the aircraft to which it was issued
regardless of any change of ownership of that aircraft while under Egyptian
registry.
(c) An airworthiness certificate shall not be transferred with an aircraft, that is going to
be foreign registered. The Egyptian aircraft owner/operator or his agent shall be
responsible for returning the airworthiness certificate to the ECAA along with a
written statement of reason for surrender.

21.253 Duration
(a) Unless sooner surrendered, suspended, revoked, or the termination date is passed or
as otherwise established by the ECAA, airworthiness certificates are effective as
follows:
(1) Standard airworthiness certificates and restricted certificates are effective for 1
year after the date of issue or renewal unless a shorter period is prescribed by
the ECAA on condition that the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and
alterations are performed in accordance with the applicable sections of the
ECAR .
(2) A special flight permit is effective for the period of time specified in the
permit; and
(3) An experimental certificate for research and development, showing compliance
with regulations, crew training, or market surveys is effective for one year after
the date of issue or renewal unless a shorter period is prescribed by the
Administrator. The duration of amateur built, exhibition, and air racing

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experimental certificates will be unlimited unless the Administrator finds for
good cause that a specific period should be established.
(b) The registered owner (or his agent) or the operator of any aircraft shall upon request
make it and its records available for inspection by the ECAA.
(c) Upon suspension, revocation or termination by order of the ECAA of an
airworthiness certificate, the registered owner (or his agent) or the operator of that
aircraft shall upon request surrender that certificate to the ECAA.

21.255 Identification of aircraft and related products

Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each applicant for an airworthiness
certificate under this subpart must show that his aircraft is identified as prescribed in part
21 subpart G
(a) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to applicants for the following:
(1) A special flight permit; and
(2) An experimental certificate for an aircraft that is not amateur built; and
(3) A change from one airworthiness classification to another, for an aircraft
already identified as prescribed in part 21 subpart G

21.256 Application for renewal of airworthiness certificates

(a) An applicant for renewal of an airworthiness certificate under this Part must submit
an application to the ECAA at least 30 days before the expiration date of this
certificate.
(b) The aircraft and its documents (manuals, Log books, maintenance record,
maintenance certificates, …….. etc) must be available for inspection .
(c) The applicant must provide evidence acceptable to ECAA showing that :
(1) The aircraft remains in conformity with an approved type design and to all
applicable mandatory modifications/repairs; and
(2) The aircraft has been maintained in accordance with approved maintenance
program including
(i) Compliance with Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR)
(ii) Compliance with Airworthiness Directives.
(iii) Compliance with Life limits
(iv) Compliance with MEL/ CDL
(v) Compliance with Structural Repair Manual
(vi) Compliance with Mass and Balance Limitations
(vii) Marking and placards still in place
(viii) Operational equipment installed as required by ECARs
(ix) Aircraft flight manual up to date
(x) Flight test have been carried out (if required)
(d) Upon finding that the aircraft conforms to the approved design, that applicable
airworthiness directives have been complied with, and that the aircraft is in a
condition for safe operation, the ECAA will renew this airworthiness certificate for
that aircraft.

21.257 Application requirements for standard airworthiness certificates

(a) New aircraft manufactured under a production certificate.
An applicant for a standard airworthiness certificate for a new aircraft manufactured
under a production certificate is entitled to a standard airworthiness certificate
without further showing ,except that the ECAA may inspect the aircraft to determine
conformity to the type design and condition for safe operation
(b) Import aircraft.
An applicant for a standard airworthiness certificate for an import aircraft type validated
in accordance with EAC21-1 is entitled to an airworthiness certificate if the country
in which the aircraft was manufactured certifies, and the ECAA finds, that the
aircraft conforms to the type design and is in condition for safe operation.

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The ECAA finds after inspection, that the aircraft conforms to the type design, and is in
condition for safe operation.
(c) Noise requirements.
Not withstanding all other provisions of this section
No standard airworthiness certificate is originally issued under this section (except for
ballons ,those airplanes that are designed for "agricultural aircraft operations" or for
dispensing firefighting materials) unless the applicant shows that the type design
complies with the applicable noise requirements of Part 36 of in addition to the
applicable airworthiness requirements in this section.
For import airplanes, compliance with this paragraph is shown if the country in which
the airplane was manufactured certifies, and the Administrator finds, that the applicable
requirements of Part 36 of this chapter (or the applicable airplane noise requirements of
the country in which the airplane was manufactured and any other requirements the
ECAA may prescribe to provide noise levels no greater than those provided by
compliance with the applicable requirements of Part 36 of this chapter)
(d) Fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements.
(e) Notwithstanding all other provisions of this section, and irrespective of the date of
application, no airworthiness certificate is issued, on and after the dates specified in
part 34 for the airplanes specified therein, unless the airplane complies with the
applicable requirements of that part.

21.259 Reserved

21.261 Special airworthiness certificate:

Restricted Issue of airworthiness certificate for restricted category aircraft
(a) Aircraft manufactured under a production certificate or type certificate only.
An applicant for the original issue of a restricted category airworthiness certificate for
an aircraft type certificated in the restricted category, that was not previously type
certificated in any other category, must comply with the appropriate provisions of
ECAR21.257.
(b) Import aircraft.
An applicant for the original issue of a restricted category airworthiness certificate for an
import aircraft type validated in accordance with EAC21.1 is entitled to an
airworthiness certificate if the country in which the aircraft was manufactured
certifies, and the ECAA finds, that the aircraft conforms to the type design and is in
a condition for safe operation.
(c) Noise requirements.
For propeller driven small airplane (except for,those airplanes that are designed for
"agricultural aircraft operations" or for dispensing firefighting materials)
No original restricted category airworthiness certificate is issued unless the
applicant shows that the type design complies with the applicable noise
requirements of Part 36 of in addition to the applicable airworthiness requirements
in this section.
For import airplanes, compliance with this paragraph is shown if the country in
which the airplane was manufactured certifies, and the Administrator finds, that the
applicable requirements of Part 36 of this chapter (or the applicable airplane noise
requirements of the country in which the airplane was manufactured and any other
requirements the ECAA may prescribe to provide noise levels no greater than those
provided by compliance with the applicable requirements of Part 36 of this chapter)

21.263 Issue of multiple airworthiness certification

(a) An applicant for an airworthiness certificate in the restricted category, and in one or
more other categories, is entitled to the certificate, if:
(1) He shows compliance with the requirements for each category, when the
aircraft is in the configuration for that category; and
(2) He shows that the aircraft can be converted from one category to another by
removing or adding equipment by simple mechanical means.
(b) The operator of an aircraft certificated under this section shall have the aircraft
inspected by the ECAA, or by a certificated mechanic with an appropriate airframe
rating, to determine airworthiness each time the aircraft is converted from the
restricted category to another category for the carriage of passengers for
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compensation or hire, unless the ECAA finds this unnecessary for safety in a
particular case.

21.265 Special flight permit

(a) A special flight permit may be issued for an aircraft that may not currently meet
applicable airworthiness requirements but is capable of safe flight, for the following
purposes:
(1) Flying the aircraft to a base where repairs, alterations, or maintenance are to be
performed, or to a point of storage.
(2) Delivering or exporting the aircraft.
(3) Production flight testing new production aircraft.
(4) Evacuating aircraft from areas of impending danger.
(5) Conducting customer demonstration flights in new production aircraft that
have satisfactorily completed production flight tests.
(b) A special flight permit may also be issued to authorize the operation of an aircraft at
a weight in excess of its maximum certificated takeoff weight for flight beyond the
normal range over water, or over land areas where adequate landing facilities or
appropriate fuel is not available. The excess weight that may be authorized under
this paragraph is limited to the additional fuel, fuel carrying facilities, and
navigation equipment necessary for the flight.
(c) Application requirements for a special flight permit:
(1) An applicant for a special flight permit must submit an application in a form
and manner acceptable to the including:
(i) The purpose of the flight.
(ii) The proposed itinerary.
(iii) The crew required to operate the aircraft and its equipment, e.g., pilot,
copilot, navigator, etc.
(iv) The ways, if any, in which the aircraft does not comply with the applicable
airworthiness requirements.
(v) Any restriction the applicant considers necessary for safe operation of the
aircraft.
(vi) Any other information considered necessary by the Administrator for the
purpose of prescribing operating limitations.
(2) The ECAA may make or require the applicant to make such tests and
inspections of the aircraft as the ECAA finds necessary for safety.
(d) Upon application, as prescribed in the appropriate ECAR Part, a special flight
permit with a continuing authority may be issued at the discretion of the ECAA for
aircraft that may not meet applicable airworthiness requirements but are capable of
safe flight, for the purpose of flight of an 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 must be set
forth in the certificate holder’s operations specifications. The permit issued under
this paragraph may be issued to:
(1) Certificate holders authorized to conduct operations under special approvals;
and
(2) Certificate holders authorized to conduct operations under the applicable
ECAR Part for those aircraft they operate and maintain under a continuous
airworthiness maintenance and inspection program.

21.267 Special airworthiness certificate: Experimental

(a) Purpose of experimental certificate.
(1) Research and development: Testing aircraft design concepts, new aircraft
equipment, new aircraft installations, new aircraft operating techniques, or new
uses for aircraft;
(2) Showing compliance with regulations: Conducting flight tests and other
operations to show compliance with the airworthiness regulations including
flight to show compliance for issuance of airworthiness certificates, flight to
substantiate major design changes, and flights to show compliance with the
function and reliability requirements of the regulations;

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(3) Flight training: Training of the applicant’s cockpit crews when the aircraft is
not eligible for the issuance of a standard airworthiness certificate;
(4) Exhibition: Exhibiting the aircraft ‘s flight capabilities, performance, or
unusual characteristics at air shows, motion picture, television, and similar
productions, and the maintenance of exhibition flight proficiency, including
(for flight exhibition aircraft) flying to and from such air shows and
productions:
(5) Air racing: Participating in air races, including (for such participants)
practicing for such air races and flight to and from racing events.
(6) Operating amateur built aircraft: Operating an aircraft the major portion of
which has been fabricated and assembled by persons who undertook the
construction project for their own education or recreation.
(b) Application requirements for experimental certificates:
(1) An applicant for an experimental certificate must submit an application in a
form and manner acceptable to the ECAA and provide the following
information to the ECAA:
(i) A statement, in a form and manner prescribed by the ECAA setting forth
the purpose for which the aircraft is to be used;
(ii) Enough data including photographs to identify the aircraft;
(iii) Upon inspection of the aircraft, any pertinent information found necessary
by the ECAA to safeguard the general public; and
(iv) In the case of an aircraft to be used for experimental purpose under
paragraph (7) (b) (1) of this Part:
(A) The purpose of experiment;
(B) The estimated time or number of flights required for the experiment;
(C) The areas over which the experiment will be conducted; and
(D) Except for aircraft converted from a previously certificated category,
without appreciable change in the external configuration, three- view
drawings or three- view dimensional photographs of the aircraft.
(2) ECAA may require the applicant to make such tests and inspections of the
aircraft, as the ECAA deems necessary for determining appropriate operating
limitations. Upon finding that the aircraft is acceptable for the purpose stated in
the application, the ECAA may issue an experimental certificate prescribing
operating limitations and conditions as deemed appropriate in consideration of
the aircraft design, operating capability, and the purpose of flying.

21.269 Surrender of certificate following discovery of improper issuance

Any airworthiness certificate issued by the ECAA and subsequently determined to have
been issued without the applicant having fully established that the aircraft qualified for the
issuance of that certificate, or if the certificate was issued in error, shall be declared invalid
by the ECAA. Upon written notice of the invalidation the certificate will be surrendered to
the ECAA.

21.271 Approval of aircraft, aircraft engines and propellers

Each holder or licensee of a type certificate for an aircraft, aircraft engine or
propeller manufactured in a foreign country with which the ECAA accepts those
products for export and imports, shall furnish with each such aircraft, aircraft engine or
propeller imported into the Arab Republic of Egypt, a certificate of airworthiness for
export issued by the state of manufacture certifying that the individual aircraft, aircraft
engine or propeller:
(a) Conforms to its type certificate and is in a condition for safe operation; and
(b) Has been subjected by the manufacturer to a final operational check (flight test for a
complete aircraft).

21.273 Approval of materials, parts, and appliances

(a) A material, part, or appliance, manufactured in a foreign country with which the
ECAA accepts the materials, parts, or appliances for export and import, is
considered to meet the requirements for approval of the Egyptian Civil Aviation
Regulation, when the country of manufacture issues a certificate of airworthiness
for export certifying that the individual material, part, or appliance meets those
requirements. Unless the ECAA finds, based on the technical data submitted under

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paragraph (b) of this section, that the material, part or appliance is otherwise not
consistent with the intent of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Regulations.
(b) An applicant for approval of a material, part, or appliance must, upon request,
submit to the ECAA any technical data respecting the material, part, or appliances.

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