DAR Ferry Permit Question???

[shaolin64]

I have a quick question about applying for a ferry permit from a DAR. If the airplane is in flying condition but is not airworthy, does the airplane have to be inspected by an A&P, before it is inspected by the DAR?

How does the process of a DAR issuing a ferry permit usually work. The purpose for the ferry permit is to fly the aircraft from out of the country, and into the U.S to facilitate a sale.

Thanks in advance.

[Denny of Oakland]

There different types of ferry permits one for an unairworthy aircraft relocating the aircraft from point A to B for maintenance and the other is for overweight over water for export.

DAR’s can only export N-number aircraft. If the aircraft has been de-registered the FAA or DAR cannot export it for flight.

If the aircraft is going out of the country it has to have been inspected with a current annual inspection within 30-days of export. However is the aircraft is unairworthy the applicant can contact the host CAA country and request a waiver. If a waiver is permitted the CAA letter will become part of the export Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) that the FAA Inspector will issue with an export number.

Remember aircraft being export will have a lot more limitations than the ones listed below for relocating an aircraft for inspection or repairs.

To answer your question yes an A&P must sign off the aircraft safe for the intended flight. Below is a sample of a ferry permit limitation. The FAA Inspector of DAR may required more limitations depending the condition of the aircraft.

These Operating Limitations are a part of the Special Flight Permit issued to the aircraft described on a 8130-6 application Flight crew members must be properly certificated and rated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61.

The flight described above shall be made under VFR/VMC day conditions only, (unless the additional limitation below authorizes differently). The flight shall be made by the most direct and expeditious route consistent with the aircraft operating limitations and weather.

Occupancy of the aircraft is limited to the pilot, essential flight crew required to operate the aircraft and its equipment and personal baggage.

Flight over congested areas is prohibited, and takeoffs and landings shall be conducted to avoid congested areas in the vicinity of any of the airports used in conjunction with this authorization. Flight over a foreign country must have special permission from that country.

Prior to flight, the aircraft must be inspected by a certificated mechanic or repair station to determine the aircraft is safe for the intended flight. The result of that inspection will be entered in the permanent aircraft records with the following similarly worded statement: “This aircraft has been inspected and has been found safe for the intended flight in accordance with Special Flight Permit dated ____ .”

Operation of this aircraft is subject to the approval of the registered owner. The aircraft must display U.S. registration identification marks and have a registration certificate issued to its owner on board. This permit is valid for one flight only (Direct) with necessary fuel stops.

Any Airworthiness Directive pertinent to this make and model of aircraft that requires compliance must be complied with before the ferry flight is initiated unless the AD specifies that the aircraft can be ferried to a location where the requirements of that specific AD can be accomplished.