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Application For Type Certificate Acceptance

Engineering

This service allows the beneficiaries to apply for a Type Certificate Acceptance (TCA) under the provisions of GACAR Part 21 Subpart A “Type Certificates” for an aircraft type certificated in GACA Recognized Foreign NAA. (GACAR §21.35).

1.      Aircraft Type Certificate issued by GACA Recognized Foreign NAA (GACAR §21.35).
2.      Familiarity with the GACA TCA process.

GACA AC 021-35 Type Certificate Acceptance.

  1. An undertaking from the holder of the TC to provide GACA with continuing airworthiness data.
  2. Copy of TC/TCDS or equivalent document issued by GACA recognized foreign NAA.
  3. Letter of application addressed to General Manager of Airworthiness. See additional help.
  4. One full set of operating and maintenance data for the aircraft and its associated engines and propellers.
  5. State of Design Notification letter addressed to the General Manager of Airworthiness (Optional)

1. Aircraft Type Certificate issued by GACA Recognized Foreign NAA (GACAR §21.35). 2. The aircraft type and/or model is first type and model to KSA.

1. Type Acceptance may require communication and cooperation between the GACA and Type Certificating Authority, Certifying National Aviation Authority, and the applicant.
2. Granting free of charge online access to TC holder’s technical publications (including operating and maintenance data) is also acceptable. In this case, the applicant must coordinate with the TC holder to create account(s) for GACA specialists (an administrator account is preferable).  
 

  1. Application : The applicant must submit all relevant documents as requested by the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
  2. Review : GACA will review the documents submitted by the applicant and verify if it complies with the regulations and can ask the applicant to update his application.
  3. Issue : GACA will only issue the Certificate/Permit when the E-Service process allows it and GACA is completely satisfied that all regulatory requirements have been adequately addressed.
  4. Delivery : The Certificate/Permit will either be delivered electronically or manually according to the E-Service process.
  5. To create and pay the invoice, please visit the following platform : https://ajwaa.sa

Target Audience

Type Certificate Holder

Delivery Time

90 days

Frequently Asked Questions

GACA-FAQ's page

Tel

1929

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