Procedure AT 101 – FAA Rev 2 Date: 2/14/94 Original Issue Date: Sept. 7, 1990 Procedure – FAA Approval/Compliance This information is offered to assist the user of the Air-Tech Covering process in returning his aircraft to service. Compliance or approval under the referenced STC requires strict adherence to the Air-Tech process as described in Procedure Manual AT 101; Revision 4 or later approved revision including the use of Air-Tech materials approved for such use under a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA). Deviation from approved procedures and/or substitution of other materials violates both Federal Regulations and this Supplementary Type Certificate (STC).
For an aircraft or component listed on the STC Certificate of Eligibility the repair and return to service is handled in the normal manner. A certified mechanic must fill out the FAA Form 337 and make the corresponding entries in the aircraft log book. The entries must state that the repair or covering was performed in accordance with the Air-Tech Procedure Manual AT 101; Revision and Date noted and under the STC referenced herein. The aircraft must be inspected and returned to service by an FAA representative or delegated authority with an Inspection Authorization (IA).
For an aircraft or component not yet listed on the Certificate of Eligibility a FAA representative or delegate with Conformity Inspection Authority (Eng. Inspector, MIDO Inspector, FSDO Inspector, or DAR, (Designated Airworthiness Representative) must complete Form 8100-1 Conformity Inspection Record. Follow the procedures referenced on the form. As an alternative one can request a field approval from local FAA authorities. Granting of this varies from location to location but it is usually possible.