About Us
A. Sean Tarbet, President and Principal FAA DAR-F, Certificated A&P
Thirty years of quality oriented problem solving experience
- Major modification and STC certification of transport category aircraft
- Aircraft part manufacture and installation conformity inspections
- Component Airworthiness determination
- Effective Quality Auditor with C.A.S.E. and other audit programs
- 20 years MRO heavy maintenance
- Head of Quality for MRJ 90 flight test in U.S.A.
DAR..? What?
What is an FAA DAR?
A FAA DAR (Designated Airworthiness Representative) is a private person who has been given authorizations to perform certain certification functions on behalf of the FAA. These authorizations are granted based on a persons knowledge and experience in a particular field of aviation, such as aircraft manufacturing, aircraft engineering, or aircraft maintenance.
The FAA delegates matters related to the examination, testing, and inspection of aircraft or aircraft parts for the purpose of issuing airworthiness approvals.
FAA designees are responsible for determining that aircraft, aircraft engines or parts presented to them conform to the approved type design, are in a condition for safe operation, and meet any other specified requirements. They also are responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and processing of all official documents and paperwork.
Okay, what about a FAA DAR-F?
Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) - Manufacturing
A DAR is an individual appointed in accordance with 14 CFR §183.33 who may perform examination, inspection, and testing services necessary to the issuance of certificates. There are two types of DARs, manufacturing (DAR-F) and maintenance (DAR-T).
Manufacturing DARs perform mostly the same functions as DMIRs but work as individual consultants. They must possess aeronautical knowledge, experience, and meet the qualification requirements of Order 8000.95.
DAR-F (manufacturing) Function Codes:
1, 5, 20, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31, 33, 36, 41, 47, 52, 62, 63, and 67.
All function codes have No Limitations.
Function code listing
DAR (F) RATE: CALL