Federal Aviation Administration

===Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR)===
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A DAR<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/designee_types/dar/ |title=Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) |access-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217224400/http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/designees_delegations/designee_types/dar/ |url-status=live}}</ref> 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, and maintenance.

*Manufacturing DARs must possess aeronautical knowledge, experience, and meet the qualification requirements of [[FAA Order 8100.8]].
*Maintenance DARs must hold:
*# a mechanic's certificate with an airframe and powerplant rating, under 14 CFR part 65 ''Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers'', or
*# a repairman certificate and be employed at a repair station certificated under 14 CFR part 145, or an air carrier operating certificate holder with an FAA-approved continuous airworthiness program, and must meet the qualification requirements of Order 8100.8, Chapter 14.

Specialized Experience&nbsp;– Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft DARs Both Manufacturing DARs and Maintenance DARs may be authorized to perform airworthiness certification of light-sport aircraft. DAR qualification criteria and selection procedures for amateur-built and light-sport aircraft airworthiness functions are provided in Order 8100.8.