REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS (CASR)

PART 57
CERTIFICATION AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR
DISTRIBUTOR OF AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS

LAMPIRAN KEPUTUSAN MENTERI PERHUBUNGAN

NOMOR
: KM. 27 Year 2003
TANGGAL
: 10 June 2003

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS

(C.A.S.R.)

PART 57

CERTIFICATION AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR

DISTRIBUTOR OF AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

PART 57
CERTIFICATION AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTOR OF
AERONAUTICAL PRODUCTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBPART A
57.1
57.3
57.5
57.7
57.9
57.11

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES................... 1

General .................................................................................................. 1
Eligibility ................................................................................................. 1
Product Quality Control System ............................................................. 2
Entitlement ............................................................................................. 3
Authorization for Certification ................................................................. 3
Responsibilities ...................................................................................... 3

SUBPART B
57.15
57.17
57.19
57.21
57.23
57.25

APPROVAL PROCEDURES ................................................................. 4

General .................................................................................................. 4
Application for Approval ......................................................................... 4
Granting Approval .................................................................................. 4
Approval Display .................................................................................... 5
Approval Limitations ............................................................................... 5
Authorized Signatories ........................................................................... 5

SUBPART C
57.31
57.33
57.35

CERTIFICATION.................................................................................... 6
General .................................................................................................. 6
Certification of Aeronautical Products .................................................... 6
Certification for Export............................................................................ 7

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SUBPART A
57.1

APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

(a)

This subpart prescribes the conditions under which a person will be eligible for a
Directorate General of Air Communications (DGCA) approval to distribute
aeronautical products; establishes a person's entitlement to approval; and states
the responsibilities of a holder of a distributor approval.

(b)

For the purpose of this part, an "aeronautical product" means a new or used
aircraft engine, aircraft propeller, aircraft appliance or the component parts thereof,
used for installation in type certificated aircraft.

(c)

For the purpose of this part, Distributors are brokers, distributors, resellers, or
other individuals and agencies engaged in receiving, storing and selling
aeronautical products for installation in type certificated aircraft.

(d)

In obtaining aeronautical products, a non-commercial air operator, a commercial

air operator and an Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate holder shall
comply with the applicable requirements of this Part.

57.3
(a)

Eligibility
To be eligible for DGCA approval to distribute aeronautical products an applicant
must:
(1)

Obtain his products from;

(i) A manufacturer of aeronautical products, who is approved either by
DGCA or by a Foreign Civil Aviation Authority (FCAA), with whom
DGCA has either a bilateral airworthiness agreement (BAA) or its
equivalent,
(ii) A manufacturer who is approved to produce, identify and certify an
appliance conforming to a specific DGCA appliance type approval or
FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) or its equivalent issued by an
FCAA with whom DGCA has a BAA or its equivalent,
(iii) A manufacturer who produces, identifies and certifies standard parts
and materials which conform to established industrial, national or
international standards, and which are referenced in approved design
data,
(iv) An organization approved either by DGCA, or an FCAA under a BAA or
its equivalent, to perform maintenance on aeronautical products and
who is authorized to certify such products as serviceable and in a
condition for safe operation,
(v) An organization which is approved by DGCA for the distribution of
aeronautical products pursuant to this Part, or
(vi) A supplier who provides original certification of product conformity to
approved design data for supplies acquired from authorized sources as
specified in this Part.

(2)

Show that he has the organization, facilities, equipment and the personnel
necessary to comply with the policies, responsibilities, methods and

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procedures established in his product quality control system manual as set

out in section 57.5(a); and
(3)
(b)

57.5

Show that he has established and can maintain a product quality control
system pursuant to section 57.5.

This Part is not applicable to:

(1)

Persons engaged in the distribution of new or used aircraft; or

(2)

A manufacturer approved pursuant to CASR Part 21.

Product Quality Control System

Each applicant must have in place a product quality control system, planned and
developed in conjunction with his other management functions. The product quality
control system shall include, but need not be limited to:
(a)

(b)

A product quality control system manual which includes as applicable;

(1)

A statement of commitment by senior management to define the policies and

objectives of the product quality control system,

(2)

The assignment of responsibilities and delegation of authority granted to the

product quality control department,

(3)

A list and a brief description of written product quality control system

procedures pursuant to Section 57.5 (b), and

(4)

The method of updating the product quality control system including the
submission of changes to DGCA.

Written product quality control system procedures which provide instructions and
data necessary to retain established integrity of aeronautical products while in the
care of the distributor. Product quality control system procedures shall include, as
applicable, but need not be limited to;
(1)

Purchasing procedures for ensuring that all aeronautical products obtained

for distribution are traceable to its original manufacturer and in conformance
with approved design data,

(2)

Receiving inspection procedures to ensure that all incoming aeronautical

products are properly identified, documented and visually inspected to detect
any apparent damage that may have occurred during shipment,

(3)

Procedures for the handling, segregation and storage of aeronautical products,

(4)

Preservation and packaging procedures to protect aeronautical products

against deterioration and damage during storage,

(5)

Certification and release procedures for aeronautical products pursuant to

Subpart C of this Part,

(6)

Procedures for establishing and maintaining records as objective evidence

that aeronautical products have been purchased, identified, inspected and
certified in conformity with the requirements of this Subpart.

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57.7

Entitlement

An applicant is entitled to a Distributor Certificate of Approval if the DGCA finds, after

evaluation of his organization, facilities and supporting data, that all applicable
conditions for eligibility have been met.
57.9

Authorization for Certification

The holder of a Distributor Certificate of Approval may authorize personnel who have
been approved by DGCA to certify pursuant to Section 57.33, on behalf of the
distributor, airworthiness documentation for aeronautical products destined for
embodiment in Indonesian registered aircraft.
57.11

Responsibilities

The holder of a Distributor Certificate of Approval shall:

(a)

Maintain his organization, facilities and product quality control system as approved
by the DGCA;

(b)

Ensure that each aeronautical product which he distributes can be shown, through
documented evidence, traceable to its original manufacturer, and conform to
approved design data;

(c)

Notify the DGCA within a reasonable time of any significant change to his
organization, facilities or product quality control system which could affect his
Distributor Certificate of Approval, or the conditions under which his approval was
granted;

(d)

Allow, and assist as necessary, DGCA personnel to perform, in his own plant or in
any of his supplier's plants, inspections to determine continuing compliance with
the requirements of this Part with reasonable notice; and

(e)

Retain his product quality control system records for a minimum of seven years
after delivery of the aeronautical products.

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SUBPART B
57.15

APPROVAL PROCEDURES

General

This subpart prescribes procedures for requesting and granting Distributor Certificate of
Approval and establishes the limitations of such approvals.
57.17
(a)

(b)

Application for Approval

To apply for a Distributor Certificate of Approval the applicant must submit to the
appropriate DGCA office:
(1)

A general description of the aeronautical products which he distributes, or

proposes to distribute;

(2)

The location and description of the facilities at which the products are to be
distributed. If the distribution procedures of a facility are carried out at more
than one location under the same management, all locations shall be shown
in the application for approval. If, however, the distributor's product quality
control system varies with each location, separate applications for approval
must be submitted;

(3)

A copy of his product quality control system manual showing the functional
responsibilities of management personnel; and

(4)

The name and position of the person authorized to liaise with DGCA
airworthiness inspection personnel.

The applicant must make available, on request and with reasonable notice by
DGCA, all data referred to in his application and in his product quality control
system manual.

57.19

Granting Approval

(a)

To enable DGCA to evaluate the applicant's facilities and capabilities, the

applicant must allow DGCA personnel reasonable access to his facilities and data,
and provide assistance when requested.

(b)

An applicant shall be issued a Distributor Certificate of Approval when, after

examination of the supporting data and after inspection of the organization and
distribution facilities, DGCA has determined that the applicant has met the
requirements of Subpart A. The certificate shall set forth the:
(1)

DGCA approval number;

(2)

Name and address of the approved distributor; and

(3)

Date, signature and title of the approving authority.

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57.21

Approval Display

(a)

No person may claim, either orally or in writing, to have any form of DGCA
approval unless in possession of a valid Distributor Certificate of Approval issued
on behalf of the DGCA.

(b)

An approved distributor shall display his Distributor Certificate of Approval in a

prominent place in his facility that can be readily seen by the public.

57.23

Approval Limitations

(a)

A Distributor Certificate of Approval shall be surrendered to the DGCA if the

business is terminated.

(b)

If a distributor plans to relocate he shall notify DGCA of his intention and provide
details of the new location and a description of the facilities at which the products
are to be distributed.

(c)

A Distributor Certificate of Approval is effective for one year unless it is

surrendered, suspended or cancelled.

(d)

If DGCA finds that a holder of a Distributor Certificate of Approval is not fulfilling

his responsibilities pursuant to Subpart A, Section 57.11, the holder, upon written
notification by DGCA shall investigate the matter and report to DGCA the results of
the investigation and of any action taken or proposed. An unsatisfactory response
from the distributor may result in his approval being suspended or cancelled.

57.25

Authorized Signatories

(a)

To exercise the privileges pursuant to Subpart A, Section 57.9, the holder of a

Distributor Certificate of Approval shall submit to the DGCA the names of the
personnel whom the distributor proposes to nominate as having signing authority
to sign release certifications, on behalf of the approved organization, as specified
in Section 57.33. The distributor shall obtain DGCA written confirmation of receipt
of the names of the proposed signatories before authorizing signing approval.

(b)

Changes to authorized personnel, or to the scope of their approval, shall be

submitted to the DGCA.

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SUBPART C
57.31

CERTIFICATION

General

This subpart prescribes the requirements and procedures for the certification of
aeronautical products by an approved distributor and certification of aeronautical
products for export.
57.33

Certification of Aeronautical Products

(a)

Each holder of a Distributor Certificate of Approval shall, on releasing an

aeronautical product to a customer, provide that customer with a completed
release certificate properly describing the product by the manufacturers name, part
or model number, serial number (if applicable), and its nomenclature. The release
certificate shall also include the following certification statement to be signed by an
authorized signatory: "I hereby certify that the aircraft parts described hereon were
acquired from a source of supply that is consistent with the conditions under which
DGCA Distributor Certificate of Approval No:______ has been granted".

(b)

An authorized signatory may only sign the certification statement for a product
which has been received, stored and released in accordance with the procedures
set out in the distributor's product quality control system manual and where
documented evidence of product traceable to its original manufacturer and
conformity to the manufacturer's design specifications has been received and is
retained by the distributor.

(c)

Except as prescribed in Subsection (d), for imported products, the documented

evidence specified in Subsection (b) shall comply with the following requirements.
(1)

Airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances and any parts and

assemblies thereof shall have been received, by the distributor, with
inspection release documents or tags that were originated and signed by
approved organization on the authority of DGCA or FCAA with whom DGCA
has a BAA or equivalent.

(2)

Proprietary parts and accessories that are listed in approved product parts
catalogues, but excluding those requiring approval to DGCA appliance
standards or FAA Technical Standard Orders or its equivalent, shall have
been received, by the distributor, with inspection release documents or tags
traceable to the manufacturer or an organization approved by DGCA or
FCAA with whom DGCA has a BAA or equivalent.

(3)

Materials intended for aircraft construction or maintenance shall have been

received, by the distributor, with release documentation from an organization
approved by DGCA or FCAA with whom DGCA has a BAA or equivalent or
from a supplier who can provide proof of conformity to the material
specifications in certificates supplied by the manufacturers or in test and
analysis reports prepared by qualified persons in a materials test laboratory.

(4)

Standard aircraft hardware manufactured to government or industry

association standards shall have been received by the distributor with
packing notes, invoices or equivalent documents that identify the product and
the supplier.

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(d)

(e)

For imported products the documented evidence specified in Subsection (b) shall,
as appropriate, comply with the following requirements or as prescribed in
Subsection (c) paragraphs (2), (3), or (4).
(1)

Except for engines and propellers being returned to Indonesia with DGCA
Approved Maintenance Organization release tags, each foreign
manufactured aircraft engine or propeller shall have been received with an
export airworthiness certification (Certificate of Airworthiness for Export or its
equivalent) signed by or a representative of the civil aviation authority of the
country of export with whom DGCA has BAA or equivalent certifying that
such engine or propeller conforms to the type approval stated on the
document.

(2)

Aircraft parts, appliances and assemblies from DGCA approved

organizations shall have been received with release notes or tags. Imports
from other sources shall have been received with airworthiness tags or
release notes signed by a representative of the civil aviation authority of the
country of export with whom DGCA has BAA or equivalent.

Any number of items may be included on a distributor's release note provided

there is only one customer involved and that each item is clearly described and
identified.

57.35
(a)

(b)

Certification for Export

An approved distributor may obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export or its

equivalent from DGCA for any aeronautical product, except for materials, standard
aircraft hardware, and proprietary parts and accessories, where:
(1)

The distributor can demonstrate conformity to approved design data through

documented evidence traceable to an approved manufacturer, and

(2)

It can be determined that the product is in a condition for safe operation.

To obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for Export for an aircraft engine or

propeller, the distributor shall prepare a DAC Form 21-22 in accordance with Staff
Instruction SI 21-02. Following an inspection of the product and completion of the
form by a DGCA Airworthiness Inspector, the distributor shall separate the
detachable copies, attach the tag portion of the form to the engine or propeller,
and distribute the copies as follows:
Original - to be sent directly to the importer.
Copy 2 - to be retained by the DGCA office responsible for issuing the
Certificate of Airworthiness for Export.
Copy 3 - to be retained by the distributors records.

(c)

To obtain an export airworthiness certificate for a product other than that described
in subsections (a) and (b) the distributor shall complete a DAC Form 21-18
Authorized Release Certificate, certified by an authorized signatory, for the
signature by the DGCA personnel responsible for issuing the certificate.
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