ANAC

Question 1

What certificate is required to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on Brazilian aeronautical products?

Answer 1

A ANAC Repair Station certificate.

Question 2

Do major alterations (i.e. STC’s) that are being installed on Brazilian operated products must be approved by ANAC?

Answer 2

Yes, the major alterations must be Brazilian approved in order to be installed on Brazilian operated products (aircraft, engines, propellers and components installed on Brazilian registered aircraft).

Question 3

May the FAA under 14 CFR § 21.117 issue a STC if ANAC is the authority of the State of Design for both the airplane and the design change?

Answer 3

Yes, according to the FAA/ANAC Implementation Procedures 3.0.3 paragraph a)

Further reading: https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/international/bilateral_agreements/
baa_basa_listing/media/brazil-ipa-06.pdf

Question 4

How can a certification basis for STC’s be established between EASA and ANAC?

Answer 4

using the Importing Party’s procedures and its applicable airworthiness
requirements according to ANAC in RBAC 21.101 and for EASA in EASA Part 21.A.101

Further reading: https://www.easa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/dfu/TIP%20EASA-ANAC%20Rev%203%20signed.pdf