Certification in the UK
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Certification in the UK
Question: since the arrival of EASA last September, the rule that has been established is that any machine which already has certification in a European country should receive automatic certification in any other Euro country.
So - what role does the CAA have when a machine sold in the UK is identical to one already registered in another Euro country ?
Why do the CAA have to re-certify ?
I should point out that I have consulted the CAA website and in almost every category for certification you get the same answer. Viz:
How can I get a UK C of A for a light aircraft built outside UK?
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This FAQ is currently being amended to reflect the introduction of EASA regulations.
So - what role does the CAA have when a machine sold in the UK is identical to one already registered in another Euro country ?
Why do the CAA have to re-certify ?
I should point out that I have consulted the CAA website and in almost every category for certification you get the same answer. Viz:
How can I get a UK C of A for a light aircraft built outside UK?
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This FAQ is currently being amended to reflect the introduction of EASA regulations.
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I'm currently jumping through this loop with a B206 purchased in Denmark and importing to the UK.
EASA apparently has yet to take full effect
This is what I've been told (advised) by the UK CAA...ehem
A machine from another European state with less than 3 months ticket (Annual), on arrival in the UK, must be given a fresh annual (If it's to go on the UK Reg). The country of origin (Denmark in my case) provides an export "Statement" not an export C of A
(Don't quite know what the difference is) stating that the ship has been maintained in accordence with JAR145.
If for instance my new ship had 6 months ticket left on arrival in the UK, I can fly it around for the 1st 3 months, but if I want to then put it on the UK registar, it's down to the 3 months remaining scenario again. Otherwise It's a trip to Denmark every year for an annual.
The CAA did advise that EASA will be fully up and running in September this year, and should be a level playing field across Europe with regards Import/Export.
Denmark is currently 0% VAT so is attractive to a private purchaser (They also prefer $'s which at the moment is even better)
The CAA referred me to CAP 554 BCAR Section B, SubSection B3
I have all the documentation to hand, PM me with your fax number.
Happy
EASA apparently has yet to take full effect
This is what I've been told (advised) by the UK CAA...ehemA machine from another European state with less than 3 months ticket (Annual), on arrival in the UK, must be given a fresh annual (If it's to go on the UK Reg). The country of origin (Denmark in my case) provides an export "Statement" not an export C of A
(Don't quite know what the difference is) stating that the ship has been maintained in accordence with JAR145.
If for instance my new ship had 6 months ticket left on arrival in the UK, I can fly it around for the 1st 3 months, but if I want to then put it on the UK registar, it's down to the 3 months remaining scenario again. Otherwise It's a trip to Denmark every year for an annual.
The CAA did advise that EASA will be fully up and running in September this year, and should be a level playing field across Europe with regards Import/Export.
Denmark is currently 0% VAT so is attractive to a private purchaser (They also prefer $'s which at the moment is even better)
The CAA referred me to CAP 554 BCAR Section B, SubSection B3
I have all the documentation to hand, PM me with your fax number.
Happy
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It's hellishly complicated and I don't think even the CAA know the answers - I see a lot of the relevant people over there quite regularly and they are all acting as confused as I am.
If you want an up to date answer, drop me a PM and I'll give you contact details of the relevant section head. With any luck he can give you the latest gen.
G
If you want an up to date answer, drop me a PM and I'll give you contact details of the relevant section head. With any luck he can give you the latest gen.
G
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Thank you both. I have a new machine arriving soon which already has certification in another European country - but I'm being asked to pay £2500 for the CAA.......I'll do some more digging this week.
