BMAA/AW(e)/002a,b

FORM BMAA/AW(e)/002a,b Issue 1

INITIAL APPLICATION FOR ASSESSMENT BY BMAA OF A PROPOSED MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION/REPAIR
1. Aircraft Details
- On many aircraft the variant is defined by powerplant configuration. If this is the case state a) engine make / type, b) reduction drive ratio and c) propeller make / type, number of blades and pitch setting. State if the engine is inverted.
- Details should represent the current aircraft configuration (pre-modification).
- Aircraft must be wholly owned by BMAA members (a BMAA Aircraft Ownership Trustee Grid should be submitted with this form for syndicate/group/company owned aircraft
Registration G-*
Type*
Serial*
Variant
Nominated Owner*
BMAA No.*
Is this a modification or repair application?*

ModificationRepair
Is the modification/repair already implemented on the aircraft?*

YesNo
Please note that:
- Approval is not guaranteed.
- Some modifications require stage inspections during implementation (impossible if already implemented).
- It is illegal to fly the aircraft before the modification is approved. As modification approval can take a significant time, remove the modification until approval is granted if you wish to fly in the short term.
- You may not apply for modification approval together with an application for revalidation of the Permit to Fly.
Please note that:
- Owners are strongly advised that no repair work is commenced before the BMAA Technical Office has had the opportunity to assess the damage and the intended plan of action.
- Approval is not guaranteed.
- Some repairs require stage inspections during implementation.
Introduction

Although not mandatory, strobes offer a significant safety benefit for aircraft flying in VMC in poor visibility or low light conditions. Nonetheless, poorly located / fitted strobes can endanger an aircraft, and (therefore) formal approval of strobe installations is a requirement.

This is the initial application for fitment of strobe lights to a 3-axis control, and powered-parachute aircraft. It should also be used for non-standard strobe light installations on weight-shift control aircraft. For standard strobe light installations on weight-shift control aircraft, owners should use BMAA Standard Minor Modification 106.

Please refer to BMAA TIL 013 for further guidance.

Process

This form should be used for making the initial application to the Technical Office for approval of a proposed strobe light installation.

Once satisfied that the installation should be safe and meet the applicable airworthiness requirements, the Technical Office will issue an approval in principle for the installation. At this point the strobes should be installed and the installation inspected by a BMAA Inspector. The completed inspection schedule must then be sent to the Technical Office for final approval.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT FIT YOUR STROBE LIGHTS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED AUTHORISATION FROM THE BMAA – FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS GUIDANCE
COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE AIRWORTHINESS OF YOUR AIRCRAFT
2. Applicant
- The applicant need not be a BMAA member.
- Most correspondence must be in writing. Email is most convenient for the BMAA.
Applicant*
BMAA No.
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email address*
example@example.com
3. Inspector
- A suitably qualified BMAA Inspector is required to inspect and sign-off modifications/repairs.
- There is no longer a requirement for the nominated Inspector to sign this form, but the nominated Inspector should have been asked by the applicant, and agreed in principle to being involved in the project.
BMAA Inspector*
BMAA Inspector No.*
4. NTO
- Modifications to supported, type-approved (factory built, not amateur built) aircraft that may have a significant effect on airworthiness require the type-approval holder to declare that they have No Technical Objection (NTO) to the modification. When NTO is not required it is nonetheless good practice to approach the designer for his comments or advice.
Has the type-approval holder provided No Technical Objection (NTO)?*

YesNo
Have you approached the designer for his comments or advice?*

YesNo
5. Proposed modification/repair
- Attach document(s) describing the modification(s)/repair(s) in detail. On receipt of this application the BMAA will advise the applicant of any additional information required.
- Ensure documents are unambiguously marked with an issue number (or date) to avoid confusion if it is necessary to re-issue them.
- For repairs, a template application is available on the BMAA website (forms A2/074 and 074a).
List modifications/repairs below*
Upload supporting files:

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Do any of these mods/repairs exist on other aircraft?

Yes
List existing modifications/repairs below
6. Technical Justification
- It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate that the modified aircraft continues to be airworthy (continues to comply with its approval basis e.g. BCAR Section S On receipt of this application the BMAA will advise the applicant of what additional information is required.
Please select as appropriate:
Upload technical justification supporting documents

Ensure documents are unambiguously marked with an issue number (or date) to avoid confusion if it is necessary to re-issue them.
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- The BMAA Technical Team consists of suitably qualified and experienced BMAA members who may be available to assist members who do not have the requisite expertise themselves. Details are found in TIL 024 available on the BMAA website.
Have you had/arranged any engineering support to assist in justifying the modification/repair?*

YesNo
7. Declaration

For Applicants.
7.1

IF APPLICANT IS OWNER:

ONCE APPROVED I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ANY CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE MODIFICATION/REPAIR.

ELSE WHEN APPLICANT IS NOT OWNER:

I HEREBY CONFIRM THAT THE OWNER HAS PROVIDED ME WITH AUTHORITY TO FILL AND COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION FORM ON THEIR BEHALF.

7.2

THE INFORMATION IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT. I WILL INFORM THE BMAA OF ANY CHANGES TO THE DESIGN OF THE MODIFICATION/REPAIR PRIOR TO APPROVAL.
Name (applicant)*
BMAA No.*
Date*

DayMonthYear
Date
Signature*

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By signing this form, you are agreeing to 7.1 and 7.2. Additionally, we will securely store your IP address for verification and security purposes.
Please verify that you are human*
8. Pre-Submission Checklist

This checklist is for the applicant’s convenience to assist in making as full an application as possible. On receipt of this application the BMAA will advise the applicant of what additional information is required. Approval work is charged at a half-hourly rate: see BMAA Online shop for current fee. Do NOT send payment with application.
Additional Documents

Any additional documents may be uploaded here
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Checklist:

Document(s) describing modification(s)/repair(s) attachedTechnical justification document(s) attachedNo Technical Objection (NTO) / designer’s comments or advice attachedCertificate of Conformance / other evidence of conformity attached (engines and propellers)BMAA Aircraft Ownership Trustee Grid enclosed (if applicable)
Note: a modification application is generally a two-stage process. Subsequent to this initial application the BMAA will advise the applicant of what further information is required - in particular with regard to a technical justification for the modification.
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FORM BMAA/AW(e)/002a,b Issue 1

1. Aircraft Details

2. Applicant

3. Inspector

4. NTO

5. Proposed modification/repair

6. Technical Justification

7. Declaration

8. Pre-Submission Checklist

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