• The cylinder retester must contact one of the approved Independent Inspection Agencies to arrange for an inspection of his facility.
• • List of Independent Inspection Agencies -- DOT Cylinder Requalification Program (pdf - 6K) 
• After the inspection, the Independent Inspection Agency must complete a report and forward the report to the cylinder retesters.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit: (1) a complete application (can be in any format as long as it contains all of the required information set forth in Section 107.805; and, (2) the Independent Inspector's report.

The applicant should have at the time of inspection:

• A copy of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-199 or reprint. Copies of this document may be obtained from:
  
  Superintendent of Documents
  U.S. Government Printing Office
  Washington, D.C. 20402
  (202) 783-3238

  Click here for information about obtaining 49 CFR.

• Where applicable, a copy of a current special permit document authorizing the use of a non-DOT specification cylinder. Current copies of special permit documents may be obtained from:
  
  U.S. Department of Transportation
  Office of Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals
  Records Center PHH-30
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor
  Washington, DC 20590
  202-366-5046
  FAX: 202-366-3753

  Click here to access electronic copies of special permits.

• Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets C-1, C-6, C-6.1, C-6.2, C-8, obtainable from:
  
  Compressed Gas Association
  4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor
  Chantilly, VA 20151-2923
  Phone: 703-788-2700

  Click here to access the Compress Gas Association website.

• A certification of calibration for the test gauge through its operating range.
  
• A calibration cylinder and a chart showing the cylinder's expansions at various test pressures.
  
  Note: Due to inconsistencies in the repeatability of calibration, the use of a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite cylinder as a calibration cylinder is discouraged.
  
  
• Hydrostatic test equipment capable of producing an accuracy of 1 percent.
  
• Equipment necessary for performing required visual inspections.
  
• A sample of the facility record keeping form.

Purpose

This procedure provides guidelines for facilities outside the United States that wish to apply for DOT approval in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) Section 107.805, to hydrostatic retest and requalify DOT Specification cylinders in accordance with Sections 180.205 through 180.215, and cylinders manufactured under DOT Special Permits.

Method

Upon receipt of a written request for approval, the Office of Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals (OHMSPA) will provide the applicant with a copy of this procedure, a list of minimum requirements, and an application form.

The applicant must submit a completed application and an outline of procedures for retesting DOT specification cylinders directly related to the specification requirements shown in Section 180.209 of 49 CFR and, if applicable, cylinders manufactured under a DOT Special Permit.

Upon completion of a satisfactory inspection, OHMSPA will evaluate all information relating to the retesting operation and, if it is determined to be acceptable, will provide the applicant with a letter of approval bearing a unique requalifiers identification number (RIN).

The approval will be valid for five years subject to requirements for maintenance of equipment and test capability.

Responsibility

OHMSPA will catalog requests for approval, and maintain records of all completed applications. OHMSPA will provide inspections and review services for the program and submit plans for modification and improvement as required.

The Applicant must request approval from the Office of Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals. The applicant is responsible for all direct costs of the inspection visit, including travel expenses. An advanced deposit is required to be made by check in US Dollars made payable to The United States Department of Transportation, indicating on the check that it is for the HM74 account and sent to:

DOT FAA
Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
ATT: Shelley M. Willis
Accountant, AMZ-300
P.O. Box 25770
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4915
405-954-5364
Fax: 405-954-1620

If you choose, you may electronically transfer the advanced deposit. If you choose this option, you must use the attached instructions for electronically transferring funds to the Federal Aviation Administration, United States Department of Transportation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

The following list outlines the equipment, documentation, and reference material normally necessary to perform hydrostatic pressure tests of cylinders required by Section 180.205 Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

Testing personnel must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the relevant provisions of Sections 180.205 through 180.215, the Compressed Gas Association's Pamphlets C-1, C-6, and where applicable, C-6.1, C-6.2, C-8, and knowledge of testing DOT Special Permit cylinders. They must also be able to demonstrate the capacity of the testing equipment to perform the required tests to the degree of accuracy required by the regulations.

If the applicant's equipment or references differ from those listed, they should advise OHMSPA of any such difference and explain the alternate method by which they can demonstrate the competence of testing personnel and/or accuracy of testing equipment prior to the inspection of the facility.

The applicant should have at the time of inspection:

1. A copy of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-199 or reprint. Copies of this document may be obtained from:

   Superintendent of Documents
   U.S. Government Printing Office
   Washington, D.C. 20402
   (202) 783-3238

   Information about obtaining 49 CFR.

2. Where applicable, a copy of a current special permit document authorizing the use of a non-DOT specification cylinder. Current copies of special permit documents may be obtained by requesting the specific special permit number (ex: DOT SP-1234) from:

   U.S. Department of Transportation
   Office of Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals
   Records Center PHH-30
   U.S. Department of Transportation
   1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor
   Washington, DC 20590
   Phone: (202) 366-5046    FAX: (202) 366-3753

   Access electronic copies of special permits.

3. Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets C-1, C-6, C-6.1, C-6.2, C-8. These may be obtained from:

   Compressed Gas Association
   4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor
   Chantilly, VA 20151-2933
   Phone: 703-788-2700

   Access the Compress Gas Association website.

4. A certification of calibration for the test guage through its operating range.
   
5. A calibration cylinder and a chart showing the cylnder's expansions at various test pressures.

   Note: Due to inconsistancies in the repeatability of calibration, the use of a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite cylinder as a calibration cylinder is discouraged.

6. Hydrostatic test equipment capable of producing an accuracy of 1 percent.
   
7. Equipment necessary for visual testing.
   
8. A sample of the facility recordkeeping form.

Purpose:

This procedure provides guidelines for those facilities outside the United States requesting registration and approval to visually inspect, hydrostatically test and requalify DOT specification and special permit/exemption cylinders in conjunction with a currently valid or newly requested Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) foreign repair station certification.

Procedure:

The applicant must submit a written request for an application, procedures, and a list of minimum requirements, to the company listed below or to the Office of Hazardous Materials Special Permits and Approvals (OHMSPA).

The applicant must complete an application in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations Section 107.805 and provide quality assurance procedures for retesting DOT cylinders, directly relating those procedures to the specification retest requirements shown in Section 180.209 of 49 CFR and, if applicable, cylinders manufactured under a DOT special permit. All applications, test procedures and future correspondence must be submitted to the following address:

The applicant must complete an application and provide quality assurance procedures for retesting DOT cylinders, directly relating those procedures to the specification retest requirements shown in Section 180.205 through Section 180.215 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) and, if applicable, cylinders manufactured under a DOT special permit/exemption. All applications, test procedures and future correspondence must be submitted to the following address:

Mr. Glen Kinney, President
G & C Kinney, Inc.
151 Sago Palm Drive
Leesburg, Florida 34748
Phone: 001 352 323 8816
Fax: 001 352 323 8814
email: gandckinney@aol.com

Following a review of the submitted application and testing procedures, if the application and testing procedures appear to be in order, G & C Kinney, Inc. will notify the applicant of the scheduling and costs for an audit of the facility. Upon completion of a satisfactory inspection, G & C Kinney, Inc. will evaluate all information related to the retesting operation and, if it is determined to be acceptable, will recommend the applicant to OHMSPA for approval and registration. OHMSPA will provide the applicant with a letter of approval and a unique requalifiers identification number (RIN). The RIN will be valid for the specific period noted in the approval, subject to the recommendation of the above company.

Responsibility:

G & C Kinney, Inc. and OHMSPA will catalog requests for approval and registration, and maintain records of all completed applications. G & C Kinney, Inc. will provide inspections and review services for those facilities which have applied to become or currently are FAA certified foreign repair stations.

The Applicant will submit an application for approval and registration to G & C Kinney, Inc. or OHMSPA. The applicant is responsible for inspection costs as determined by G & C Kinney, Inc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

The following list outlines the equipment, documentation, and reference material normally necessary to perform hydrostatic pressure tests of cylinders required by Section 180.205 through Section 180.215 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations.

Testing personnel must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of Section 180.205 through 180.215, the Compressed Gas Association's Pamphlets C-1, C-6, and where applicable, C-6.1, C-6.2, C-8, and knowledge of testing DOT Special Permit/Exemption cylinders. They must also be able to demonstrate the capacity of the testing equipment to perform the required tests to the degree of accuracy required by the regulations.

If the applicant's equipment or references differ from those listed, they should advise G & C Kinney, Inc. of any such difference and explain the alternate method by which they can demonstrate the competence of testing personnel and/or accuracy of testing equipment prior to the inspection of the facility.

The applicant should have at the time of inspection:

1. A copy of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 100-185, or reprint. Copies of this document may be obtained from the US Department of Transportation Office of Hazardous Materials Safety internet website: "hazmat.dot.gov" or the following:

   Superintendent of Documents
   U.S. Government Printing Office
   Washington, D.C. 20402
   (202) 783-3238

2. Where applicable, a copy of a current special permit/exemption document authorizing the use of a non-DOT specification cylinder. Current copies of special permit/exemption documents may be obtained from the United States Department of Transportation Office of Hazardous Materials Safety internet website: "hazmat.dot.gov", or the following:

   Records Center
   Office of Hazardous Materials Exemptions and Approvals
   United States Department of Transportation
   1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE East Building, 2nd Floor
   Washington, DC 20590
   Phone: (202) 366-5046 FAX: (202) 366-3753

3. Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets C-1, C-6, C-6.1, C-6.2, C-8. These may be obtained from:

   Compressed Gas Association
   4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor
   Chantilly, VA 20151-2923
   Phone: (703) 788-2700
   FAX: (703) 412-0128
   website: www.cganet.com

4. A certification of calibration for the test gauge through its operating range.
   
   
5. A calibration cylinder and a chart showing the cylinder's expansions at various test pressures

   Note: Due to inconsistencies in the repeatability of calibration, the use of a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) full composite cylinder as a calibration cylinder is discouraged.

6. Hydrostatic test equipment capable of producing an accuracy of 1 percent.
   
   
7. Equipment necessary for visual testing.
   
   
8. A sample of the facility recordkeeping form.