Organizational Delegations
Designated Alteration Station (DAS)
A DAS is an organization authorized in accordance with 14 CFR part 21, subpart M, to issue STCs and related airworthiness certificates. See Order 8110.9.
Delegated Option Authorization (DOA)
A DOA is a manufacturer holding a current type certificate and production certificate issued under standard
procedures that is authorized by the FAA to conduct type, production, and airworthiness certification functions
in accordance with part 21, subpart J. See Order 8100.9.
Special Federal Aviation Regulation Number 36 (SFAR 36)
An SFAR 36 is a repair station, air carrier, or commercial operator authorized to develop and use major repair
data that are not specifically approved by the FAA Administrator in accordance with SFAR 36 (PDF) . See Order 8100.9
Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representative (ODAR)
An ODAR is an organization that collectively meets the experience and technical requirements of an individual Manufacturing or Maintenance Designated Airworthiness Representative, as appropriate. See Order 8100.9
Organization Designation Authorization (ODA)
The ODA program of part 183 subpart d, encompasses all FAA delegation to organizations. Organizations may obtain any appropriate authority based upon their qualifications and experience. Order 8100.15 defines the different ODA program types and authority.
Note: All DAS, DOA, SFAR 36 and ODAR authorizations will expire in November 2009, and organizational delegation is now only available under the ODA program.
Contact the Delegation & Airworthiness Programs Branch.
