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Section 39.25

they are not codified in the annual edition. FAA publishes airworthiness directives in full in the FEDERAL REGISTER as amendments to Section 39.13.
EDITORIAL NOTE: For a complete list of citations to airworthiness directives published
in the FEDERAL REGISTER, consult the following publications: For airworthiness directives published in the FEDERAL REGISTER
since 2001, see the entries for 14 CFR 39.13 in
the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the  - Finding Aids -  section of the
printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov. For
citations to prior amendments, see the entries for 14 CFR 39.13 in the separate publications List of CFR Sections Affected, 1973-
1985, List of CFR Sections Affected, 1964-1972,
and List of CFR Sections Affected, 1986-2000,
and the entries for 14 CFR 507.10 in the List
of Sections Affected, 1949-1963. See also the
annual editions of the Federal Register Index
for subject matter references and citations
to FAA airworthiness directives.

Section 39.15 Does an airworthiness directive
apply if the product has been
changed?
Yes, an airworthiness directive applies to each product identified in the
airworthiness directive, even if an individual product has been changed by
modifying, altering, or repairing it in
the area addressed by the airworthiness directive.

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Section 39.17 What must I do if a change in a
product affects my ability to accomplish the actions required in an airworthiness directive?
If a change in a product affects your
ability to accomplish the actions required by the airworthiness directive
in any way, you must request FAA approval of an alternative method of
compliance. Unless you can show the
change eliminated the unsafe condition, your request should include the
specific actions that you propose to address the unsafe condition. Submit
your request in the manner described
in Section 39.19.
Section 39.19 May I address the unsafe condition in a way other than that set
out in the airworthiness directive?
Yes, anyone may propose to FAA an
alternative method of compliance or a
change in the compliance time, if the
proposal provides an acceptable level of
safety. Unless FAA authorizes otherwise, send your proposal to your prin-

cipal inspector. Include the specific actions you are proposing to address the
unsafe condition. The principal inspector may add comments and will send
your request to the manager of the office identified in the airworthiness directive (manager). You may send a
copy to the manager at the same time
you send it to the principal inspector.
If you do not have a principal inspector
send your proposal directly to the manager. You may use the alternative you
propose only if the manager approves
it.
Section 39.21 Where can I get information
about FAA-approved alternative
methods of compliance?
Each airworthiness directive identifies the office responsible for approving
alternative methods of compliance.
That office can provide information
about alternatives it has already approved.
Section 39.23 May I fly my aircraft to a repair facility to do the work required by an airworthiness directive?
Yes, the operations specifications
giving some operators authority to operate include a provision that allow
them to fly their aircraft to a repair facility to do the work required by an
airworthiness directive. If you do not
have this authority, the local Flight
Standards District Office of FAA may
issue you a special flight permit unless
the airworthiness directive states otherwise. To ensure aviation safety, FAA
may add special requirements for operating your aircraft to a place where the
repairs or modifications can be accomplished. FAA may also decline to issue
a special flight permit in particular
cases if we determine you cannot move
the aircraft safely.
Section 39.25 How do I get a special flight
permit?
Apply to FAA for a special flight permit following the procedures in 14 CFR
21.199.

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