Ryan Sexauer

Certified Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR)

RYAN SEXAUER

CERTIFIED DESIGNATED AIRWORTHINESS REPRESENTATIVE (DAR)

Ryan Sexauer started with AeroTEC in 2004 as an Instrumentation Technician. Over the course of the last 19 years, he has held several instrumentation positions including Instrumentation Lead Technician, Group Lead of Instrumentation, Installation Quality, QA, Instrumentation Operations Group Lead and QA Inspector, Group Lead Instrumentation/Avionics Tech. And has worked on various projects including Falcon 2000 Winglet, B737-800 Scimitar Winglet, Boeing 777 Cargo Modification, and many others – leading the installation phase of these programs.

One of the things that keeps Ryan at AeroTEC is the variation. Although he has been in instrumentation for almost 20 years, the variety of programs and the work being done is different almost every day. For this very same reason, one of Ryan’s favorite programs to have worked on during his time at AeroTEC was the Falcon 2000 Winglet. From the modifications to the slats, variety of testing, length of program, and involvement of EASA & FAA – AeroTEC pushed itself and grew as a company.

Ryan recently became a certified Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) for 21 function codes. DARs are appointed by the FAA in accordance with 14 CFR §183.33 who may perform examination, inspection, and testing services necessary to the issuance of certificates.

What an onsite DAR means for AeroTEC:

Represent FAA – Ryan can represent the FAA in an inspection authority during AeroTEC’s program inspections.

Involved in Programs – He will already be involved in our programs and have all the background knowledge needed.

Control Schedule – With a lack of DARs around the country, it can be difficult to schedule one. AeroTEC will now have one readily available to meet customer needs.

Ryan formally started the process to become a certified DAR 3 years ago. He found the work interesting and wanted it to be the next stage in his career. Becoming a DAR takes a lot of time and commitment. Between the experience needed, classes taken, letters of recommendation required, and documents written, it can take a minimum of 15 years to complete. During his journey, AeroTEC supported him through its employee education reimbursement program – helping with required classes and writing letters of recommendation.

FUNCTIONAL CODES

  • 101 – Issue recurrent Standard Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4), and 21.197(b) for U.S.-registered propeller-driven airplanes and powered or unpowered gliders.
  • 102 – Issue recurrent Standard Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4), and 21.197(b), for U.S.-registered, turbojet-powered airplanes type certificated for a Gross Take-Off Weight (GTOW) of 85,000 pounds or less.
  • 103 – Issue recurrent Standard Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4), and 21.197(b), for U.S.-registered, turbo-jet powered airplanes type certificated for a GTOW of more than 85,000 pounds.
  • 114 – Issue recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4), and 21.197(b), in the restricted category for U.S.-registered propeller-driven airplanes.
  • 115 – Issue recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4), and 21.197(b), in the restricted category for U.S.-registered, turbojet-powered airplanes type certificated for a GTOW of 85,000 pounds or less.
  • 116 – Issue recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4), and 21.197(b), in the restricted category for U.S.-registered, turbojet-powered airplanes type certificated for a GTOW of more than 85,000 pounds.
  • 124 – Issue recurrent/original Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended and replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in the limited category for U.S.-registered propeller-driven airplanes and turbojet/turbofan aircraft.
  • 128 – Issue original/recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in the experimental category for the purpose market survey, research and development, or crew training for U.S.-registered propeller-driven airplanes and powered or unpowered gliders.
  • 129 -Issue original/recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended and replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in the experimental category for the purpose market survey, research and development, or crew training for U.S.-registered turbojet-powered airplanes.
  • 137 – Issue recurrent/original Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended and replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in experimental category for the purposes of operating exhibition or air racing for U.S.- registered propeller-driven aircraft and powered or unpowered gliders located in the U.S.
  • 138 – Issue recurrent/original Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended and replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in experimental category for the purposes of operating exhibition or air racing for U.S.- registered turbo-jet-powered aircraft located in the U.S.
  • 140 – Issue recurrent/original Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended or replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in experimental category for the purposes of operating exhibition for U.S.-registered manned free balloons and airships.
  • 147 – Issue original/recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended and replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR part 21, §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in the experimental category for the purpose of operating amateur- built aircraft for U.S.-registered propeller driven airplanes and powered or unpowered gliders.
  • 148 – Issue original/recurrent Special Airworthiness Certificates (including amended and replacement certificates), and special flight permits for the purposes outlined in 14 CFR §§ 21.197(a)(1)(2)(4) and 21.197(b), in the experimental category for the purpose of operating amateur-built aircraft for U.S.- registered turbojet-powered airplanes.
  • 171 – Issue recurrent export approvals for U.S.-registered propeller driven airplanes and powered or unpowered gliders.
  • 172 – Issue recurrent export approvals for U.S.-registered turbojet-powered airplanes type certificated for a GTOW of 85,000 pounds or less.
  • 173 – Issue recurrent export approvals for U.S.-registered turbojet-powered airplanes type certificated for a GTOW of more than 85,000 pounds.
  • 188 – Issue recurrent airworthiness approvals for domestic shipment of reciprocating and turboprop/turboshaft engines that conform to the approved design requirements and are in a condition for safe operation.
  • 189 – Issue recurrent airworthiness approvals for domestic shipment of turbojet/turbofan engines that conform to the approved design requirements and are in a condition for safe operation.
  • 190 – Issue recurrent airworthiness approvals for domestic shipment of propellers that conform to the approved design requirements and are in a condition for safe operation.
  • 191 – Issue recurrent/original airworthiness approvals for domestic shipment articles that conform to the approved design requirements and are in a condition for safe operation.

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