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Purpose of this Order. This order defines what is an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to an airworthiness directive (AD). This order shows how to:

a. Advise AMOC requesters whether an AMOC is necessary,

b.Identify who can approve or deny an AMOC proposal,

c.Handle urgent requests for AMOC support,

d. Differentiate between a transferable and non-transferable AMOC,

e. Properly coordinate an AMOC approval or denial,

f. Handle proposals for global AMOCs (also known as AMOCs of general applicability), and

g. Handle AMOC proposals from other civil aviation authorities (CAA) and foreign owners/operators.