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PURPOSE.

This order establishes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures to be used by the Aircraft Certification Service (AIR) and Flight Standards Service (AFS) in the selection, appointment, orientation, and acceptance of delegated authority of appointed designees covered by this order. These procedures are designed to ensure the unbiased selection, appointment, and orientation of qualified private persons. For AIR designee applicants, an Evaluation Panel (EP) is established at the local office level. Procedures for the EP process are found in chapters 2 through 7 of this order and appendices 1 through 4. For AFS designee applicants, a National Examiners Board (NEB) is used. Procedures for the NEB process are found in chapter 8 of this order. Specifically, this order addresses the selection, appointment, and orientation of Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representatives (DMIRs), Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs), and Organizational Designated Airworthiness Representatives (ODARs). This order replaces existing information in orders and notices governing the selection, appointment, and orientation of these designees.