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Purpose of This Order.

This order describes the procedures for completion and use of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Authorized Release Certificate, FAA Form 8130-3, Airworthiness Approval Tag. The order describes the use of the form for the following purposes:

a. Domestic airworthiness approval, including conformity inspections, prepositioning of new products or articles pending approval, and splitting bulk shipments of previously produced products and articles;

b. Approval for return to service of products and articles; and

c. Export airworthiness approval of products and articles.

Note 1: For the purposes of this order, the term "product" refers only to aircraft engines and propellers.

Note 2: The use of the word "should" throughout this order refers to a recommended practice. The associated activity is not a requirement; therefore, a record of completion is not required.

Note 3: The samples of FAA Form 8130-3 in appendix A to this order are provided for reference only. To properly complete a form, the originator must follow the procedures within this order.