The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on July 18, 2025, released Issue II (Revision 8) of its Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR 21) document. This revision, issued under Rule 133A of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, updates the certification procedures for aircraft and related products and parts. The revision is based on the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 21 regulations, which superseded the older JAR 21.
CAR 21 outlines the procedural requirements for issuing various certificates, including Type Certificates, Certificates of Airworthiness, Noise Certificates, and Export Airworthiness Certificates. It also covers the approval of design and production organizations as stipulated by Rule 133B, and the authorization of aircraft components and equipment under Rule 49H.
The document is organized into various subparts covering general provisions, changes to type certificates, production organization approval, airworthiness certificates, and repairs. The revision aims to ensure that DGCA’s certification procedures remain compliant with international standards, thereby maintaining the continued airworthiness and safety of aircraft operating in India.
