21L.A.274 Issuance of a statement of conformity (EASA Form 52B) or an authorised release certificate (EASA Form 1)

(a)When issuing a statement of conformity (EASA Form 52B) or an authorised release certificate (EASA Form 1), the natural or legal person shall include all of the following:

1.a statement that the aircraft, engine or propeller, or any part thereof, conforms to the applicable declared design data and is in a condition for safe operation;

2.for each aircraft, a statement that the aircraft has been ground- and flight-checked;

3.for each engine or variable pitch propeller, a statement that the engine or variable pitch propeller has been subjected to a final functional test;

4.if applicable, a statement that the completed engine is in compliance with the applicable engine exhaust emissions requirements in force on the date of production of the engine.

(b)The natural or legal person shall issue a statement of conformity (EASA Form 52B) or an authorised release certificate (EASA Form 1) upon:

1.the initial transfer of the ownership of the aircraft, engine or propeller, or parts thereof; or

2.for aircraft, the application for the issue of the restricted certificate of airworthiness for the aircraft.