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U.S. Depamnent

of Tmnspoftation

Federal Aviation

Administfotion

Advisory

Circular

Subject:

AVIATIONSAFETY INSPECTOR

WORK SITE ACCESS

Datei 12/28/95 AC No: 13-1

Initiated by: AFS-120 champ:

To facilitate safety related inspections authorized by law (Title 49, U.S. Code), it is essential that FAA

Aviation Safety Inspectors (ASI’s) and Air Carrier Cabin Safety Specialists (ACCSS’s) have fi-ee and

uninterrupted access to aircraft, airports, accident sites, and associated facilities. ASI’s are responsible

for implementation and oversight of safety regulations compliance. Access to aircraft, airports, accident

sites, and associated facilities is accomplished through the possession of an Aviation safety Inspector’s

Credential, FAA Fort22 1lOA. This credential is recognized by law enforcement agencies and security

authorities nationwide as an inspector’s authority to conduct official business.

Duties and Responsibilities of the ASVACCSS

The following is a brief description of the duties and responsibilities of the ASI and/or ACCSS:

- Accident and Incident investigation and reporting.

- Compliance and Enforcement investigation and reporting.

- Airmen Testing for initial and recurring certification and evaluation.

- Repair Facility initial and recurring certification and evaluation.

- Air Carrier and General Aviation evaluations including inspection of facilities, equipment,

procedures, and personnel to ensure safe aircraft operations.

- Aircraft Mechanic Training program evaluations.

- Airworthiness of Aircraft and related equipment inspections and evaluations.

Access to Airport Operations Areas

Another special identijkation card, FAA Form 8000-39, presented in conjunction with the FAA

Form 1 lOA, is used by an AS1 or ACCSS to gain access to restricted and secured areas of an airport,

without escort, while conducting official FAA inspections. The FAA Form 8000-39 was established to

eliminate the disruption of inspection activities by providing ASI’s or ACCSS’s with authority to be in

the Airport Operations Area (AOA) without escort.

An airport operator is responsible for operating its facility in a safe manner; thus rules and regulations

must be adhered to by all parties that use the airport or work on the airport. FAA employees, including

ASI’s and ACCSS’s, are not exempt from the airport operator’s rules and restrictions. Airport

operators may issue special identification cards for the local ASI’s and ACCSS’s use while performing

FAA Form 132045 (4-82) Supersedes WA Form 1320-2
AC 13-l 12/28/95

inspections within the inspector’s assigned geographical area. However, while in a transit or en route

status, the FAA Form 8000-39 replaces locally issued airport identification cards and is recognized by

law enforcement agencies and security authorities as appropriate identification for authorized access.

During inspection efforts exceeding 24 hours, the AS1 or ACCSS should coordinate with the affected

airport operator for the issuance of a local ID card. The FAA requires inspectors to prominently

display the FAA Form 8000-39 while in the restricted area at airports where the inspector does not

obtain airport identification.

How you can ver@ FAA Form 8000-39

The ID cards are tamper-resistant and have a unique

shape, size, and color. FAA Form 8000-39 is issued by

the FAA only to Aviation Safety Inspectors - Operations,

Airworthiness, or Air Carrier Cabin Safety Specialists -

that hold a valid Aviation Safety Inspector’s Credential,

FAA Form 1lOA. The serial number on the FAA Form

1lOA must match the number on the FAA Form 8000-39

ID car=oth FAA Forms 8000-39 and 1lOA feature

similar photos for identification.

If you need further information, please write: Federal

Aviation Administration, Flight Standards Service,

Attention: AFS-100, 800 Independence Avenue, SW,

Washington, DC 2059 1

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William J. White

Deputy Director

Flight Standards Service

U.S. oepartment

of liransportdtion

Federal Aviation

Administration

United States of America

Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

Aviation Safety Inspector

NAME

FAA Form 8000-39 (4-89)

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