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Dual Release Mastery Training – FAA Form 8130-3 & EASA Form 1
For EASA-approved FAA Part 145 repair stations, their quality managers, inspectors and certifying staff: issue FAA/EASA dual releases that European customers accept the first time.
Course sheet
Dual Release Mastery – course sheet
Under the EU–US aviation safety agreement (BASA), an EASA-approved US repair station can release a component to European customers on a single FAA Form 8130-3: the dual release. A missing Block 12 statement, a wrong box in Block 14a or an EASA approval that has lapsed, and the part is rejected at receiving inspection.
The course explains the BASA and the Maintenance Annex Guidance (MAG Change 10, in force since 10 October 2025), the 2025 FAA guidance (AC 43-9D and Order 8130.21J), and what EASA accepts for new, PMA, STC and standard parts (TIP Revision 7 Amendment 1). Worked examples use fictional data.
Key facts
Duration, formats and delivery
Duration
About 3.5 hours of e-learning: 6 videos (1 h 13), 8 PDF sheets, 6 quizzes and a final exam.
Available 24/7, at your own pace.
Formats
E-learning on aero-consulting-online.com (individual access).
Live video or on-site to train a team, with your own forms.
Teaching methods
US English narrated videos with subtitles, worked examples of correct and rejected forms.
Regulatory sheet with links to the official texts and a 10-point dual-release checklist.
7-question quiz after each module, with explanations.
Assessment
Final exam: 20 multiple-choice questions, 40 minutes.
80% correct answers required (16 out of 20); one retake.
Certificate
Personal certificate of completion in PDF, as soon as you pass the exam.
Independent training: not an FAA- or EASA-approved program, no signing authority granted.
Price
$249 per learner (checkout in EUR: €223).
Groups and repair stations: quote on request, volume discounts.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what the EASA approval of a US repair station rests on: BASA Annex 2, MAG Change 10, Special Conditions and the EASA Supplement.
- Complete an FAA Form 8130-3 maintenance release block by block under AC 43-9D.
- Issue a correct dual release: Block 12 statement, Block 14a boxes, Block 14c, EASA-only releases.
- Decide whether new, PMA, STC and standard parts are acceptable to EASA (TIP 7.10 and 7.11).
- Prepare for EASA and FAA audits: reporting, SMS, records, findings.
- Handle UK and Canadian customers and apply a 10-point dual-release checklist.
Why a course on the dual release?
A rejected 8130-3 means a part stuck at the European customer, an AOG and a finding against your station. Most rejections come from a few recurring errors: the EASA statement missing from Block 12, the wrong Block 14a box, the EASA number in Block 14c, a lapsed EASA approval or a part EASA does not accept.
The rules changed in 2025: MAG Change 10, AC 43-9D for maintenance releases, Order 8130.21J now limited to Part 21, a full SMS required since 31 December 2025. This course brings your team up to date.
Course programme
Getting started
How the course works; regulatory sheet with links to the official texts.
Module 1 – The legal framework
BASA, MAG Change 10, Special Conditions, EASA Supplement, EASA Forms 3-145, 9 and 16.
Module 2 – FAA Form 8130-3 today
AC 43-9D, block-by-block maintenance release, status terms, who may sign, corrections.
Module 3 – The dual release, step by step
Block 12 statement, Block 14a, 14c, EASA-only release, deviations, worked examples.
Module 4 – Parts
New, PMA, STC and standard parts; TIP 7.10 and 7.11; distributors; receiving inspection.
Module 5 – Audit readiness and records
72 h / 96 h reporting, SMS special condition, records, findings and corrective action.
Module 6 – Beyond the EU and action plan
UK and Canada, 10-point checklist, implementation plan.
Final exam and certificate
20 questions, 80% to pass, certificate of completion.
Target audience and prerequisites
The course is designed for:
- Quality managers and assistants of FAA Part 145 repair stations holding or seeking EASA approval.
- Inspectors and certifying staff who sign maintenance releases.
- Lead technicians and planners who prepare release records.
- Parts, logistics and sales staff supplying European customers, and US parts distributors.
Prerequisites: basic familiarity with FAA Form 8130-3 and repair station work; enough technical English to read FAA and EASA texts. No prior EASA experience required.
FAQ – Dual Release Training
Does this course give me the authority to sign a dual release?
No. Only persons authorized by the EASA-approved repair station that performed the work may approve an article for return to service and sign the 8130-3. The course gives the knowledge needed to prepare and check a compliant dual release.
Is the course based on the latest texts?
Yes: MAG Change 10 (in force since 10 October 2025), AC 43-9D and Order 8130.21J (September 2025), and TIP Revision 7 Amendment 1.
Can a parts distributor issue a dual release?
No. Only the EASA-approved repair station that performed the work can issue a dual release. The course explains what distributors and receiving inspectors should check.
Is the FAA/EASA dual release still accepted in the UK?
Not for UK-registered aircraft since 1 January 2025: an FAA/UK CAA dual release is required. Module 6 explains the rules, including forms issued before that date.
How long does the course take?
About 3.5 hours at your own pace: 6 video modules with PDF sheets and quizzes, then the final exam.
Is the course approved by the FAA or EASA?
No. Aero Consulting is an independent training provider. The course supports your own training program and your EASA Supplement.
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