Amy Wiley is a Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) at Wiley Wales.  Click here to visit her website or give her a call today at 970.562.3096.  Amy is an EAA member.

Amy Wiley  amy@wileywales.com
CFI - Powered Parachute
DAR - Powered Parachute & Weight-Shift Control
LSA Repairman - Maintenance rating - Powered Parachute, Weight-Shift Control, Airplane (for the most part tri-axis)

CFI = Certified Flight Instructor
DAR = Designated Airworthiness Representative
LSA Repairman = Light Sport Aircraft Repairman


Wiley Wales Powerchutes, Pleasant View, Colorado

From the FAA's Website

A DAR is an individual appointed in accordance with 14 CFR § 183.33 who may perform examination, inspection, and testing services necessary to the issuance of certificates.

There are two types of DARs, manufacturing and maintenance:

Manufacturing DARs must possess aeronautical knowledge, experience, and meet the qualification requirements of Order 8100.8.

Maintenance DARs must hold:
a mechanic's certificate with an airframe and powerplant rating under 14 CFR part 65, Certification: Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers, or
a repairman certificate and be employed at a repair station certificated under 14 CFR part 145, or an air carrier operating certificate holder with an FAA-approved continuous airworthiness program, and must meet the qualification requirements of Order 8100.8, Chapter 14.

Specialized Experience – Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft DARs Both Manufacturing DARs and Maintenance DARs may be authorized to perform airworthiness certification of light-sport aircraft. DAR qualification criteria and selection procedures for amateur-built and light-sport aircraft airworthiness functions are provided in Order 8130.33.