Pre-requisites
Welders shall prepare and weld appropriate test sample(s) in accordance with BCAR
A8-10.
The test sample(s) shall be submitted to a UKAS Accredited Test House for examination together with full particulars of
the welder concerned, materials used, details of any post-welding treatment and identification marks on the test
sample(s).
Upon receiving from the Test House an Approved Test Certificate indicating successful test results on the sample(s)
the welder shall forward the original copy of the Approved Test Certificate to the CAA.
How much does it cost?
Please refer to the Scheme of Charges (Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and
Aircraft Engine Emissions).
How long will it take for my application to be processed?
The service standard for the issue of a Welders Approval Certificate is ten working days from receipt of a completed
application and appropriate fee.
How long is it valid for?
Approvals are valid for one calendar year from the issue date on the test certificate as issued by the UKAS Accredited Test House. The date of issue on the approval certificate is not indicative of the validity of the certificate.
What else do I need to know?
What do I need to include with my application?
- A completed application Form SRG 1742 and the appropriate fee. A single application form can be used to apply for multiple groups
- The original Approved Test Certificate(s), or a true copy certified by your quality manager
- For initial approvals - a true copy of valid photographic ID that has been certified by your quality manager
How do I apply?
Once all of the
requirements have been met, your application
can be forwarded to the CAA either via email to ELDWEB@caa.co.uk, or by post to:
Engineer Licensing – SSC
Aviation House
Beehive Ring Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH6 0YR
What happens next?
- The
assessment of your application is completed by a Licensing Officer
- Following
an acceptable assessment, the Approval is then processed, signed and
dispatched to the individual
- In
some cases, the certificates may be referred to our Airworthiness department
for review
- We
will contact you if we have any queries regarding your application and may
keep your application pending for 30 working days awaiting any additional
documentation to be submitted
- All original
Approved Test Certificates will be returned with the approval