I am looking for a U.S. DAR in Europe in connection with a possible Merlin acquisition. I realize that it is cheaper to bring the plane to U.S. on a temporary airworthiness cert, but my preference is to get all the details handled in Europe.

The FAA publishes a list of DARs (see attached), but if anyone has an experience-based recommendation on a DAR it would be a big help.

I have been told that a U.S. based DAR does not have authority to issue certificates of airworthiness while in Europe.

Hello Dan - I'm an American ex-pat, A&P/IA based in Paris. I use DAR services regularly here in Europe for Import & Export reg changes.

Of the DARs based in Europe, 3 are "active" with GA, the others tend to stick to large commercial ships, exclusively.

A stateside based DAR can indeed inspect an aircraft in Europe, he just needs to let his FSDO know before-hand. I know of at least 2 that regularly travel to Europe.

I would be happy to assist or discuss further via telephone or PM .

ps: I suspect it's BJ ?