10.5 Flashcards
What is part 21?
Part 21 details the requirements for design organisations wishing to gain design organisation approval
What does book one contain in part 21?
Standard means of compliance
What does book two contain in part 21?
Acceptable means of compliance
Under part 21, what is covered in subpart A?
Failures, Malfunctions and Defects
The holder of a type certificate or any relevant approval must have a means of what?
Collecting data on failures, defects or other occurrences to update the operator
What must a certificate holder do if a design failing is discovered?
Must investigate the failing and report it to the NAA including the action to be taken
When applying for a type certificate what must be included?
A three-view drawing of that aircraft and
preliminary basic data, including the proposed operating characteristics and limitations
Should a request for a type certificate be unusual and not fit into an airworthiness code, what will occur?
A special airworthiness code will be created
What will create the need for a special airworthiness code?
the product has novel or unusual design features relative to the design practices on which the applicable airworthiness code (CS) is based; or
◦ the intended use of the product is unconventional; or
◦ experience from other similar products in service or products having similar design features, has shown that unsafe conditions may develop
How long is an application valid for large aircraft and helicopters?
Five years - three years for any other
If a type certificate will not be issued in the stated time what will happen?
The applicant can,
File a new application for a Type Certificate
File for an extension of the original application and comply with the applicable airworthiness codes that were effective on a date.
Where are noise requirements prescribed?
Chapter 1 of Annex 16,
Volume I, Part II to the Chicago Convention
Where are emission requirements for the issue of a Type Certificate for an aircraft and engine prescribed
Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention
When might a new type certificate application be required?
If the agency finds that the change in design, power,
thrust, or mass is so extensive that a substantially complete investigation of compliance with the applicable Type Certification basis is required
How does the applicant show compliance with the Type Certification Basis?
Certification Programme detailing the means for compliance demonstration
The applicant shall record justification of compliance within compliance documents according to the Certification Programme
What is a Type Certificate Data Sheet?
This is a document which details the specification of the aircraft including the exact type and mark, the dimensions and weight of the aircraft, type of engines and equipment fitted etc
How many hours of flight testing for a new type with new engines require?
At least 300 hours
How many hours of flight testing for a new type with previously certified engines require?
150 hours
What is required to maintain type certificate vaildity?
The holder remaining in compliance with this Annex 1
(Part-21);
The certificate not being surrendered or revoked under the applicable administrative procedures established by the agency
Which subpart does changes to type certificates by the type certificate holder fall under?
subpart D other applicants for major changes fall under subpart E
What is subpart G?
Part-21 Subpart G details the requirements to be met by an organisation wishing to be granted Production Organisation approval
In the applicants exposition what must be shown to meet the requirements of subpart G?
A Quality System
An Occurrence Reporting System
Allowing the competent authority access at any time
What is a POA?
Production Organisation Approval
A POA is unlimited unless?
unless:
The Production Organization fails to comply with the requirements
The competent authority is prevented from carrying out an investigation
There is evidence that the Production Organization cannot maintain satisfactory control of the manufacture of their items under the approval
The certificate has been surrendered or revoked
When approval is granted PO may?
once approval is granted, the Production Organisation may:
a. Perform production activities under Annex I (Part-21)
b. For aircraft, after presentation of a Statement of Conformity (EASA Form 52), obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA) and a Noise Certificate
c. For products, parts or appliances, issue a Certificate of Release to Service (EASA Form 1)
d. Maintain a new aircraft that it has produced and issue a Certificate of Release to Service (EASA Form 53) in respect of that maintenance
e. If agreed with the competent authority, issue a Permit to Fly including approval of the flight conditions
What is subpart J?
Design Organisation Approval
What must DO have?
A Design Assurance System
What does the DAS allow the DO to do?
Ensure that the design complies with the Type Certification basis and environmental requirements
◦ Ensure that its responsibilities are discharged with respect to:
i. The appropriate requirement of Annex I (Part-21)
ii. The terms of its Approval
◦ Independently monitor the compliance with, and adequacy of, the procedure in the DAS.
This monitoring shall include a feedback system to
the people with responsibility to ensure that corrective actions are taken.
b. The DAS shall include an independent checking function of the showings
of compliance. The organisation shall submit Compliance Statements and
associated documents to EASA
What is subpart M?
Subpart M establishes the requirements for approval of repair design
What is subpart Q?
Identification of Products and Parts
What must be included in a parts identification?
Manufacturer name
Product designation
Manufacturer serial number
Any other information that EASA requires