10.5 Subpart D - Changes to TC

Question 1

what is the scope of subpart D?

Answer 1

procedure for the approval of changes to design and type certificates.
defines standard for changes not subject to approval

Question 2

what are standard changes?

Answer 2

changes that are not in conflict with the TCH data

and

that follow design data included in certification specification

Question 3

what are the two type of classification of changes?

Answer 3

Minor and Major Change

Question 4

what is a minor change? (9)

Answer 4

a change that doesn’t affect:
* mass
* balance
* strength
* reliability
* operational characteristics
* noise
* fuel venting
* exhaust emissions
* or other characteristics affecting airthworthiness

Question 5

what is a major change?

Answer 5

all other changes thats affect aircraft characterisics

Question 6

who is eligible to apply for a major change under subpart D?

Answer 6

the TCH

Question 7

who isn’t eligible to apply for a major change under subpart D?

Answer 7

non TCH, apply under subpart E

Question 8

who classifies and approves minor changes?

Answer 8

the agency or an appropriately approved DOA

Question 9

what will the applicant for a major change submit?

Answer 9

• substantiating data
• show changes comply with certification specifications and environmental protections
• show compliance with applicable TC basis and environmental protection
• comply with investigations and tests and Flight test regulations