10.6 Detailed Understanding - Part 21 Flashcards
What is Subpart B in Part 21 Countinuous Airworthiness?
Type Certificates
What is an aircraft product?
Aircraft, engine, propeller
Who is a Type Certificate issued by?
EASA
What does TCH stand for?
Type Certificate Holder
What does a Type Certificate signify?
That the part, product or appliance meets the Part 21 requirements ans the relevant CSs and Airworthiness Codes
If there are extensive changes to an aircrafts product, what will happen?
A new type certificate must be applied for by the operator
What does RTC stand for?
Restricted Type Certificate
When would a Restricted Certificate of Airworthiness be issued??
N/A
What does TCDS stand for?
Type Certificate Data Sheet
What does the TCDS detail?
The specification of the aircraft including the exact type and mark, the dimensions and weight of the aircraft, type of engines and equipment fitted
Where would you find the specifications of a new aircraft?
Type Certificate Data Sheet
How long can the TCH delay producing the manuals for overhaul?
After the product has entered service but before the product reaches the relevant age or flight hours/cycles
What is Subpart D of Part 21 Continuous Airworthiness?
Changes to Type Certificate
What are Standard Changes?
Changes to a type design
What is a minor change?
A minir change does not affect mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, noice, fuel venting, exhaust emmissions or other characteristics affecting airworthiness
All other changes are classified as Major
Minor changes will be classified and approved by?
The agency
Or
An apporpriately approved design organisation under a procedure agreed with the agency
If a maintainence organisation wishes to design a modification, and they are not the aircraft design authority, what approval must they hold?
DOA to issue a STC
What does DOA stand for?
Design Organisation Approval
What does STC stand for?
Supplemental Type Certificate
What is a Supplemental Type Certificate?
A major design change to an existing Type Certificate carried out by another Design Organisation that has demonstrated its capabilities
Who issues the STC?
Competent Authority
To whom can a STC be transferred to?
A person that is able to demonstrate their ability to qualify for DOA and to undertake the obligations of the type certificate holder
What does C of A mean?
Certificate of Airworthiness