C of A, TC, STC Flashcards
C of A
Certificate of airworthiness
TC
Type certificate
What is a TC defined as
An an approved Aircraft or Aerodynamic Product Design
What does the type certificate list
Engine model number, manufacturer info & dates and the type certificate number
When is a type certificate issued
After it is design full fills the regulating body
Who is the TC issued by
TC, FAA, EASA
Once the type certificate is designed can the design be changed?
No, unless the changes are approved
STA acronym
Supplemental Type Approval
WhT is the STA defines as
An approved modification to an existing Aircraft or aeronautical product design
Who is the document approved by
Transport Canada
The STA is known as the
Supplemental type certificate by the FAA in the USA
An STA (Canada) or STC (USA) includes what
How the modification affects the exciting type
Lists aircraft serial number referred to as effectivity
What is the STA
A certificate issued when an applicant has received the TC approval to modify an aircraft
TCDS
Type certificate Data Sheet
What does the TCDS contain
Data, design and technical standards
Tech data
What is the certificate of Airworthiness
Document grants authorization to operate an aircraft in flight
Who is the c of a issued to
Properly registered aircraft that has been found to conform to its TC and to be in condition for safe operations
How long is a c of a valid for
As long as the aircraft meets it approved TC design
