Initial Airworthiness Flashcards
What is an A.D.?
A document issued or adopted by the agency which mandates actions to be performed to restore an aircraft to an acceptable level of safety.
How should an organisation applying for a type certificate demonstrate it’s capability?
By holding a DOA IAW subpart J
What two things should accompany an application for a type certificate?
A three-view drawing, and preliminary basic data.
How long is an application for a type certificate valid?
5 years for large aircraft or rotorcraft
3 years for everything else
Where are noise requirements for the Issue of a type certificate prescribed?
In the Chicago convention.
What are the minimum number of test flying hours an aircraft should have, if the engines have not been used on a previously type certificated aircraft?
300hrs min
How many test flight hours should an aircraft have if the engines have been used on a previously type certificated aircraft?
150hrs minimum
For how long is a type certificate or restricted type certificate valid?
Unlimited duration
What is classed as a minor change to type design?
One that has no appreciable effect on the mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emissions, or any other characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product.
What is the definition of a major change to type design?
Anything which has an appreciable effect on mass, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, noise, fuel venting, exhaust emissions, or other characteristics which affect airworthiness.
What is an STC?
A supplemental type certificate, or the approval of a major change to the type design
Can you make a major change to an STC?
Major changes have to be approved as a separate STC.
Upon surrender or revocation of an STC, where should it be sent?
Back to The Agency
What is Part 21 subpart F?
Production without POA
When might a Production approval without POA be necessary?
Pending the issuance of a POA
After receipt of a level 1 finding, a POA has how long to demonstrate corrective action?
No more than 21 days.
Upon receipt of a level 2 finding, the POA has how long to demonstrate corrective action?
No more that three months.
How long is a production without Production Organisation Approval agreement letter valid?
No longer that 1 year
Who is an application for a POA made to?
The Competent Authority
What is 748/2012 annex 1 subpart G?
Production Organisation Approval
Is a POA transferable?
Except as a result of change in ownership a POA is non-transferable.