Aircraft Type Certification

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What is the primary purpose of point 21.A.14 according to the EASA type certification process?

To establish the environmental protection requirements

To establish the technical level of the applicant with alleviations for the certification of ELA1 and ELA2 aircraft (correct)

To determine the compliance to the type certification basis

To outline the steps necessary for the issue of a type certificate

What is the primary component of the certification programme (CP) as outlined in the AMC.21.A.20(b)?

Means for compliance demonstration (correct)

Type certification basis

Environmental protection requirements

Compliance documentation

What is the primary purpose of the point 21.A.20 in the EASA type certification process?

To establish the technical level of the applicant

To provide information about the compliance documentation

To require compliance to the type certification basis and environmental protection requirements (correct)

To outline the steps necessary for the issue of a type certificate

What is the primary objective of the design organisation approval issued by the Agency in accordance with Subpart J?

To demonstrate the capability of the applicant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the AMC.21.A.20(c) in the EASA type certification process?

To provide information about the compliance documentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the point 21.A.21 in the EASA type certification process?

To outline the steps necessary for the issue of a type certificate Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition for issuing a Restricted Type Certificate?

The aircraft does not meet the provisions of point 21.A.21(c). Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an engine or propeller installed in an aircraft?

It must have a type certificate issued or determined in accordance with this Regulation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the EASA type certification process?

The PR.CERT.00001-002 procedure. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for compliance determination?

The applicant must comply with the type certification basis established by the Agency. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the type certification procedure?

To ensure safe flight of the aircraft. Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the PR.CERT.00001-002 procedure?

For the type certification of European aeronautical products and to changes/repairs thereto. Signup and view all the answers

According to the ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760, what is the purpose of Chapter 2 regarding type certification?

Outlining procedures for type certification and other design approvals Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Type Certificate Data Sheet, as described in Chapter 2 of the ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760?

To serve as a data repository for type certificates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'validation of aircraft Type Certificates issued by other States' procedure, as outlined in the ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760?

To establish equivalence with another State's certification Signup and view all the answers

According to the ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760, what is the purpose of the 'Initial issue of Type Certificates and other design approvals' procedure?

To provide a framework for initial type certification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'Design change requiring new Type Certificate/Approval' procedure, as outlined in the ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760?

To require a new Type Certificate for design changes Signup and view all the answers

According to the ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760, what is the purpose of the 'Type design record'?

To maintain a record of type design data Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Type Certification Process

The EASA type certification process is established by point 21.A.14, which sets the technical level of the applicant with alleviations for the certification of ELA1 and ELA2 aircraft.
Point 21.A.20 requires compliance with the type certification basis, environmental protection requirements, and a certification program.

The Requirements

According to EASA Part 21, 21.A.14 requires an organization applying for a type certificate to demonstrate its capability by holding a design organization approval.
The engine or propeller installed in the aircraft must have a type certificate issued or determined in accordance with the regulation.
21.A.23 allows for the issue of a restricted type certificate for an aircraft that does not meet the provisions of point 21.A.21(c).

The Type Certification Procedure

The EASA process is based on the procedure PR.CERT.00001-002 «Airworthiness of type design», which applies to the type certification of European aeronautical products and changes/repairs thereto.
The procedure is outlined in Annex – Part 21 to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

The ICAO Procedures for Type Certification

The ICAO Airworthiness Manual Doc. 9760 advises on establishing and carrying out procedures for type certification or other design approval of aircraft, engines, propellers, equipment, instruments, etc.
Chapter 2 of the manual deals with type certification, including procedures for initial issue, special conditions, type design record, type certificate, transfer, and validation of type certificates issued by other states.

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Test your knowledge of aircraft type certification regulations, including the requirements for issuing a restricted type certificate and the provisions for engine and propeller certification.