ESTC

DChng TC

AGeneral

MDAS

JDOA

ProductionApproval

DesignApproval

AirworthinessApproval

CProv TC

BTC

OTSOA

KPMA

FProd TC

GPC

IProv Air

HAirworth

NImports

LExports

Part 21 Sub Parts

How Does Part 21 Apply to You

Title 14-Aeronautics and Space is composed offive Volumes:

Parts 1-59Parts 60-139Parts 140-199Parts 200-1199Parts 1200-End

The first three volumes containing parts 1-199 are what make up Chapter 1.

CFR 21

How Does Part 21 Apply to You

When the CFR Parts 43, 65, 91 or 145 etc. state, “When done in accordance with this Chapter”

This means Part 1- 199 as applicable.

ESTC

DChng TC

AGeneral

MDAS

JDOA

ProductionApproval

DesignApproval

AirworthinessApproval

CProv TC

BTC

OTSOA

KPMA

FProd TC

GPC

IProv Air

HAirworth

NImports

LExports

Part 21 sub parts

Certificate as“Living Thing”

Most certificates stay in effect long after issuance

Holder must continue to comply Change over time is inevitable FAA must approve changes

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Definition of Approved

Title 14 of the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations Part 1:Approved, unless used with reference to another person, means approved by the Administrator.

Part 21 one vehicle to approve data

Changes in Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate documents that the aircraft:Conforms to approved design, andIs in “condition for safe operation”

Certificate is valid if both are true

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How can you tell when a part is Conforming ?

Ask to look at the receiving documents

What kind of packaging did it come in? Does it have an inspection stamp on it?

Ask to look at the Certificate of Conformance (C of C)

Ask to see the 8130-3 tags that came with the part

Check the part marking (OEM’s may not have any)

Parts manufacturing Approval (PMA) FAA/PMA

Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO C171

You are the one attesting to airworthiness

Be Proactive your certificate is the one being exercised

Know what you are working on, ask to read the log books, know what the TC data sheet says.

If it doesn’t feel right, check it out

ASK FOR HELP1-800-CALL-YOUR-PI

Standard Airworthiness Approvals

• The FAA has full responsibility for ensuring that each aircraft, at the time an airworthiness certificate is issued,

conforms to the type design and is in a condition for safe operation.

Standard Airworthiness Approvals

• A Standard Airworthiness Certificate remains valid as long as maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration are performed in accordance with parts 21, 43, and 91.

Http://www2.faa.gov/certification/aircraft/orlmido_home.htm

Orlando Manufacturing Inspection District Office(407) 855-9050