This session reviews the elements necessary to obtain design approvals for civil aviation products, including type certificates, amended type certificates and supplemental type certificates. It will explain the requirements for obtaining approval of design changes to those certificates including the changed product rule. Finally, it will describe the design requirements for obtaining a parts manufacturer approval and technical standard order authorization and how design changes to those articles are approved.

Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this session, participants will have the tools to understand:

• How the design and changes to the design of civil aviation products and articles are made and approved.
• How to determine the certification basis for design approvals and changes to those approvals.
• Differences in the design approval process for products and articles.

Target audience:

Anyone working in aviation.

Related Classes:

REG-14-0021-2-0060-61 – Part 21 Overview

REG-14-0021-1-0060-63 – Part 21 TSOA, PMA & Other Approvals