Chapter 4 Aviation Industry Certification Requirements Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Aviation Industry Most heavily regulated Design of vehicles Manufacturing efforts Operation Maintenance Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Aircraft Certification Full certification 3 certificates necessary Type certificate Production certificate Airworthiness certificate Certifies Aircraft design Manufacturing process Aircraft Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Type Certificate (TC) TC awarded only to: Products manufactured in U.S. Foreign-made products Use under U.S. registry U.S. operators under lease or charter Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Type Certificate (TC) Apply for TC in early stages of design Vehicle Engines/propellers Various instruments/systems/equipment Capabilities/limitations Passenger/cargo limits Altitude limits Fuel capacity Cruise speed (top speed) Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Type Certificate (TC) Data Sheet Designed to exact FAA standards Attached to type certificate Identified parameters Designed to exact FAA standards Safety Airworthiness Design must be proven Inspections Test flights Final FAA proving flight Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Type Certificate (TC) TC Awarded Remains in effect until Superseded Revoked Termination date established by FAA Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Supplemental TC Variations or derivatives of model TC amended Required FAA approval Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Define existing product Modifications affecting original design Additional data sheet Design must be proven Final FAA proving flight TC then awarded Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Production Certificate (PC) Manufacturer applies for After TC is awarded FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO) FAA is satisfied with Quality control system Necessary manufacturing/production facilities Effective quality system for compliance Approved design data of each unit built to TC standards Each aircraft built to TC design Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Production Certificate (PC) Manufacturer One production certificate Subsequent aircraft added to original PC May also list limitations PC effective Manufacturer complies with requirements FAA (for just cause) Revokes Suspends Supersede New technology, aircraft, derivative Additional FAA inspections of manufacturer’s facilities/processes Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Airworthiness Certificate (AC) Awarded for each aircraft manufactured Inspected Conform with TC Successful flight test Contains aircraft’s unique serial (tail) number Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Airworthiness Certificate (AC) Conditions for remaining in effect Aircraft meets type design Aircraft in condition for safe operation Applicable ADs incorporated Maintenance/alterations performed in accordance with applicable FARs Conditions not met - FAA Cancel Suspend Supersede Revoke Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Delivery Inspection Customer Built to specifications/requirements Design Options Shape Color Airline logo Test flight Company flight crew Cabin crews Discrepancies corrected before delivery Customer accepts aircraft Responsible for maintaining airworthy condition Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Operator Certification (OC) New operator Meet requirements of Department of Commerce Department of Transportation Provide necessary information Understands commercial aviation operation Obtain necessary people, facilities, processes Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Operator Certification (OC) Applicant Develop operations specification document Type of service offered Type of aircraft utilized Routes to be flown Airports/alternate airports to be used Navigation/communication facilities utilized on each route Way points used in navigation Takeoff/approach routes Any alternate approach routes Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Operator Certification (OC) Applicant Develop operations specification document Maintenance/inspection programs Scheduled/unscheduled maintenance programs Engine/equipment repair program Quality assurance program Reliability program Third party maintenance Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Operator Certification (OC) New operator DOT Determines applicant is fit, willing, and able to perform service Issues certificate of public convenience and necessity Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) Issues OC to airline company Authorizes carrier to operate service Not transferable OC remains in effect until Surrendered by operator Superseded by another certificate Revoked by FAA Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.

Personnel Certification To ensure high degree of safety Sufficient full-time qualified Necessary training, experience, and expertise Management personnel Director of safety Director of operations Director of maintenance Chief pilot Chief inspector Technical personnel Introduction World War II involved specialized aircraft produced in large numbers by various combatant nations, and many makes of familiar names domestically became known internationally. WWI spurred acft production, the acft were not available in the beginning of the war. There were many efforts to prevent war, but the militaristic goals of a few countries pulled other countries into conflict. WWII was worldwide with concentrations of fighting in Europe and the Pacific. Hitler wanted to acquired more living space which he tried to do by taking starting war with other countries.