Approval of Design Changes Modifications and Repairs.ppt

Regulatory Reform Program Proposed Design Approval Rules CASR Parts 21 and 146Ian KearsleyManager Engineering Support Section New Zealand CAA Design Delegation Holders Seminar Auckland 20 October 2005 CASR Parts related to design approvals Part 21 – Certification and airworthiness requirements for aircraft and parts Parts 22-35 and 90 Airworthiness standards Part 146 - Engineering representatives Part 43 – Maintainer’s responsibilities CASR Part 43 Maintainer’s responsibilities Set out the performance rules for modifications and repairs A person must carry out a major modification or a major repair using approved technical data: approved by or for the State of Design, or approved by or for CASA under Part 21. Minor modifications or minor repairs can be done using acceptable data, e.g. ACs, military/industry standards, manufacturer data New rule is different from current CAR 42U Major Modifications and Repairs Are defined similar to FARs – a major modification means a design change: (a) that might appreciably affect the weight and balance limits, structural strength, performance, powerplant operation, flight characteristics or other qualities affecting its airworthiness or environmental characteristics; or (b) that will be embodied on the aircraft according to non-standard practices. Require a CASA Form 337 for return to service and maintenance record CASA Form 337 is not to be used as FAA field approval system. CASR Part 21 Type certification of aircraft, aircraft engines and propellers Introduce new provision for approval of technical data for application of TCs, amended TCs, STCs Approval of parts and appliances e.g. APMAs, ATSO authorisations Approval of designs of modifications and repairs Introduce new Subpart 21.M Approval of technical data Design data Drawings and specifications Information on dimensions, materials and processes Airworthiness limitations section Operating limitations Engineering reports including test plans and test reports that