Acceptable Means of Compliance
and
Guidance Material
for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations
Issue 2
30 October 2012
Amended by
ED Decision 2013/001/R (Amendment 1)
ED Decision 2014/007/R (Amendment 2)
ED Decision 2015/016/R (Amendment 3)
ED Decision 2015/026/R (Amendment 4)
ED Decision 2016/003/R (Amendment 5)
ED Decision 2016/007/R (Amendment 6)
ED Decision 2017/024/R (Amendment 7)
ED Decision 2019/003/R (Amendment 8)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TERMINOLOGY
| SECTION A | |
| Subpart A - General | |
| AMC No 1 to 21A.3A(a) | Collection, investigation and analysis of data related to Flammability Reduction Means (FRM) reliability |
| AMC No 2 to 21A.3A(a) | Collection, investigation and analysis of data related to ETOPS significant occurrences |
| GM 21A.3(a) | The system for collection, investigation and analysis of data |
| GM 21A.3(b) | Occurrence reporting |
| AMC 21A.3(b)(2) | Reporting to the Agency |
| GM 21A.3B(d)(4) | Defect correction – Sufficiency of proposed corrective action |
| AMC 21A.3B(b) | Unsafe condition |
| GM 21A.3B(b) | Determination of an unsafe condition |
| AMC 21A.4 | Transferring of information on eligibility and approval status from the design holder to production organisations |
| Subpart B – Type-certificates | |
| GM 21A.14(b) | Eligibility for alternative procedures |
| AMC 21A.14(b) | Alternative Procedures |
| GM No 1 to 21.A.15(d) | Clarification of the term ‘as applicable’ |
| Determination of type or variant | |
| GM No 3 to 21.A.15(d) | OSD content |
| GM No 4 to 21.A.15(d) | Scope of operational suitability data |
| GM No 1 to 21.A.15(d)6 | Other type-related operational suitability elements |
| GM 21A.16B | Special Conditions |
| GM 21.A.17B (a)(1) | Reference date for operational suitability certification basis |
| AMC 21.A.20(b) | Certification programme |
| Appendix to AMC 21.A.20(b) | Means of compliance codes |
| GM 21.A.20(b) | Update to the Certification Programme |
| AMC 21.A.20(c) | Compliance documentation |
| GM 21.A.20(d) | Final statement |
| GM to 21.A.21(f), 21.A.23(b) and 21.A.103(a)4 | Approval of OSD |
| GM 21A.33 | Investigation and Tests |
| GM 21A.35 | Flight Tests |
| GM 21A.35(b)(2) | Objective and Content of Function and Reliability Testing |
| GM 21A.35(f)(1) | Flying Time for Function and Reliability Testing |
| GM 21A.35(f)(2) | Flying Time for Function and Reliability Testing |
| GM to 21.A.62, 21.A108 and 21.A.120B | Availability of Operational Suitability Data |
| GM to 21.A.90A | Scope |
| GM 21.A.90B | Standard changes — Certification Specifications |
| (Subpart C – Not applicable) | |
| Subpart D – Changes to type-certificates | |
| GM 21A.91 | Classification of changes to a type design |
| Appendix A to GM 21A.91 | Examples of Major Changes per discipline |
| GM 21A.93(b) | Major Changes: Application |
| GM No 1 to 21.A.93(c) | Interaction of changes to the type design and changes to operational suitability data (OSD) |
| GM No 2 to 21.A.93(c) | Interaction of changes to the type design and changes to MMEL |
| AMC 21.A.97 | Compliance demonstration process for major changes |
| GM 21A.101 | Establishing the certification basis of changed aeronautical products |
| Appendix A to GM 21A.101 | CLASSIFICATION OF DESIGN CHANGES |
| Appendix B to GM 21A.101 | APPLICATION CHARTS FOR CHANGED PRODUCT RULE |
| Appendix C to GM 21A.101 | A METHOD TO DETERMINE THE CHANGED AND AFFECTED AREAS |
| Appendix D to GM 21A.101 | OTHER GUIDANCE FOR AFFECTED AREAS |
| Appendix E to GM 21A.101 | PROCEDURE FOR EVALUATING MATERIAL CONTRIBUTION TO SAFETY OR IMPRACTICALITY OF APPLYING LATEST CERTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS TO A CHANGED PRODUCT |
| Appendix F to GM 21A.101 | THE USE OF SERVICE EXPERIENCE IN THE EXCEPTION PROCESS |
| Appendix G to GM 21A.101 | CHANGED PRODUCT RULE (CPR) DECISION RECORD |
| Appendix H to GM 21A.101 | EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTING THE PROPOSED CERTIFICATION BASIS LIST |
| Appendix I to GM 21A.101 | RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| Appendix J to GM 21A.101 | DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY |
| Subpart E – Supplemental type-certificates | |
| GM 21A.112B | Demonstration of capability for supplemental type-certificate cases |
| AMC 21.A.114 | Compliance demonstration process for Supplemental Type-Certificate |
| Subpart F – Production without production organisation approval | |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.121 | Applicability - Individual product, part or appliance |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.121 | Applicability – Applicable design data |
| AMC No. 1 to 21A.122 | Eligibility – Link between design and production |
| AMC No. 2 to 21A.122 | Eligibility – Link between design and production |
| GM 21A.124(a) | Application – Application form |
| GM 21A.124(b)(1)(i) | Applicability - Inappropriate approval under Subpart G |
| GM 21A.124(b)(1)(ii) | Certification or approval needed in advance of the issue of a POA |
| GM 21A.124(b)(2) | Application - Minimum information to include with the application |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.125 | Letter of agreement - Meaning of individual |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.125(b) | Letter of agreement - Contents of the Manual |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.125(b) | Letter of agreement - Production Inspection System: Functional Tests |
| GM 21A.125(c) | Letter of agreement - Assistance |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.125B(a) | Uncontrolled non-compliance with applicable design data |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.125B(a) | Examples for level one findings |
| GM 21A.126 | Production Inspection System |
| GM 21A.126(a)(1) | Production Inspection System – Conformity of supplied parts, appliances and material |
| GM 21A.126(a)(2) | Production Inspection System - Identification of incoming materials and parts |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.126(a)(3) | Production Inspection System - List of specifications |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.126(a)(3) | Production Inspection System - Means of checking of the production processes |
| GM 21A.126(a)(4) | Production Inspection System – Applicable design/production data procedures |
| GM 21A.126(b)(1) | Production Inspection System - Inspection of parts in process |
| GM 21A.126(b)(2) | Production Inspection System – Suitable storage and protection |
| GM 21A.126(b)(3) | Production Inspection System – Use of derived data instead of original design data |
| GM 21A.126(b)(4) | Production Inspection System – Segregation of rejected material |
| GM 21A.126(b)(5) | Production Inspection System – Engineering and manufacturing review procedure |
| GM 21A.126(b)(6) | Production Inspection System – Recording and record keeping |
| GM 21A.127 | Approved production ground and flight tests |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.128 | Acceptable functional test - Engines |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.128 | Acceptable functional test –Variable pitch propellers |
| GM No. 3 to 21A.128 | Acceptable functional test - Engines and Propellers |
| GM 21A.129(a) | Availability for inspection by the Competent Authority |
| AMC No. 1 to 21A.129(c) | Obligations of the manufacturer – Conformity of prototype models and test specimens |
| AMC No. 2 to 21A.129(c) | Obligations of the manufacturer – Conformity with Applicable Design Data |
| AMC No. 3 to 21A.129(c) | Obligations of the manufacturer – Condition for safe operation |
| AMC No. 1 to 21A.130(b) | Statement of Conformity for Complete Aircraft |
| AMC No. 2 to 21A.130(b) | Statement of Conformity for Products (other than complete aircraft), parts, appliances and materials - The Authorised Release Certificate (EASA Form 1) |
| AMC 21A.130 (b) (4) | Applicable emissions requirements |
| GM 21A.130 (b) (4) | Definitions of engine type certification date and production date |
| AMC 21A.130(c) | Validation of the Statement of Conformity |
| AMC 21A.130(c)(1) | Initial transfer of ownership |
| Subpart G – Production organisation approval for products, parts and appliances | |
| GM 21A.131 | Scope – Applicable design data |
| GM 21A.133(a) | Eligibility – Approval appropriate for showing conformity |
| AMC No. 1 to 21A.133(b) and (c) | Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations |
| AMC No. 2 to 21A.133(b) and (c) | Eligibility – Link between design and production organisations |
| GM 21A.134 | Application – Application form and manner |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.139(a) | Quality System |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.139(a) | Quality System – Conformity of supplied parts or appliances |
| GM 21A.139(b)(1) | Quality System – Elements of the quality system |
| AMC No. 1 to 21A.139(b)(1)(ii) | Vendor and sub-contractor assessment, audit and control – Production Organisation Approval (POA) holder using documented arrangements with other parties for assessment and surveillance of a supplier |
| AMC No. 2 to 21A.139(b)(1)(ii) | Vendor and sub-contractor assessment, audit and control - Production Organisation Approval (POA) holder using other party supplier certification |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.139(b)(2) | Quality System – Independent quality assurance function |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.139(b)(2) | Quality System – Adequacy of procedures and monitoring function |
| GM 21A.143 | Exposition – Production Organisation Exposition (POE) |
| AMC to 21.A.143, 21.A.243, 21.A.14(b), 21.A.112B(b) and 21.A.432B(b) | Flight Test Operations Manual (FTOM) |
| GM 21A.145(a) | Approval Requirements |
| GM 21A.145(b)(2) | Approval Requirements – Airworthiness, noise, fuel venting and exhaust emissions /production data procedures |
| GM 21A.145(c)(1) | Approval Requirements – Accountable manager |
| GM 21A.145(c)(2) | Approval Requirements – Responsible managers |
| AMC 21A.145(d)(1) | Approval Requirements – Certifying staff |
| AMC 21A.145(d)(2) | Approval Requirements – Record of certifying staff |
| AMC 21A.145(d)(3) | Approval requirements – Evidence of authorisation |
| GM 21A.147(a) | Changes to the approved production organisation – Significant changes |
| AMC 21A.148 | Changes of location – Management during change of location |
| GM 21A.149 | Transferability |
| GM 21A.151 | Terms of approval – Scope and categories |
| AMC 21A.153 | Changes to the terms of approval – Application for a change to the terms of approval |
| GM 21A.157 | Investigations – Arrangements |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.158(a) | Uncontrolled non-compliance with applicable design data |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.158(a) | Examples of level one findings |
| GM 21A.159(a)(3) | Evidence of a lack of satisfactory control |
| AMC No 1 to 21A.163(c) | Computer generated signature |
| AMC No 2 to 21A.163(c) | Completion of the EASA Form 1 |
| AMC 21A.163(d) | Privileges – Maintenance |
| AMC 21A.163(e) | Procedure for the issue of a permit to fly including approval of the flight conditions |
| GM 21A.165(a) | Obligations of the holder – Basic working document |
| GM No. 1 to 21A.165(c) | Obligations of the holder – Conformity of prototype models and test specimens |
| GM No. 2 to 21A.165(c) | Obligations of holder – Conformity with type design |
| GM No. 3 to 21A.165(c) | Obligations of the holder – Condition for safe operation |
| GM No. 4 to 21.165(c) | Airworthiness Release or Conformity Certificate |
| AMC 21A.165(c)(3) | Applicable emissions requirements |
| GM 21A.165(c)(3) | Definitions of engine type certification date and production date |
| GM 21A.165(d) and (h) | Obligations of the holder – Recording and archiving system |
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Subpart J – Design organisation approval |
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Design assurance system |
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Design assurance system for minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products |
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Design assurance system - Independent system monitoring |
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Design assurance system - Independent checking function of the showing of compliance |
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Design assurance system |
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Data requirements |
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Data requirements - Model content of handbook for organisations designing minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products |
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Statement of qualifications and experience |
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Data requirements - Statement of the qualification and experience- Organisations designing minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products |
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Requirements for approval |
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Requirements for approval - Organisations designing minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products |
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Significant changes in the design assurance system |
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Transferability |
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Terms of approval |
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Terms of approval - Organisations designing minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products |
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Investigations |
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DOA privilege related to compliance documents |
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Compliance documents with conditions related to engine or propeller without a type-certificate or with unapproved changes and fitted on aircraft for which a permit to fly is requested |
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Procedure for the classification of changes to type design and repairs as minor and major |
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Privileges - Organisations designing minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products : classification procedure |
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Procedure for the approval of minor changes to type design or minor repairs |
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Privileges - Organisations designing minor changes to type design or minor repairs to products : procedure for the approval of minor changes to type design or minor repairs |
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Issue of information or instructions |
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Procedure for the approval of documentary changes to the Aircraft Flight Manual |
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Procedure for the approval of the conditions for issue of a permit to fly |
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Procedure for the issue of a permit to fly |
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Administration of the Handbook |
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Use of the Handbook |
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Subpart K – Parts and appliances |
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Standard Parts |
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Officially recognised Standards |
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Subpart M - Repairs |
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Scope |
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Standard repairs — Certification Specifications |
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Repairs to ETSO articles other than an APU |
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Repair design and Record Keeping |
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Classification of repairs |
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Issue of repair design approval |
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Issue of repair design approval |
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Issue of repair design approval |
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Production of repair parts |
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Repair Embodiment |
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Limitations |
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Unrepaired damage |
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Subpart O – European Technical Standard Order Authorisations |
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Procedures for ETSO authorisations |
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Declaration of Design and Performance |
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Design changes |
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Subpart P - Permit to fly |
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Permit to fly when certificate of airworthiness or restricted certificate of airworthiness is not appropriate |
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Applicant for a permit to fly |
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Competent Authority |
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GM 21A.707(b) |
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Continuing airworthiness |
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Safe flight |
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Substantiations |
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Operation of Overweight Aircraft |
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Control of aircraft configuration |
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Submission of documentation supporting the establishment of flight conditions |
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Approval of flight conditions |
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Additional conditions and restrictions |
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Changes |
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Transfer of a permit to fly |
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Subpart Q – Identification of products, parts and appliances |
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Identification of parts and appliances |
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| SECTION B | |
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Subpart A – General |
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Responsibility for implementation |
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Organisation |
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Resources |
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Qualification and training |
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Documented procedures |
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Changes |
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Principles for the resolution of disputes |
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Co-ordination with other related activities |
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Co-ordination |
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Reporting - Information relevant to registers established by the Agency |
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Record keeping for design approvals transferred to the Agency |
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Subpart F - Production without production organisation approval |
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Investigation team - Qualification criteria for the investigation team members |
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Evaluation of applications |
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Investigation preparation and planning |
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Auditing and investigation findings |
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Objective evidence |
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Issue of the letter of agreement |
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Issue of the letter of agreement |
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Amendment of a letter of agreement |
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Record keeping - Traceability of release certificates |
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Subpart G- Production organisation approval |
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Investigation team |
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Procedures for investigation - Evaluation of applications |
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Procedures for investigation - Investigation preparation and planning |
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Procedures for investigation – General |
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Procedures for investigation - POA applications received from organisations with facilities/partners/suppliers/subcontractors located in a third country |
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Procedures for investigation – Competent Authority surveillance of suppliers of a POA holder located in other Member States |
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Objective evidence |
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Notification of findings |
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Issue of the certificate |
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Guide to the conduct of monitoring production standards |
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Maintenance of the POA - Work allocation within the Competent Authority |
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Continued surveillance |
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Continuation of POA |
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Application for significant changes or variation of scope and terms of the POA |
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Continued validity |
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Corrective action plan |
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Subpart H - Airworthiness Certificates |
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Investigation |
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Airworthiness Certificates |
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Completion of the Airworthiness Review Certificate by a Member State |
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Subpart I - Noise certificates |
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Noise Certificates |
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Subpart P — Permit to fly |
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| AMC 21B.520(b) | Application for a permit to fly |
| Lead Flight Test Engineer (LFTE) | |
| Competence and experience of pilots for Category 3 and Category 4 flight tests and of Lead Flight Test Engineers (LFTEs) | |
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Demonstration of compliance with competence level 1 or level 2 requirements |
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Training courses for Lead Flight Test Engineers (LFTEs) |
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| AMC No. 2 |
Conditions for appointment of Lead Flight Test Engineers (LFTEs) — Medical fitness |
| AMC No. 3 |
Demonstration of compliance with competence level 1 or level 2 requirements |
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