Is it permissible for a legal entity to act on behalf of a certificate holder under Section 21.A?

Yes, any other natural or legal person may undertake the actions and obligations on behalf of the applicant for, or holder of, the certificate, provided the agreement condition is satisfied.

Does Section 21.A allow delegation of obligations for a control and monitoring unit (CMU) component?

Yes, the section explicitly includes a control and monitoring unit (CMU) component among the items for which a certificate may be held, and the delegation provision applies to such certificates.

What is the regulatory basis for the provision in Section 21.A?

The regulatory basis is Regulation (EU) 2024/1108.

Is there any restriction on who can act on behalf of the certificate holder under Section 21.A?

The only restriction is that the person must be a natural or legal person, and the certificate holder must have an agreement with that person to ensure proper discharge of obligations.

21.A.2 Undertaking by a person other than the applicant for, or holder of, a certificate

Q: Can a certificate holder delegate the actions and obligations required under Section 21.A to another person?

Yes, the actions and obligations required to be undertaken by the applicant for, or holder of, a certificate for a product, part, appliance, control and monitoring unit (CMU) or CMU component under Section 21.A may be undertaken on their behalf by any other natural or legal person, provided the applicant or holder can show that they have made an agreement with the other person to ensure that the certificate holder's obligations are and will be properly discharged.

Q: What condition must be met for a third party to perform the obligations of a certificate holder under Section 21.A?

The condition is that the applicant for, or holder of, the certificate must be able to show that they have made an agreement with the other person to ensure that the certificate holder's obligations are and will be properly discharged.

Q: Which types of certificates are covered by the provision allowing another person to undertake actions on behalf of the applicant or holder?

The provision covers certificates for a product, part, appliance, control and monitoring unit (CMU) or CMU component under Section 21.A.

Q: What must the certificate holder demonstrate regarding the agreement with the other person performing their obligations?

The certificate holder must demonstrate that they have made an agreement with the other person to ensure that the certificate holder's obligations are and will be properly discharged.

Q: Can a person other than the applicant undertake the actions required under Section 21.A without any formal agreement?

No, the applicant or holder must show that they have made an agreement with the other person to ensure that the certificate holder's obligations are and will be properly discharged.

Q: What is the scope of obligations that can be delegated under Section 21.A?

The scope includes all actions and obligations required to be undertaken by the applicant for, or holder of, a certificate for a product, part, appliance, control and monitoring unit (CMU) or CMU component under Section 21.A.

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21.A.2 Undertaking by a person other than the applicant for, or holder of, a certificate

Regulation (EU) 2024/1108

The actions and obligations required to be undertaken by the applicant for, or holder of, a certificate for a product, part, appliance, control and monitoring unit (CMU) or CMU component under this Section may be undertaken on their behalf by any other natural or legal person, provided the applicant for, or holder of, that certificate can show that they have made an agreement with the other person to ensure that the certificate holder’s obligations are and will be properly discharged.

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Source-Title: 21.A.2 Undertaking by a person other than the applicant for, or holder of, a certificate View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-3640 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/1108 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

Typeofcontent: DR (Delegated rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR