Under which point is the first-article inspection conducted prior to the issuance of the type certificate for a particular product?

The first-article inspection is conducted under point 21L.B.46(c).

What is the purpose of the physical inspection and critical design review conducted with the applicant and the competent authority for conformity (production) under point 21L.B.242(a)?

The purpose is to support the issuance of a permit to fly, as it is conducted prior to the approval of the flight conditions to support the issuance of a permit to fly.

In the context of AMC1 21L.B.46(c), what should the focus of the first-article inspection be based on?

The focus should be based on the scope and particular aspects of the design determined by EASA from the experience and outcome of the physical inspection and critical design review conducted under point 21L.B.242(a).

AMC1 21L.B.46(c) Investigation

Q: What activity is conducted with the applicant and the competent authority for conformity (production) prior to the approval of flight conditions for a permit to fly?

A physical inspection and a critical design review is conducted with the applicant and the competent authority for conformity (production) under point 21L.B.242(a).

Q: How should EASA use the experience and outcome of the physical inspection and critical design review conducted before permit-to-fly approval?

EASA should use the experience and outcome of this activity to determine the scope and particular aspects of the design that should be the focus of the physical inspection and assessment of the first article of that product (first-article inspection) conducted under point 21L.B.46(c).

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AMC1 21L.B.46(c) Investigation

ED Decision 2023/013/R

PHYSICAL INSPECTION AND CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEW

Prior to the approval of the flight conditions to support the issuance of a permit to fly, a physical inspection and a critical design review is conducted with the applicant and the competent authority for conformity (production) under point 21L.B.242(a). The experience and outcome of this activity should be used by EASA to determine the scope and particular aspects of the design that should be the focus of the physical inspection and assessment of the first article of that product (first-article inspection) that is conducted under point 21L.B.46(c) prior to the issuance of the type certificate for a particular product.

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Source-Title: AMC1 21L.B.46(c) Investigation View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22234 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 21 October, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 October, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/013/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part 21 Light

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: 21L.B.46 Investigation

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR