In the context of AMC1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii) and AMC2 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii), what term is used to collectively refer to vendors and subcontractors, regardless of whether they hold a production organisation approval?

They are referred to as 'suppliers'.

For the purposes of the guidance in GM1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii), what is the combined term used for the audit and control of vendors and subcontractors?

It is referred to as 'surveillance'.

GM1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii) Production management system

Q: According to GM1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii), what type of change is implementing or significantly changing procedures to use an OP for supplier assessment and surveillance considered to be?

It is considered a significant change to the quality system.

Q: Under which point of the regulation does a significant change to the quality system, such as using an OP for supplier assessment and surveillance, require approval?

It requires approval in accordance with point 21.A.147.

Q: Does the guidance in GM1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii) apply only to suppliers that hold a production organisation approval, or does it also cover those without one?

It applies to suppliers whether they hold production organisation approvals (POAs) or not.

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GM1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii) Production management system

ED Decision 2022/021/R

ASSESSMENT, AUDIT, AND CONTROL OF VENDOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR

For the purposes of AMC1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii) and AMC2 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii), vendors and subcontractors are referred to as ‘suppliers’,whether they hold production organisation approvals (POAs) or not; audit and control are hereinafter referred to as ‘surveillance’. Implementing or significantly changing procedures to use an OP for supplier assessment and surveillance is a significant change to the quality system, and it requires approval in accordance with point 21.A.147.

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Source-Title: GM1 21.A.139(d)(2)(ii) Production management system View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20292 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 7 March, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 20 December, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/021/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR