What are the examples of lack of satisfactory control of the manufacture listed in GM1 21.A.159(a)(3)?

The examples are: an uncontrolled non-compliance with type design data affecting the airworthiness of product part or appliance; an incident/accident identified as caused by POA holder; non-compliance with the POE and its associated procedures which could affect conformity of manufactured items to design data; insufficient competency of certifying staff; insufficient resources in respect of facilities, tools and equipment; insufficient means to ensure good production work standards; and a lack of effective and timely response to prevent a recurrence of any of points 1 to 6.

Which document is referenced as the source of GM1 21.A.159(a)(3)?

The source is Decision 2023/014/R.

Does GM1 21.A.159(a)(3) mention any specific applicability date?

No, the section does not state any applicability date.

How is an incident or accident related to the POA holder treated in the examples of lack of satisfactory control?

An incident/accident identified as caused by the POA holder is listed as an example of lack of satisfactory control.

What is the role of certifying staff competency in the context of satisfactory control?

Insufficient competency of certifying staff is listed as an example of lack of satisfactory control.

What does the section say about production work standards?

Insufficient means to ensure good production work standards is listed as an example of lack of satisfactory control.

What is required to prevent recurrence of the listed issues?

A lack of effective and timely response to prevent a recurrence of any of points 1 to 6 is listed as an example of lack of satisfactory control.

GM1 21.A.159(a)(3) Duration and continued validity

Q: What type of non-compliance with type design data is considered a lack of satisfactory control?

An uncontrolled non-compliance with type design data affecting the airworthiness of product part or appliance.

Q: What kind of non-compliance with the POE and its associated procedures is considered a lack of satisfactory control?

Non-compliance with the POE and its associated procedures which could affect conformity of manufactured items to design data.

Q: Which resource deficiencies are listed as examples of lack of satisfactory control?

Insufficient resources in respect of facilities, tools and equipment.

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GM1 21.A.159(a)(3) Duration and continued validity

ED Decision 2023/014/R

SATISFACTORY CONTROL OF THE MANUFACTURE

The following are examples of lack of satisfactory control:

1. an uncontrolled non-compliance with type design data affecting the airworthiness of product part or appliance

2. an incident/accident identified as caused by POA holder

3. non-compliance with the POE and its associated procedures which could affect conformity of manufactured items to design data

4. insufficient competency of certifying staff

5. insufficient resources in respect of facilities, tools and equipment

6. insufficient means to ensure good production work standards

7. a lack of effective and timely response to prevent a recurrence of any of point 1 to 6.

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Source-Title: GM1 21.A.159(a)(3) Duration and continued validity View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-3839 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Issue 2, Amendment 16

Applicabilitydate: 21 October, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 21 October, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/014/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-21

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

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR