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GM1 21.A.3A(a), 21.A.3A(e), and 21.A.3A(f) Reporting system

ED Decision 2022/021/R

GENERAL

In the context of points 21.A.3A(a), 21.A.3A(e), and 21.A.3A(f), the phrase ‘[…] or any other relevant approval deemed […]’ refers to ‘grandfathered’ design approvals under Part 21, as defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

Design approval holders (DAHs) of minor changes and minor repairs do not have to comply with the requirements in point 21.A.3A(a), as according to the classification criteria for design changes and repairs (see points 21.A.91 and 21.A.435), minor changes and minor repairs have no appreciable effect on the characteristics that affect the airworthiness of the product. However, it should be noted that the obligations under Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its implementing acts still apply.