What does the term 'changes to the type certificate' refer to in Subparts D and E of Part 21 Light?

It refers to changing the elements of the TC as defined in point 21L.B.47(b), not to changing the document that reflects the type certificate.

Is the term 'changes to the type certificate' in Subparts D and E of Part 21 Light intended to refer to modifying the physical type certificate document?

No, it does not refer to changing the document that reflects the type certificate; it refers to changing the elements of the TC as defined in point 21L.B.47(b).

GM1 21L.A.61 Scope

Q: According to GM1 21L.A.61, which processes should be used for the approval of changes to the elements listed in point 21L.B.47(b)?

The processes contained in Subparts D and E of Part 21 Light should be used for the approval of such changes.

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GM1 21L.A.61 Scope

ED Decision 2023/013/R

The term ‘changes to the type certificate’ is consistently used in Subparts D and E of Part 21 Light, as well as in the related AMC and GM. This term does not refer to changing the document that reflects the type certificate (TC) but to changing the elements of the TC as defined in point 21L.B.47(b). Therefore, the processes contained in Subparts D and E of Part 21 Light should be used for the approval of changes to the elements listed in point 21L.B.47(b).

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Source-Title: GM1 21L.A.61 Scope View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22007 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: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: 21L.A.61 Scope

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR