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CS 26.333 and 26.334 Damage tolerance data for STCs, other changes and repairs to those STCs and changes

ED Decision 2020/023/R

Compliance with the fatigue and damage tolerance evaluation required by points 26.333(a)(i) or 26.334(a)(i) of Part-26 is demonstrated by complying with CS 25.571 Amendment 19, or subsequent amendment, or with the following:

(a)ย ย ย ย  The fatigue and damage tolerance evaluation is accomplished in accordance with the damage tolerance requirements of the applicable certification basis or a later amendment, except as provided in point (b) of this CS.

(b)ย ย ย ย  For aeroplanes certified on the basis of JAR-25 Change 6 or 14 CFR ยง25.571 Amendment 44 or equivalent, or an earlier amendment, the fatigue and damage tolerance evaluation of the change or repair is accomplished in accordance with JAR-25 Change 7 or 14 CFR ยง25.571 Amendment 45, or equivalent, or later amendments, except that residual strength loads may be based upon the fail-safe load cases of the original certification basis.

[Issue: 26/3]