AMC1 21L.A.175(a) Resources of the declared design organisation

• ED Decision 2023/013/R found in: Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection (748/2012) Part-21 Part-21L (Jul 2024)

AMC1 21L.A.175(a) Resources of the declared design organisation ED Decision 2023/013/R HEAD OF THE DESIGN ORGANISATION The nominated head of the design organisation should have the direct or functional responsibility for all departments of the organisation that are responsible for the design of products, changes or repairs. If the departments responsible for design are functionally linked, the head of the design organisation still carries the ultimate responsibility for the compliance of the organisation with Subpart J. The head of the design organisation should: (a)     have sufficient knowledge and authority to be able to respond to EASA regarding major issues of the declared design organisation and the product design approval, and to implement any necessary improvements; (b)     have an understanding of this Annex, sufficient to discharge the relevant responsibilities. ##### AMC1 21L.A.175(a) Resources of the declared design organisation *ED Decision 2023/013/R* **HEAD OF THE DESIGN ORGANISATION** The nominated head of the design organisation should have the direct or functional responsibility for all departments of the organisation that are responsible for the design of products, changes or repairs. If the departments responsible for design are functionally linked, the head of the design organisation still carries the ultimate responsibility for the compliance of the organisation with Subpart J. The head of the design organisation should: (a) have sufficient knowledge and authority to be able to respond to EASA regarding major issues of the declared design organisation and the product design approval, and to implement any necessary improvements; (b) have an understanding of this Annex, sufficient to discharge the relevant responsibilities.