21.B.82 Operational suitability data certification basis for an
aircraft type-certificate or restricted type-certificate
Regulation (EU) 2019/897
The Agency shall establish the operational suitability data certification basis and notify it to the applicant for an aircraft type-certificate or restricted type-certificate. The operational suitability data certification basis shall consist of:
(a) the certification specifications for operational suitability data designated by the Agency out of those applicable to the aircraft at the date of the application or at the date of the application supplement for operational suitability data, whichever date is later, unless:
1. the applicant chooses to comply, or in accordance with point 21.A.15(f) is required to comply with certification specifications which became applicable after the date of the application; If an applicant chooses to comply with a certification specification which became applicable after the date of the application, the Agency shall include in the type-certification basis any other certification specification that is directly related; or
2. the Agency accepts or prescribes alternative means to demonstrate compliance with the relevant essential requirements of Annexes II, IV and V to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139.
(b) any special condition prescribed by the Agency in accordance with point 21.B.75(a).