Aircraft Type Certification is the formal regulatory approval of an aircraft design. It confirms that the complete type design — including structure, propulsion systems, avionics, flight controls, and environmental characteristics — complies with all applicable airworthiness and environmental regulations.
Definition of applicable airworthiness regulations, amendment level, and special conditions.
Structured compliance plan including analyses, inspections, and testing strategy.
Ground tests, structural validation, systems integration, and flight testing.
Regulatory authority review and issuance of the Type Certificate (TC).
Airworthiness Regulation
CS-25 / 14 CFR Part 25
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Certification Basis
Defined amendment level + special conditions
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Type Certificate (TC)
Approval of the aircraft design
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Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS)
Approved configuration and limitations
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Certificate of Airworthiness (CoA)
Approval of each individual aircraft
Type Certification defines the regulatory identity of an aircraft model. Continuing Airworthiness preserves that compliance throughout its operational life. Structured documentation ensures traceability, conformity, and asset protection.
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