C1707: FAA Certification, Operations and Maintenance Orientation

Abstract

Content: Certifying an aircraft, part or appliance can be challenging while navigating the maze of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) procedures, rules, policies and guidelines. This three-day, instructor-led course builds understanding of the FAA organizational structure, it's policies, guidelines and requirements leading to Type and Supplemental Type airworthiness approvals. With instruction from nationally-renowned experts in certification, learners will get a competitive edge and potential reduction in time in the process of obtaining an FAA approval.
The instructor will guide learners in the rule-making process and the rules applicable to aircraft parts and products. There is discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO), Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), and the Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG).

Learning Objectives

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By attending this course, you will be able to:

Comprehend the FAA processes for certification of products
Efficiently manage certification programs
Describe the principles of Type Certification and Supplemental Type Certification requirements and process
Communicate effectively with the FAA on certification programs
Describe the FAA system, FAA orders, Advisory Circulars, FAA rule making process
Identify Equivalent Level of Safety, Special Conditions and Exemptions
Identify the difference between airworthiness standard and operational rules
Explain the FAA Enforcement procedures and applicant action

Who Should Attend

Content: This course is designed for aerospace engineering professionals including certification engineers and technicians, engineering leadership, program managers, business development personnel, federal aviation administration inspectors/engineers, quality assurance inspectors/engineers and compliance specialists. This course applies to any discipline associated with certification in areas such as: certifying products, leading/managing certification projects, leading part air carrier engineering modifications, regulatory impact on new business opportunities and compliance with ITAR/EAR. The information presented in this course will be helpful to individuals interested in enrolling in other SAE courses such as: or Aircraft Cabin Safety and Interior Crashworthiness (ID# C0926) or FAA Part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Parts (ID# C1701).

Prerequisites

Content: As a prerequisite to this course, learners should have a basic understanding of FAA practices in terms of certifying an aircraft or experience as part of a quality control unit. Learners may also wish to enroll in the complementary course,
C1701 FAA Part 21 Certification Procedures for Products and Parts.

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